Jon Jones Hits Back At Daniel Cormier’s Comments
Jon Jones continued his feud with Daniel Cormier after the latter criticized Jones for appearing to spend Thanks Giving without his family.
This was after Cormier commented on a clip, which showed Jones spending time in Russia. The pair have a long history having faced each other twice in the Octagon. Jones secured a unanimous decision victory against Cormier in 2015 at UFC 182. The rematch took place two years later at UFC 214, as Jones secured a second-round knockout. However, the result turned into a no-contest once Jones tested positive for a banned substance. Jones has said he has verbally agreed to face Cormier in a charity grappling match. But before that can take place, the pair appear to have more unfinished business online. Jones hit back at Cormier’s comments by suggesting that he is living in his head rent free.
“Why is Jon Jones not with his family on Thanksgiving holiday?,” Cormier
“I wanted to take the time out to say Happy Thanksgiving to the people who are not with their friends and family today. Happy Thanksgiving, and if no one tells you that they love you today, I love you and Dutch [the dog] loves you… Have a blessed day, we love you,” Jones
“Imagine a man getting his a– kicked. And years later he’s still pondering how I spend my holidays. Brother, that’s not concern that’s a long term rental. Utilities included,” Jones
UFC Future
Outside of their feud, Jones is looking to return back from the Octagon. Jones retired in June, which included vacating his heavyweight title, before reversing his retirement. That prevented a fight against the current champion Tom Aspinall, but Jones is keen to fight on the UFC White House card in June 2026. However, Jones’ focus is on trying to secure a fight against the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Dana White is not keen on Jones appearing on the card. If Jones does ever face Aspinall, Georges St-Pierre said it was hard to go against Jones.
“It’s a hard fight to call,” St-Pierre said on a Kick broadcast with streamer Adin Ross. “In terms of accomplishments, Jon Jones has accomplished more than anyone. He’s the best. However, if you talk about today, who’s the best today, because Tom Aspinall he’s younger, he’s on momentum, but now his momentum just got broke a little bit.
“It was an eye gouge, but until that happened, it was a very close fight. I think we will see soon what will happen, they’re probably going to rematch because it was a very good fight. There were coming forward, hitting each other, it was a very good fight. But if [Jones and Aspinall] fight, I don’t know. I don’t know. Jones is an anomaly. You cannot bet against Jon Jones. Even though on paper, you might say he’s older, he’s not in his prime anymore, but man, he’s Jon Jones, you know what I mean?,” GSP said
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