Daniel Cormier News
Daniel Cormier discusses “one of the biggest mistakes” being made in MMA judging
Susan Cox - May 25, 2022
Daniel Cormier is sharing ‘one of the biggest mistakes’ being made in MMA judging. Cormier, who retired in 2020, is a former professional mixed martial artist, amateur wrestler, and current commentator for the UFC. Cormier is also a former UFC Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight Champion.
Despite recent comments about judging, Daniel Cormier opposed to open scoring: "It adds too much safety to fighting"
Josh Evanoff - May 24, 2022
Former UFC champion Daniel Cormier wants a change to MMA judging, but he doesn’t like open scoring. Last weekend, Holly Holm faced Ketlen Vieira in the main event of UFC Vegas 55. The Brazilian wound up picking up the win via split-decision. However, the win itself was quite controversial, as many fans believed that she lost the fight.
Daniel Cormier believes Holly Holm and Eryk Anders were robbed of wins at UFC Vegas 55: “Once again, it’s on the judges”
Susan Cox - May 23, 2022
Commentator Daniel Cormier believes Holly Holm and Eryk Anders were robbed of wins at UFC Vegas 55 which took place on Saturday, May 21st at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada. The main card saw three split decisions which didn’t sit well with some fans, including former champ Daniel Cormier.
Daniel Cormier shocked by Dustin Poirier agreeing to fight Colby Covington; "Dude is an absolute fighter"
Josh Evanoff - May 18, 2022
Former dual-weight UFC champion Daniel Cormier is surprised that Dustin Poirier is agreeing to fight Colby Covington. Following his victory over Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272, Covington called out Poirier. The two have a history as former training partners and friends, but it would be hard to tell. During his callout, ‘Chaos’ took aim at Poirier’s wife and child.
Tony Ferguson reacts to Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier “bagging” on him during UFC commentary: “I'm the only person that told Joe 'no' for his podcast”
Susan Cox - May 17, 2022
Tony Ferguson has reacted to Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier “bagging” on him during their UFC commentaries. Apparently Ferguson is not impressed with either commentator.
Daniel Cormier and Tony Ferguson continue to trade shots on social media: “Lay off the yay buddy, not a good look”
Harry Kettle - May 12, 2022
Tony Ferguson and Daniel Cormier continue to trade shots at one another as their strange social media rivalry continues. Last Saturday night at UFC 274, Tony Ferguson returned to the Octagon for a big lightweight showdown against Michael Chandler. While he did manage to have some success in the first round, Ferguson was caught with an incredible kick from Chandler that put his lights out and condemned him to his fourth straight defeat.
Daniel Cormier responds to “towel gate” criticism from Tony Ferguson: “Tuck your head in a hole somewhere”
Cole Shelton - May 11, 2022
Daniel Cormier has sent a stern message to Tony Ferguson after he criticized him on social media. Ferguson took to social media on Wednesday to say Daniel Cormier should’ve been stripped of his light heavyweight title at UFC 210. Cormier missed weight on his first attempt but quickly re-weighed in and appeared to hold the towel to make the weight.
Tony Ferguson throws shade at Daniel Cormier: “Shoulda stripped em’ like they did Charles Oliveira”
Cole Shelton - May 11, 2022
Tony Ferguson believes Daniel Cormier should’ve been stripped back when he allegedly held the towel to make weight. In the main event of UFC 210 in Buffalo, Cormier was looking to defend his light heavyweight title against Anthony Johnson. Before the fight, however, there was some controversy as Cormier was heavy but when he came back to re-weigh it appeared he held onto the towel to make the weight. To this day, Cormier has denied it and said it was a faulty scale.
Daniel Cormier goes to bat for Tony Ferguson ahead of UFC 274: “He ain’t losing to bums”
Susan Cox - May 4, 2022
Daniel Cormier is going to bat for Tony Ferguson ahead of UFC 274. Yes, UFC 274 will take place this coming Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Daniel Cormier shares his thoughts on Donald Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon at UFC 274: “It'd be a sad day for the world of mixed martial arts if the 'Cowboy' went away”
Harry Kettle - May 4, 2022
MMA analyst Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on the upcoming match-up between Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon. This Saturday night at UFC 274, we may well witness the swansong of not one, but two UFC legends. Donald Cerrone and Joe Lauzon will collide in a fight that many are surprised hasn’t happened already, given how long both men have been competing at the highest level in mixed martial arts.
