Daniel Cormier reveals that UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones wants to have another fight to complete their trilogy. Obviously, there is no love lost between Cormier and Jones. Originally, Cormier was planning to fight Brock Lesnar in January then retire in March. Only problem with that is Cormier not being cleared to fight and […]
Daniel Cormier reveals that UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones wants to have another fight to complete their trilogy. Obviously, there is no love lost between Cormier and Jones.
Originally, Cormier was planning to fight Brock Lesnar in January then retire in March. Only problem with that is Cormier not being cleared to fight and his fight with Lesnar being up in the air.
Their first fight went down back on January 3, 2015, at UFC 182 where Jones picked up the decision win. The two fighters have competed against each other a total of two times.
The second fight went down when the UFC light heavyweight champion lost to Jones by third-round TKO in the main event of UFC 214. This fight went down in July 2017 in Anaheim, California on PPV (pay-per-view). It was revealed after the fight that Jones tested positive for Turinabol.
In the eyes of Cormier, he thinks Jones believes if he can beat him again then it would allow him to get back what he lost due to several drug tests.
“For what I’ve done, winning the heavyweight title, everything was so tied to him (Jones) initially. That me getting the heavyweight title was something so completely separate. Especially being that I was undefeated in the weight class prior,” Cormier said in an interview with UFC.com.
“Going up into a weight that was always thought to be my weight class, winning the UFC title, it helped me. I think for Jones to truly get back everything that he’s lost, it would be good for him and I to fight again. For me, I’ve established my career outside of him. He’s done things outside of me, too, but for him, it would be good if he got to fight me again,” he added.
Jon Jones rips Daniel Cormier in his most recent rant that was shared on his official Instagram account over some comments DC made.
History
Their first fight went down back on January 3, 2015, at UFC 182 where Jones picked up the decision win.
The two fighters have competed against each other a total of two times. The second fight went down when the UFC light heavyweight champion lost to Jones by third-round TKO in the main event of UFC 214. This fight went down in July 2017 in Anaheim, California on PPV (pay-per-view). It was revealed after the fight that Jones tested positive for Turinabol.
As a result of that failed drug test, Jones was stripped of the UFC light heavyweight title and removed from the official UFC rankings. The promotion then reinstated Cormier as the champion. However, Jones is back after he was cleared of his suspension once late October rolls around, he is allowed to fight again.
Jon Jones Rips Daniel Cormier
Earlier this week, the UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight championnoted in a photo on his Twitter account of his cell phone’s locked screen showing a missed call from USADA and voiced his annoyance with them. This has led to Jones firing back at DC by posting this lengthy rant:
You mad, Bro? USADA keeps calling but you’re not going to pick up the phone because the second you hear them say I’m innocent is the instant the illusion you’ve created shatters. Then it’s all real AGAIN and that’s not a step you’re willing to take. Instead you wrap yourself in your fake belt and keep telling yourself the shin that slammed into your face and the performance that buried you once again was enhanced. The fact you can’t beat me kills you and it stops you from picking up that phone. If you answer it then the nightmare becomes reality.
Then again, maybe you do pick up, accept the truth that you were defeated by a superior fighter and that gives you peace. Or it goes another way and you get motivated to try a third time and that will save me the hassle of having to dig you up before I bury you. So now that the illusion you’ve built is crumbling and the “violation was not intended nor could it have enhanced the athlete’s performance” you still have to tell yourself something yeah? And while there was “absolutely no intention to use prohibited substances,” it was my intention to kick your *** once again. Mission accomplished. Pick up the phone #letstalkaboutit
Over the past nearly 25 years, the UFC and the sport of mixed martial arts as a whole has provided fight fans with countless shocking, compelling moments, but some memories stick out as much more shocking than the others.
Fighters have had their legs snapped like a twig mid-fight, thrown sucker punches after the bell, and done several other seriously jaw-dropping occasions inside the octagon.
Check out the 10 most shocking moments in MMA history:
10. Paul Daley Punches Koscheck After Bell
It’s kind of funny that punches and kicks thrown within regulation time don’t raise any eyebrows, but one strike errantly thrown after the bell is enough for a lifetime ban.
Daley learned the hard way that the UFC does not tolerate cheap shots. The scene was indeed quite jarring, as no one has thrown a cheap shot so blatantly before or since.
The sucker punch caused complete pandemonium and the fallout forced “Semtex” out of the UFC for good. The scene was truly shocking and caused a great deal of confusion before “Big” Dan Mirgliotta quickly stepped in.
UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier took to social media Sunday afternoon in order to pay homage to longtime friend and manager Bob Cook. In a recent Instagram post the 37 year-old champion eluded to ‘completing the journey’ following July’s blockbuster event. The former USA Olympic wrestling team captain began his MMA career at the age of 30 in
UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier took to social media Sunday afternoon in order to pay homage to longtime friend and manager Bob Cook. In a recent Instagram post the 37 year-old champion eluded to ‘completing the journey’ following July’s blockbuster event.
A photo posted by Daniel "DC" Cormier (@dc_mma) on
The former USA Olympic wrestling team captain began his MMA career at the age of 30 in Strikeforce, defeating Gary Frazier via 2nd round TKO. Over the years, Cormier would earn an undefeated MMA record of 15-0, finishing 10 of those bouts, before taking on the then champion Jon Jones at UFC 182.
