VIDEO: Jon Jones directs D-Generation X crotch chop at Cormier

Former light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was in a mischievous mood at Friday's UFC press conference, much to the chagrin of current champ Daniel Cormier.

All the fighters in attendance were required to return to the stage afterwards for a face-off photo opportunity. Cormier motioned for Jones to leave, which Jones heeded - but not before performing a "crotch chop" in Cormier's direction.

The inflammatory gesture - first made famous by WWE faction D-Generation X - echoed Jones' actions after his successful title defense against Cormier last January:

Jones and Cormier had several heated exchanges during the press conference. The crowd was decidedly pro-Jones, which prompted Cormier to ask why they supported Jones despite him failing a drug test, being suspended for a hit-and-run, and having his title stripped from his waist.

He went on to accuse Jones of being a phony who barraged him with vulgar insults backstage. When asked for clarification, Jones coolly took the opportunity to further lambaste Cormier.

"No, you are the biggest pu--y I've ever seen, for sure," said Jones. "You're forever gonna be my pu--y."