Jones (left) and Cormier (right) were historic rivals in the UFC. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
Despite not yet having an official date, the premiere of Jon Jones in heavyweights (up to 120,2 kg.) in the UFC already moves MMA fans. Historical rival, Daniel Cormier praised 'Bones' for his quality in the octagon, but warns the legend about his period of inactivity in his career. He, however, believes that his compatriot will do well in his new category.
“The guy is a good fighter. Very talented. I think he'll do well at heavyweight. But it's a matter of him taking the leap, right? It feels like we've been waiting forever for him to fight in this weight class. I think that the moment he makes the real leap to heavyweight, he will make the division much more fun, he will make the division grow”, said Cormier in an interview with the podcast 'SiriusXM', commanded by Chris Weidman.
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Champion with the most defenses in UFC history, alongside Demetrious Johnson, Jon Jones has not performed since February 2020, when he managed the eleventh defense of the light heavyweight belt against Dominick reyes. With contractual issues to be resolved with Ultimate, the champion chose to leave the belt vacant, step aside and return as a heavyweight.
Officially, Jon Jones only takes an official victory over Daniel Cormier on your resume. In January 2015, at UFC 182, he defeated his compatriot in a unanimous decision by the judges.
At UFC 214, in July 2017, 'Bones' knocked out 'DC', but the fight was declared 'no result', after the North American failed his drug test. At the time, he lost the category belt and was away for a year and four months.
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