Jones has cooled on the idea of fighting his next challenger, should he defeat Miocic. British fighter Tom Aspinall has held down the division as interim heavyweight champion — a title necessitated by Jones’ lengthy absence — and has been chirping for months about a unification bout.

UFC fans demand Daniel Cormier hosts Jon Jones for his 'checking in' interview series prior to UFC 309 against Stipe Miocic.

There is no fighter in UFC history more familiar with UFC 309 headliners Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic than retired two-weight champion Daniel Cormier.