Daniel Cormier doesn't hold the same level of animosity towards Jon Jones now that he did when they were in the midst of one of the nastiest rivalries in UFC history but he's also not faking the bad blood between just for the cameras.
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Daniel Cormier calls Jon Jones a liar over alleged conversation about their rivalry: ‘Jon Jones, I do still hate you and I always will’
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In an interview addressing their coaching stint on a reality show filmed in Thailand, Jones said that he shared a conversation with Cormier where the UFC Hall of Famer allegedly admitted that he just makes too much money to suddenly put all of the ill will between them behind him.
“One time we were sitting down on the couch together and I said, ‘Isn't this nice for us to just sit here, no problems, just enjoying the moment?'†Jones told ALF Global. “He goes, ‘Yeah this is nice, but Jon being your enemy has made me too much money over the years. So even though I have no problem with you, when the cameras turn on I can never be your friend in front of people.'â€
Cormier released his own response on Wednesday and he says that conversation never happened.
“That didn't happen,†Cormier said on his YouTube channel. “We did not have that conversation where I sat to him and said ‘when the cameras are rolling you're my enemy.' No. He's just my enemy all the time. It just is what it is. It's OK.
“As I have told you before, you can go to bed at night with an enemy. You don't need the happy fairy tale ending. Everybody doesn't need that. I don't. I'm a grown man and neither should Jon.â€
While Cormier admits that his rivalry with Jones has definitely benefitted them both financially, that doesn't mean anything has been faked just to make it look good for the cameras.
“That just didn't happen … this is not a conversation that Jon and I had. It just isn't,†Cormier said. “It's just not a conversation we had in regards to ‘hey, have I made a lot of money because Jon Jones and I have been on the wrong side of each other.' Yes, and so did Muhammad Ali with Joe Frazier and so did Muhammad Ali with George Foreman, and I'm not comparing myself with him, so did Khabib [Nurmagomedov] with Conor McGregor and Conor McGregor with other people.
“You always need a person on the other side in order to make the big dollars. That is not a false thing. Jon and I got big money to go to Thailand. Of course we make money because our rivalry has been what it's been. But it doesn't mean it's fabricated.â€
Now retired at 47 years old, Cormier is in a much different place than he was during his competitive career in the UFC. He fully confesses that his disdain for Jones isn't the same now as it was when they were getting into a brawl in the middle of the MGM Grand lobby in Las Vegas.
But Cormier promises there's just too much history between him and Jones to ever just let all of that go and suddenly become friends.
“I have told you guys on this show, it's not what it used to be,†Cormier explained. “We can operate around each other. It's actually tolerable being in a certain space with Jon Jones without having to feel like we're going to run at each other and start fighting at every turn. I have said that. I have said that my emotions have quelled in that sense that I don't feel that burning desire to just kill the guy.
“That doesn't mean that I'm forgiving all the wrongdoings and all the things that happened over the course of a career or I forget all the things we said, nasty, nasty things about each other. We said nasty things about each other's families. That stuff doesn't just go away, unless you're crazy — and I think Jon's crazy. That just didn't happen. We did not have that conversation. But again, you talk here and whoever will listen but it's like he's almost lost with burning desire for him and I to have something.â€
Cormier seemed genuinely confused why this topic of conversation still gets so much oxygen but as one of the most talked about rivalries in UFC history, it's almost impossible to ignore.
But if there was any doubt about how Cormier feels towards Jones, he made sure to lay it all out one last time.
“Generally when you get older, you start to dislike people more,†Cormier said. “Because you get a little more cranky. I'm more cranky than I was before. So Jon Jones, I do still hate you and I always will.â€
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Bare Knuckle FC teases Michael 'Venom' Page reunion after potential UFC split
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9 hours agoon
September 8, 2026
Credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLCBare Knuckle FC president David Feldman says they're actively monitoring Michael ‘Venom' Page's UFC status after his contract expired.
UFC welterweight Michael ‘Venom' Page's standing with the promotion remains unknown after his fourth straight win against Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC Paris last weekend. Page, a former Bellator title challenger, was removed from the UFC's media rankings after his latest win, signaling a potential departure from the promotion.
Page's contract expired once he departed the Octagon on Saturday night, and it's uncertain whether or not the UFC will opt to sign him to a new contract. While earning recent victories in the cage, the lackluster, sluggish nature of his wins has turned off many fight fans.
Before Page signed with the UFC in 2023, he fought once in Bare Knuckle FC against Mike Perry in what turned out to be an instant classic fight. If Page isn't brought back to the UFC, his former promotion is interested in a reunion.
