Former UFC light heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, is speaking about his past rivalry with Daniel Cormier. ‘Bones’ is arguably one of the most dominant fighters in the history of the UFC. During his reign as the light heavyweight champion, DC was the only worthy challenger, yet he couldn’t defeat Jones.
Jones is now set to make his debut in the heavyweight division, where he will compete for the vacant UFC title against Ciryl Gane. Along with the move to a new weight class, the 35-year-old has also signed a new 8-fight contract with UFC. Fans are eagerly anticipating his upcoming fight, and it will be interesting to see how he performs against heavier opponents.
To add to the excitement, there is a possibility that Daniel Cormier will be commentating on Jones’ fight against Gane. In a recent video, Cormier responded to Jones’ claim that there is no longer any animosity between them. With DC now retired, it seems that their rivalry has finally come to an end, and fans are excited to see them working together in a new capacity.
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Jones is not up for a DC interview
While Jon Jones has expressed respect for former UFC double division champion Daniel Cormier, he recently stated that a sit-down interview with his former rival would be going “too far“. However, he still maintains there is no rivalry between them anymore.
He said, “In all seriousness DC, I’m cool with you bro. I recognize the man you are, I wasn’t lying when I said those things in my post fight interview.” Moreover, a fan also asked him if he was up for an interview with DC on his YouTube channel. Jones replied, “Lol let’s not go too far now.”
Lol let’s not go too far now https://t.co/eIji5jGCgo
— BONY (@JonnyBones) February 17, 2023
Jones has previously stated that the rivalry between the two is over and that he holds no animosity toward Cormier. However, he appears to be drawing a line when it comes to sitting down for a formal interview.
Jon Jones keeps the conversation going on past rivalry with Daniel Cormier
Despite claiming that there is no longer any animosity between himself and Daniel Cormier, ”Bones’ has continued to tweet about their past rivalry. In his latest tweet, Jones reiterated his appreciation for Cormier‘s competitive nature, stating that they are “cool man for real“. Jones went on to express gratitude for Cormier‘s role in driving him to become a better competitor.
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Jones’ tweets have caught the attention of UFC fans, who are eagerly following his move to the heavyweight division. ‘Bones’, he prepares to compete for the vacant UFC title against Ciryl Gane. However, many are wondering if Jones can continue his unbeaten streak in a new weight class.
Sit down interview, post fight interview, coaches meeting. We’re cool man for real. I appreciate your competitive nature, you drove me to be a better competitor. Forever grateful.
— BONY (@JonnyBones) February 17, 2023
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While Jones’ comments about Cormier may suggest that their rivalry is a thing of the past, it seems that he is still reflecting on the impact that the former double-division champ had on his career. As Jones continues to tweet about their past battles, fans will be curious to see how their relationship develops in the years to come.
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