News Dan Hardy calls for Jon Jones to be stripped of title, cites Conor Mcgregor precedent

[Captain Herb]

Dan Hardy cites the ‘McGregor title reign’ as why Jon Jones should be stripped of UFC heavyweight title

MMA veteran Dan Hardy calls for the UFC to make Aspinall vs Blaydes an undisputed heavyweight title fight, citing McGregor's reign from when he was champion.

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Dan Hardy, a former UFC fighter and commentator now joins HOF Demetrius Johnson in calling for Jones to be stripped of the belt ahead of his match with Stipe Miocic instead of interim champ Tom Aspinall. He cites the stripping of Conor Mcgregor as a precedent.

“What is it 511 days on the date that Jon Jones has not been active? And that was the same point that Conor McGregor was stripped of his title… For me, I think they should make it [Aspinall vs Blaydes] the official title and put it as the main event.”

 

[ICHEERTHEBULL]

He’s right. Dana might even approve now given the alleged “sail off into the sunset” comments from jones

 

[BEATDOWNS]

InB4

 

[jeff7b9]

Stating the obvious.

There is no rational case for Jon holding a belt he won't defend against the interim champ.

Pretending a guy who hasn't won in 4 years or beat anyone in the rankings deserves the next shot is absurd.

 

[Reach4theSky]

edit Damn you @BEATDOWNS lol

 

[loisestrad]

That comparison isn't really relevant. Jones is the GOAT, (probably) looking for a final fight, and Mcgregor obviously isn't close to being GOAT (if not counting fame).

Stripping Jones would look petty as fuck - that is if the Stipe fight actually happens in the fall.

 

[Alpha_T83]

That comparison isn't really relevant. Jones is the GOAT, (probably) looking for a final fight, and Mcgregor obviously isn't close to being GOAT (if not counting fame).

Stripping Jones would look petty as fuck - that is if the Stipe fight actually happens in the fall.

Firstly I disagree that ANY fighter should get special treatment. No fighter should be so big that they can hold a belt without fighting for almost 2 years.

However, at this point they are already committed. If they strip Jon now, he might not fight in November. And they don't want to risk that, so they won't do it. HOWEVER, if Tom Aspinall wins, it should force Aspinall vs Jones. Stipe should only be fighting Jones if Blaydes wins.

 

[Doctor Grudge]

That comparison isn't really relevant. Jones is the GOAT, (probably) looking for a final fight, and Mcgregor obviously isn't close to being GOAT (if not counting fame).

Stripping Jones would look petty as fuck - that is if the Stipe fight actually happens in the fall.

From a commercial point of view, which is the UFC's point of view, McGregor being the biggest draw and most famous fighter is way more relevant than someone being the GOAT.


Stripping Jones wouldn't be petty. Jones not fighting is petty. Jones is a the champion, and the champion should have responsibilities.

It is more than reasonable to strip a champion who refuses to fight for a very long time, especially if a interim champ is active. Definitely, if Aspinal defends his title and Jones did not fight yet, it would look more than justified to strip Jones (overdue if anything).

 

[Poirierfan]

Mr. Hardy gets hate (have no idea why), but to me he was a damn fine commentator. That was messed up the way they took "Mr fuck up" Herb Dean's side. Smfh.

Also I agree with Dan, fuck Jon and Stipe, who gives a shit about that fight really. You want to talk about gimmick fights, Dana? This is a real doozy of a nonsensical fight.

I don't want to hear Dana saying that he makes the fights fans want to see either, he knows everyone doesn't want this fight, you can tell by his reaction when he's asked a question about Stipe vs Jones, he looks visibility uneasy. You call tell he hears and sees all the fans push back, yet still we're stuck with this retarded ass fight.

 

[loisestrad]

From a commercial point of view, which is the UFC's point of view, McGregor being the biggest draw and most famous fighter is way more relevant than someone being the GOAT.


Stripping Jones wouldn't be petty. Jones not fighting is petty. Jones is a the champion, and the champion should have responsibilities.

It is more than reasonable to strip a champion who refuses to fight for a very long time, especially if a interim champ is active. Definitely, if Aspinal defends his title and Jones did not fight yet, it would look more than justified to strip Jones (overdue if anything).

Jones got injured. The Stipe fight would have already happened if he didn't.

Had Jones been 27 and not had the legacy that he actually does have (fighting wise), well, of course he should be stripped.

Cut the GOAT some slack for his final fight, and feel free to consider Aspinall the actual champ.

 

[PhilMcCavity]

If I remember correctly Dan Hardy’s career was cut short because they found out he had a wolf heart

 

[sickness666]

Maybe he´s right. But it seems Miocic wouldn´t fight Jones without the belt and riding as a champ into the sunset. Which is a possibility.

No matter what: it seems also both will do that after the fight. And Aspinall will be the rightfull champ anyway if he beats Blaydes this time.

 

[r-harper-1]

The Brits love big Tom

 

[BigOlJeet]

From a commercial point of view, which is the UFC's point of view, McGregor being the biggest draw and most famous fighter is way more relevant than someone being the GOAT.


Stripping Jones wouldn't be petty. Jones not fighting is petty. Jones is a the champion, and the champion should have responsibilities.

It is more than reasonable to strip a champion who refuses to fight for a very long time, especially if an interim champ is active. Definitely, if Aspinal defends his title and Jones did not fight yet, it would look more than justified to strip Jones (overdue if anything).

There’s actual MMA fight fans that enjoy them, then there’s financial/semi-famous fans such as yourself. MMA is being overwhelmed by casuals.

 

[azerty]

of course this situation is absurd but at this point it seems obvious the UFC will not budge, so in the end doesn't really matter, the winner of Aspinal/ Blaydes will be promoted to undisputed champion and everything will be good again

 

[fighters_respect]

Yeah everyone can see through it. It's like GSP chasing a fight with a decrepit old Vitor Belfort instead of Michael Bisping.

 

[Doctor Grudge]

There’s actual MMA fight fans that enjoy them, then there’s financial/semi-famous fans such as yourself. MMA is being overwhelmed by casuals.

I have no idea what you're saying. One of the least clear post I've read on Sherdog and I've been on here for nearly 20 years.

 

[orca]

dan hardy salty asf that cant win a belt
lmao

 

[Kwic]

Mr. Hardy gets hate (have no idea why)

 

[svmr_db]

Difference is at least Jones was booked to make a title defense & was injured before it happened, McGregor abandoned the division with no return in sight after he beat Eddie Alvarez in 2016.