Cormier Denies Claim About Maintaining Rivalry with Jones
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Cormier Denies Claim About Maintaining Rivalry with Jones

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Mixed martial arts fighter Daniel Cormier has refuted assertions that he intentionally keeps his long-standing rivalry with Jon Jones alive for promotional purposes. The denial comes in response to a claim regarding the motivation behind their continued public discourse.

Cormier, speaking recently, stated that he and Jones have never had a conversation about maintaining their feud. He specifically addressed claims that he told Jones he was deliberately fueling their rivalry for the sake of media attention.

According to Yahoo Sports, Cormier said, “'Crazy’ Jon Jones and I never had conversation about our beef.” This statement directly contradicts any suggestion that there was a mutual understanding or agreement to prolong their animosity for external benefits.

The source does not provide further context on who made the initial claim regarding the alleged conversation, nor details on where or when this supposed discussion was said to have taken place. However, Cormier’s denial clarifies his position and suggests that any perception of continued conflict is not a result of deliberate orchestration.

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