Daniel Cormier believes that Tom Aspinall should be named the undisputed heavyweight champion of the UFC. What do you think was the reason behind Cormier’s comment? Was his comment specifically targeted at someone? Continue reading to find out!
Will UFC’s heavyweight division be held up by rebooking Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic? In the main event of UFC 295, heavyweight champion Jones was supposed to make his first title defense against Miocic. But Jones was forced out of the fight due to a torn pectoral muscle, which was abandoned. Their place was taken by Tom Aspinall, who defeated Sergei Pavlovich via first-round knockout to win the interim championship.
Aspinall’s victory will not result in a rematch for the title. Rather, Jones vs. Miocic will occur in 2024, putting interim champion Aspinall in an odd situation. According to Cormier, Aspinall should have been elevated, and Aspinall vs. Pavlovich should have been for the uncontested title.
Daniel Cormier expressed his opinion on the situation, stating that if Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic are exclusively set to face each other, then there is no need for Tom Aspinall to defend the interim championship. Cormier suggested that Jones and Stipe could simply have their fight without the title at stake. He proposed creating a special belt for the occasion, perhaps labeling it as the “Greatest of All Time” title. Cormier emphasized his belief in Aspinall’s potential to lead the heavyweight division for an extended period and suggested making him the undisputed champion. While acknowledging Jones as the undisputed champion based on his victory over Ciryl Gane, Cormier emphasized the need for action, especially if Jones and Stipe’s fight is delayed by seven months. In conclusion, Cormier implied that designating Aspinall as the champion during this interim period would likely be widely accepted by the MMA community.
Aspinall feels the same way. While Jones was recovering, the British fighter demanded that he be dethroned and take on Stipe Miocic as the undisputed champion. What do you feel about the whole situation? Should Cormier have shared his opinion publicily? Let us know about your thoughts in the comment section!
