Cormier thinks Jones refusing to face Aspinall in a title-unification bout negatively affects his legacy. However, that didn't stop Cormier from praising his former rival, who beat him twice in light heavyweight title fights – with the second being overturned due to a failed drug test.

UFC heavyweight titleholder Jon Jones ‘s potential Octagon return is becoming more uncertain by the day. Jones and interim titleholder Tom Aspinall have been linked to a potential title unification bout since November, after Jones defeated Stipe Miocic at UFC 309.

Daniel Cormier, longtime rival of Jon Jones, believes the former two-division champion gave up to avoid a fight with Tom Aspinall.