With former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones’ suspension wrapping up in July, it’s looking like we can expect him to return to the cage sometime this summer. And though there was some talk of his taking a tune-up fight in his first fight back, it now looks as though he’ll jump right back into the fire with an immediate title shot against reigning champ and long-time rival Daniel Cormier.<\/p>\n
Jones and Cormier’s rivalry <\/a>is one of the most visible in MMA, and it dates back to the buildup to their first encounter, which occurred in January of 2015. Jones won this first fight by decision.<\/p>\n Today, their rivalry is as sizzling as ever, as the pair takes full advantage<\/a> of any opportunity to blast each other in the media or on their social media accounts.<\/p>\n Jones and Cormier’s latest quarrel occurred on Twitter. This exchange began when a fan called Cormier out on the infamous towel-gate incident at the UFC 210 weigh-ins<\/a>, when he appeared to push down on a towel to shed the last few pounds required to make weight for the fight. This prompted a response from Cormier, which in turn generated a verbal jab from Jones, and the heat continued from there.<\/p>\n No I didn't. Don't always believe what u think u see. Ur eyes lie to you sometimes https:\/\/t.co\/SEwB8KiSGT<\/a><\/p>\n — Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) April 30, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n