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Jon Jones Tells us Why He Flipped Cormier The Bird: “I’m a Jerk”

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Jon Jones had just beaten Saint Preux by unanimous decision at UFC 197 and was on a high. As he was leaving the octagon he decided to send Daniel Cormier a little message, something short and sweet.




Jones turned to face Cormier who was commentating on the fight that night and gave him the finger. A rude gesture that had people ring side a little shocked.

Flipping out: Jon Jones makes his rude gesture towards Daniel Cormier.

Flipping out: Jon Jones makes his rude gesture towards Daniel Cormier.

Jones was meant to fight Daniel Cormier in a rematch for the title at UFC 197, but Cormier suffered an injury to his leg that left him with no alternative other than to pull out of the fight. Saint Preux then stepped in and filled the spot.

Saint Preux put up a good fight, preventing Jones from getting the stoppage. Dana White said that Saint Preux suffered a broken arm in the fight and was taken to a hospital.

Victorious: Jon Jones at UFC 197.

Victorious: Jon Jones at UFC 197.

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