While Daniel Cormier impressed almost everyone with his quick stoppage of Patrick Cummins at UFC 170, UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones was not impressed at all.
Daniel Cormier told FOX Sports he "heard Jones has the ability to say who he wants to fight," Cormier then issued a challenge to Jon Jones, asking for a chance to fight him.
"This is a message for Jonny Bones Jones: Hey, Jon. This is Daniel Cormier. Bro. Brother. I'm asking nicely. I'm not aggressive. I'm not trying to be confrontational, Jon. I'm just asking, would you be willing to give me a chance to fight you. Please, Jon. Please, brother. Make the decision."
In response to Daniel Cormier's message, "Bones" Jones revealed one reason why he doesn't see "Daniel Cormier vs Jon Jones" happening any time soon.
"My response to [Cormier] is: Hey, DC. I really respect what you've done with losing that weight. I think that's extremely inspirational to a lot of people. It shows what type of heart you have that you're willing to sacrifice those meals and get yourself to 205 [pounds].
"First and foremost, since you're speaking more respectfully, I'll say congratulations on your victory and your weight loss. But as far as giving you a title shot, I ha ve no interest in fighting you right now, only because of the fact that you really haven't fought anyone that I consider a top level fighter. I'm kind of sick of seeing UFC light heavyweights fight against kind of like 'cans' until they get a title shot. I really want to see a top contender fight a top contender and I think you need to fight someone a little bit more well-known than Patrick Cummins. Fight against Rashad [Evans], fight against somebody legit, man. Then I think it would be a little more appropriate to give you that title shot."
What do you think? Are the comments by Jon Jones understandable or is he just putting out excuses because he is ducking Daniel Cormier? Sound off in the comments below!