In the world of mixed martial arts, few rivalries have burned as intensely as Daniel Cormier versus Jon Jones. Their saga began over a decade ago, sparked by a seemingly innocent backstage exchange that snowballed into one of the sport’s most heated feuds. Through championship fights, press conference brawls, and enough trash talk, these two athletes defined an era in the light heavyweight division.
Fast forward to today, and ‘DC’ finally addressed the elephant in the room during a Q&A session at UFC Edmonton. Cormier delivered a refreshingly honest take on their relationship status – or lack thereof. He revealed that the fairytale ending people might be looking for was not going to come.
“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. Can be okay to just be okay with us being as we are. And I’m fine with it, so you guys should be too.”
Unlike the heartwarming reconciliation between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, Daniel Cormier maintains that not every rivalry needs a happy ending. It’s worth noting that Cormier has even commented on Jones’ heavyweight debut victory over Ciryl Gane in 2023. He has maintained professionalism while keeping personal feelings at arm’s length.
Despite their bitter past and the controversy, DC acknowledged that Jones would have likely become champion regardless of PED use. That’s the kind of honest assessment you rarely get in combat sports. The story of Cormier and Jones serves as a reminder that sometimes the most authentic ending isn’t the most satisfying one.
Daniel Cormier Reveals Story About Trying To Avoid Shaking Jon Jones’ Hand At The Sphere
The Jones and ‘DC’ rivalry, spanning nearly a decade, has given fans everything from cage fights to press conference brawls. Now, it’s evolved into something that sounds like a sitcom plot—the case of the unstoppable handshake at the Las Vegas Sphere.
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During the recent UFC Edmonton Q&A, DC shared a story that perfectly captured their peculiar dynamic. Daniel Cormier had tried to set up a diplomatic barrier through the event’s stage manager. But, as expected, it did not happen as such.
“Hey man, Jon Jones is gonna be here. Please, when he comes to shake my hand, would you please tell him, I’m working, I don’t wanna be bothered…He’s a coward, man. This guy was supposed to protect me. He didn’t do his job. He’s a coward.”
The plot thickened when the stage manager grabbed the mic and humorously admitted he didn’t particularly like Cormier anyway. It’s these moments that remind us that even in the serious world of professional fighting, sometimes fighters and fans just have to appreciate the absurdity of it all!
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