Every Ounce of Training You Put In Leading up to This Fight Will Be a Waste of Your Life”- Jon Jones Bone-Chilling Warning to Daniel Cormier Back in 2014

Published 03/30/2022, 10:41 AM EDT

Jon Jones vs Daniel Cormier is arguably one of the greatest rivalries in the history of the UFC. From exchanging banter and heated press conferences to the day of the fight, the fans sit at the edge of their seats to witness this fallout. Before the two light-heavyweights locked horns at UFC 182, Jones and Cormier together sat for a dual interview.

DC, who is a former Olympic wrestler and one of the most difficult challenges for Jones, was coming into this fight with an undefeated record. Jones, who was fearless of Cormier’s wrestling, said, “You said you could take me down 100 times out of 100 times. Right? And that’s what you gonna do. I challenge you. You get me down 5 times in that 5 round fight.”

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The result of the fight was indeed in the favour of Jones, as the star predicted. “Maybe you will get me down once. I believe in my whole heart that I’ll get you down, too. But the difference is when I get you down, your face will open up. You will lose this fight, Daniel Cormier.”

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“Every ounce of training you put in leading up to this fight will be a waste of your life,” added Jones. Later, UFC 214, saw Jones knockout Daniel Cormier in the third round after a vicious head kick and a flurry of punches. ‘Bones’ and DC’s last outing inside the octagon ended in a draw.

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Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier: The infamous brawl

The intense rivalry between Jones and Cormier perhaps peaked in 2014 when both fighters brawled at a face-off for the light-heavyweight title. The altercation occurred back on UFC 178 media day inside the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas.

The altercation led to The Nevada State Athletic Commission fining both the fighters. Jones received a $50,000 fine and 40 hours of community service, while DC received a $9,000 penalty and was ordered to complete 20 hours of community service.

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This rivalry is perhaps personal, physical, and emotional. The animosity between Jones and Cormier is indeed legendry. Do you think this is the biggest feud in UFC history?

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Shivam Verma is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. This combat sports fan and active Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing practitioner, who is also a media graduate, has worked with various news and media organizations. By combining his interest and educational degree, Shivam is on a mission to unite his two passions- love for writing and sports.

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