Cormier becomes the target of jokes after suggesting privileges that Aspinall might have if she wins at UFC 304

Tom aspinall He is the interim UFC heavyweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Commentator on the program Good Guy/Bad Guy, Daniel Cormier became the butt of jokes after declaring that Tom aspinall can steal a place Stipe Miocic against Jon Jones if he wins at UFC 304. Bench partner of the former champion, Chael Sonnen He did not forgive his compatriot's speech and questioned whether the veteran was under the influence of alcohol when suggesting a possible scenario.

“Is he (Cormier) drunk? Did he hurt his head? Did he fall down some stairs or something? Is he working on a comedy act? I ask why he thinks Tom aspinall, with a proper victory, could knock Stipe out of the fight against Jon Jones. He can't be serious, right? He said that with proper performance, it has to be an absolute thrashing. Aspinall has to go there in front of his people and beat them up. Curtis blaydes, and there could be such a huge revolt from you, the public, that the UFC would have no choice but to give the fight to Tom,” said Sonnen.

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As he continued speaking, Chael once again mocked Cormier's suggestion and assured that there was no possibility of that happening.

“He can’t possibly believe that, right? Sometimes you say things and it's by accident. In a normal situation, you would cut and edit this and give me another chance. But, you are live. And you look back and say, 'That's not what I meant at all.' I'm assuming that's what happened here. There is nothing that can be done to Curtis blaydes that is worse than what happened to Sergei Pavlovich. And there is no amount of eyes on this fight that will have the focus and interest, thus making a potential victory for Tom more incredible. Acting like this could interfere with a contractual agreement for a fight, what the hell are you talking about,” he concluded.

J. Jones (left) meeting with T. Aspinall (right). Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

In preparation to defend the interim heavyweight title (up to 120,2kg.) Aspinall will have a rematch against Curtis blaydes on July 27, at UFC 304. Despite wanting to face Jon Jones In case of victory, the Englishman needs to wait for the North American's outcome against Miocic, which is scheduled to take place in November. So far, 'Bones' has not guaranteed whether he will remain active after his next appearance.