Daniel Cormier Blasts Jon Jones Over Tom Aspinall Snub
In a fiery new interview, Daniel Cormier didn’t hold back while criticizing longtime rival Jon Jones, accusing him of ducking top heavyweight contender Tom Aspinall.
“You’re talking about me, Francis, Chael, and almost ignoring the right thing…” Cormier said, referencing Jones’ tendency to stir up old rivalries instead of addressing current threats. He added, “If I was still fighting today, and I was still the heavyweight champion and Tom Aspinall was the #1 contender, I would’ve already fought him. 1000%.”
Cormier’s comments struck a chord with fans who’ve grown frustrated by delays in Jones’ return and his silence around Aspinall, the interim champ many believe deserves a title shot.
The statement reignites the legendary Cormier-Jones feud but also shifts focus to a rising issue in the UFC heavyweight division: accountability.
“Champions don’t dodge contenders—they define themselves by facing them,” Cormier emphasized, leaving no doubt about where he stands.
Daniel Cormier goes off on Jon Jones 😳
“You’re talking about me, Francis, Chael, and almost ignoring the right thing… If I was still fighting today, and I was still the heavyweight champion and Tom Aspinall was the #1 contender, I would’ve already fought him. 1000%.”
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) June 11, 2025
