VIDEO: Jon Jones to Daniel Cormier after brawl: 'You suck; you felt so weak'

If anyone thought Jon Jones was still trying to protect some sort of good-guy image, the events that transpired Monday at a UFC 178 media day in Las Vegas proved otherwise.

What started as a tense staredown between Jones (20-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) and his rival, No. 1 contender Daniel Cormier (15-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC), quickly escalated into a full-fledged brawl that you can watch in its entirety right here.

If it wasn’t clear already, Jones and Cormier have a strong level of discontent for the each other, and moments after the mayhem came to an end, “Bones” took to his official Instagram and Twitter accounts to further taunt his upcoming foe.

Come on DC where was your takedown defense?—
Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) August 04, 2014

Put some ice on that face DC, you got lots of interviews tomorrow—
Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) August 04, 2014

Lol those baby punches from the bottom, I really hope you have more prepared than that for when I take you down again—
Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) August 04, 2014

Lol those baby punches from the bottom, I really hope you have more prepared than that for when I take you down again—
Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) August 04, 2014

To no surprise, Cormier didn’t sit back and let all the trash talk go in one direction. He took to his own social media accounts to provide a response to the reigning 205-pound champion.

"@JonnyBones: Come on DC where was your takedown defense?" I got some td def for you. Don't ever put ur dirty face on me again.—
Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 04, 2014

@JonnyBones u hit like a bitch. Better be kicking because I will eat ur punches all day. Ur a punk. I can't wait to beat u up. My goodness—
Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 04, 2014

I won't let another man get in my face and put his forehead against mine. I will react every time. @JonnyBones next time I will slap you.—
Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 04, 2014

Jones and Cormier will meet at UFC 178 on Sept. 27 in what has now undeniably transformed into one of the most anticipated championship bouts in UFC history. The event takes place inside Las Vegas’ MGM Grand Garden Arena and will air live on pay-per-view following prelims on FOX Sports 1 and UFC Fight pass.

For more on UFC 178, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.