Daniel Cormier News
Daniel Cormier has asked UFC to remove him from the USADA testing pool and official rankings, says Dana White
Harry Kettle - September 2, 2020
UFC president Dana White has confirmed that Daniel Cormier has asked to be removed from the USADA testing pool & UFC rankings. Cormier’s mixed martial arts career seemingly came to an end at UFC 252 last month as he was beaten by Stipe Miocic in their third and final fight for the UFC Heavyweight Championship.
Cris Cyborg accuses Daniel Cormier of being "paid to shill" for UFC
Tom Taylor - September 1, 2020
Bellator featherweight champion Cris Cyborg believes retired two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier is a “shill” for the Las Vegas-based promotion. Speaking on a recent episode of ESPN’s DC and Helwani show, Cormier divulged that he was paid a $1M bonus after his 2015 decision loss to Jon Jones. He also revealed that he received a $400,000 bonus after he defeated Anthony “Rumble” Johnson in 2015.
Daniel Cormier concedes Stipe Miocic deserved judges' decision in trilogy fight
Tom Taylor - September 1, 2020
Daniel Cormier believes Stipe Miocic deserved the judges’ decision in their UFC 252 trilogy fight for the promotion’s heavyweight championship. On the latest episode of DC and Helwani on ESPN, Cormier opened up on his loss to Miocic—the final fight of his career—for the first time.
Daniel Cormier rates Jon Jones' chances at heavyweight
Tom Taylor - September 1, 2020
Daniel Cormier believes former UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones has all the skills required to thrive in the UFC heavyweight division. Cormier, who previously held the UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight titles, shared a heated rivalry with Jones for many years. Despite the long-standing animosity between the two stars, Cormier is well aware of Jones’ skills, and believes they’ll translate well to the heavyweight division.
Daniel Cormier believes Francis Ngannou will knock out Stipe Miocic in the potential rematch
Cole Shelton - August 31, 2020
Daniel Cormier believes if Francis Ngannou and Stipe Miocic fight sometime soon, it will be Ngannou getting his hand raised in the rematch. Miocic and Ngannou first fought in the main event of UFC 220. Entering the fight, many thought Ngannou would land the knockout punch. Yet, that is far from what happened as he was dominated for five rounds as Miocic defended his belt.
Daniel Cormier "needs to stop" fighting, says coach: "He’s gone down a bit"
Tom Taylor - August 26, 2020
American Kickboxing Academy coach Javier Mendez hopes Daniel Cormier, one of his most decorated students, sticks to his retirement. Cormier had been floating his retirement plans for over a year, and made that retirement official after UFC 252, where he came up short by decision against UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic.
UFC 252 medical suspensions: Sean O'Malley, Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier get lengthy sits
Tom Taylor - August 18, 2020
The medical suspensions for last Saturday’s UFC 252 card are in, and as expected from a card so jam-packed with violence, some fighters will be out for awhile. Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier, who battled for five hard rounds in the UFC 252 main event, will both be out until September 30 at minimum due to potential eye damage sustained in their fight. Cormier could be out much longer if he’s not cleared by an ophthalmologist.
Daniel Cormier issues retirement statement after UFC 252: "Been a helluva ride"
Tom Taylor - August 17, 2020
Former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight Daniel Cormier has issued a heartfelt retirement statement after competing in his final fight at UFC 252 last Saturday. In the UFC 252 main event, Cormier lost a close decision to reigning UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic. The bout marked the third time the two legends had shared the Octagon together, with Cormier winning the first fight by first-round knockout, and Miocic winning their second by fourth-round TKO.
What's next for Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier after UFC 252?
Cole Shelton - August 16, 2020
In the main event of UFC 252, Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier had their trilogy bout for the heavyweight title and perhaps being known as the greatest of all-time. Ahead of the fight, there was speculation it could be the final fight for both men but Miocic put those claims to bed. Yet, Cormier was having his retirement fight and leave the sport on top. However, that was not the case as it was Miocic winning the trilogy fight by unanimous decision in a very competitive fight.
Daniel Cormier suffered torn cornea in UFC 252 loss to Stipe Miocic
Tom Taylor - August 16, 2020
Daniel Cormier suffered a torn cornea in his UFC 252 loss to the promotion’s reigning heavyweight champion, Stipe Miocic. Cormier and Miocic collided in the card’s main event, with ambitions to settle a 1-1 tie across their two previous fights. In the end, Miocic won the fight by unanimous decision, but the outcome was not without controversy.
