“Ton of guys I fought that did steroids…” Daniel Cormier puts an end to jibe against Jon Jones after Dana White ‘bad employee’ drama

Daniel Cormier responds to Jon Jones' comment about him saying that Jones was a 'bad employee' after Dana White's conversations surfaced.

“Ton of guys I fought that did steroids…” Daniel Cormier puts an end to jibe against Jon Jones after Dana White ‘bad employee’ drama

Daniel Cormier answers to Jon Jones' statement about him being a 'bad employee' after Dana White's texts were disclosed (via Imago)

The continuing animosity between Daniel Cormier and heavyweight champion Jon Jones recently took an interesting turn. Cormier reacted to Jones’ accusation that Cormier’s recent “bad employee” comments were motivated by resentment. This began when leaked text messages from a 2014 conversation between Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta showed disparaging remarks about Jones.

Cormier responded to Jon Jones‘ comments in a YouTube video. He seemed to clarify his point of view. He clarified that his remarks were not a direct assault on Jones but a broader statement. Cormier said these were about the complications that emerge in employer-employee interactions. This is what Cormier had to say:

It doesn't change what I would say...it doesn't change what happened with the fight with Dan Henderson, it doesn't change what happened with Jones and UFC 200, and it doesn't change the reason why Dana went off…There is probably a ton of guys that i fought over the course of my career that did steroids. I just didn't beat him, i couldn't beat him ...I'm not bitter, guys, I'm fine with everything…sure, he won the fights, because I don't think he's the only person in my life who I've fought who was on steroids.
Daniel Cormier via YouTube
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Cormier’s original comments were made in reaction to messages in which White referred to Jones as a ‘punk’ and ‘scumbag.’ During the contract dispute, Cormier sympathized with White, implying Jones was a ‘poor employee.’ Jones responded quickly, kicking off the next chapter in their long-running feud.

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The two combatants’ enmity has remained despite Cormier’s departure from the UFC in 2020. Jones’ recent response to Cormier’s comments underscores the ongoing tension and complicated relationships in the MMA scene.

Leaked documents reveal Dana White’s reaction to Jon Jones’ monetary demands

The messages detailing Dana White’s reaction to Jon Jones’ monetary demands have been recently uncovered. This provided insight into the UFC CEO’s complex discussions and difficult relationship with the heavyweight champion. The evidence, part of the UFC antitrust case, dates back to May 24, 2014. This was when the UFC attempted to schedule a rematch between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson.

Dana White's leaked texts reveal degrading remarks about Jon Jones
Dana White’s leaked texts reveal degrading remarks about Jon Jones (via MMA Mania)

White expressed his dissatisfaction to then-UFC Chairman Lorenzo Fertitta. He cited Jones’ refusal to sign a contract extension for the Gustafsson bout. In the unsealed text exchanges, White referred to Jones as a “douche.” He emphasized his need to understand that the UFC did not need him. The text conversations also warned of future interruptions in their collaboration.

The background of these disclosures is especially crucial in light of the UFC antitrust action. This comes when athletes claim that the organization’s contract negotiations were part of an unlawful scheme restricting fighter earnings. Jones, a key personality in the sport, has emerged as a focal point in the continuing legal dispute.

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