Daniel Cormier: Jon Jones turned down 7-figure offer to wrestle, ‘He will not do it’
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Daniel Cormier revealed that a potential high-paying wrestling match against Jon Jones fell through because Jones was not interested, despite an offer of seven figures for a six-minute bout.
- Cormier claimed Jones avoided competing in wrestling or grappling matches where he perceived a risk of losing, rejecting proposals for both formats.
- The rivalry between Cormier and Jones remains significant years after their UFC bouts, with recent interactions including coaching opposite each other on a Russian MMA reality show.
- Jon Jones has had an unpredictable recent career, retiring after UFC 309, dealing with severe hip arthritis, and expressing mixed signals about a potential comeback.
