VIDEO: Jones and Cormier get into brawl at UFC 178 presser at MGM Grand
Things got a little crazy at the MGM Grand on Monday.
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and title challenger Daniel Cormier got into a massive brawl at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Monday while promoting their upcoming title fight at UFC 178.
The altercation occurred during the UFC 178 staredown and while the details are still murky about who started it, here's a video of the festivities:
After the brawl, Jones and Cormier got into yet another Twitter exchange where they went back-and-forth about the fight and how much they love each other.
I put you on your back in six seconds
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) August 4, 2014
"@JonnyBones: Come on DC where was your takedown defense?" I got some td def for you. Don't ever put ur dirty face on me again.
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 4, 2014
@JonnyBones u hit like a bitch. Better be kicking because I will eat ur punches all day. Ur a punk. I can't wait to beat u up. My goodness
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 4, 2014
UFC 178 goes down Sept. 27 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be headlined by the main event between Jones and Cormier for the light heavyweight title.
Is it September yet?