Explore the never-ending rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier in UFC history. Dive into their contrasting championship reigns and the impact of illegal substances on their careers.
Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier’s iconic rivalry continues as ‘DC’ defends his legacy against criticism from ‘Bones’. The two UFC champions differ in their championship reigns, with Cormier emphasizing the impact of illegal substances. Jones, the current heavyweight champion, has been inactive due to injury, reflecting on fan confusion regarding interim titles. The ongoing feud between Jones and Cormier stems from their past fights at UFC 182 and UFC 214.
Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier have had one of the most memorable rivalries in the history of mixed martial arts. Despite retirement, the two UFC legends seem to never see eye to eye. ‘DC’ recently defended his legacy against ‘Bones’ criticism. He highlighted the differences in their championship reigns, emphasizing the impact of illegal substances on Cormier’s ability to compete. Cormier underlined the distinction between his title win during Jones’ suspension and Tom Aspinall’s interim title victory due to injury. Jones, the current heavyweight champion, has been sidelined since his last fight due to injury. Responding to fan opinions on the interim title, he acknowledged the confusion among fans but praised the UFC’s decision to save the event. The ongoing feud between Jones and Cormier dates back to their fights at UFC 182 and UFC 214, where Jones emerged victorious in both encounters.
