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Jon Jones Claims Heavyweight Dominance Over Cormier

5/9/2025

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Jon Jones confidently asserts that he would have dominated Daniel Cormier in a heavyweight bout, despite their history at light heavyweight, where one victory was marred by a doping scandal. Now reigning as the heavyweight champion, Jones contemplates his legacy while facing backlash for not challenging interim champion Tom Aspinall.

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Jon Jones confidently asserts that he would have dominated Daniel Cormier in a heavyweight bout, despite their history at light heavyweight, where one victory was marred by a doping scandal. Now reigning as the heavyweight champion, Jones contemplates his legacy while facing backlash for not challenging interim champion Tom Aspinall.