Cormier praises Blachowicz, but says Jon Jones is still the best light heavyweight in the world

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After Jan Blachowicz win Israel adesanya No. UFC 259 and continue with the light heavyweight belt (up to 93kg), the UFC commentator Daniel Cormier gave his opinion on developments in the category. In your podcast, 'DC' compared the Polish with Jon Jones, who was the division's most dominant champion. The former fighter stated that, even with the positive result, 'Bones' is still the best in the world in the division.

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“Blachowicz fought well and has to be proud. I'm happy for him and to see what he's become. He has to be praised. Even today, as much as we love Blachowicz and how well he did, I still think Jones is the best light heavyweight in the world,” said Cormier.

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Despite praise from his former opponent, Jones stated that he will no longer fight in the light heavyweight division. The North American is preparing to debut in the heavyweight category (up to 120.3 kg.), against the winner of Stipe Miocic x Francis Ngannou, scheduled for March 27th, at UFC 260.