Daniel Cormier makes rare defense of Jon Jones after latest allegations against UFC heavyweight champion

Daniel Cormier has defended Jon Jones amid the latest allegations against him by a drug testing agent. Cormier has found no real basis for those allegations and claimed that the public tends to rush to judgment on ‘Bones.’

Jones was recently accused of misconduct by an officer of Drug-Free Sports. The officer in question filed a police report alleging that “Bones” had misbehaved with her and her colleague.

Daniel Cormier Comes to Jon Jones’ Defense

The awkward interaction between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones for UFC 285 has recently resurfaced on social media. They are arch rivals and have rarely had good relations.

However, Cormier has surprisingly defended his former foe amid the current allegations against him. Speaking on his YouTube channel, ‘DC’ said:

“To be completely honest, I thought the deal was bullshit. I have a feeling he was approached very early in the morning or late at night. He might have had a few drinks.”

Cormier added: “I always thought it was bullshit. I don’t think much will come of it.”

Jon Jones is often considered the best fighter to ever step inside the UFC octagon. However, ‘Bones’ has had his share of troubles outside the octagon as well.

The latest allegations against Jones have once again made fans skeptical that the UFC heavyweight champion could find himself in trouble again. However, Daniel Cormier has come to Jones’ defense in this case.

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Looking back at the fierce rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier

Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier were at one point the top two light heavyweights. Their first matchup was at UFC 182, and the buildup to that fight was heated, with Jones and Cormier even getting into a brawl after a staredown.

‘Bones’ won that fight via unanimous decision and defended his light heavyweight title. They were scheduled to fight again at UFC 200, but Jones tested positive for two banned substances and the fight was canceled.