Daniel Cormier Calls Out Dana White Over Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall Fight Delay

Cormier says fans are "getting cheated" due to the delay in booking Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall, highlighting the impact on the fans.

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Tom Aspinall hasn’t fought in 2025, and Cormier points out he could have had multiple fights by now, emphasizing the importance of staying active.

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Cormier warns that waiting risks Aspinall’s chance to become one of the greatest heavyweights, stating "He could have fought two more times and built his legacy."

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Cormier compares Jon Jones to WWE stars who fight infrequently but remain top draws, implying Jones’s limited activity affects matchmaking.

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Cormier stresses Aspinall should stay active instead of waiting indefinitely for Jones, emphasizing the need for Aspinall to keep fighting.

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Dana White insists the Jones vs. Aspinall fight is the biggest heavyweight fight possible and will happen, saying "If it doesn’t happen, we’ll move on, but it will happen."

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White calls rumors about Aspinall defending the interim title against Ciryl Gane “bulls–t,” dismissing speculation about potential matchups.

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Dana White urges fans to wait for official UFC announcements, warning against believing rumors and stating "Everything you hear is bulls–t until we say it."

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The UFC faces pressure to book Jones vs. Aspinall soon, leaving fans wondering if the fight will happen in 2025 or if Aspinall will stay inactive.

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