Video – UFC star Jon Jones demonstrates technique used on Daniel Cormier at Bangtao MMA
Jon Jones has shared a two-fight rivalry with fellow former two-division titleholder, Daniel Cormier – in one of the most notorious series in fighting history. Appearing in Phuket, Thailand this week, the Rochester native shared an insight into a sneaky and shrewd technique he utilized in his fight with the Hall of Famer – in the form of a vicious knee to the body.
Jones, a former two-time light heavyweight champion and current heavyweight gold holder, has been sidelined from the Octagon since he landed the vacant heavyweight title with a stunning first-round guillotine choke submission win over Ciryl Gane back in March of last year.
Forced from a title fight with former champion, Stipe Miocic in a slated return in November, Jones suffered a pectoral tendon tear in the weeks ahead of their UFC 295 forcing the cancellation of the showdown in Madison Square Garden.
And traveling to Thailand during his time away from active competition, Jones, who appeared at Bang Tao Muay Thai & MMA – the leading combat sports facility in Phuket, held a seminar for fellow fighters and fans in attendance.
Jon Jones shares sneaky technique used against Daniel Cormier
Gathered in a circle to watch the future Hall of Fame inductee, Jon Jones explained how he used the aggressive, front foot approach of Daniel Cormier against him during their fights – slipping a knee strike up the middle when they “locked horns” and hand-fought.
Hyon Ko of The All Star outlet was at the seminar to capture the moment.
🔥 #UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones demonstrates a vital Muay Thai technique used against Daniel Cormier in their epic title fights at a seminar inside Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA today in Phuket 💥
— Hyon Ko (@KoreanJohn_) February 21, 2024
Jones also showed a little bit of his comedic side toward the end of the video.… pic.twitter.com/la0mSkAeqL
First sharing the Octagon with Lafayette native, Cormier back in 2015, Jon Jones, the then-defending light heavyweight champion handed the latter a decision loss in their first pairing.
Rematching two years later in California, Jones would turn in a blistering high-kick KO win over Cormier to settle their rivalry, before the bout was overturned to an official ‘No Contest’.
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