Jon Jones and Cormier Reignite Feud on Social Media

Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier, two former UFC light heavyweight champions with one of the sport's most intense rivalries, exchanged sharp words on social media this week, reigniting their long-standing feud over Jones's recent trip to Chechnya during the American Thanksgiving holiday.

The exchange began when Cormier, a retired fighter and current UFC commentator, commented on Jones's online posts from his visit to the Russian region. Jones shared photos and videos of his time there, including meetings with Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov and a friendly grappling session with UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev. In one clip, Chimaev executed a takedown on Jones during an impromptu exchange on the streets of Grozny, which Jones later confirmed was legitimate, praising the younger fighter's shape and calling him a great host.

Cormier questioned the timing of the trip in an Instagram comment, asking why Jones was not spending the holiday with his family. Jones, 38, responded swiftly on Thanksgiving Day via a video message that started positively, wishing viewers a happy holiday and expressing affection alongside his dog, Dutch. He then turned pointed, posting on X that he holds...