Rivalries in sports can be intense, but they don’t always end at the arena’s edge. Few feuds in MMA have been as legendary as the one between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier. Their battles inside the UFC octagon were more than just fights – they were epic chapters that captured fans’ imaginations for years. Yet, in a surprising twist, Jones recently extended an unexpected olive branch.
During a recent interview with the UFC about Thanksgiving plans, Jones dropped a bombshell that caught everyone off guard. He casually mentioned that if he could invite one person to his family’s holiday dinner, it would be none other than Daniel Cormier and his reasoning was hilarious.
“One fighter I would invite over for a Jones family thanksgiving, I think Daniel Cormier. He seems like the kind of guy who can eat.”
UFC fighters reveal who they’d invite to their #Thanksgiving dinner 🦃
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Jon Jones – Daniel Cormier
Stipe Miocic – no one
Charles Jourdain – Sean Strickland
Michael Chandler – Islam Makhachev
Paul Craig – Mackenzie Dern
Who would you invite? 👇
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Jon Jones seems to hold Daniel Cormier’s impressive appetite in high regard. Cormier, for his part, remains skeptical. While he acknowledges Jones as an incredible athlete, he’s made it clear that their relationship remains complicated.
The idea of Jones and Cormier sharing a Thanksgiving meal is both hilarious and fascinating. While a real reconciliation seems unlikely, this unexpected dinner invite adds another fascinating chapter to one of UFC’s most memorable rivalries.
Daniel Cormier Gives Update On His Relationship With Jon Jones
For nearly a decade, Cormier and Jon Jones battled both inside and outside the octagon. Their fights were more than just athletic competitions; they were personal wars that went beyond mere sport. Their rivalry became the kind of storyline that made fans tune in, desperate to see what would happen next.
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Recently, Cormier broke his silence about their relationship in a refreshingly honest Q&A session ahead of UFC Edmonton. His message was clear and unexpected. Unlike fans hoping for a Hollywood-style reconciliation, Cormier isn’t interested in forcing a friendship that doesn’t feel genuine.
“We aren’t great, and I don’t think we ever have to. I think people need to stop, like, longing for the perfect happy ending. Guys don’t have to do what Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield did. And I’m fine with it, so you guys should be too.”
What’s most interesting is Cormier’s ability to remain professional. Despite their history of intense confrontations, he’s acknowledged Jon Jones’ athletic abilities. He’s even commented on Jones’ heavyweight debut, showing a level of respect that goes beyond personal feelings.
