Daniel Cormier Asks Fans to Lay Off Jon Jones

Daniel Cormier is asking MMA fans to back off their criticism of Jon Jones in the midst of his latest failed drug test incident. Cormier posted to Instagram thanking fans for their support and asking them to leave Jones alone after he was stripped of the UFC light heavyweight title following confirmation of his pre-fight drug test coming up positive for turinabol, a banned steroid.

“I have never felt so much love,” Cormier wrote in the post. “It’s crazy because this all happened when I lost. Guys now I call upon you to take a breathe, lay off of Jones. Let him and his team figure out what’s going on and what happened. I was down and some may have kicked me but the majority of you showed compassion and love. After the fight Jones showed compassion, regardless of what has happened as humans we must show compassion. Jon is not on this ride alone, remember this man has a family. Let’s respect that. You don’t show ur support for me by hurting others.”

Life can be such a roller coaster. I think sometimes you have to just take a moment and breathe it in. You never know what's gonna come your way. You try and handle it the best way you can. One thing that has been amazing is the support from you the fans. I have never felt so much love. It's crazy because this all happened when I lost. Guys now I call upon you to take a breathe, lay off of Jones. Let him and his team figure out what's going on and what happened. I was down and some may have kicked me but the majority of you showed compassion and love. After the fight Jones showed compassion, regardless of what has happened as humans we must show compassion. Jon is not on this ride alone, remember this man has a family. Let's respect that. You don't show ur support for me by hurting others. Again I thank you for ur unbelievable support and I trust that you guys will come thru again. DC ??@layziethesavage

A post shared by Daniel "DC" Cormier (@dc_mma) on Sep 15, 2017 at 12:07pm PDT