After years of rivalry in the UFC, Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier face off again; find out why.

MMA legends have been announced as coaches for the reality show ALF MMA, reigniting one of the greatest rivalries in UFC history outside the octagon.

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D. Cormier (left) and J. Jones (right) facing off for a fight in 2016.
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Jon Jones e Daniel Cormier They are on a collision course again. Former UFC light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) and heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) champions, the rivals who starred in one of the greatest rivalries in the organization's history, have been announced as coaches for the ALF MMA reality show series.

Known as the 'Russian Ultimate Fighter', ALF MMA is a reality show where aspiring MMA stars live and train together in pursuit of a professional contract.

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In previous editions, the program has featured big names such as Khamzat Shimaev, Arman Tsarukyan, Petr yan, aljamain sterling, Jorge masvidal, Nate diaz and himself Jon Jones, who has worked as a coach before.

Now, Jones is confirmed to return to the reality show, this time with Cormier as his direct opponent, reigniting the rivalry after the two faced each other twice inside the UFC octagon.

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Jones defeated Cormier in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Jon Jones He prevailed against Daniel Cormier on two occasions, the first by judges' decision and the second by knockout with a high kick in the rematch.

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However, the result of the second duel was later overturned to a 'no contest', after... Jon Jones tested positive for a banned substance.

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