David Feldman confirms BKFC ‘interested' in re-signing Michael ‘Venom' Page
In a recent interview with Bloody Elbow, BKFC president David Feldman reacted to Page's reported removal from the UFC roster.
“I don't know if his contract is actually terminated,†Feldman said of Page.
“That's a pretty fast time to get his contract terminated, so I don't wanna make any moves on him yet, and say that's what we want. We would definitely welcome ‘MVP'. When he fought for us with Mike Perry, it was a pretty exciting match, and a lot of people actually thought he won that fight.
“You can't really be boring in BKFC, so it's hard for him to fight that type of fight in BKFC,†Feldman continued on Page. “We would be interested? Yes. I think BKFC will force excitement out of ‘MVP', and I think that the fans would love that.â€
What should be Michael ‘Venom' Page's next move? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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GRAPHIC | Dillon Danis shares nasty aftermath of injury that forced Mike Perry fight withdrawal
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10 hours agoon
September 8, 2026
Credit: Ben Roberts Photo/GettyPolarizing combat sports star Dillon Danis' arm injury which forced him out of his scheduled Mike Perry clash was gruesome.
Dillon Danis and Bare Knuckle FC superstar Mike Perry were supposed to clash in the inaugural Duel Arena MMA main event last month in Florida. But just hours before the event, Danis withdrew from the fight due to an arm injury suffered during his final preparations.
Despite his brash nature, Danis seemed genuinely heartbroken at having to pull out of his clash with Perry in his MMA return. Perry went on to lose to short-notice replacement Brandon Jenkins in the Duel Arena 1 main event due to injury.
Danis shared initial footage of his injury showing a graphic laceration on his arm during Duel Arena 1 fight week. As Danis prepares for his potential combat sports return, he shared additional footage that showed the severity of the ailment.
Dillon Danis shares graphic footage of arm injury suffered ahead of Mike Perry fight
In a recent tweet, Danis shared the aftermath of his gruesome arm injury. You can watch the video he posted here.
Danis hasn't fought in Mixed Martial arts since submitting Warren Spencer in 15 seconds at Misfits 22 last year. He won the inaugural Misfits MMA light heavyweight championship after six years away from the cage.
In addition to his MMA aspirations, Danis remains a top name on the Real American Freestyle mats and will face off with Arman Tsarukyan next month. Danis lost back-to-back wrestling matches against Colby Covington and Khamzat Chimaev earlier this year.
As of this writing, it's uncertain how long Danis will need to recover from his arm injury, but he's expected to miss the rest of 2026. When he's ready to return to action, expect Danis to be a name to watch in 2027.
Would you want to see a Dillon Danis vs. Mike Perry MMA rebooking? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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Salahdine Parnasse uncertain Max Holloway will accept fight after his UFC Paris win: 'I’m ready for anyone'
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11 hours agoon
September 8, 2026

Salahdine Parnasse isn't sure Max Holloway will accept his callout.
Parnasse is coming off his UFC debut, as he headlined UFC Paris on Saturday and scored a first-round TKO win over Dan Hooker. It was a great performance, and after the win, he called out Holloway but isn't sure if he will accept it, as he knows he poses a lot of problems for the Hawaiian.
“I really, really think I'm ready. I've been training for a long time, since I was 11 years old, for this. I'm very ready for that. In KSW, I had three fights before fighting for the belt, against very big names in KSW. I had great fights. In the UFC, I don't know what's going to happen, but I called out Max Holloway. I really hope he's going to accept,†Parnasse said to Ariel Helwani.
Parnasse vs. Holloway does make a lot of sense, as the winner could get a title shot. Yet, whether or not the Hawaiian would take on Parnasse, who isn't as well-known as other contenders.
Salahdine Parnasse open to fighting whoever after UFC Paris
Although Parnasse called out Holloway after his win, he said he's open to anything.
Parnasse knows some top contenders may not want to fight him, so he's willing to face whoever to prove how good he is.
“Look at my face. It's clean. Tomorrow, I'm ready,†Parnasse added. “Max Holloway would be the perfect fight. He likes challenges, and I think we could have a very good war together. I have a lot of respect for Max, and I don't like trash talk — that's not my personality. I'm ready for anyone in the top five.â€
Parnasse is 24-2 as a pro and coming off the win over Hooker. He's the former KSW featherweight and lightweight champion.
Would you like to see Salahdine Parnasse vs. Max Holloway after UFC Paris?
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