Title: Daniel Cormier Slams Media Outlet for Employing Antiquated Jon Jones Quote
Daniel Cormier is currently active on social media. Recenty, he responded to a post from MMA Uncensored that featured an old quote about his rival Jon Jones. The quote, taken from a Pound 4 Pound podcast episode, stated that Jones' legacy won't stand the test of time and someone will eventually surpass him as the GOAT of MMA. Cormier questioned the age of the post, as it was a quote from three years ago.
In the original podcast episode, Cormier reacted to a comment from former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, who compared Jones to sports legends like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Tom Brady. Cormier was skeptical of Usman's comparison, citing Jones' multiple suspensions for banned substances and other controversies.
The MMA Uncensored post seemed to be an odd one, given that neither Cormier nor Jones were in the headlines recently. It also did not specify when the quote was taken.
The Cormier-Jones rivalry is considered one of the greatest in MMA history. Both fighters have had their fair share of disputes and bad blood, with Cormier often voicing his disapproval of Jones' actions. Despite losing two fights to Stipe Miocic towards the end of his career, it's argued that Jones was the only one who could have challenged Cormier in his prime.
As for the UFC, there are no events scheduled this weekend. The promotion will be back in action on February 1 with a card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The lineup includes fights like Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine Imavov and Sergei Pavlovich vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruik.
Meanwhile, the highly anticipated UFC heavyweight championship defense by Jon Jones against Tom Aspinall is still in the works. Although Jones is said to be asking for $30 million for the fight, Dana White has denied the rumor. Despite the lack of official confirmation, both sides are reportedly in negotiations, with Aspinall waiting for more details from the UFC. Joe Rogan has predicted that the fight will take place in 2025, and Dana White has indicated that the promotion is working towards making it happen.
Overall, the Jones-Aspinall fight is expected to happen in the near future, but the exact date and confirmation from all parties involved are still pending.
- Daniel Cormier recently engaged with a post from MMA Uncensored, which featured an old quote about his rival Jon Jones, stemming from a Pound 4 Pound podcast episode more than three years ago.
- At UFC 311, Daniel Cormier faced off against Jon Jones in one of their highly anticipated matches, although it was not their first encounter in the octagon.
- In a recent interview, Jon Jones mentioned that he is set to defend his UFC heavyweight title against Tom Aspinall, a matchup that UFC president Dana White has yet to confirm officially.
- Despite Jon Jones' request for a $30 million purse for his upcoming UFC 315 fight against a yet-to-be-named opponent, Dana White denies such a proposal, hinting at potential uncertainty in the promotion's schedule for the matchup.
