Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier Trade Jabs After ALF Reality 3 Footage Release

Tuesday at 10: 00 a. m. ET Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier appear in newly released ALF Reality 3 footage that shows a surreal pre-faceoff exchange between the two. The timing matters: the footage’s release this week has reignited a streak of public barbs and prompted Daniel Cormier to request separate accommodations from Jones.

Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier reunite on ALF Reality 3 set in Thailand

Newly released clips show Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier reunited as coaches on ALF Reality 3, a Russian MMA television show filmed in Thailand. The footage captures moments of levity as well as a tense build-up to a faceoff, underscoring that the pair can still trade barbs while sharing a stage.

Daniel Cormier asks for separate accommodations as tensions flare after release

In the weeks after filming, exchanges between Jones and Cormier intensified. Jones called Daniel Cormier a derogatory name and accused Cormier of mistreating some fellow coaches. Cormier responded by proposing a wrestling match and, separately, by asking for separate accommodations from Jones—an escalation tied directly to the footage becoming public.

UFC 309 and a 2020 retirement frame the rivalry’s competitive end

Jon Jones has not fought in the Octagon since successfully defending the heavyweight title at UFC 309. Jones was in prolonged negotiations to fight Tom Aspinall last year before opting to retire from MMA. Daniel Cormier retired after a trilogy loss to Stipe Miocic in 2020.

For now, while some tensions remain, the released ALF Reality 3 footage also shows moments where Jones and Cormier can share laughs despite their heated history. Jones has said he is in negotiations to return on the upcoming UFC White House card this summer, a development that will shape whether the rivalry plays out further on television or remains confined to post-production exchanges. More details expected 3: 00 p. m. ET.