Daniel Cormier News
Daniel Cormier tells Jorge Masvidal there's "better ways to go about it" after failed negotiations with the UFC
Cole Shelton - June 15, 2020
Daniel Cormier believes there are better ways to negotiate with the UFC than what Jorge Masvidal has been doing. Recently, Masvidal has taken to social media to slam the UFC over fighter pay. He took it up a notch after negotiations fell through for him to fight Kamaru Usman.
Daniel Cormier doesn't agree with Weili Zhang being ranked ahead of Valentina Shevchenko in P4P rankings
Harry Kettle - June 12, 2020
Daniel Cormier has said that he doesn’t agree with Weili Zhang being ahead of Valentina Shevchenko in the UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings. In the wake of Amanda Nunes’ dominant victory over Felicia Spencer, there has been a great deal of talk surrounding the upper tier of women’s fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and who belongs in that discussion.
Daniel Cormier feels Conor McGregor's retirement overshadowed Amanda Nunes' UFC 250 win
Fernando Quiles - June 10, 2020
Daniel Cormier doesn’t agree with the timing of Conor McGregor’s retirement announcement. Just after UFC “champ-champ” Amanda Nunes turned in a stellar performance against Felicia Spencer, McGregor hopped on Twitter to claim he is retiring from MMA competition. Some feel that the timing of McGregor’s announcement took away from Nunes’ dominant women’s featherweight title defense. Cormier is in that camp.
Daniel Cormier confirms he will retire after trilogy fight against Stipe Miocic at UFC 252
Mike Pendleton - June 9, 2020
The heavyweight title trilogy matchup between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier is finally set, and for the former light heavyweight and heavyweight champion, it will mark the end of his remarkable career. It was announced on Tuesday that Miocic and Cormier will meet for the third time at UFC 252 which is scheduled to take place on August 15 although a location and venue have not been announced yet.
Daniel Cormier says Amanda Nunes' only threat is Valentina Shevchenko
Fernando Quiles - June 9, 2020
Daniel Cormier reacts to Stipe Miocic trilogy fight booking
Tom Taylor - June 9, 2020
Former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier has shared his initial thoughts on his August 15 trilogy fight with Stipe Miocic, which was just made official. Cormier shared his thoughts on the matchup on Twitter, shortly it was announced that contracts had been signed.
Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier trilogy fight official for August 15
Tom Taylor - June 9, 2020
A heavyweight title rematch between champion Stipe Miocic and challenger Daniel Cormier is official for August 15, per ESPN’s Brett Okamoto. Given that both men are American, we can expect this fight to occur on US soil, rather than on the UFC’s much discussed Fight Island.
Daniel Cormier says the UFC must find a way to “make it work” with Conor McGregor
Harry Kettle - June 9, 2020
UFC star Daniel Cormier believes that the promotion needs to find a way to make it work with the now retired Conor McGregor. Cormier, who is rumored to be fighting Stipe Miocic later this year in the third fight of their heavyweight trilogy, has always been a big fan of McGregor’s work – although, as we all know, “DC” is also close friends with Conor’s biggest rival Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Daniel Cormier says he will corner Dana White in potential Dan Le Batard fight
Cole Shelton - June 8, 2020
Daniel Cormier is backing his boss, Dana White. Recently, UFC president Dana White and ESPN radio host Dan Le Batard have traded shots at one another over a potential charity boxing match. The UFC boss pledged $250 thousand for the fight and now Cormier is ready to train and corner him.
Jan Blachowicz responds after Daniel Cormier refers to his potential fight with Jon Jones as a “letdown”
Natasha Hooper - June 3, 2020
Jan Blachowicz responded to Daniel Cormier, who stated that the Polish fighter’s possible showdown against Jon Jones would be a “letdown.” Since his closely contested victory against Dominick Reyes at UFC 247, the light heavyweight champion Jones, suggested he wants to defend his title against Blachowicz next.
