Overview
- Appearing on The Ariel Helwani Show, Daniel Cormier answered Jon Jones’s recent name-calling by saying they were cordial during filming but he has no interest in a friendship, referencing their past feud and alleging Jones “cheated constantly.”
- Cormier argued that great coaches suppress ego and prioritize athletes, expressing doubt that Jones, who remains an active fighter, can be sufficiently selfless in that role.
- The former UFC rivals recently coached opposing squads on ALF Reality 3 in Thailand, with the season still unreleased.
- Reporting states Jones is training Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson and has teased an Octagon return later this year, with Steveson possibly in line for a Dana White’s Contender Series invitation.
- Cormier entertained the idea of a wrestling or boxing meeting with Jones as a one-off, but no bout is scheduled.