Cormier (left) and Jones (photo via UFC)

By FCF Staff

Daniel Cormier has said he still wants to return to light-heavyweight for a third bout with Jon Jones, before his career winds up, but the latter doesn’t see that taking place.

Cormier is preparing to defend the heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 241, August 17th. But, recently the decorated fighter said he is still targeting another bout with Jones at 205.

While speaking to Dan Hardy in a BT Sports interview, however, Jones relayed that he “definitely” doesn’t believe Cormier will make the cut again.

DC to beat Stipe? 🤔
Jones 🆚 DC III? 🤔

"DC is a special athlete, I don't think most guys would beat him!"

"My greatest chance of losing would be to Cormier."@JonnyBones joined @danhardymma's #OpenMat after UFC 237… pic.twitter.com/AAPSOE6cFV

— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) May 14, 2019

Jones, meanwhile, is booked to defend the light-heavyweight title against Thiago Santos at UFC 239, July 6th.