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Daniel Cormier Opens Door to Jon Jones Wrestling Match in RAF, Rules Out Yoel Romero

The retired champion signals a selective return on the mats with Real American Freestyle, naming Jones as the only matchup that interests him.

Overview

  • Cormier told Josh Thomson he would wrestle Jon Jones under the Real American Freestyle banner, framing it as a one-off opportunity.
  • He immediately declined the suggestion of facing Yoel Romero, saying Romero remains "insanely good" and is not a matchup he would take.
  • RAF has recently showcased ex-UFC names and is promoting January 10 matchups including Yoel Romero vs. Bo Nickal and Colby Covington vs. Luke Rockhold.
  • Cormier reaffirmed he is retired from MMA competition and would only consider selective non-MMA contests rather than a full comeback.
  • Reflecting on his UFC 214 rematch, Cormier called losing focus against Jones his biggest career regret as their rivalry continues to simmer on social media.