A grappling bout between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier is reportedly in the works. No further details on the format or timeline have been confirmed.
A grappling contest between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier is reportedly in development, according to early reports, though no official details regarding format or timeline have been announced.
Jones, known as "Bones," carries a 28-1-0 professional MMA record and remains one of the most decorated fighters in the sport's history. The 38-year-old orthodox striker stands six-foot-four with a remarkable 84-inch reach — 213 centimetres — and has averaged 4.38 significant strikes landed per minute across his career at a 58 percent accuracy rate. He has also averaged 1.89 takedowns per 15 minutes, underscoring the well-rounded grappling base he would bring to a submission-rules or no-gi contest.
Daniel Cormier, nicknamed "DC," holds a 22-3-0 record and at 47 years old would be stepping back onto the competitive mat against his longtime rival. Standing five-foot-eleven with a 72-inch reach, Cormier is a decorated wrestler who averaged 4.25 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy during his MMA career, alongside 1.83 takedowns per 15 minutes. His wrestling pedigree makes him a credible opponent in a pure grappling environment.
Why it matters
- Jones and Cormier are among the most storied rivals in MMA history, making any competitive meeting between them significant
- A grappling format shifts the contest away from striking and toward the wrestling and submission skills both men built their careers on
- At 38 and 47 respectively, the physical contrast between the two adds further intrigue to any potential matchup
- No confirmed format means the ruleset — points-based, submission-only, or otherwise — remains an open question
Because this report is unconfirmed, the bout should be treated as speculative until an official announcement is made by the parties involved.
