In a shocking twist that has rocked the UFC world, Daniel Cormier just dropped a bombshell: Jon Jones, the reigning heavyweight champion, has expressed a desire to fight him again instead of facing interim champion Tom Aspinall! The revelation, made during a live interview just minutes ago, has left fans stunned and reignited one of the fiercest rivalries in MMA history, sending the sport into a frenzy of speculation and excitement!

The Stunning Revelation

The bombshell dropped during Cormier’s appearance on ESPN MMA at 4:30 PM +07, where the former two-division champion was discussing Jones’s ongoing delay in committing to a unification bout with Aspinall. Amid growing frustration from fans and a petition with over 130,000 signatures to strip Jones of his title (web ID: 1), Cormier revealed a private conversation with Jones. “Jon called me last night,” Cormier said, his voice tinged with disbelief. “He told me he’d rather step back into the Octagon with me than deal with Aspinall. He said, ‘DC, you’re the fight I want—let’s settle it once and for all.’”

The announcement comes as Jones, 37, has remained noncommittal about facing Aspinall, 30, despite pressure from UFC CEO Dana White to schedule the fight this year (web ID: 0, 1, 9). Cormier, now 46 and retired from fighting since 2020, suggested Jones might be avoiding Aspinall due to fears of a knockout loss—a concern Cormier himself has hinted at in recent analyses (web ID: 2, 4, 6, 7, 10). “He’s scared of that visual, and I get it,” Cormier added. “But me? He knows I won’t back down.”

A Rivalry Reborn

The potential rematch harkens back to their storied rivalry, which saw Cormier lose to Jones in 2015 and 2017, with the second fight ruled a no-contest after Jones tested positive for steroids (web ID: 2, 3, 7, 9, 11, 14). Their bad blood has fueled debates for years, and Cormier’s revelation suggests Jones might prefer a familiar foe over the rising Aspinall, who has knocked out his last three opponents in under four minutes combined (web ID: 4). “This isn’t about titles for him—it’s personal,” Cormier said. “He wants to prove something against me, not risk it all with Tom.”

Aspinall, meanwhile, has grown increasingly vocal about Jones’s delays, recently trolling him on social media (web ID: 12). The British fighter’s frustration aligns with fan sentiment, but Cormier’s bombshell shifts the narrative, raising questions about Jones’s next move and whether the UFC will entertain a Cormier return.

Global Reaction

The MMA community is ablaze with reactions. Posts found on X show fans split between excitement and skepticism: “Cormier vs. Jones again? This is insane!” one user wrote, while another countered, “Jones is ducking Aspinall—DC’s just a safe bet.” UFC legend Chael Sonnen commented, “If this happens, it’s a masterstroke by Jones to avoid a knockout.” Dana White has yet to respond, but the buzz suggests the UFC might consider the fight’s massive pay-per-view potential.

Aspinall fired back on Instagram, “I’m ready whenever, but if Jon wants DC, that’s his funeral.” Jones himself has remained silent, adding to the mystery surrounding his intentions.

What’s Next?

With Jones’s last fight against Stipe Miocic in November 2024 (web ID: 5) and no confirmed date for Aspinall, the UFC faces a crossroads. Will Dana White greenlight a Cormier-Jones trilogy to capitalize on their rivalry, or will he force the Aspinall unification? For Cormier, the revelation could tempt a return, though his age and retirement status pose challenges. As the clock ticks, the MMA world waits to see if this bombshell leads to an epic comeback or another chapter in Jones’s elusive saga.

What do you think? Should Cormier fight Jones again, or is this a dodge from Aspinall? Share your thoughts below!