Daniel Cormier theorizes why Jon Jones may be avoiding Tom Aspinall title unification fight: "That's such a horrible visual every time"

Daniel Cormier recently weighed in on the highly anticipated fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall. He speculated the potential reason for why 'Bones' is often dismissive of the heavyweight title unification fight.

Aspinall is currently the longest-reigning interim champion in the UFC. The Brit’s most recent bout was a defense of his belt against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304 in July last year. He has since constantly expressed his desire to only fight for the undisputed championship.

Meanwhile, Jones’ last bout was a successful defense of his undisputed title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in November, following which he has hinted at potential retirement. Jones often faces backlash from fans, who believe he is avoiding a fight against Aspinall.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, 'DC' said:

Get the latest updates on One Championship Rankings at Sportskeeda and more

"You know what a big worry might be for him [Jones]? With Aspinall, he can potentially get knocked out and put on his back and out cold. I just don’t know he wants to have that visual of him in the world. When I see myself get beat, and I'm like, 'God, that's such a horrible visual of me every time.'"

Check out Daniel Cormier's comments below:

Alexander Volkov expresses frustration with Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall

UFC heavyweight Alexander Volkov recently shared his perspective on Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall. Although Dana White confirmed the fight, there is no official date as of yet.

In a recent interview with ChampionAT, Volkov expressed his frustration with 'Bones' seemingly stalling the division. Translated by MMA Mania, he said:

"As a fighter, I have a negative opinion about the delay of the Jones-Aspinall fight because my chances to compete for the championship title are shrinking, and time is running out. I could have tested myself in a title fight long ago if it weren’t for Jon Jones. Everyone is waiting. If I were in Jones’ position, with his status, the goal of earning maximum money, and the desire to fight only when it suits him, I’d probably do the same. The issue isn’t just Jon Jones but the UFC’s excessive loyalty, allowing him to behave this way."

About the author

Sunil holds a Bachelor of Science degree in visual communication. He started his professional career in 2023 and has previously worked with FirstSportz and Levitate Studios, among other organizations.

Sunil was drawn to MMA by Conor McGregor, especially the Irishman’s crossover boxing bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2017. His favorite fighter is Jorge Masvidal for his wild and unorthodox approach.

Surprisingly, ‘The Notorious’ and ‘Gamebred’ do not find a place in his Mt. Rushmore, which includes Chuck Liddell, Anderson Silva, Alex Pereira, Daniel Cormier, and Khabib Nurmagomedov. He feels ONE Championship’s Rodtang Jitmuangnon has the ability to succeed in the UFC due to his power.

Sunil is of the opinion that the UFC is not doing enough to prevent eye pokes and does not mind soccer kicks in MMA.

In his free time, he likes to watch anime and films in general. He’s also a boxing historian, having gotten into the sport watching videos of fighters like Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran.

Know More

Follow One Championship News, Schedule & Results at Sportskeeda.

Edited by Sunil Krishnan