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Jon Jones explains how Daniel Cormier has become an inspiration for his own career

Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier have engaged in a nasty rivalry for several years but the UFC light heavyweight champion can still find inspiration in one of his fiercest opponents.

As he seeks the third straight defense of his title — and 14th consecutive victory in championship bouts — Jones has started to think about the longevity he’ll have in the sport where he became champion at 23.

While time and age are almost always the greatest enemy to any athlete, Jones feels like he’s just now entering the prime of his career with plenty of road left to travel before he calls it a career.