Daniel Cormier disputes Jon Jones' claim of a fake rivalry
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 12:28 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Daniel Cormier has refuted Jon Jones' assertion that their rivalry is fabricated for financial gain. In a recent interview, Jones claimed that Cormier continues the animosity for profit despite having no real issues. Cormier countered this by referencing past derogatory comments made by Jones about him during filming a reality show in Thailand earlier this year. He emphasized that their history remains significant and stated he thinks Jones is 'crazy'. The discussion highlights the complex dynamics of their feud, prolonged over years of competition.
- •Cormier denies that their rivalry is merely a money-making scheme.
- •Jones claims Cormier keeps animosity alive for financial reasons.
- •Cormier references past insults from Jones during a reality show.
- •Both fighters have a long history of on-and-off hostility.
- •Historically, rivalries in combat sports often generate significant revenue.
- 12:28 PMYahoo Sports — Daniel Cormier denies his beef with Jon Jones is fake: ‘I think Jon’s crazy’
"Daniel Cormier is denying Jon Jones’ latest tall tale coming from their time as coaches on a reality show earlier this year. Jones and Cormier spent over a month in Thailand filming ALF Reality, which is basically a clone of The Ultimate Fighter but with crazy Russian fighters and a whole lot of extra-curricular brawling. […]
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