Jon Jones Sends Classy Message To Daniel Cormier Following The Death Of His Father

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Despite the fact that the two have a history of devastating bouts — both verbally and physically — Jon Jones, the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, has sent a classy message to his heated and longtime rival Daniel Cormier following the death of the former heavyweight and light heavyweight champion’s father.

Cormier, now 40-years-old, took to Instagram on Saturday, August 24 to announce that his father had passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

“Today I lost my hero to cancer, my father was the bravest, strongest, hardest working and most caring person I’ve ever known. Always the life of the party and made everyone he ever came in contact with feel good. I never could have imagined we would be going through this right now. All the lessons I wanna try and pass along I learned from my dad. You know it’s about the legacy we leave behind and my dads legacy will be one of just a great person, loving husband and father and friend to everyone,” Cormier said on Instagram.

“If you’ve ever met Percy Benoit you’re better for it. We were able to see some amazing things pops and I hope you enjoyed the ride, I only wanted to make you proud. I love you pop, you were the strength of this family, now you get to rest. No more pain. Love you Dad.”

And while things have gotten pretty ugly between Cormier and Jones in the past — the former once famously called the latter a “crack head” — Jones took the time to take the high road and publicly wish his fiercest rival well.

“All beef aside, I’m really sorry about your loss DC. Know that he’s in heaven with the opportunity to watch you front row and center for the rest of your life. Continue living a life that makes him proud. Thoughts go out to you and your family today,” Jones tweeted on Monday afternoon.

It’s been a tough month for the UFC legend, as he lost his heavyweight championship title belt after being knocked out by Stipe Miocic at UFC 241 on August 17.

And while nothing makes losing your father to an awful disease any easier, a kind word from your once bitter enemy can certainly go a long way.