“I Don’t Really Need Permission to Call Someone’s Fight”- Daniel Cormier Responds to Jon Jones Commentary Offer at UFC 285

UFC fans have been eagerly waiting for Daniel Cormier to respond to Jon Jones’ recent tweets, and the former UFC champion has finally broken his silence. The two fighters have a legendary rivalry that has lasted for years, with Jones winning both fights against Cormier. However, his second win was overturned due to a positive substance test. Despite this, the duo has continued to engage in a war of words, keeping the rivalry alive. Both the fighters have gone back and forth ever since in a rivalry that seems to never end.

In a recent tweet, Jones claimed that Cormier could commentate his upcoming fight in an unbiased manner. In his response, Cormier discusses the tweet in a video where he states that he would be happy to commentate on Jones’ next fight. The former double division champion’s response has excited fans who are eagerly waiting for Jones to return to the octagon after three years.

Cormier also revealed in the video that he and Joe Rogan are excited to call Jones’ next fight. Jones is moving up a weight class for his next bout, adding to the excitement surrounding his return. As the anticipation continues to build, fans can only wait and see what the future holds for these UFC legends.

Daniel Cormier responds to Jon Jones’ Tweet

In a recent YouTube video, Cormier addressed Jon Jones’ tweet and reminded fans of the history the two fighters share. He recalled the peak of their rivalry and how they felt about each other during those times. Given this context, Cormier expressed uncertainty about how to interpret Jones’ tweet.

Daniel Cormier said, “This particular tweet which at times feels like a compliment. But also can be interpreted as a bit of a dig considering, you know, at times people call me biased in my commentary and all this other stuff. When in reality we all have a built in home bias for the people we care about.”

Cormier is no stranger to criticism, and he is well aware of the home bias that people have for fighters on their side. He has received backlash from fans for his commentary on fighters like Islam Makhachev. However, he remains committed to providing fair and balanced analysis.

Jones prepares to make his return to the octagon. Additionally, Cormier’s measured response to his tweet suggests that the rivalry between these two UFC legends may not be over just yet.

Cormier doesn’t need Jone’s permission

Cormier expressed frustration with Jones’ tweet, specifically with the suggestion that he needed permission to commentate Jones’ fight. Moreover, Cormier explained that he has never needed permission to commentate on any fighter’s fight, and he found it strange that Jones would imply otherwise.

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He said, “But again it’s about Jones and how do I take this. First, guys just for the record, I don’t really need permission to call someone’s fight.”

As Jones prepares for his return to the octagon, it will be interesting to see how his relationship with Cormier plays out. The two fighters have a long and contentious history. Moreover, their rivalry has spilled over into the world of commentary in the past. Cormier’s comment suggests that he is committed to providing an objective analysis of Jones’ fight, but it remains to be seen how Jones will respond.

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