D. Cormier (left) catches J. Jones (right) at UFC 214. Photo: Reproduction Youtube UFC
The current light heavyweight champion (up to 93kg.), Jon Jones, seems to have found a balance in his well-known rivalry against the now former heavyweight champion (up to 120,2kg.), Daniel Cormier. After learning of the death of his rival's stepfather this week, 'Bones' made a point of going to social media and sending a message of support to DC. The publication was made on Jones' official Twitter account.
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“I'm all on your side. I'm so sorry for your loss, DC. Rest assured that he is in heaven and has the opportunity to watch you from the front row for the rest of his life. Keep living a life that makes you proud. Thoughts are with you and your family today,” Jon wrote.
Cormier had reported the death of his stepfather last Saturday (24). According to the fighter himself, his death was due to cancer. In the news, Daniel published a publication lamenting the fact and pointing out the man's qualities in life. After the information, several martial artists went to Cormier's Twitter to pay their condolences, as B.J. Penn, Ilir Latifi, Chris Cyborg, in addition, of course, to Jon Jones.
The rivalry between the two athletes began during the promotion of a fight that took place in 2015. At the time, DC worked in the light heavyweight division, as he could not conceive of the idea of performing in the top division because of one of his great friends. and gym buddy (Cain Velazquez) be a big name in the category.
During the promotion of what would be the main fight of UFC 182, 'Bones' and DC came to blows, after, in a confrontation, Daniel pushed his rival, who responded to the aggression by attacking Cormier, bringing down the scene of the place. and causing widespread confusion.
In the fight, Jones won the unanimous decision of the judges. The two met again just over two years later, at UFC 214, in 2017. Again, during the clash, Jones was superior and managed, this time, to score a knockout in DC. However, after the duel, Jon was caught in an anti-doping test and ended up having his victory annulled and the result of the fight was a 'no contest'. Jones was suspended from the sport and DC ended up 'inheriting' the belt, until he decided to take a risk in the heavyweight division and became two-time Ultimate champion, beating the then champion, Stipe Miocic, in July last year.
Rumors about a third clash between the athletes were speculated by the press. Both were in favor of a new meeting, as long as the numbers were adequate. However, after DC's loss to Miocic at UFC 241, expectations cooled.
Currently, Cormier, 40, has not decided the direction he will take in his career. He could retire from MMA or request a rematch with Stipe.
Jones, after serving a suspension, regained his title and continues his hegemony in his division.
All beef aside, I'm really sorry about your loss DC. Know that he's in heaven with the opportunity to watch you front row and center for the rest of your life. Continue living a life that makes him proud. Thoughts go out to you and your family today https://t.co/8IyQGzXt4a
- Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) August 26
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