Jon Jones finally remembers longtime “frenemy” Daniel Cormier after struggling through hilarious pizza challenge

Jon Jones has once again brought Daniel Cormier into the spotlight, but this time in a much lighter way. The former UFC champion appeared to remember his longtime rival while taking part in a pizza challenge. After only a few bites, Jones joked that he needed help from Cormier to get through the challenge.Jones and Cormier shared one of the fiercest rivalries in UFC history. Their rivalry featured heated exchanges, a famous media-day brawl and two championship fights. While their relationship has become more cordial over the years, Cormier has made it clear that the two are not friends. Jones’ latest comment, however, showed that their rivalry can still produce plenty of laughs.Jon Jones calls on Daniel Cormier for help during pizza challengeDuring a recent pizza challenge, Jon Jones appeared to struggle after eating only a few bites. The moment prompted him to jokingly call on the man who was once his biggest rival inside the UFC.“I have never wanted to see Daniel Cormier more than I want to see him right now. Tag in brother”, he said.The comment became a funny reminder of one of the most famous rivalries in MMA history. Jones and Cormier spent years trading verbal shots and building intense animosity before finally settling their differences inside the Octagon.Their first fight took place at UFC 182 in January 2015. Jones entered the bout as the UFC light heavyweight champion and defeated Cormier by unanimous decision. The fight was the culmination of years of tension between the two fighters.The rivalry became even more heated before their first meeting. In 2014, Jones and Cormier were involved in a wild confrontation during a UFC 178 media event. The two fighters got into a physical altercation during their face-off, with the incident spilling from the stage into the lobby.They eventually met again at UFC 214 in July 2017. Jones stopped Cormier with a third-round head kick and punches. However, the result was later overturned to a No Contest after Jones tested positive for turinabol. Jones was stripped of the title, while Cormier was reinstated as champion.Despite the bitter history, their relationship has changed over time. The two have been able to appear together professionally and interact without the same level of hostility that defined their rivalry during their fighting careers.However, Cormier has previously explained that he does not consider Jones a friend. Their history remains too complicated, particularly because of the controversies surrounding Jones’ drug-testing history.Cormier retired from MMA in 2020 after completing his trilogy with Stipe Miocic. Jones later moved to heavyweight and became the UFC heavyweight champion.Their competitive careers have taken them in different directions. Yet moments like Jones’ pizza challenge comment show that Cormier remains a familiar name in his mind. This time, there was no Octagon, championship belt or heated face-off involved.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.