Daniel Cormier rejects Jon Jones' reconciliation claims amid ongoing rivalry
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:28 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Daniel Cormier has dismissed Jon Jones' recent assertions of a reconciliatory conversation between them. In a video release, Cormier emphasized that their rivalry remains genuine and that no agreement was reached off-camera during a Thailand filming. While acknowledging the lucrative nature of their feud, he asserted that the animosity was real and not fabricated for business reasons. Cormier noted that they can coexist in the same space without conflict but firmly stated that friendship is unrealistic due to their history.
- •Cormier denies any amicable conversations with Jones.
- •Jones claimed their rivalry was too profitable for friendship.
- •Cormier maintains animosity despite acknowledging past financial success.
- •The fighters can coexist without immediate conflict, Cormier notes.
- •Cormier questions why Jones revisits their rivalry.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Daniel Cormier: 'Crazy' Jon Jones and I never had conversation about our beef
- 4:28 AMYahoo Sports — Daniel Cormier denies Jon Jones’ claims of amicable exchanges off-camera
"Daniel Cormier denies ever telling Jon Jones that he's keeping their rivalry alive for the cameras.
"Daniel Cormier isn't letting Jon Jones rewrite their rivalry.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 1:40 PMDaniel Cormier: 'Crazy' Jon Jones and I never had conversation about our beef
Daniel Cormier denies ever telling Jon Jones that he's keeping their rivalry alive for the cameras.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 4:28 AMDaniel Cormier denies Jon Jones’ claims of amicable exchanges off-camera
Daniel Cormier isn't letting Jon Jones rewrite their rivalry.
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