When a fan called Daniel Cormier “Jon Jones’ son,” DC replied, “Fuck you.” 😭
He also explains why he’ll never be cool with Jon Jones.
“People need to stop looking for the perfect happy ending.”
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Daniel Cormier thinks he’s okay if his feud with Jon Jones remains unresolved.
Cormier and Jones share one of the most iconic rivalries in Ultimate Fighting Championship history. The rivalry began when “Bones” said he could defeat the former All-American wrestler. The two were scheduled to share the Octagon for the first time at UFC 178, but the matchup was postponed after Jones suffered an injury in training. Jones and Cormier finally clashed at UFC 182 in 2015, with “Bones” successfully defending his light heavyweight title via unanimous decision. Jones also tested positive for cocaine metabolites, but was not punished because it was not a prohibited substance.
Jones was then involved in a hit-and-run incident, was stripped of his title, and was suspended indefinitely. Cormier submitted Anthony Johnson for the meanwhile-vacant title. Jones and Cormier were scheduled to have a rematch at UFC 197, but Cormier was forced to withdraw due to injury. They were then rebooked to compete at UFC 200, but this time Jones failed a drug test and was suspended for another year. The two finally met again at UFC 214 in 2017, where Jones knocked out Cormier in the third round. However, when Jones again tested positive for a banned substance, the match was turned into a no-contest and Cormier was crowned champion.
Jones was then suspended again, and Cormier vacated the title to pursue double heavyweight title glory. Despite being a former two-division champion and UFC Hall of Famer, Cormier considers his rivalry with Jones to be the most defining part of his MMA career. And it continues to haunt him even after his retirement.
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At the UFC Edmonton press conference, Cormier was asked by a fan how he felt about being Jones’ son. “DC” replied: “On a lighter note, f—k you.”
He also admitted that he and Jones may never be friends and urged fans to accept that reality.
“So, yes, we’re not great. And I don’t think we need to be. [be]” Cormier said. “I think people need to stop looking for the perfect happy ending. You don’t have to do what Mike Tyson or Evander Holyfield did. Maybe it’s okay to be who you are. And I’m okay with that. So you should do the same.”
Jones returned from a three-year hiatus and won the vacant heavyweight title by submitting Cyril Gane in the first round at UFC 285 last year. Jones was scheduled to defend his title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 295, but he injured his pectoral muscle. ‘Bones’ will put his heavyweight title on the line against Miocic at UFC 309 on November 16th at Madison Square Garden in New York.
