Daniel Cormier News
Daniel Cormier explains why Jon Jones “will not knockout anybody” at heavyweight
Cole Shelton - March 1, 2021
Daniel Cormier doesn’t think Jon Jones will have knockout power at heavyweight. For months now, Jones has been bulking up for a heavyweight move. “Bones” wants to be prepared for the move as it’s expected he will face the winner of Stipe Miocic vs Francis Ngannou 2 in the summer. However, when the former light heavyweight champion moves up to heavyweight, Cormier doesn’t think he will be able to KO anyone.
Mike Perry responds after Daniel Rodriguez suggests he will hit the unemployment line following their UFC fight on April 10
Chris Taylor - February 26, 2021
UFC welterweight Mike Perry has responded after his upcoming opponent Daniel Rodriguez suggested he will hit the unemployment line on April 11. Perry (14-7 MMA) and Rodriguez (13-2 MMA) are set to collide at an upcoming UFC Fight Night event slated for April 10.
Daniel Cormier shares prediction for Jan Blachowicz vs. Israel Adesanya title fight at UFC 259
Harry Kettle - February 24, 2021
Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on the upcoming Light Heavyweight Championship bout between Jan Blachowicz and Israel Adesanya. The two men will meet at UFC 259 in a fight that will see Blachowicz defend his newly won belt for the very first time. Adesanya, on the other hand, will be attempting to join an elite group of fighters to hold two belts in the UFC at the very same time.
Daniel Cormier offers Dana White advice about Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement: "Keep trying"
Tom Taylor - February 23, 2021
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier believes Dana White should keep trying to convince Khabib Nurmagomedov to fight again. Nurmagomedov, the UFC lightweight champ, announced his retirement after an October submission victory over Justin Gaethje. Despite the champ’s retirement announcement, UFC President Dana White has been determined to convince him to fight again.
Alexa Grasso could be the best boxer in women's MMA, says Daniel Cormier
Tom Taylor - February 16, 2021
UFC flyweight contender Alexa Grasso received some high praise from UFC commentator Daniel Cormier after her latest win. Grasso, 27, returned to action in the co-main event of UFC 258 last Saturday, picking up a clear-cut decision victory over highly regarded prospect Maycee Barber.
UFC's Daniel Cormier roasts Julian Marquez over Miley Cyrus blunder: "This is the action of a guy that's never had a girlfriend"
Tom Taylor - February 15, 2021
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier didn’t hold back when discussing Julian Marquez’s recent interactions with pop superstar Miley Cyrus. Marquez returned to action on the UFC 258 main card last weekend, defeating Maki Pitolo by third-round submission. In his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan, he asked Miley to be his Valentine.
Pro fighters react after Tom Brady wins seventh Super Bowl with Buccaneers
Christopher Taylor - February 7, 2021
UFC President Dana White and numerous pro fighters weighed in after Tom Brady earned his seventh career Super Bowl tonight. Brady left his longtime home of New England last offseason and signed with the NFC’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 43-year-old quarterback led the franchise to its first playoff appearance since 2003 this postseason.
Khabib Nurmagomedov roasts Daniel Cormier after receiving 2020 Sub of the Year award
Tom Taylor - January 27, 2021
UFC legends Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier have been friends for many years, and have been known to swap some light hearted trash talk on occasion. That’s exactly what happened when Cormier presented Nurmagomedov with the UFC’s Submission of the Year award for 2020.
Daniel Cormier refutes Al Iaquinta's claims regarding Dustin Poirier ahead of UFC 257
Christopher Taylor - January 21, 2021
Former UFC champ-champ Daniel Cormier has refuted the claims made by Al Iaquinta regarding Dustin Poirier ahead of UFC 257. ‘Raging Al’ had previously slammed ‘The Diamond’ for his attempts to lure Conor McGregor into a rematch this January.
Dana White reacts after Tom Brady leads Bucs past the Saints: "Now I don’t have to listen to DC's BIG MOUTH TALKIN SH*T anymore"
Christopher Taylor - January 17, 2021
UFC President Dana White is a longtime supporter of the New England Patriots, in particular their former quarterback Tom Brady. Brady joined Tampa Bay this offseason in hopes of leading the Bucs to their first playoff win since 2003, when the squad last won the Super Bowl.
