Daniel Cormier nonetheless can’t recall the second he was knocked out by Jon Jones through head kick almost a decade after the combat.
Cormier and Jones had a heated rivalry that led to 2 grudges matches with UFC gold at stake. Of their first encounter again in early 2015, “Bones” earned a unanimous choice victory. Jones was initially awarded a third-round head kick knockout of their 2017 rematch, however the consequence was overturned after “Bones’” drug take a look at was flagged.
Cormier was on commentary this previous Saturday for UFC 331 the place Jones’ protege Gable Steveson suffered an upset 12-second knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331. Followers have referred to as out Cormier for criticizing Steveson for making his fast exit earlier than Bruce Buffer introduced the ultimate consequence.
These criticizing Cormier identified that “DC” was angered after the preliminary second loss to Jones and didn’t wish to be part of the consequence announcement, however he did finally stick round for the post-fight interview. Responding to the critics, Cormier admitted on X that he nonetheless can’t keep in mind what occurred after he obtained caught with the top kick.
“Wait I did that?
“Actually that is what I imply after I say I keep in mind nothing from after the kick landed till I obtained into the ambulance and 9 years later I nonetheless can’t discover the reminiscence,” Cormier wrote. “Each time I see one thing from that night time publish knockout it’s the primary time I’ve seen it. That’s loopy.”
Cormier and Jones aren’t precisely chummy today, however the unhealthy blood between the 2 has cooled down considerably. The MMA legends had been even cordial {and professional} sufficient to share display screen time as opposing coaches for Alf Actuality, which was filmed in Thailand.
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