Daniel Cormier is still reeling from a key part of his battles with Jon Jones, with the legend finding it difficult to move on.
The pair of martial arts superstars went head-to-head in two epic showdowns.
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Daniel Cormier won't forgive Jon Jones for failed drug tests
Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones shared perhaps the most intense rivalry in mixed martial arts history, with the foes going so far as to brawl during a media event in the lobby of the MGM Grand.
Over the course of two matches, 'DC' showed his brilliance and pushed his nemesis to the limit.
However, it still wasn't enough to claim a win, with Jones winning the first match on points and the second via knockout after a thunderous head kick.
But while Cormier could have overcome the loss of the better man, Jones' failed drug tests left a permanent scar.
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In an interview with The Pivot Podcast, the Hall of Famer said: “He said, 'I know you guys aren't going to believe me, but I have nothing against DC.' Why would he? He was the one who cheated. He was the one who did the wrong things, not me. So it's easy to say, “We've gotten past that.”
“That guy is so talented; he could have won the fights after all. The first time we fought, I'm 36 years old, the guy was 24.
“He hits me and gets suspended from the first date. Next time steroids fail. Every time we fight and you get suspended, that memory doesn't go away.
“They found out he tested positive for steroids, they say, 'He's suspended for 18 months.' Do you still have money, you are only 25 years old, I am 38 years old.
“It's easy for him to say, 'Water under the bridge,' but for me it's like, 'Man, you did something to my career that kept me from settling because now I don't know.' .
“I can know from the fights that maybe this guy was just better than me. But I also know that if you don't do the things that push you, can you really work at the level that I work?”
Daniel Cormier talks about the heartbreaking message Jon Jones sent him
While Jones and Cormier are known not to get along, there have been times when the icons have been able to bury the hatchet.
Cormier has now opened up about those occasions.
The Olympian explained that during the most difficult moments of their lives, they reached out to each other to show their support.
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