Jon Jones is expecting to standing across from Daniel Cormier when he makes his expected Octagon return, even if he prefers someone else entirely.
“Bones” Jones has been pretty active on social media lately, including getting in a big “Twitter War” with UFC turned Bellator MMA Heavyweight fighter Matt Mitrione, and when the former champ was asked who he feels will emerge as the reigning champ when Daniel Cormier and Anthony “Rumble” Johnson meet for the 205-pound title.
“If I had to bet I would go with DC,” wrote Jones when asked for his prediction for the D.C.-Rumble 2 fight, which goes down at UFC 206. “His overall game is more complete.”
Cormier chimed in to comment on his biggest rival picking him to win, noting “Bones” was actually a “smart man,” before actually thanking him.
“Smart man JOHNNY boy,” wrote the reigning UFC 205-pound champ. “Thank you.”
While Jones is picking Cormier to remain the champion until his own return, expected sometime in 2017, he also pointed out the fact that he would prefer to fight “Rumble” Johnson in his first fight back to regain his title and clear out the 205-pound division all in one shot.
“I would much rather fight Rumble for the title,” Jones commented. “That way I could clear the division and get my belt back at once.”
If I had to bet I would go with DC, his overall game is more complete https://t.co/PhyhxkzK5c
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 28, 2016
Smart man JOHNNY boy! Thank you https://t.co/nkQhUtAfNR
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) October 28, 2016
I would much rather fight Rumble for the title. That way I could clear the division and get my belt back at once https://t.co/aZJKjuUsP7
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) October 26, 2016
