Cormier expects drastic change in Jones' life after expulsion from gym: 'All or nothing'

D. Cormier (left) catches J. Jones (right) at UFC 214. Photo: Reproduction Youtube UFC

Biggest rival in his career Jon Jones, Daniel Cormier maintains the stance of not criticizing his rival in the most troubled moment of the fighter's life. After arrest for domestic violence and later expulsion from 'Jackson Wink MMA', DC spoke again about the athlete's situation. In a long outburst, the former double Ultimate champion said that the situation requires a drastic change.

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“It makes me sad to know that his daughter asked to call the police. It's something that makes me sad. (…) Nobody is perfect, but, in a moment, you need to make a decision not only for yourself, but for your daughters, fiancée, family, for everything. I think now is the time,” said Cormier, on his channel YouTube.

For Daniel, the latest news involving Jon took the fighter to rock bottom. Cormier then continued to highlight that there is no more time for mistakes and it is time to take action.

“The scariest part is when you start losing allies. They can act in two ways: one, you can get up and get your head straight, or stay down. It's very important for the people who are close to Jones to help him decide and figure out how he's going to move forward. (…) It's all or nothing. (Mike) Winkeljohns is gone, Jackson (Wink) is gone. Malki and Abraham (Kawa, former managers) are gone. The main partners left one by one. When you are left alone, how do you respond? Doubts, questions about how you got there, how do you manage? Those who have problems usually don't deal with it very well. It's a great time for Jon Jones”, He stated.

Finally, Cormier ruled out any possibility of criticism or artifices that could worsen what is already critical. 'Bones' rival in the octagon, the fighter hopes for the legend's recovery.

“We don’t kick anyone who is on the ground. In everything we've built, saying nasty things to each other, that's at work. (…) Let's hope he's okay. (…) It’s a complicated place to Jon Jones. (…) For me, we will never be friends, but he is a human being. Get over yourself and show some remorse before using social media. You need to think about what you are saying. It seems like you have been lying to yourself and started lying to them. Be surrounded by people who will tell you the truth and find answers. Otherwise, you will be finished. It’s close to being over”, he concluded.

Jones' name gained great notoriety this week after the fighter was officially expelled from Jackson Wink MMA, the gym responsible for helping him in his historic achievements. A mixed martial arts legend, the athlete hasn't fought since February 2020 and has been accumulating controversy outside the octagon.

After recent events, the athlete expressed on social media. After regretting leaving the academy, the fighter surprised when he stated that he was a victim of abuse in his childhood.