Former WWE wrestler and global box office superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was seated cageside for Jon Jones ’ title-winning victory over Daniel Cormier at UFC 214, and he liked what he saw. Minutes after Jones’ (23-1 MMA, 17-1 UFC) third-round knockout of Cormier (19-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) to reclaim the UFC light heavyweight title in this past weekend’s headliner, “Bones” met “The Rock” backstage to discuss the win. The two had a brief conversation in which Jones was informed that his victory, classy post-fight speech , and comeback story as a whole served as an inspiring moment for one of the world’s most successful celebrities. Watch the video below (via Instagram ): Given his WWE past, Jones’ encounter with “The Rock” comes at a coincidental time
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Watch Jon Jones meet The Rock, who was inspired by UFC 214 title win – MMA Junkie