Jon Jones has dismissed the idea of a rivalry with Daniel Cormier, saying his 2-0 record against him means there's no real rivalry.

What happened?

Jones made the comments in a recent interview, where he stated that a rivalry usually involves both fighters having a win against each other.
He beat Cormier twice, which in his mind, means it's not a rivalry.

Why it matters for Jon Jones

Jones' comments sparked a reaction from Cormier, who responded by saying he's the only one of Jones' toughest opponents who didn't use steroids.
Cormier was ranked third on Jones' list of toughest opponents, behind Alexander Gustafsson and Dominick Reyes.

What comes next?

The feud between Jones and Cormier continues, with neither man giving an inch.
Jones has the wins, but Cormier has the talking point, and it's clear that their history will continue to be a point of contention.
Jones ranked Cormier third among his toughest opponents on May 15, 2026.
Cormier fired back at Jones, saying "I might be the third one, but I’m the only one. N**ga put steroids all over his body."
The rivalry between Jones and Cormier has been one of the most significant in UFC history, with two fights and years of bad blood between them.
Jones beat Cormier at UFC 182 on January 3, 2015, and again at UFC 214 on July 29, 2017.
The two fighters have been linked for years, but Jones doesn't see it as a rivalry.
He simply sees a record where he is leading 2-0.
Jones made it clear that he doesn't consider Cormier a rival, and that their history is just that - history.
Cormier, on the other hand, continues to bring up the past, using it as a way to get under Jones' skin.
The feud between Jones and Cormier is far from over, and it will be interesting to see how it plays out in the future.
Jones has never been interested in narratives that don’t serve him, and the idea of a genuine rivalry with Cormier is one he’s ready to put to rest permanently.
The two men have been linked for years as one of combat sports’ great rivalries, but Jones doesn't see it that way.
He has a 2-0 record against Cormier, and that's all that matters to him.