Daniel Cormier’s knockout loss to Stipe Miocic at UFC 241 on Saturday bears a lot of weight, according to Chael Sonnen. Speaking during a recent episode of his “You’re Welcome” podcast, he explained how it likely affects Jon Jones and a supposed third fight against Cormier.
“That fight cost Jon Jones $8 million,” he said (transcript by BJPenn.com). “Put it that way. That’s how much it just changed the future. Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier will never even be discussed again. Let alone happen again. It will never even come up again.”
“The only way you’re gonna get Daniel back, I can all but assure you guys you are gonna get Daniel back, but let me play along.