Jon Jones declines seven figure wrestling offer

A proposed wrestling match between longtime mixed martial arts rivals Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier appears to have stalled, with Cormier stating that Jones has turned down a lucrative offer to compete. The development follows recent reports that a high-profile match between the two former UFC champions was close to being finalized.

According to Cormier, both he and Jones were offered a seven-figure sum to wrestle. In a video posted to his social media, Cormier stated he accepted the offer but claimed Jones declined. Cormier suggested the refusal was due to Jones’s reluctance to face him in a pure wrestling contest, alleging that Jones requested a submission-only format, which Cormier rejected.

The potential match was being organized through the PWL (Professional Wrestling League), a promotion linked to ALF Global. Alfredo Auditore, the CEO of ALF Global, had previously indicated on social media that a wrestling bout between Jones and Cormier was nearly confirmed from both sides. The two recently served as opposing coaches on the reality television series "ALF Reality," which rekindled public interest in their rivalry.

The animosity between Jones and Cormier is considered one of...