Daniel Cormier says Jon Jones doesn't deserve a salary at the same level as Conor McGregor

D. Cormier preparing for one of his fights PHOTO: Instagram/ @dcmma

Asked about the public 'war' between Dana White and Jon Jones on Purse Value for 'Bones' Heavyweight Debut (up to 120,2kg), Daniel Cormier He didn't shy away from giving his opinion. The former fighter stated that the light heavyweight legend (up to 93kg) deserves a big salary but emphasized that he does not bring a big return to the company like Conor McGregor.

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“I think Jones deserves a great amount (of salary). I'm not sure but I heard that McGregor earns US$15 million (about R$81 million at current exchange rates). If Conor gets paid that much for fighting, Jon shouldn't get paid the same amount. Jones doesn't do what McGregor does. It must be a level below that”, declared 'DC' in its podcast.

The current Ultimate commentator used his former training partner Khabib Nurmagomedov to justify the cap hit Jones should receive. For Cormier, the salary of Conor McGregor deserves to be greater than that of other athletes due to the return he brings to the organization.

“If Khabib (Nurmagomedov) earns something between US$8 million (around R$43 million) to US$10 million (around R$54 million) it is fair that Jones receives in that range. The difference in the pay scale of these fighters to McGregor is justified by the return that Conor gives to the company. Now, I believe that if the UFC offers that amount, Jones will fight Ngannou. He has never won this amount before,” concluded Cormier.

After reigning at light heavyweight from 2011 to 2020, 'Bones' decided to change things up and move up to heavyweight. Previously confirmed as the next challenger for the belt, Jones continues to wait to make his debut in the new category, while waging a public 'war' with Dana White. In a recent interview, the UFC president stated that Derrick Lewis will 'probably' be the champion's next opponent Francis Ngannou.