Daniel Cormier has denied ever having a private conversation with Jon Jones about their long-standing beef.
Cormier and Jones have a well-documented rivalry that dates back to their UFC light heavyweight title fights a decade ago. They continued to trade barbs over the years, including during their appearance on the "Alf Reality" series. Cormier took to his YouTube channel to address Jones' claims, stating that the conversation about their beef never took place.
"I have told you guys on this show: It's not what it used to be," Cormier said. "We can operate around each other. It's actually tolerable being in a certain space with Jon Jones without having to feel that we're going to run at each other and start fighting at every turn."
Jones had claimed that Cormier admitted to keeping their rivalry alive for the cameras, which Cormier denies. Cormier also brought up the fact that he and Jones have made a lot of money due to their rivalry, comparing it to other notable feuds in the sport.
"It doesn't mean that it's fabricated," Cormier said. "You always need a person on the other side in order to make the big dollars. That is not a false thing. Jon and I got big money to go to Thailand."
Cormier and Jones have a history of exchanging heated words, with Cormier calling Jones a "d*ckhead" in the past. Cormier stated that he is not forgiving Jones for his past wrongdoings, but rather that their relationship has become more tolerable over time.
Their rivalry has been a significant part of the UFC's history, with Jones beating Cormier twice in the octagon. However, their second fight was later overturned to a no contest after Jones tested positive for a turinabol metabolite.
The dispute between Cormier and Jones has sparked interest in the MMA community, with fans weighing in on social media. As the feud continues, it remains to be seen how their relationship will evolve in the future.
Source: Yahoo Sports