
"Today was tough because I got to spar the greatest fighter I've ever been locked in a cage with," Cormier wrote in a recent Instagram post. "This is no joke [Velasquez] is by far the best guy I've ever gone with."
Not only does the current UFC light heavyweight champion believe Velasquez is the greatest fighter he’s ever sparred or fought, but he would also be confident in Velasquez to pull off the win against Jones, the current interim light heavyweight titleholder, would they ever fight.
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Cormier even admitted Velasquez would top him, as well.
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LINK: Cormier: Velasquez beats Jones, Cain's the greatest fighter I've been locked in a cage with