Daniel Cormier has lengthy been at odds with Jon Jones, however he would find yourself cheering for “Bones” beneath a particular circumstance.
POTUS Donald Trump had many inside the MMA neighborhood buzzing when he mentioned probably holding a UFC occasion within the White Home throughout Independence Day weekend in 2026. Such an occasion has not been confirmed, and plenty of have questioned the logistics of such a present.
Nonetheless, that hasn’t stopped many from fantasy reserving. Jones, who not too long ago re-entered the drug testing pool regardless of retiring, teased curiosity in combating Tom Aspinall if the UFC heads to the White Home.
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Cormier Would Root for Jones Throughout White Home Battle
Throughout a brand new episode of ESPN’s “Good Man/Dangerous Man,” Daniel Cormier admitted that if Jon Jones had been to face Tom Aspinall on the White Home, then he’d truly be rooting for his longtime rival (h/t MMAJunkie).
“I like the thought of two American dudes strolling on the finish, or a nasty, unhealthy American that’s going to win,” Cormier stated. “It pains me to say, if we’ve received to ship one unhealthy American on the market to get the job finished, he lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. If we want one American dude to symbolize the nation and get a dub, name Jon Jones.
“I’d cheer so onerous for him on the White Home card. I do know you guys all the time say I’m onerous on Jones. If we’ve received to ship one American fighter out to the White Home to get a dub, man, ship Jon Jones on the market. I’ll name him to ask him. I like Colby (Covington), I like Michael (Chandler), I like all these dudes. If we’ve received to do one American dude, man, you higher go put Jon Jones on the market to go get us a dub as a rustic.”
In the intervening time, followers are ready to see what’s subsequent for Aspinall, who has been promoted because the undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion. Many imagine that Ciryl Gane might be difficult Aspinall, however there isn’t any affirmation at the moment.