Daniel Cormier plans future fight against Jon Jones: 'I'm going to beat him up'

Daniel Cormier plans future fight against Jon Jones. Photo: Reproduction/X

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Daniel Cormier He still hasn't ruled out another chapter in his historic rivalry with Jon JonesEven though he's retired from MMA, the former UFC champion believes a rematch with his old rival could happen, this time on the wrestling mats.

According to the North American website MMA Fighting, Cormier stated in a recent conversation with fellow former Olympic wrestler Ben Askren that he envisions a fight against Jones in Real American Freestyle, a league focused on professional wrestling.

"I'm telling you: Real American Freestyle is still going to pit me against the..." Jon Jones At some point, I'm going to beat him up like you can't even imagine. Because, guess what, I still fight. I still train fighters every day,” 'DC' stated.

Daniel Cormier believes he would out-wrestle Jon Jones in real American freestyle wrestling 🔥🥊

“I'm gonna kick his ass like you would never believe because guess what, I still shoot because I still train wrestlers every single day” pic.twitter.com/l51hovIGM6

— CB Sport (@theCBsport) January 6, 2026

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A rivalry that spans generations.

The rivalry between Daniel Cormier e Jon Jones It started even before both reached their peak in the UFC. The first contact happened at UFC 121, when Jones provoked Cormier by stating that he could easily take him down, even though 'DC' was one of the biggest names in Olympic wrestling.

The statement was not well received and sparked a decade of provocations, tensions, and verbal clashes that helped shape one of the most iconic rivalries in MMA history.

Inside the octagon, Jones and Cormier faced each other twice. Jon Jones He won the first fight by unanimous decision and knocked out 'DC' in the rematch with a brutal high kick. However, the second result was overturned after 'Bones' tested positive for a banned substance.

Rivalry still alive outside the octagon.

Jon Jones in victory over Daniel Cormier at UFC 214. (Photo: Reproduction/Twitter UFC Brasil)

Even after Cormier's retirement and the divergent paths of their careers, the rivalry remains alive. Proof of this is that Jones and Cormier will be managing opposing teams. no reality show ALF MMA, scheduled for later this year.

Now, with the emergence of Real American Freestyle, 'DC' sees a new opportunity to face his biggest rival, far from the gloves of MMA, but in a territory where he has always felt at home: wrestling.