Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier’s long-running rivalry has flared up again—this time with Khabib Nurmagomedov being dragged into the drama. The former UFC light heavyweight champions, whose feud is one of the most heated in MMA history, continue to trade jabs online despite Cormier being retired and Jones nearing the end of his own career. Last week, Jones claimed he was offered a trilogy fight with Cormier—though in a different sport. The latest spark came after Jones posted photos and videos from a trip to Chechnya, where he met leader Ramzan Kadyrov. Cormier publicly questioned why Jones wasn’t spending Thanksgiving…
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