Tom Aspinall’s Plans Cut Short as Jon Jones’ Future Gets a Gloomy Verdict From Daniel Cormier

Jon Jones has been keeping the fight fans at the edge of their seats with the anticipation of his first heavyweight title defense against Stipe Miocic. Needless to say, he’s also in the headlines because of the innumerable callouts from the interim heavyweight champion. However, ‘Bones’ hasn’t yet confirmed anything about fighting Aspinall. This has led the fight fans to wonder if the heavyweight champion is thinking of retirement. To top it off, Daniel Cormier has also added to those speculations.

Even though the UFC head h0ncho has assured the fans of a fight between Jones and Aspinall, DC believes otherwise. After all, the pointers direct at UFC 309 being the last time for Jones to grace the Octagon.

Daniel Cormier adds to the rumors of Jon Jones’ retirement

DC sat down together with Ben Askren on his YouTube talk show and conversed about UFC 309. No doubt, a talk about UFC 309 remains incomplete without talking about Jones vs. Miocic. However, the world of mixed martial arts was left petrified when Cormier hinted at Jones’ retirement.

Cormier said, “Dude, hearing Jones say, or hearing the rumor that Jones said ‘This is it for me’, it sucks, because I do believe that there is some work left to be done with Aspinall, mainly. I don’t think, I don’t think anyone else warrants him sticking around. I really don’t, because we saw what he did to Ciryl Gane.”

But Ben Askren wasn’t ready to let it go. With the entire MMA realm anticipating a fight between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall, Askren questioned the UFC big guns’ decision of not putting the champion and the interim champion together in the Octagon. The UFC commentator admitted that he knew what Askren meant. However, he claimed that ‘Bones’ probably didn’t want to fight anymore. 

Daniel Cormier said, “The guy’s obviously doing well, probably just doesn’t want to fight anymore. So what happens, right? You walk away,” Cormier continued. “I believe that when push comes to shove, they might nudge him if he gets through Stipe. They nudge you, they nudge you, they nudge you, and then you end up getting more money and then you ultimately fight.”

‘Bones’ himself has talked about hanging his gloves after fighting Stipe Miocic on more than one occasion. But the UFC head honcho isn’t ready to let him go. 

Dana White guarantees Jons vs. Aspinall

Talking to Clocked N’ Loaded at UFC 306, the undisputed heavyweight champion announced that the fight against Miocic will “more than likely” be his last stint in the Octagon. The fight at the Madison Square Garden might be the very last fight for both Jones and Miocic. But Dana White has a difference of opinion.

During a conversation with the media right after the events of UFC 306, the UFC CEO said, “Dislike him, whatever your beef is with Jon Jones, knock yourself out. There’s no way in hell that Jon Jones doesn’t want to fight Aspinall. That I guarantee you.” But when a reporter questioned if Jones would indeed return to fight after UFC 309, White shut him down by asking him to focus on the current events.

What are your thoughts on Jones’ retirement plans? Do you think he will fight Aspinall after going through ‘The Silencer’? Let us know what you think in the comments down below.