Cormier doesn't rule out Lewis jumping the queue and becoming Aspinall's next UFC title opponent.

Derrick Lewis knocked out Tallison Teixeira No. UFC Nashville (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)

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Experienced with matters related to decisions and behind the scenes of UFC leaders, Daniel Cormier does not hesitate to highlight the great chance of Derrick Lewis become the next challenger for the heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg). Currently ranked ninth in the division, the knockout artist can use his popularity to jump the queue in the commentator's eyes.

Keeping an eye on the division's landscape, Cormier indicated that Cyryl Gane could be Aspinall's next rival, but he recalled what his bench partner said, who assured that the Frenchman is not in a comfortable situation until the moment he steps into the octagon to eventually fight for the belt again.

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"He probably could (get a title shot), with the way the heavyweight division is right now. He might get an opportunity. All things considered, and you just need someone to put on a show, someone you know will turn heads, that's it." Derrick Lewis. “He’s really going to turn more heads than most of the guys in the division right now. Tom aspinall needs challengers. Chael Sonnen told me this on our show: 'If Cyryl Gane just cough, Derrick Lewis going to get a title fight,'” Cormier told MMA Junkie.

Derrick Lewis celebrating victory over Tallison Teixeira. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram UFC

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Victorious in his last appearance, Lewis broke the bank by controversially dispatching the previously undefeated Tallison TeixeiraAfter his triumph, the American dared to ask the UFC that his next fight not be against 'easy Brazilian taxi drivers' and acknowledged that he still has one more run for the throne before retiring.

Meanwhile, Aspinall has yet to officially announce a date or opponent. Inactive since June 2024, the fighter wants to fight as soon as possible and plans to defend his belt up to four times within a year.