Marc Goddard issues public apology after missing eye poke Daniel Cormier absorbed at UFC 252
Tom Taylor - August 16, 2020
Referee Marc Goddard, who was the third man in the Octagon for the UFC 252 heavyweight title fight between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier, has issued a public apology. Mid-way through Miocic and Cormier’s fight, the former landed an inadvertent eye-poke that left the latter with compromised vision. When Cormier complained about sustaining an eye-poke, however, Goddard denied that a foul had been committed.
Joe Rogan admits it was "really hard" calling "friend" Daniel Cormier's fight at UFC 252
Tom Taylor - August 16, 2020
Long-time UFC commentator Joe Rogan says it was difficult to call the action for his friend Daniel Cormier’s title fight with Stipe Miocic at UFC 252. In main event of Saturday’s UFC 252 card, Cormier stepped into the Octagon for a final time challenging Miocic for the UFC heavyweight crown. In the end, the fight, which marked the pair’s third meeting, went the way of Miocic, who won by unanimous decision. Unfortunately, the bout featured a dosage of controversy, as Miocic landed an inadvertent eye-poke mid-way through the affair that reduced Cormier’s vision and his ability to perform.
Dana White reacts to Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic 3 at UFC 252
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020
UFC President Dana White spoke to the media shortly following the conclusion of tonight’s UFC 252 event headliner between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic. Cormier and Miocic threw down for a third time this evening in Las Vegas, this after splitting their first two meeting. In their initial encounter at UFC 226, ‘DC’ was able to put Miocic to sleep in the very first round. However, in the pairs second meeting at UFC 241, it was the Ohio native who scored a finish, stopping Daniel Cormier in the fourth round via TKO.
Francis Ngannou reacts to Stipe Miocic defeating Daniel Cormier at UFC 252
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020
Francis Ngannou was clearly watching tonight’s UFC 252 main event championship trilogy bout between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic with keen interest. Afterall, the top heavyweight contender in Ngannou (15-3 MMA) is expected to be the next man to challenge for the promotions coveted heavyweight strap.
Pros react to Daniel Cormier vs Stipe Miocic 3 at UFC 252
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020
Tonight’s UFC 252 event was headlined by a highly anticipated heavyweight championship trilogy bout between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic. The former UFC champ-champ, Cormier (22-2 MMA), was making his final walk to the Octagon this evening in Las Vegas. ‘DC’ was returning to action for the first time since suffering a fourth round TKO loss to Miocic in their rematch at UFC 241. Prior to that setback, Daniel Cormier had scored back-to-back stoppage wins over Derrick Lewis and the aforementioned Stipe Miocic.
UFC 252 Results: Stipe Miocic defeats Daniel Cormier (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - August 15, 2020
Tonight’s UFC 252 event is headlined by a highly anticipated trilogy bout between Daniel Cormier and reigning heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic. The former UFC champ-champ, Cormier (22-2 MMA), will be making his final walk to the Octagon this evening. ‘DC’ has not competed since suffering a fourth round TKO loss to Miocic in their rematch at UFC 241. Prior to that setback, Daniel Cormier was coming off back-to-back stoppage wins over Derrick Lewis and the aforementioned Stipe Miocic.
Stipe Miocic says he's been hit “way harder” than he was in KO loss to Daniel Cormier
Tom Taylor - August 14, 2020
UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic says he’s been hit “way harder” than he was in his 2018 knockout loss to Daniel Cormier. Miocic and Cormier’s 2018 meeting marked the beginning of one of the greatest heavyweight rivalries in MMA history. In that fight, Cormier, the light heavyweight champion, moved up to heavyweight to challenge Miocic, the heavyweight champ, for his title. Cormier wound up winning that fight by first-round knockout, but in hindsight, Miocic doesn’t believe the fight-ending blow was particularly hard.
Dana White shares plan of action if Cormier wins heavyweight title, retires
Tom Taylor - August 14, 2020
UFC President Dana White has provided an update on what will happen if the heavyweight title becomes vacant in the coming weeks. The heavyweight division will take centre stage at UFC 252 on Saturday night, as the division’s reigning champion Stipe Miocic looks to settle his rivalry with the former champion Daniel Cormier, who has plans to retire post-fight.