‘All matches can happen’: RAF co-founder reacts to Daniel Cormier calling out Jon Jones

Key Takeaways:

• Daniel Cormier publicly challenged Jon Jones to a wrestling match at RAF.
• RAF 5 is set for Saturday at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida.
• RAF co-founder Chad Bronstein is open to making the bout happen.
• This challenge shifts the Cormier-Jones rivalry from MMA to a wrestling context.

Callout in the Making

Daniel Cormier recently shared his desire to face Jon Jones in a wrestling match. While their rivalry in the UFC octagon is well-documented, Cormier appears eager to settle unfinished business on the mat, specifically through Real American Freestyle (RAF).

RAF 5 and the Big Possibility

The timing of Cormier’s challenge coincides with RAF’s fifth event, scheduled for Saturday at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Although the immediate card for RAF 5 may not feature this match, the anticipation surrounding it clearly underscores how intrigued fans—and the promotion—are by the idea.

Chad Bronstein’s Response

RAF co-founder Chad Bronstein welcomed the notion of a Cormier-Jones wrestling showdown. As he bluntly put it, “all matches can happen” under the RAF banner. In so saying, Bronstein highlights RAF’s willingness to embrace high-profile challenges and create opportunities for star competitors.

A New Stage for an Old Rivalry?

Cormier and Jones are no strangers to each other’s skills, having faced off twice in the UFC. Moving to a wrestling-only format could spotlight a different layer of their athletic rivalry. At this point, the public stance of RAF indicates there may very well be an opportunity to see these champions test themselves on a purely wrestling-focused stage, if and when all sides agree to make it happen.