Daniel Cormier News
Daniel Cormier explains how Max Holloway's 'pride and honor' will decide his next UFC fight after winning the BMF belt
Curtis Calhoun - April 29, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier feels there’s momentous reasoning behind Max Holloway’s intended featherweight return after UFC 300. Holloway earned the BMF title by knocking out Justin Gaethje with one second left at UFC 300. After unanimously winning the fight on the judges’ scorecards, Holloway lured Gaethje into a last-second firefight that led to the ‘Knockout of the Year’ frontrunner.
Daniel Cormier advises UFC 304 fighters on how to handle fighting in the early morning hours in Manchester
Curtis Calhoun - April 25, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier feels the unorthodox start times at UFC 304 should be a significant part of fight camps for those competing on the card. UFC 304 marks the promotion’s return to the UK on July 27th in Manchester. The card is expected to include UFC titleholders Tom Aspinall and Leon Edwards as the main attractions.
Daniel Cormier explains why Aljamain Sterling should be in the next BMF title fight
Harry Kettle - April 23, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on why he thinks Aljamain Sterling should be in the next BMF title fight. At UFC 300, Aljamain Sterling got off to a winning start at featherweight. The man known as ‘Funk Master’ dominated Calvin Kattar, registering a one-sided victory over a veteran in the division. Now, many believe that Sterling could be just one or two wins away from a shot at the title.
Daniel Cormier: 'Right place, right time' for Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler to be UFC's first 165lb title fight
Curtis Calhoun - April 22, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier thinks Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler could make history in more than one way. McGregor will make his long-awaited UFC return at UFC 303 against Chandler on June 29th. He and Chandler will finally meet in the Octagon after they clashed as opposing coaches on The Ultimate Fighter 31 last year.
Daniel Cormier clarifies his stance on Alex Pereira knockout at UFC 300 after 'Big' John McCarthy addresses Herb Dean critics
Curtis Calhoun - April 18, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier has cleared the air on his stance regarding Alex Pereira’s finishing sequence at UFC 300. Pereira knocked out former UFC light heavyweight titleholder Jamahal Hill in the UFC 300 main event last Saturday in Las Vegas. It was a successful first light heavyweight title defense for Pereira, who won the belt that Hill vacated at UFC 295.
Daniel Cormier stunned that Alex Pereira is a massive success in the UFC: “How is this happening when he can’t wrestle?”
Susan Cox - April 16, 2024
Former two-division champion Daniel Cormier is stunned that Alex Pereira is a massive success in the UFC. It was just this past weekend that saw Alex Pereira (10-2 MMA) get in the Octagon with Jamahal Hill (12-2 MMA) in his first title defense for the UFC light heavyweight championship. The result was a KO victory for ‘Poatan’ at 3:14 of Round 1 (see that here).
Daniel Cormier explains why Islam Makhachev should fight Dustin Poirier next: “Tsarukyan would be probably the lowest-selling fight”
Susan Cox - April 9, 2024
Daniel Cormier is explaining why Islam Makhachev should fight Dustin Poirier next and not the winner of Oliveira vs. Tsarukyan at UFC 300. Former UFC heavyweight champion and current ESPN MMA analyst, Daniel Cormier, believes it would be in the best interests for Makhachev to stonewall Tsarukyan and get in the Octagon with Dustin Poirier.
Daniel Cormier names the one fighter with the most to gain at UFC 300
Curtis Calhoun - April 8, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier thinks UFC 300 could be a career-altering spotlight for one of the fighters on the main card. UFC 300 this Saturday in Las Vegas is expected to be one of the most eventful nights in mixed martial arts history. The card features two UFC title fights and a slew of former champions throughout the card’s lineup.
Daniel Cormier explains why Colby Covington has to fight Ian Machado Garry to keep his 'Villain' role
Curtis Calhoun - April 3, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier thinks Colby Covington is fighting for relevancy amidst his ongoing feud with Ian Machado Garry. Covington lost to UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards by unanimous decision at UFC 296 in December. The loss was his third in a UFC title fight, after two losses to Kamaru Usman.
