Daniel Cormier Trolls Jon Jones After Coaching Win: “It Felt So Good”
Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones may be retired from their UFC rivalry, but the competitive fire between them clearly has not gone anywhere.
In a recent clip from their coaching competition, Cormier and his team wasted no time celebrating after getting one over Jones. For DC, this was more than just a normal win. It was another chance to beat his old rival in any kind of competition.
“I came here to compete against Jon Jones, and in that competition I won,” Cormier said. “Honestly, it felt so much better because Jon got so mad. It felt so good to throw a little salt in the wound after I beat him.”
That line perfectly sums up why the Jones-Cormier rivalry still gets fans talking. Even years after their UFC fights, every interaction between them still feels personal, funny, tense, and competitive.
Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones Still Have Real Rivalry Energy
Cormier and Jones recently reunited as opposing coaches on ALF Reality Global, a Russian reality-style MMA show filmed in Thailand. MMA Mania reported that the two former UFC champions were mostly cordial at times, but the old competitive tension never fully disappeared.
That is exactly what makes this latest moment so entertaining. This was not a UFC title fight. It was not a pay-per-view main event. But because it involved DC and Jon Jones, it still felt like something fans wanted to watch.
The two have a history that goes far beyond normal trash talk. They fought for the UFC light heavyweight title at UFC 182, where Jones defeated Cormier by unanimous decision. Their rematch at UFC 214 was later officially listed as a no contest by the UFC.
That history is why Cormier’s celebration had extra meaning. He was not just happy his team won. He was happy that Jones had to sit there and feel it.
Why DC’s Reaction Went Viral
Cormier’s comment worked because it was honest and funny.
Most retired fighters try to act like old rivalries no longer matter. DC does not always do that with Jones. He has made it clear many times that competing against Jones still means something to him, even if it is not inside the Octagon.
Earlier this year, Jones and Cormier’s tension resurfaced during the same show, with Jones even challenging Cormier to a one-minute fight during a heated exchange. MMA Fighting reported that the argument happened as the competition between their teams intensified.
That is what makes this rivalry different. Jones and Cormier can joke, coach, argue, and share a room, but the competitive edge is always there.
Jon Jones vs Daniel Cormier Is Bigger Than Wins and Losses
On paper, Jones has the better fight results. But Cormier’s legacy is much bigger than those matchups alone.
DC became a two-division UFC champion, won titles at light heavyweight and heavyweight, and later became one of the sport’s most respected analysts. Jones, meanwhile, is widely considered one of the most talented fighters in MMA history.
Together, they created one of the most heated rivalries the UFC has ever seen.
That is why even a coaching competition can create headlines. Fans understand the backstory. They know DC wanted this. They know Jones hates losing at anything. And they know both men still care.
A Funny New Chapter in an Old Feud
Cormier trolling Jones after the win is not just a random viral moment. It is a reminder that some rivalries never really end.
The fighting may be over, but the competition is still alive.
For DC, this was a chance to finally enjoy a different kind of victory over Jon Jones. For Jones, it was another moment where Cormier found a way to get under his skin.
And for MMA fans, it was exactly what they wanted: two legends, one old rivalry, and a little bit of salt in the wound.
