Daniel Cormier Questions UFC Jon Jones Fight Choice Stipe Miocic Over Tom Aspinall

Daniel Cormier has expressed his views on UFC's decision to allow Jon Jones to fight Stipe Miocic instead of interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, suggesting that UFC may have agreed to the Miocic fight based on a promise from Jones to eventually face Aspinall, a promise Cormier believes was never fulfilled. Aspinall himself downplays the significance of the UFC's BMF (Baddest Motherf-----) belt, describing it as a title that is not a world championship and unnecessary for high-profile fights like the Holloway-Poirier trilogy. Regarding UFC 318, Cormier proposed that rapper Lil Wayne, who has historical ties to Dustin Poirier's career walkouts, should ceremonially present the BMF belt to Poirier if he wins, while Max Holloway's wife or son should have the honor if Holloway wins, highlighting the emotional impact on Holloway's family. The BMF belt, though not a traditional championship, carries prestige and has previously been presented by notable figures such as Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and MMA pioneer Mark Coleman. Holloway and Poirier's trilogy fight at UFC 318 is highly anticipated, with Poirier set to retire after the bout and both fighters regarded as legends of the sport. These developments underscore ongoing narratives in the UFC heavyweight division and the symbolic importance of the BMF title in marquee matchups.