In a surprising turn of events, former UFC rivals Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones have seemingly buried the hatchet as Cormier comes to the defense of his once-bitter enemy. Jones is currently facing charges of assault and interference with communications stemming from an alleged incident on March 30.

Cormier, a UFC Hall of Famer and heavyweight champion, believes that Jones was unfairly "bombarded" with the misdemeanor charges. In a video on his YouTube channel, Cormier addressed the situation, stating that people rush to judge Jones due to his past issues. He argues that if a person is consuming alcohol in the privacy of their own home, it is their right to do so. Cormier suggests that the interactions with drug testers may have been strained due to Jones being under the influence, but he believes that the situation is being blown out of proportion.

Expressing his opinion on the matter, Cormier stated, "Some of the things that happened in the past were much more serious. I don't think this is that big of a deal." He further adds that because of Jones' notorious past, the public and media pay closer attention to even minor incidents involving him, regardless of their significance.

Jones, on the other hand, denies the allegations and has even shared surveillance video that appears to show him joking and high-fiving the sample collector. The collector has claimed to have felt "terrified" and "afraid" during her visit to Jones' Albuquerque home.

Despite not holding any official legal authority in Jones' case, Cormier's public support for his once-rival showcases a surprising change in the dynamics between the two fighters. It was not long ago that these two UFC stars could not stand to be in the same room together. However, over time, tensions have eased, though they still do not consider each other friends.

Jones recently entered a plea of not guilty to the charges during a virtual court hearing in New Mexico. Cormier believes that the misdemeanor charges are the court's way of taking action for an alleged wrongdoing. He acknowledged that he is neither the judge nor the jury, but as someone who previously had a negative opinion of Jones, he feels it is important to speak out against perceived injustice.

Only time will tell how Jones' legal situation unfolds. The spotlight on him remains bright, and the implications of this incident may have far-reaching consequences for his career and reputation. For now, Cormier's unlikely defense adds an intriguing twist to the ongoing saga between these two fighters.

Disclaimer: This article contains information based on the statements made by Daniel Cormier and the details of the incident as reported. The article does not express any personal judgment or opinion on the guilt or innocence of Jon Jones.