Jon Jones slams 'hater' Daniel Cormier while celebrating 6th anniversary of UFC 182

On January 3, six years ago, former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones met Daniel Cormier for first time at main event of UFC 182, which sparked one of biggest rivalries in combat sports history. 'Bones' won bout via unanimous decision (49–46, 49–46, 49–46) and has w taken to Twitter to remind his enemy of his dominance. In a pair of later-deleted tweets, Jones took a shot at DC, even calling himself as his “superior”.

Daniel Cormier considers his trilogy with current heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic as one of greatest in sport. However, he also admits that pair of fights he had with Jones elevated him and ir rivalry. build-up to UFC 182 was very contentious as Jones and Cormier fought in lobby of MGM Grand during a press conference. t just that, Jones was also caught giving death threats to DC on live television.

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A rematch two years later at UFC 214 was less fierce as UFC increased ir security just to keep two fighters and ir camps separate leading to bout. Jon Jones won both of his fights against Cormier, winning first via unanimous decision and second via KO in third round. Both fights were also filled with post-fight drug positives.

Jon Jones tested positive for cocaine after UFC 182, while traces of oral turinabol were found in his body after UFC 214. latter came after Jones had tested positive for drugs, which led to cancellation of Jon Jones vs Daniel Cormier 3, which was set to take place at UFC 200. Because of that, Jon Jones was suspended for a year, while Daniel Cormier went on to have a trilogy with Stipe Miocic.

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Daniel Cormier retired from sport in August 2020 after failing to win back heavyweight title from Miocic and losing trilogy. Cormier won first bout, but Miocic won next two. While DC has hung up his gloves, Jones has decided to open a new chapter of his career. Bones recently vacated his light heavyweight title and joined heavyweight division, aiming to become 265lb king.

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