UFC champ Jon Jones would love to ‘bury the hatchet’ with Daniel Cormier
Jones and Cormier have been bitter rivals for years, but Jones says he’s ready to let bygones be bygones.
In a recent interview with TMZ, Jones said he’s “tired of the beef” with Cormier and that he would love to “bury the hatchet” with his former rival.
“I’m tired of the beef,” Jones said.
“I’m tired of the animosity. I’m tired of the back-and-forth. I’m ready to let bygones be bygones.”
Jones and Cormier have a long and bitter history
Jones and Cormier have been bitter rivals for years. The two have fought twice, with Jones winning both fights.
The first fight, at UFC 182 in 2015, was a close and controversial decision victory for Jones.
The second fight, at UFC 214 in 2017, was a more dominant performance by Jones, who won via third-round knockout.
Cormier has retired from MMA
Cormier retired from MMA in 2020 after losing to Stipe Miocic in a rematch for the UFC heavyweight championship.
Cormier has since said that he is open to a third fight with Jones, but only if it takes place at heavyweight.
Jones has said that he is willing to fight Cormier at heavyweight, but only if Cormier agrees to a catchweight of 215 pounds.
It remains to be seen whether Jones and Cormier will ever fight again
It remains to be seen whether Jones and Cormier will ever fight again.
However, Jones’ recent comments suggest that he is open to a third fight with his former rival.