John Jones openly confessed that his rivalry with Daniel Cormier brought out his darkest tendencies.
Jon Jones Ain't Backin' down from DC
UFC megastar Jon Jones spilled the beans about his long-standing beef with Daniel Cormier in an interview on the Vic Blends YouTube channel. The heavyweight champ admitted that his hate for DC was so intense, it powered his training sessions to the max just to dodge defeat:
"DC and I... He's the one that aged me, man. Usually, I fight for the love of the game, the fans, the dough, the lot. But DC, it brought out real hatred. I couldn't stomach the thought of losing to him. I remember crankin' out extra training on Christmas just cuz I couldn't stand him at that moment. It helped me win, but I ain't want to feel those feelings again."
You got to remember, Jones went head-to-head with DC twice in the octagon and came out victorious both times, even though the 2017 knockout win was eventually retracted due to a positive drug test. DC managed to secure a pair of UFC titles and entered the UFC Hall of Fame, but Jones doesn't look back on those times with rose-tinted glasses.
"Being part of that feud... it wasn't fun," said Jones.
Interesting Facts
- Jones often refers to Cormier as his greatest rival, considering their feud a major driving force in his career.
- Jones's adversarial relationship with Cormier was fueled by both competitiveness and psychological warfare, with Jones using verbal jabs to rattle his opponent [2].
- The personal nature of their feud likely led Jones to experience a heightened intensity and focus during their fights, contributing to his impressive performances against Cormier [1][3].
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[1] Overturned UFC 214 Win: Everything You Need to Know
[2] Jon Jones vs Daniel Cormier: An In-depth Analysis of Their Rivalry
[3] UFC 214: Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier Full Fight
Bookmakers are likely offering odds for potential fights between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier, given their heated rivalry in sports such as mixed-martial-arts. Despite Jones's past success against Cormier, he has expressed mixed feelings about their feud, mentioning it as a major driving force in his career but also stating that it wasn't enjoyable.
