Daniel Cormier News

Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 4, 2026

If Carlos Prates gets the next UFC welterweight title shot, Daniel Cormier doesn’t believe there would be much complaining. Prates was in action this past Saturday against former 170-pound champion Jack Della Maddalena. The bout headlined UFC Perth, so Maddalena had the crowd advantage but that didn’t make a difference at all. Prates scored a third-round TKO victory in emphatic fashion to emerge as a top welterweight contender.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 17, 2026

Daniel Cormier believes there is a perfect story in place for Gable Steveson vs. Josh Hokit. Steveson has made it to the UFC roster with high expectations. The Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling has gotten off to a hot start in the world of combat sports. He has a record of 3-0 with all three victories coming by way of first-round knockout or TKO. He also scored a 15-second knockout win over Billy Swanson in the Dirty Boxing promotion.

BJ Penn Staff - April 17, 2026

Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier’s rivalry is still alive and well, even years after their last UFC fight. Jones recently shared a unique suggestion for how they can settle it once and for all.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 13, 2026

Daniel Cormier thinks the version of Aaron Pico that showed up at UFC 327 is a serious threat to the UFC Featherweight Champion. Pico collided with fellow Bellator alum Patricio “Pitbull” Freire on the featured preliminary bout of this past Saturday’s card in Miami. Pico scored a unanimous decision victory to get back in the win column.

Curtis Calhoun - April 9, 2026

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier will sign off on his third coaching gig in 12 months on the upcoming The Ultimate Fighter 34. Daniel Cormier has been a busy man over the last 12 months. In addition to his various UFC broadcasting gigs, Cormier has coached opposite Chael Sonnen on The Ultimate Fighter 33 and against former two-time rival Jon Jones on a Russian spinoff of TUF.

Curtis Calhoun - April 1, 2026

Things are heating up between UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier and Nate Diaz after the latter’s viral rant. Former UFC superstar Nate Diaz is weeks away from returning to the cage against Mike Perry on the upcoming Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano fight card. It’ll mark Diaz’s return to MMA since a submission win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 279, his final appearance in the promotion.

Harry Kettle - April 1, 2026

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on Israel Adesanya’s choices during his UFC Seattle defeat. Last weekend, Israel Adesanya fell to a disappointing defeat at the hands of Joe Pyfer in the main event of UFC Seattle. It served as his fourth straight loss in mixed martial arts, and his third via finish. As you can imagine, this led many to wonder whether or not it was time for Stylebender to contemplate retirement.

Curtis Calhoun - March 31, 2026

Former UFC superstar Nate Diaz used part of a rare podcast appearance to slam several of the biggest names in Mixed Martial Arts. Nate Diaz is weeks away from his highly anticipated return to Mixed Martial Arts as he prepares to face fellow UFC alum Mike Perry on the upcoming Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card. Diaz, who parted ways with the UFC after a win at UFC 279, hasn’t fought in any respect since defeating former BMF foe Jorge Masvidal in a 2024 boxing match.

Curtis Calhoun - March 10, 2026

Daniel Cormier, Jon Jones’ biggest rival, expressed sympathy for the former UFC heavyweight champ after he called for his release. Jon Jones wants out of the UFC following CEO Dana White’s recent remarks at the UFC 326 post-fight press conference. After announcing the full lineup for UFC Freedom 250 at the White House in June, White dismissed the narrative that Jones was close to fighting on the card, falling Jones’ claims that he was in talks with the promotion ‘b——‘.

Harry Kettle - March 10, 2026

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on Max Holloway’s performance in the main event of UFC 326. As we know, Max Holloway came up short last weekend when he lost the BMF title to Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 326. He didn’t make any excuses about his performance, and instead, he made it clear that he will work harder than ever to bounce back and make a statement in his next fight.

Curtis Calhoun - March 6, 2026

Legendary UFC rivals Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier shared some laughs on the set of ALF Reality in newly-released footage. UFC Hall of Famers Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier wrote the latest chapter in their legendary feud as coaches on ALF Reality 3, a Russian MMA television show filmed in Thailand. The two former two-division UFC champions shared a surreal faceoff that went viral as Jones and Cormier reunited for one of the few times since their fights in the Octagon.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 1, 2026

Alex Pereira appears to be chasing UFC history, and Daniel Cormier is all for it. UFC CEO Dana White turned some heads when he announced that the UFC Light Heavyweight Championship is being vacated. A new 205-pound titleholder will be crowned when former champion Jiri Prochazka meets Carlos Ulberg in the main event of UFC 327 on April 11 in Miami.

Harry Kettle - February 23, 2026

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has praised Sean Strickland’s performance in his win at UFC Houston last weekend. On Saturday night, Sean Strickland picked up his most impressive win in recent memory when he defeated Anthony Hernandez in the main event of UFC Houston. While he had a pretty controversial week outside of that as a result of his comments in the media, he reminded everyone that he’s actually a pretty good fighter, too.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 19, 2026

Daniel Cormier isn’t beating Jon Jones at anything if the co-founder of Real American Freestyle (RAF) is to be believed. Cormier and Jones have been at odds for over a decade. The two even brawled during a press event before their first fight inside the Octagon. Jones defeated Cormier via unanimous decision in early 2015. “Bones” stopped Cormier in their 2017 rematch, but the result was changed to a no contest after Jones failed a drug test for turinabol.

Curtis Calhoun - February 17, 2026

Decorated MMA coach Javier Mendez agrees with his star pupil, Daniel Cormier’s stance that Jon Jones shouldn’t be in the UFC GOAT discussion. Despite being years removed from their two fights in the UFC Octagon, Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones remain fierce rivals outside of the cage. Their recent time spent as opposing coaches on a Russian reality television show demonstrates that tensions between the two sides remain high.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 15, 2026

Daniel Cormier gets why Michael Page isn’t thrilled with the choice of his opponent for UFC London. Following his unanimous decision win over Jared Cannonier, many expected Page to receive a top-ranked opponent in his next outing. Page had already fought the likes of Ian Machado Garry in the welterweight division, so it was natural to assume he’d get a bigger fight. Instead, he draws the unranked Sam Patterson.

Harry Kettle - February 12, 2026

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has explained why Arman Tsarukyan’s snub worked well for the promotion. At UFC 324, Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett to become the new UFC interim lightweight champion. In the eyes of many, however, it should have been Arman Tsarukyan who was given the call, especially after his dominant win over Dan Hooker. Unfortunately for Arman, that didn’t quite come to fruition.

Curtis Calhoun - February 10, 2026

Daniel Cormier believes his former foe Jon Jones knew exactly what he was doing in revealing his arthritis in leaked footage. Former UFC two-division champion Jon Jones hit a big speed bump in his pursuit of a potential comeback fight later this year. In a leaked conversation with two fans while at a Dirty Boxing event in Houston, Jones revealed he has severe hip arthritis that is standing in the way of a potential return to fighting.