Daniel Cormier News
Daniel Cormier refutes Henry Cejudo’s claim that Khamzat Chimaev would easily defeat Israel Adesanya: “He’s gonna get himself into trouble”
Harry Kettle - February 17, 2022
Daniel Cormier has hit back at Henry Cejudo’s suggestion that Khamzat Chimaev could easily defeat Israel Adesanya. Following his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 271, many fans have been wondering whether or not anyone in the middleweight division is capable of beating Israel Adesanya. Henry Cejudo, a former two-weight UFC champion himself, recently offered up Chimaev as a suggestion.
Daniel Cormier disagrees with scoring of Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker rematch: "They had some bad judges man"
Josh Evanoff - February 14, 2022
Daniel Cormier has revealed that he wasn’t in line with the judges in the UFC 271 main event. ‘DC’ was on the broadcast for the UFC pay-per-view event. The headlining bout saw a close middleweight title rematch between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker. ‘The Last Stylebender’ won the bout via unanimous decision.
Daniel Cormier details the “harsh reality” of Derrick Lewis’ standing in the UFC heavyweight division
Susan Cox - February 10, 2022
Daniel Cormier has shared his thoughts on the upcoming Derrick Lewis vs Tai Tuivasa fight this coming weekend. Lewis (26-8 MMA) will meet Tuivasa (14-3 MMA) in the co-main event of UFC 271 on February 12th, 2022 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
Chael Sonnen condemns Daniel Cormier for his middleweight GOAT assessment
Harry Kettle - February 8, 2022
Chael Sonnen has questioned Daniel Cormier for suggesting recency bias has played a role in people comparing Israel Adesanya to Anderson Silva. While Anderson Silva is often regarded as the middleweight GOAT by the MMA masses, some have argued that Israel Adesanya could be sneaking his way into the conversation. Alas, Daniel Cormier recently rejected that notion, indicating that he believed Adesanya still has work to do if he wants to be put on the same pedestal as “The Spider”.
Daniel Cormier wants Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic for the interim heavyweight title
Cole Shelton - February 2, 2022
Daniel Cormier believes the UFC will make another interim heavyweight title fight and suggests it will be Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. With Francis Ngannou currently in a contract dispute with the UFC and needing knee surgery, Cormier believes the promotion will make an interim title fight. If they decide to do that, ‘DC’ believes it has to be ‘Jones vs. Miocic’ for a few reasons.
Daniel Cormier scolds Jon Jones for criticizing the performance of “wounded” Francis Ngannou at UFC 270
Cole Shelton - January 26, 2022
Daniel Cormier has sounded off on Jon Jones for his criticism of Francis Ngannou after UFC 270. After Ngannou defeated Ciryl Gane by decision to defend his heavyweight title for the first time, Jones said he wasn’t impressed with his performance. However, it should be noted that Ngannou fought with a torn MCL among other knee injuries, which Cormier says impacted him and why “Bones” shouldn’t criticize the heavyweight champion’s performance.
Daniel Cormier claims he’s “heard whispers” that endless contract drama has “taken a toll” on Francis Ngannou ahead of UFC 270
Harry Kettle - January 20, 2022
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has said that the contract drama between Francis Ngannou and the UFC may be impacting him. It’s no secret that Francis Ngannou has had his fair share of disagreements with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. As of this writing he’s still part of the roster but after UFC 270 this Saturday, his future will be uncertain as his current contract with the promotion expires.
Daniel Cormier shares his five bold 2022 predictions for the UFC
Harry Kettle - January 14, 2022
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has given his five bold predictions for the Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2022. While he may no longer be an active member of the roster, Daniel Cormier is still one of the most important analysts the UFC has at their disposal. From PPV commentating to his DC & RC show on ESPN, the former two-weight world champion is one of the voices of the promotion.
Jon Jones will fight for the UFC heavyweight title, but will lose, says Daniel Cormier
Cole Shelton - January 12, 2022
Daniel Cormier expects Jon Jones to suffer defeat at heavyweight. Ever since Jones vacated his light heavyweight title in February of 2020, the plan was for him to move up to heavyweight. Yet, he took the rest of the year off and then all of 2021, as he proceeded to bulk up for the move. The plan is now for ‘Bones’ to make his debut in 2022 and for Cormier, he believes Jones will fight for heavyweight gold but won’t win the title.
