description Jon Jones-Daniel Cormier rivalry Overview
The Jon Jones-Daniel Cormier rivalry was a prominent and highly publicized feud in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight division. The two fighters first clashed at UFC 182 in 2015, where Jones successfully defended his title via unanimous decision. Their 2017 rematch at UFC 214 ended dramatically but was officially declared a no contest after Jones tested positive for a banned substance. This rivalry remains a defining narrative in mixed martial arts history due to the contrasting backgrounds and intense personal animosity between the competitors.
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Jon Jones-Daniel Cormier rivalry ranks #483 of 779 in the Rivalry ranking, behind Arsenal-Manchester United rivalry, ahead of Auburn-Georgia football rivalry.
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What happened at UFC 182 between Jones and Cormier?
Jon Jones defeated Daniel Cormier by unanimous decision at UFC 182 on January 3, 2015, retaining the UFC light heavyweight championship in a five-round main event. The fight was the culmination of one of the most personal rivalries in UFC history.
Why was the Jones-Cormier rematch at UFC 214 overturned to a no contest?
Jones won the UFC 214 rematch in July 2017 by third-round TKO, but the result was overturned to a no contest after Jones tested positive for a turinabol metabolite in a USADA drug test. Neither fighter was officially credited with a win in the second bout.
Were Jones and Cormier scheduled to fight at UFC 200?
Yes, they were slated to headline UFC 200 in July 2016, but Jones was pulled from the card just days before the event following a USADA anti-doping violation. The late cancellation was one of the biggest storylines leading into that landmark PPV event.
What weight class did the Jones-Cormier rivalry take place in?
The entire rivalry was contested in the UFC light heavyweight division (205 pounds). Cormier later moved up to heavyweight and became a two-division champion, but all of his meetings with Jones were at 205.
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