Overview
- ALF Global founder Alfredo Auditore confirmed the coaching matchup in a joint social post that Jones and Cormier shared.
- The Russian TUF-style series has featured coaches like Nate Diaz, Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling, and it is known for chaotic moments including a Diaz-related on‑set brawl.
- Jones and Cormier previously fought twice for UFC titles, with Jones’ 2017 victory later overturned to a no contest after a failed drug test.
- Jones said the project could help “mend this jacked up relationship” with Cormier and “maybe start a friendship.”
- Cormier floated a potential future meeting with Jones under Real American Freestyle wrestling rules, which remains only a suggestion at this stage.