Daniel Cormier believes Conor McGregor could “skip the line” and fight Charles Oliveira next: “There are different rules in regards to Conor”
Susan Cox - January 12, 2022
Daniel Cormier believes fellow former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor could “skip the line” and fight Charles Oliveira next. In a YouTube interview, the Schmo speaking to Daniel Cormier about the possibility of a McGregor vs Oliveira lightweight match this summer commented:
Daniel Cormier explains why he will never refer to Kamaru Usman as ‘Marty’ again: “I will never call him that again”
Susan Cox - December 31, 2021
Fans will never hear Daniel Cormier refer to UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman as ‘Marty’ ever again. That’s according to the man himself, as ‘DC’ recently opened up on how ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ became known as ‘Marty’ during his amateur wrestling days.
Daniel Cormier condemns Tyron Woodley for creating meme contest based on knockout loss to Jake Paul
Harry Kettle - December 22, 2021
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has criticized Tyron Woodley for the way he’s reacted to his knockout loss to Jake Paul. In the first meeting between Tyron Woodley and Jake Paul, Woodley put up a decent enough effort but still came up short on the judges’ scorecards. In contrast, the second fight went very differently as Paul knocked Woodley out in the sixth round with an emphatic shot that put him on the canvas.
Daniel Cormier responds after Sean O'Malley becomes the latest fighter to criticize his commentary work
Christopher Taylor - December 12, 2021
Daniel Cormier has responded after Sean O’Malley became the latest fighter to criticize his commentary work following UFC 269. Cormier (22-3 MMA), a former two-division UFC champion, was in the commentary booth for O’Malley’s fight with Raulian Paiva at last night’s pay-per-view event in Las Vegas.
Jon Anik weighs in on the rift between fellow UFC commentators Daniel Cormier and Dominick Cruz
Christopher Taylor - December 10, 2021
Jon Anik has weighed in on the recent rift between fellow UFC commentators Daniel Cormier and Dominick Cruz. Cruz (23-3 MMA), who is set to return to the Octagon at UFC 269 against Pedro Munhoz (19-6 MMA), took a shot at his broadcast partner in Cormier during Thursday’s media day session.
Dana White reacts to Dominick Cruz’s comments about muting Daniel Cormier’s UFC commentary
Susan Cox - December 10, 2021
UFC President Dana White has reacted to Dominick Cruz suggesting that he mutes fellow colleague Daniel Cormier’s commentary work. Cruz (23-3 MMA), who is set to return to the Octagon at UFC 269 against Pedro Munhoz (19-6 MMA), took a shot at his broadcast partner Daniel Cormier during Thursday’s media day session.
Henry Cejudo roasts Dominick Cruz over his criticism of Daniel Cormier: “Even Keith Peterson can't save you from your boring ass commentary”
Harry Kettle - December 10, 2021
Henry Cejudo has come to the defence of Daniel Cormier after Dominick Cruz criticized the latter’s commentary work. While the focus for Dominick Cruz should be on his fight against Pedro Munhoz at UFC 269 this weekend, he seems to have been sidetracked after comments he made regarding the commentary of Daniel Cormier. Cruz said that he “mutes” Cormier whenever he’s in the booth, prompting DC to confront Cruz about his remarks.
Dominick Cruz says he mutes Daniel Comrier's commentary: 'He doesn’t do the homework'
Cole Shelton - December 8, 2021
Dominick Cruz is not a fan of Daniel Cormier’s commentary. Cruz, who is set to return to the Octagon at UFC 269 against Pedro Munhoz, took time out of his media day to take a shot at his broadcast partner in Cormier. Throughout his time as a commentator, Cormier has been accused of being biased but now the former bantamweight champ says he doesn’t do his homework and just gets in and out to make his money.
Derek from MPMD claims Jon Jones had urinary testosterone levels similar to "a female" during fight with Daniel Cormier
Susan Cox - December 7, 2021
Derek from MPMD claims that UFC star Jon Jones had urinary testosterone levels similar to “a female” during his fight with Daniel Cormier. Jones (26-1 MMA) and Cormier (22-3 MMA) of course have one of the most storied rivalries in mixed martial arts history. The pair initially collided at UFC 182 in 2015, with ‘Bones’ emerging victorious and ‘DC’ leaving distraught.