Daniel Cormier has called on Jon Jones to pay up after winning a $5,000 bet against his longtime rival. The wager resulted in a rare victory for Cormier over Jones off the canvas.
Daniel Cormier is publicly calling on Jon Jones to settle a debt, demanding $5,000 after winning a bet against his longtime rival off the canvas.
The two fighters share one of the most storied and contentious rivalries in UFC history, and while Jones has consistently held the upper hand inside the octagon, Cormier is now claiming a rare win in a different arena. Cormier, known as "DC," made clear through social media or public comments that Jones needs to pay up following the outcome of their wager.
Jones, nicknamed "Bones," is 38 years old and carries a career record of 28-1-0. The six-foot-four heavyweight and former light heavyweight champion boasts a reach of 84 inches and lands 4.38 significant strikes per minute at a striking accuracy of 58 percent, with 1.89 takedowns per 15 minutes — numbers that reflect his dominance as one of the sport's all-time greats.
Cormier is 47 years old and holds a professional record of 22-3-0. The five-foot-eleven former two-division champion carries a 72-inch reach and averaged 4.25 significant strikes per minute over his career at 52 percent accuracy, complemented by 1.83 takedowns per 15 minutes. All three of his career losses came against Jones or Stipe Miocic.
Why it matters
- The Cormier-Jones rivalry extends well beyond their fights, with this bet adding another chapter to one of MMA's most personal feuds.
- A public $5,000 demand keeps both names in the conversation and highlights how their competitive dynamic never truly switches off.
- For Cormier, a man who went 0-2 against Jones in title fights, this represents a moment of satisfaction — however small — against his greatest career nemesis.
