Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier suffered his second career loss over the weekend. The now former champion faced off against rival Jon “Bones” Jones in the main event of Saturday night’s UFC 214. In the end, Cormier faced a hard loss to his opponent.
Jon Jones made a triumphant return to the octagon by earning a third round knockout finish over his opponent, granting the former champion the light heavyweight title once more. Following the performance, Daniel Cormier exchanged some heated words with referee “Big” John McCarthy. Cormier intially believed the fight was stopped early by the referee. However, Cormier later offered an apology to McCarthy over Instagram.
Now, John McCarthy has provided his response to Daniel Cormier’s recent apology.
1/2 @dc_mma U have nothing to apologize for. You have been an incredible champion who has represented the sport of MMA with class & dignity
— Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) July 31, 2017
2/2 @dc_mma you also fought a great fight against an incredible competitor. It was an honor being in the cage with 2 of the greatest #AskBJM
— Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) July 31, 2017
