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Daniel Cormier: None of the current light heavyweights can challenge Jon Jones

Immediately after his return from a lengthy suspension, Jon Jones was able to reclaim the UFC light heavyweight title last December at UFC 232. And now that he is back on track, many expect him to remain on top for a long time.

One of them is long-time bitter rival Daniel Cormier, who is expecting Anthony Smith to lose to Jones in their 205-pound title clash at UFC 235 in March.

“Anthony Smith is a great guy but being a great guy doesn’t win you fights,” Cormier told MMAWeekly. “I think he loses to Jones.