Daniel Cormier believes McGregor-Silva is a "bigger fight" than Jones-Ngannou
Cole Shelton - June 2, 2020
Daniel Cormier is interested in seeing Conor McGregor fight Anderson Silva. Recently, Silva took to social media to call out McGregor for a catchweight fight. It immediately drew the attention of the MMA world and the Irishman was quick to accept the challenge.
Daniel Cormier: Jon Jones "understands his value," could get "$7-8 million base" for Ngannou fight
Tom Taylor - June 2, 2020
Former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier understands why Jon Jones is demanding more money for a fight with Francis Ngannou. Cormier feels that Jones recognizes his value to the UFC, and suspects that, if the light heavyweight champ plays his cards right, he could wind up getting the kind of hefty payday he wants for the Ngannou fight.
Daniel Cormier discusses how much Jon Jones should be paid for heavyweight move
Harry Kettle - May 26, 2020
Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on how much he believes Jon Jones should be compensated for a move up to heavyweight. Cormier and Jones have had their fair share of spats over the years, but in the Octagon, Jones has been able to overcome “DC” with one decision win and one KO victory that was changed to a no contest due to a failed drug test.
Daniel Cormier shares uplifting story regarding the incredible strength of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father
Harry Kettle - May 19, 2020
UFC star Daniel Cormier has shared some positive words regarding Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father Abdulmanap, who is currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 related complications in Moscow. Nurmagomedov was recently taken ill and is believed to be in a serious condition over in Russia.
Daniel Cormier praises Jon Jones for "gangster" move of calling out Francis Ngannou
Cole Shelton - May 18, 2020
Daniel Cormier says Jon Jones calling out Francis Ngannou is a gangster move. Ever since Ngannou knocked out Jairzinho Rozenstruik in just 20 seconds at UFC 249, Jones has talked about moving up to fight him. It immediately caught the attention of the MMA world who has called for “Bones” to move up to heavyweight for years.
Daniel Cormier believes “mistakes" were made in the corner of Anthony Smith at UFC Jacksonville
Natasha Hooper - May 15, 2020
Daniel Cormier called out the mistakes made by Anthony Smith’s corner during his fight against Glover Teixeira at UFC Jacksonville. Wednesday’s UFC Jacksonville card featured a number of compelling matchups including the main event clash between light heavyweight contenders Smith and Teixeira.
Daniel Cormier calls Stipe Miocic rivalry "the greatest heavyweight series the UFC's ever had"
Adam Martin - May 13, 2020
Daniel Cormier believes that his rivalry with UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic is the greatest series the heavyweight division has ever seen. Cormier and Miocic have fought twice, with Cormier knocking out Miocic at UFC 226 to win the UFC heavyweight title, and then Miocic knocking out DC at UFC 241 to win his title back. The DC KO on Miocic was incredible, but Miocic’s comeback win with body shots over DC in the rematch was also amazing to watch. Now the pair looks to conclude their exciting trilogy later this year when they meet for a third and presumably final time in the Octagon.
Daniel Cormier explains why Stipe Miocic loss is harder to swallow than Jon Jones loss
Harry Kettle - May 5, 2020
UFC star Daniel Cormier has revealed why his defeat to Stipe Miocic was harder to swallow than his two losses to Jon Jones. Cormier shocked the world back at UFC 226 when he knocked Miocic out in the first round to capture the UFC Heavyweight Championship. However, just over a year later, he went from hero to zero after losing the belt in a rematch with Miocic at UFC 241.
Daniel Cormier plans on getting “back to wrestling” in trilogy bout with Stipe Miocic
Harry Kettle - April 30, 2020
Daniel Cormier is planning on getting back to his wrestling roots in his upcoming trilogy fight against rival Stipe Miocic. While Cormier is considered to be one of the UFC’s greatest heavyweights ever, and one of the greatest in mixed martial arts history, he’s tied at 1-1 with Miocic after two fascinating battles for the UFC Heavyweight Championship.