Former UFC heavyweight Daniel Cormier was rewarded with a hefty $1million bonus despite losing to Jon Jones in 2015.
Cormier had a hugely successful career in the UFC and is considered one of the best fighters to have ever graced the octagon. 'DC' made a quick-fire rise after signing with the promotion, winning his first four fights before being pitted against Jones.
The American star suffered the first defeat of his career in 2015 with Jones outpointing Cormier in an epic five-round battle. Now Cormier detailed a phone call with UFC president Dana White following his defeat. “Back in 2015, I fought Jon Jones for the first time,” Cormier said when discussing his two fights with Jones on The Pivot podcast.
