A grappling match between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier is reportedly being developed, according to information shared by promoter Alfredo.
A grappling match between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier is reportedly in development, according to information shared by promoter Alfredo — though the bout has not been officially confirmed.
Jones, nicknamed "Bones," carries a 28-1-0 professional record and remains one of the most decorated fighters in MMA history. The 38-year-old American stands six-foot-four with an extraordinary 84-inch reach and fights out of an orthodox stance. His career numbers reflect elite-level output, with 4.38 significant strikes landed per minute at a 58 percent striking accuracy, complemented by 1.89 takedowns per 15 minutes — a blend that would translate directly into a pure grappling format.
Daniel Cormier, known as "DC," holds a 22-3-0 record and brings one of the most decorated wrestling backgrounds in combat sports. At 47 years old, Cormier stands five-foot-eleven with a 72-inch reach. He averaged 4.25 significant strikes landed per minute across his MMA career at 52 percent accuracy, and his 1.83 takedowns per 15 minutes underscore the grappling pedigree that made him a two-division champion.
Why it matters
- Jones and Cormier share one of the most storied rivalries in MMA history, making any competitive matchup between them significant
- A grappling-only format would spotlight the wrestling and ground skills that defined their MMA contests
- The seven-inch reach advantage Jones holds over Cormier could play a meaningful role in a submission-oriented ruleset
- At 47, Cormier would enter as the older competitor by nine years, adding an additional layer of intrigue to the matchup
Because the report stems from a single promoter and lacks official confirmation, the timeline and format of any such event remain uncertain.
