Video: Jones, Cormier Camps Involved in Backstage Altercation

Tensions continue to run high between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier ahead of their light heavyweight title showdown at UFC 182.

Not long after Thursday’s media day event at the MGM Grand, Jones and Cormier engaged in a shouting match backstage. Then, their camps got into it as well. While complete details on the altercation are unclear, American Kickboxing Academy member Tyson Griffin was able to capture portions of the incident on video.

This was just before previous video. Jones clearly isn't walking toward @dc_mma but at least he chose nicer words to use unlike when he thought the cameras were off! I'm not trying to say anyone is right or wrong for anything in these videos. I'm just giving you an update on the events taking place behind the scenes. #ufc182 #ufc #fightweek #breakbones @camacho100 @rosendo_sanchez @noad_lahat @slikbxr @leandrovbteam @official_aka

A video posted by Tyson Griffin (@tysongriffin) on Jan 1, 2015 at 6:47pm PST

Always nice to see @rosendo_sanchez and Malki catch up, but I'm not sure why Jones wanted to get in the middle and protect him. My only question for Jones is, "Why you coming at a coach?" #breakbones #mma #ufc #ufc182 #lasvegas #mgmgrand

A video posted by Tyson Griffin (@tysongriffin) on Jan 1, 2015 at 5:16pm PST

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