Commentary teams set for UFC Fight Island triple-header
Tom Taylor - January 13, 2021
The commentary teams for the UFC’s upcoming three-event stint on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi have been made official. The UFC is set to promote three events on Fight Island starting this weekend. The first will be UFC Fight Island 7, headlined by a featherweight fight between Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar, on Saturday, January 16. Next up will be UFC Fight Island 8, headlined by a welterweight clash between Neil Magny and Michael Chiesa, on Wednesday, January 20. The fun will conclude on Saturday, January 23 with the stacked UFC 257 pay-per-view, headlined by a lightweight clash between top-5 contenders Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier.
Daniel Cormier encourages Chandler, Hooker to take advantage of fighting on McGregor card
Tom Taylor - January 12, 2021
Daniel Cormier believes Michael Chandler and Dan Hooker need to take full advantage of fighting on the same card as UFC superstar Conor McGregor. Chandler, the former Bellator lightweight champion, will make his Octagon debut against Hooker in the co-main event of UFC 257 on January 23.
Jon Jones reflects on six-year anniversary of first fight with "hater" Daniel Cormier: "Stipe is your rival I’m your superior"
Adam Martin - January 3, 2021
UFC superstar Jon Jones reflected on the six-year anniversary of his first fight with Daniel Cormier, saying it created a “hater” forever. Jones and Cormier first met on Jan. 3, 2015, at UFC 182: Jones vs. Cormier. At the time Jones was the UFC light heavyweight champion and Cormier was challenging him for the belt. The two went five hard rounds that night, with Jones winning a unanimous decision in a “Fight of the Night” winning performance by both men. The fight would mark what would turn out to be a long-lasting rivalry between the two, who also rematched in 2017 at UFC 214.
Daniel Cormier praises Islam Makhachev: "As talented as anyone in the world"
Adam Martin - January 3, 2021
MMA analyst Daniel Cormier praised Islam Makhachev, suggesting the AKA product is one of the most talented fighters in the world. Cormier and Makhachev are teammates at American Kickboxing Academy, alongside UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. With the champion contemplating retirement, fans and media have wondered who could make a run up the division if Nurmagomedov does indeed hang up his gloves. One of those fighters could be Makhachev, the No. 13 ranked UFC lightweight. The Russian is 7-1 overall in the UFC and is in his prime at 29 years old.
Daniel Cormier on Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement: "I just take my buddy at his word"
Tom Taylor - December 31, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier isn’t sure what the future holds for his long-time friend and training partner, UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov. That being said, he’s taking the champ’s retirement announcement seriously. Nurmagomedov announced his retirement after an October defeat of Justin Gaethje.
Daniel Cormier believes Jon Jones deserves heavyweight title shot
Tom Taylor - December 30, 2020
Daniel Cormier believes former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones deserves an immediate crack at the UFC light heavyweight title. Jones ruled over the UFC light heavyweight division for many years—battling Cormier twice in that span—but recently vacated his throne with plans to move up to heavyweight.
Daniel Cormier reflects on "one of the craziest moments" of his UFC commentary career
Tom Taylor - December 24, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier recently reflected on one of the wildest moments of his career as a commentator for the promotion. Cormier has been working as a commentator for the UFC for several years. During his time at the commentary desk, he’s witnessed dozens of amazing moments. One of the craziest, according to the man himself, occured at UFC 248 in March, when Beneil Dariush turned the lights off on Drakkar Klose with blistering second-round punch.
Daniel Cormier believes Anthony Pettis will part ways with UFC, sign with Bellator MMA
Tom Taylor - December 22, 2020
Daniel Cormier believes that former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis will soon take his services to the Bellator MMA cage. Pettis last fought on the undercard of UFC Vegas 17 last weekend, when he picked up an impressive, decision triumph over the rising Alex Morono. With that win, Pettis fulfilled the final obligation on his latest UFC contract.