Daniel Cormier weighs in on Chris Weidman’s controversial victory over Bruno Silva: “It felt like a soccer player when they get fouled”
Harry Kettle - April 3, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has given his thoughts on Chris Weidman’s controversial win over Bruno Silva. Last weekend, Chris Weidman defeated Bruno Silva via technical decision. It was initially ruled a stoppage win, only for the result to be changed as a result of Silva suffering from repeated eye pokes.
Javier Mendez refutes Daniel Cormier's claim that Islam Makhachev is more dangerous than Khabib Nurmagomedov: “Nobody is more dangerous”
Harry Kettle - March 28, 2024
Coach Javier Mendez has disagreed with Daniel Cormier’s claim that Islam Makhachev is more dangerous than Khabib Nurmagomedov. Over the course of the last few years, Islam Makhachev has firmly established himself as the king of the lightweight division. Of course, prior to that, there was one man who stood tall above the rest at 155 pounds – his close friend Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Daniel Cormier explains why Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier needs to be next: "No lose situation for the UFC"
Josh Evanoff - March 26, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier believes that Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier is a no-lose situation for everyone involved. Earlier this month, ‘The Diamond’ returned at UFC 299 against Benoit Saint-Denis. Despite entering the bout as a heavy underdog, Dustin Poirier viciously knocked out the ‘God of War’ in round two. The fight was the former interim champion’s first since being finished by Justin Gaethje last summer.
Daniel Cormier weighs in on Sean Strickland’s recent admissions about mental struggles
Josh Evanoff - March 20, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has chimed in on Sean Strickland’s recent comments. ‘Tarzan’ has been out of action since his split-decision loss to Dricus du Plessis in January. That defeat ended Sean Strickland’s time as champion, after just a few short months. Since then, the former titleholder has called for a rematch but has yet to schedule a return to the cage.
Daniel Cormier doesn't hold back on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: "It absolutely sucks"
Josh Evanoff - March 15, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier isn’t happy with Mike Tyson’s boxing return against Jake Paul. Earlier this month, ‘Iron Mike’ and ‘The Problem Child’ announced plans to compete in a boxing match this summer. The two stars will compete in a Netflix-produced event, in what will likely be Mike Tyson’s first real boxing match since 2005. However, depending on what the Texas State Athletic Commission says, the bout with Jake Paul may go down as an exhibition.
Daniel Cormier goes to bat for Sean O’Malley following claims of “preferential treatment” from the UFC
Susan Cox - March 12, 2024
Daniel Cormier is going to bat for Sean O’Malley following claims of ‘preferential treatment’ from the UFC. It was a rematch between Sean O’Malley (18-1 MMA) and Marlon Vera (23-9 MMA) in a bantamweight title fight, headlining this past weekend’s UFC 299 pay-per-view event, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The result was a unanimous decision win for ‘Suga’.
Watch | Daniel Cormier and Israel Adesanya's live reactions to Anthony Joshua knocking out Francis Ngannou
Jeffrey Walter - March 9, 2024
Former UFC champions Daniel Cormier and Israel Adesanya tuned in to watch Francis Ngannou square off with Anthony Joshua. Ngannou (17-3 MMA, 0-2 Boxing) collided with the former WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Joshua (28-3 Boxing) in last night’s headliner in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Nate Diaz takes aim at Daniel Cormier over recent remarks about him headlining UFC 306 at The Sphere
Susan Cox - February 29, 2024
Nate Diaz has taken aim at Daniel Cormier following his recent remarks about him headlining UFC 306 at The Sphere. Diaz (21-13 MMA) parted ways with the UFC after a 27-fight run with the promotion.
Daniel Cormier reacts to Nate Diaz's comments about returning at UFC Sphere event: "I don't need to see that"
Josh Evanoff - February 27, 2024
Daniel Cormier is down to see Nate Diaz return to the UFC, as long as he’s no longer a headliner. The Stockton slugger has been out of action since a boxing match with Jake Paul last August. In his first appearance in the ring, Nate Diaz suffered a unanimous decision loss to ‘The Problem Child’. While the former UFC fighter was knocked down early, he had moments of success down the stretch of the bout.