Are Islam Makhachev and Jon Jones treated differently by the MMA world? Daniel Cormier believes so and explains stance

Are Islam Makhachev and Jon Jones treated differently by the MMA world? Daniel Cormier believes so and explains stance

Islam Makhachev and Jon Jones are the two greatest fighters in the world. However, the Dagestani champion seems to be facing different treatment compared to Jones.

Daniel Cormier Slams UFC Title Stripping Talks for Islam Makhachev While Jon Jones Faces No Pressure

On May 1, 2025, UFC commentator Daniel Cormier voiced frustration over suggestions to strip lightweight champion Islam Makhachev of his title for reluctance to fight featherweight star Ilia Topuria. Speaking on the “Good Guy/Bad Guy” podcast with Chael Sonnen, Cormier pointed out apparent double standards, noting heavyweight champion Jon Jones faces no similar pressure despite ...

Daniel Cormier can’t understand why someone would campaign to strip Islam Makhachev of his UFC lightweight title. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) has a wide range of lightweights eager to fight for his belt, from former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria (15-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) to Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira. Topuria claimed that the UFC promised him a shot at Makhachev when they vacated their 145-pound title, prompting Cormier’s friend Ben …

Why Strip Islam If Jones Is Still Champ?

UFC color commentator Daniel Cormier doesn’t understand why there are already talks of stripping Islam Makhachev when Jon Jones has held the Heavyweight crown hostage for so long with just a single defense.

Jon Jones teases potential return fight: "The best is yet to come"

UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is hinting at his return to the Octagon, as he teases his potential return to defend his belt.

Jon Jones Saving A Spot On His Wall For Tom Aspinall: 'The Best Is Yet To Come'

Jon Jones has a room with all of his fight posters prominently displayed, similar to a hunter who mounts the head of his latest kill. And ‘Bones’ has a spot reserved for Tom Aspinall. Fight fans have been chomping at the bit to see Jones and Aspinall settle things inside the Octagon for more than a year. Unfortunately, we appear to be no closer to seeing it happen, despite UFC Dana White promising that the promotion would deliver the biggest cla…