Overview
- Jones stated on social media that he agreed to a charity grappling bout with Cormier, writing, “I said absolutely… 3-0.”
- Coverage characterizes the proposal as a grappling match rather than an MMA fight.
- Reports include no announced promoter, timeline or location, and do not cite confirmation from Cormier or organizers.
- Jones beat Cormier by decision at UFC 182, and his 2017 knockout at UFC 214 was later overturned to a no contest after a positive drug test.
- Jones recently vacated the UFC heavyweight title after announcing retirement and has pursued non-MMA options, including past success in Submission Underground where he submitted Dan Henderson in 2016.