Daniel Cormier agrees with the UFC giving Conor McGregor a tune-up fight: "It doesn't hurt him"
Josh Evanoff - April 27, 2022
Former UFC dual-weight champion Daniel Cormier believes that Conor McGregor should receive a tune-up fight next. The Irishman has been out of the cage since UFC 264 in July 2021. McGregor suffered a broken leg during his trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier. The injury has forced him to be on the sidelines for the better part of a year.
Daniel Cormier not keen on Nick Diaz returning in 2022: "It didn't seem like he wanted to be there"
Josh Evanoff - April 20, 2022
Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on former UFC title challenger Nick Diaz returning this year. The former Strikeforce champion was seemingly in retirement before being scheduled to fight at UFC 266 against Robbie Lawler. While he seemed in great shape in training photos, he showed up and notably said he didn’t want to fight. His mental state was further questioned when he requested the fight to be moved to middleweight just days away from the contest.
Daniel Cormier vents after two of the UFC Vegas 51 fights end in technical decisions: “They should have been disqualified”
Susan Cox - April 18, 2022
Daniel Cormier has weighed in on UFC Vegas 51 this past weekend and isn’t on board with two of the fights ending in technical decisions. The first took place during the preliminary undercard where Martin Buday (10-1 MMA) hit Chris Barnett (22-8 MMA) with a downward elbow to the neck in the third round. After a doctor ruling that Barnett was unable to continue the referee declared the strike unintentional, sending the bout to the judges. The fight was awarded to Buday 30-27 x3.
Corey Anderson explains how advice from Daniel Cormier changed his career: “It lifted a big burden off my back”
Susan Cox - April 15, 2022
Corey Anderson has spoken out about how advice from Daniel Cormier changed his career. Corey Anderson, 32, (14-5 MMA), currently competes for Bellator MMA in the light heavyweight division. Upon being released from his UFC contract, Anderson signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA on August 7, 2020.
Daniel Cormier shares his thoughts on Aljamain Sterling’s win over Petr Yan at UFC 273: “I don’t think by any means it was a robbery”
Harry Kettle - April 14, 2022
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier doesn’t believe Aljamain Sterling’s win over Petr Yan should be viewed as a robbery. Last weekend in the co-main event of UFC 273, Aljamain Sterling edged out a split decision triumph over Petr Yan. The win cemented his status as the UFC bantamweight champion and in doing so, created another branch of controversy amongst fans who felt as if Yan should’ve gotten the nod on the judges’ scorecards.
Khamzat Chimaev responds after Daniel Cormier asks “what is this s**t with Darren Till”
Susan Cox - April 6, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has responded after Daniel Cormier questioned what this bromance thing with Darren Till is all about. The former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier (22-3 MMA) recently expressed his concerns about the relationship and offered up some advice to Khamzat:
Daniel Cormier has high praise for Khamzat Chimaev but believes hanging out with Darren Till is a mistake
Chris Taylor - April 3, 2022
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier is concerned over the whole buddy-buddy thing between Khamzat Chimaev and Darren Till. Chimaev (10-0 MMA) is set to make his highly anticipated return to the Octagon at next weekend’s UFC 273 event against former welterweight title challenger Gilbert Burns (20-4 MMA).
Daniel Cormier says Jon Jones not in the wrong for Chael Sonnen feud: "He is right"
Josh Evanoff - March 29, 2022
Daniel Cormier has offered his take on the ongoing Jon Jones vs. Chael Sonnen saga. ‘Bones’ and ‘The Bad Guy’ have been feuding for years. Even after their UFC 159 headliner ended in a dominant win for Jones, they’ve kept talking. For years, Sonnen took aim at the former champion’s history with the law, and now, he is returning the favor.