Daniel Cormier spoke openly about his complicated relationship with Jon Jones during a recent segment on the UFC 318 Weigh-In Show, focusing on the tension that continues to define their history. When asked where he would prefer to fight Jones, the former two-division champion provocatively stated he would choose his own home because, as he said,

“I kind of want the ability to kill him.”

This comment triggered a sharp reaction from Jones, who responded through deleted tweets boasting about his previous victories over Cormier and claiming to mentally dominate him.

Jon Jones’ Response and Cormier’s Reaction

Jon Jones replied on social media, asserting he has “buried” Cormier twice in the octagon, that he owns a “mansion” in Cormier’s head, and described their fights as some of the most painful moments in Cormier’s life. Despite these strong words, Cormier insisted he never explicitly named Jones and questioned why Jones took the comments personally. On his YouTube channel, Cormier clarified,

“Obviously when you’re dealing with someone like this, it immediately sparks him.”

He also rejected Jones’ tweet accusing him of wanting to kill him, stating,

“Not true. I never said I wanted to kill him at my house.”

Cormier reflected on how many people have begun to laugh at Jones’ behavior, but pointed out that his commentary is part of his professional role. He explained that because of their shared history, audiences expect his perspective on Jones, especially amid recent controversies. In expressing his mindset, Cormier emphasized that he refuses to allow Jones to occupy space in his thoughts, saying,

“I can’t let a person in my head that at this point in my life there’s nothing we can do about it. We ain’t fighting no more. There’s nothing we can do.”

The Underlying Tensions and Emotional Impact Between the Fighters

During the interview, when host Dan Hellie hinted at the person in question without naming him, Cormier maintained a lighthearted tone but refrained from directly mentioning Jones’ name. He described his responses as often offbeat to match the unusual questions he receives. Still, he found one of Jones’ tweets particularly perplexing – the claim that Cormier being affected by their battles reflects insecurity. Cormier said,

“Only an insecure person would go, immediately, that ‘he’s talking about me,’”

noting that he deliberately left the name out to provoke reaction, adding,

“No, maybe I wasn’t. But maybe I was. You don’t know. But again, I didn’t say a name on purpose.”

Cormier also addressed the emotional wounds behind their rivalry, pointing out that personal tragedies in his life far eclipse any pain related to their fights. He remarked,

“It sucked to lose. and it hurt a lot more in 2017. It doesn’t hurt today. That’s eight years past. I’m not stuck on that. Also, you can’t say that you’re the most painful thing that’s happened in a person’s life when they’ve lost a child. That’s the craziest thing in the world, … their father got murdered. He knows that, but you’re dealing with a different type of human being.”

Current Status of Jon Jones and the UFC Light Heavyweight Division

Jon Jones recently announced his retirement, leading the UFC to officially crown Tom Aspinall as the undisputed light heavyweight champion, allowing the division to advance. Meanwhile, Jones claims to be re-entering the drug testing pool as part of a potential comeback, although no testing records have confirmed his return yet. This ongoing unpredictability has kept Jones as a topic of interest within the sport’s community.

Why Daniel Cormier Continues to Speak Out About Jon Jones

Despite the challenges and emotional weight of their rivalry, Cormier continues to discuss Jon Jones publicly due to Jones’ significant influence on the UFC and fight sport. Cormier bluntly summarized his opinion of Jones’ behavior, stating,

“I’m only talking about what is the news now, and also how stupid he is,”

adding,

“He just really is not the smartest person, and once again it’s proven.”

He expressed a sense of frustration with the ongoing saga, concluding with a rhetorical question:

“When does this end? Like, can this end, guys? Like, when does this end?”

The history between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones remains one of the most intense and personal rivalries in MMA, with emotions still running high even after years and multiple encounters. As Jones’ future in the UFC remains uncertain, the feud continues to shape discussions within the sport, underscoring the complexities beyond their fights in the octagon.

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A. He was found to have Turinabol, an anabolic steroid, in his system. Because of this, Jones was given a temporary suspension.