“I will literally kill you if you did some silly sh*t” It doesn’t take a bright verbal pugilist to agree that this statement by Jon Jones reflects the amount of “blood” he had with his fellow light heavyweight great, Daniel Cormier. While everyone is aware of their Octagon battles by now, the larger question that looms is— Do you come back from something this bad?

Many may agree that things between the duo are much better than they were 10 years ago. But we got a better picture of this fabled rivalry as Daniel Cormier recently sat down with Chael Sonnen to discuss the present state of his affairs with his most vicious competitor. Let’s see what he had to say.

Daniel Cormier reveals he has finally moved on from his rivalry with Jon Jones

On the latest episode of the Good Guy/Bad Guy podcast with Chael Sonnen, Daniel Cormier made it clear: “We are not buddies, just—I don’t like!” Cormier was recalling an encounter at UFC 306, where Jon Jones attempted to shake his hand on stage. Despite Jones’ gesture, Cormier, the former dual champion, has always been open about his distaste for the idea. While he’s moved on from the intense rivalry with Jones, he doesn’t see a reason to engage in friendly gestures.

In addition, DC reflected on both his rivalry with Jones and his upcoming UFC 309 bout. Having faced both Jones and Miocic, Cormier provided valuable insights into what fans can expect from the legacy bout. However, the conversation eventually circled back to his well-known rivalry with Jones, prompting Cormier to share his unfiltered thoughts on where he stands with Jones today.

“You know, one of the things people always ask me when Jon Jones fights—and it hasn’t been often since he fought Ciryl Gane—is, ‘How are you going to handle being in the same room with him?” Cormier told Sonnen. “I’ve seen Jon Jones at fights; he’ll give me a fist bump and all that.” But he emphasized that the rivalry is behind him now: “I don’t anticipate sitting with Jon Jones at any point in New York City. But if I did, I think that ship has passed, man. I’m just not that person anymore.”

It’s clear that, while Cormier has moved on from the rivalry, he’s still uninterested in a friendship with Jones—a testament to the fiery history between these two champions.

Let us now shift our focus rivalry of the past to the upcoming set of business at UFC 309. Jones will be taking on Stipe Miocic in his first and most probably last title defense. Since the time the fight was announced, experts and even fans have found it tough to predict a winner. It seems Miocic knows how exactly the fight will end and shared his prediction with the fans.

Stipe Miocic feels he will knockout Jon Jones at UFC 309

Stipe Miocic is gearing up to reclaim his heavyweight title at UFC 309. In this showdown, Miocic an opponent five years his junior and widely regarded as one of the greatest MMA fighters in history. Despite the formidable challenge, Miocic’s legacy as a four-time title defender makes him an undeniable force in the Octagon. Ahead of the fight, Miocic spoke with MMA Fighting SBN, confidently sharing his thoughts on his strategy and mindset going into the bout.

A primary question looming over the fight is how Miocic, at 42, plans to overcome an opponent known for his elite wrestling and strategic prowess. But Miocic, unfazed by the hype around Jones, seemed certain of his game plan. “Oh, of course with a knockout. There’s no question,” he declared. When asked if Jones had ever faced an opponent with his level of power, Miocic responded, “Maybe, maybe not, I don’t know. I mean, I’ve never fought those guys. But, you know, we’ll find out.”

As the fight draws near, excitement builds for what could be a final epic clash between these two legends. Who do you think will come out on top in this highly anticipated bout? Let us know your pick below.