Daniel Cormier News
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 suggests solution to get Stipe Miocic back to training for rematch
Tom Taylor - May 20, 2020
Daniel Cormier is eager to close out his career with a tie-breaking trilogy fight with reigning UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic. Unfortunately for Cormier, Miocic is in no rush when it comes to his next fight. The champ also works as a firefighter, and is busy with his duties as a first-responder during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. His gym is also closed, which means committing to a full fight camp is not currently possible.
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 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 praises Francis Ngannou following win at UFC 249: "This dude gives the refs heart attacks"
Christopher Taylor - May 10, 2020
Daniel Cormier was on hand to witness Francis Ngannou score yet another devastating first round knockout last night at UFC 249 in Jacksonville. ‘The Predator’ was taking on Jairzinho Rozenstruik in a bout to determine the heavyweight divisions top contender on last night’s pay-per-view main card.
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.
Daniel Cormier praises Tony Ferguson for weighing in for canceled fight: Khabib "wouldn't do that"
Tom Taylor - April 22, 2020
Tony Ferguson’s scheduled April 18 interim lightweight title fight with Justin Gaethje didn’t end up happening, but the top lightweight contender weighed in at 155 pounds the Friday before anyway. Former two-division UFC champ Daniel Cormier found Ferguson’s display of toughness and professionalism very impressive.
Daniel Cormier says he's fine with having retirement fight with no fans in attendance
Cole Shelton - April 21, 2020
Daniel Cormier wouldn’t be upset if his retirement fight has no fans in attendance. Cormier is expected to have the trilogy with Stipe Miocic later this year for the heavyweight belt. Yet, many wondered if it would happen given the fact “DC” said if the pandemic lasted until the fall he’d retire.
Daniel Cormier jokes that Ben Askren nearly became UFC champ "without learning how to fight"
Tom Taylor - April 13, 2020
Daniel Cormier recently had a bit of fun at Ben Askren’s expense, praising the former ONE and Bellator welterweight champ for nearly making it to the UFC welterweight throne “without learning how to fight.” While Askren is easily one of the best wrestlers that we’ve seen in MMA, his striking never caught up with his skills on the mat.
Daniel Cormier describes "crazy" precautions UFC had in place for UFC 249 commentators
Tom Taylor - April 13, 2020
Daniel Cormier was willing to put on the commentary head-set and call the recently canceled UFC 249 card — provided the UFC could guarantee a safe work environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. From the sounds of it, Cormier was satisfied with the measures the UFC had in place to keep staff — specifically commentators — out of harm’s way during this health crisis.
Daniel Cormier would love to become UFC President when Dana White's tenure comes to an end
Chris Taylor - April 11, 2020
Daniel Cormier says he would be “insane” not to consider an offer to become UFC President when Dana White’s tenure comes to an end. The former two-division UFC champion, Cormier, is hoping to participate in one last contest, a trilogy bout with reigning heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic, before hanging up his gloves for good.
Daniel Cormier willing to commentate upcoming UFC events under certain conditions
Tom Taylor - April 9, 2020
Former two-division UFC champ Daniel Cormier is willing to undertake commentary duty for upcoming UFC events — provided certain conditions are met. The UFC schedule has been massively affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. While most sports organizations have closed up shop, however, UFC president Dana White has taken a show-must-go-on approach, moving multiple events to the Tachi Palace Casino in California, and even suggesting some events could occur on a “private island.”
Daniel Cormier willing to fight in empty arena to secure retirement bout with Stipe Miocic
Natasha Hooper - April 9, 2020
Daniel Cormier is ready to do whatever it takes to fight Stipe Miocic, even if that means fighting in an empty arena. The former heavyweight champion has fought Stipe Miocic twice. In 2018 at UFC 226, he delivered a showstopper knockout against his opponent in the first round to seal the victory. In their second meeting a year later, “DC” delivered another strong performance. However, the body shots he endured at the hands of Miocic eventually caught up with him and he lost by TKO in the fourth round.
VIDEO | Daniel Cormier reacts after realizing he had been duped by fake account regarding UFC 249 news
Natasha Hooper - April 7, 2020
Fans weren’t the only ones duped by a fake Ariel Helwani account this week, as former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier was also tricked into believing a false announcement about Khabib Nurmagomedov. Over the weekend, a fraudulent account impersonating Ariel Helwani (spelled Helvani) reported some breaking news. The account announced that UFC president Dana White and Vladimir Putin had arranged for UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov to travel the US to fight Tony Ferguson in their scheduled UFC 249 bout. The Twitter account used the same profile picture as Helwani’s official account, so it certainly looked the part.
Daniel Cormier praises first responder Stipe Miocic: "His mind is in the right place"
Adam D Martin - April 5, 2020
UFC heavyweight Daniel Cormier praised his rival, UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic, for his role as a first responder during the coronavirus crisis. Cormier and Miocic have fought each other each of the past two summers, with the pair splitting a pair of memorable bouts with one knockout win apiece. DC won the first fight at UFC 226 when he knocked Miocic out in shocking fashion only to see the former champ get his belt back with a superb comeback knockout win at UFC 241. The two are now expected to have a trilogy fight whenever the UFC schedule resumes later this year.
Daniel Cormier believes Jon Jones shouldn't be cut after recent arrest: 'UFC needs to save him'
Cole Shelton - March 30, 2020
Daniel Cormier doesn’t believe the UFC should cut Jon Jones after his recent arrest. On Thursday, news came out that Jones was arrested for a DWI, negligent use of a firearm and possession of an open container. It is another bad look for the light heavyweight champion who has had problems with the law and with USADA in the past.