The Herd with Colin Cowherd Daniel Cormier TV - Daniel Cormier CLAPS BACK at Jon Jones CALLOUT: "Go Fight Tom Aspinall"
May 17, 2025
Daniel Cormier fires back at Jon Jones' bold callout, insisting Jones should focus on defending his heavyweight title against Tom Aspinall instead. The rivalry heats up as Cormier emphasizes the importance of current competition in MMA. The discussion also touches on accusations that Islam Makhachev is afraid of Ilia Topuria, alongside an analysis of Topuria's upcoming fight against Charles Oliveira. It's a rollercoaster of emotions and insights in the world of UFC!
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Cormier Reflects on Jones's Callout
- Daniel Cormier recounts Jon Jones claiming he would have beaten him worse at heavyweight than light heavyweight.
- He dismisses the past rivalry and asserts he's retired and no longer interested in fighting Jones.
Fight the Available Opponent
- Cormier advises Jon Jones to fight Tom Aspinall, who actually wants to fight him.
- He emphasizes the importance of focusing on current challenges rather than past hypothetical fights.
Jones's Concern, Not Fear, for Aspinall
- Cormier explains Jones might be more concerned about Aspinall due to Aspinall's youth and size.
- Despite the concern, fear is unlikely since fighters at that level don’t fear opponents.