Cormier would suffer his first professional MMA loss to Jones via unanimous decision after undergoing a war of words, as well as a physical altercation at a press event, in the months leading up to the light heavyweight showdown.
After Jones was stripped of the title due to legal troubles, Cormier would go on to beat Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson for the vacant belt at UFC 187 in May of last year. DC would also successfully defend his title against top contender Alexander Gustafsson via split decision at UFC 192 five months following his title victory.
Now after a year of patience and obsession DC will get his shot at redemption for his only professional loss, when he defends his UFC light heavyweight championship against hated rival Jon Jones.
The heated rivalry will headline the UFC’s July blockbuster UFC 200 in Las Vegas’ brand-new T-Mobile Arena, as Jones attempts to reclaim the title he never lost and Cormier looks to successfully defend his title against the only man to have ever defeated him inside the Octagon.
Well, the mass chaos surrounding July 9’s blockbuster UFC 200 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas has been surreal and even somewhat overwhelming over the last week, to say the least. After a main event change saw featherweight champion Conor McGregor pulled from his scheduled rematch with Nate Diaz and replaced by the long-awaited
Well, the mass chaos surrounding July 9’s blockbuster UFC 200 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas has been surreal and even somewhat overwhelming over the last week, to say the least.
After a main event change saw featherweight champion Conor McGregor pulled from his scheduled rematch with Nate Diaz and replaced by the long-awaited grudge match between 205-pound champion Daniel Cormier and ex-titleholder Jon Jones, it appears as if UFC 200 is mostly set in stone – or at least the top half of the main card is.
Despite the monumental card being headlined by three title fights, the buzz surrounding UFC 200 just doesn’t seem to be there yet.
The card is obviously stacked with top-tier talent, which leads us to beg the question as to why it may not be garnering the attention we had anticipated.
Could fans have been hoping for too much? Or perhaps, could it be that UFC 200 is being compared too much to 2009’s mega UFC 100 card?
With those theories presented, another interesting question arises: how does UFC 200 compare to UFC 100? Let’s take a look:
Jon Jones was reluctant to shy away from words Wednesday afternoon at the UFC 200 press conference in New York. The confident interim light heavyweight champion has already made plans following his self-expected UFC 200 win against rival Daniel Cormier: “I’d love to beat up DC and face Anthony Johnson at Madison Square Garden.” Jones
Jon Jones was reluctant to shy away from words Wednesday afternoon at the UFC 200 press conference in New York. The confident interim light heavyweight champion has already made plans following his self-expected UFC 200 win against rival Daniel Cormier:
“I’d love to beat up DC and face Anthony Johnson at Madison Square Garden.”
Jones then stated that Cormier’s confidence is not falsely placed, and that the olympian should be confident coming into their blockbuster bout:
“DC should have a lot of confidence. Outside of me he’s the next best thing. He can beat these other guys but he can’t beat me.”
‘Bones’ also brought up comments the champion made prior to their first bout in January of last year:
“DC has been lying to you guys for a long time now. DC told you guys, and I quote, ‘I’ll take Jon Jones down 10 times out of 10 times if I wanna take him down’. So far we’re five to zero, me.”
Jones then proceeded to mock and tease the champion:
“I foot swept you and held my hand on your head like you’re my bitch. And this guy is supposed to be the olympian? Come on man”
Cormier repeatedly referenced Jones as a ‘bum’ and teased him about his drug abuse and legal troubles. Jones was quick to respond to the champion by referencing his dominating victory over him at UFC 182:
“You call me a bum, I beat you four rounds to one. Your not even my toughest opponent. Your chump change”, said Jones. “Im the bum that took your undefeated record. I had you cryin.”
Jones credited himself as being a true mixed martial artist, as opposed to his adversary who he mentioned as a “wrestler who learned how to punch”.
Personal matters seemed to play a huge role in Jones’ disappointing performance last Saturday, as ‘Bones’ admitted to a number of troubles that have affected him this month:
“My last fight you know, I had a lot of stuff stacked up against me man. A lot of you guys don’t really realize whats going on in my personal life right now”, Jones explained.
“My mom is in a real bad position, she’s really losing a fight to diabetes right now. She got her leg cut off the same week of my fight, and that really messed with me a lot. I was in jail the same month of my fight, just going through a lot of stuff man.”
Jones also responded to criticisms of his poor performance against Ovince St-Preux in last Saturday night’s pay-per-view bout:
“I hadn’t fought in over fifteen months, and you know everyone is talking about my performance being so bad. I got punched twice, I won by unanimous decision.
If thats a bad performance, look at the level people expect from me, it’s not a bad problem to have. I went out there, I didn’t feel comfortable in the octagon and I still absolutely dominated that fight.”
Jones is one-hundred precent confident that on July 9th, in the brand new T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, he will beat Daniel Cormier in what is perhaps the biggest card in the promotion’s history:
“I believe I am going to annihilate DC. So far it’s all I’ve ever done, to pretty much every opponent. Alexander Gustafsson is the only person that had a competitive fight with me. So when I sit here and tell you I’m going to annihilate DC, people who don’t believe me, just wait and see”
“Expect to see a hell of a lot more out of me this next fight, I have a strong strategy for DC”, he said. “You guys will see, and new, absolutely.”
