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Daniel Cormier explains why Stipe Miocic's win at UFC 241 was one of the biggest comebacks of 2019

Cole Shelton - January 3, 2020

Daniel Cormier believes his loss to Stipe Miocic at UFC 241 was one of the biggest comebacks of 2019. Early on in the fight, Daniel Cormier was having a ton of success where many thought he won all three rounds. Yet, in the fourth-round, Miocic started to attack the body and ultimately earned a TKO win. It was a massive comeback that ‘DC’ says was because of a great adjustment from Miocic and his corner.

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Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier share stories of how the UFC helped them during tough times

Harry Kettle - December 10, 2019

Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier have both taken the time to praise the Ultimate Fighting Championship for the financial aid the company has provided them in the past. The UFC has come under fire many times in the last few years for their perceived poor treatment of fighters in regards to how much they get paid as well as how they’re looked after. This has become a particularly notable topic of conversation since the release of Liz Carmouche, who looks set to be immediately snapped up by Bellator.

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Daniel Cormier believes Miocic trilogy fight could be a ways off

Tom Taylor - December 9, 2019

Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic are currently 1-1 across two previous fights, and the expectation is that they’ll meet in a tie-breaking trilogy fight in the near future. The date for this trilogy fight, however, is still a mystery. Speaking to MMA Junkie, Cormier shed a bit of light on the timeframe for this fight. He believes that, as the UFC’s calendar for the first quarter of 2020 is filling up, there might not be time for his tie-breaker with Miocic until at least June.

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Video | Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier argue over Conor McGregor

Natasha Hooper - December 4, 2019

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier recently had a light-hearted argument over former two-division champion Conor McGregor. Training out of American Kickboxing Academy, the two UFC stars have become good friends in recent years. But, that doesn’t stop Cormier from speaking highly of fighters outside of the AKA walls — even those Nurmagomedov doesn’t like.

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Mike Winkeljohn discusses possible heavyweight move for Jon Jones

Cole Shelton - November 29, 2019

One of the biggest question fans ask Jon Jones is when will he move to heavyweight and will he fight Daniel Cormier again? The Cormier trilogy is a massive fight, and many want to see him try his luck at heavyweight given he is practically cleared out the light heavyweight division. Yet, according to Jones’ coach in Mike Winkeljohn, “Bones” is committed to 205 pounds right now.

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Stipe Miocic is more intrigued by Tyson Fury fight than trilogy with Daniel Cormier

Cole Shelton - November 11, 2019

If Stipe Miocic has his wish, his first title defense in his second reign as heavyweight champion will be against boxing champ, Tyson Fury rather than Daniel Cormier. Miocic has been hearing all the talk of Fury entering MMA, and he is working with Darren Till proved that. So, he wants to face a new challenge which Fury is.

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Daniel Cormier working with George Foreman for the trilogy bout with Stipe Miocic

Cole Shelton - November 7, 2019

Daniel Cormier is enlisting former WBU, IBF, IBA, and lineal heavyweight champion, George Foreman for his upcoming fight camp. Cormier took to Instagram to share a picture between him and the boxing legend saying he will work with him before the Stipe Miocic trilogy bout.

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Daniel Cormier reacts to Cain Velasquez's retirement

Tom Taylor - October 13, 2019

Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has decided to hang up the gloves and pursue a pro wrestling career with WWE. Daniel Cormier, his long-time training partner and another former UFC champ, is sad to see Velasquez go, but is simultaneously very happy for him. “It’s a sad day when Cain Velasquez retires. But I know that he is doing something that he loves,” Cormier told MMA Fighting recently. “I remember watching him at [WWE] Elimination Chamber and you can see that this was something that he could love, I am not sure he ever fell for something faster, well except for when he met [his wife] Michelle.”

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Dan Hooker jokingly dismisses Daniel Cormier's matchmaking, DC responds

Harry Kettle - October 9, 2019

UFC lightweight Dan Hooker and former two-weight UFC champion Daniel Cormier have a difference of opinion when it comes to who Hooker should face next inside the Octagon. The Kiwi star was able to defeat Al Iaquinta at UFC 243 in Melbourne, Australia to establish himself as one to watch at 155 pounds. The next natural step would be for him to face someone higher up in the rankings, but with Raging Al fighting down the rankings to face Hooker, a lot of fans believe Dan should be doing the very same thing.

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Jimi Manuwa makes prediction for Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier trilogy

Tom Taylor - October 7, 2019

For a time, Jimi Manuwa and Daniel Cormier were heated rivals in the UFC light heavyweight division. Regrettably, the pair never got the chance to share the cage and likely never will, as Manuwa has since retired, and Cormier has hiked up to the heavyweight division. Much of Cormier’s time in the heavyweight division has been consumed by a rivalry with Stipe Miocic. The pair are tied 1-1 across two previous title fights, with Cormier winning the first encounter by first-round knockout, and Miocic winning the rematch, which occurred at UFC 241 in August, by fourth-round TKO.

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Daniel Cormier shares his thoughts on potential Israel Adesanya vs Jon Jones fight

Adam D Martin - October 6, 2019

Former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier shared his thoughts on a potential superfight between Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones. DC Spoke on the ESPN post-fight show about a potential Adesanya vs. Jones matchup and how he sees that fight playing out. He believes Adesanya can give Jones problems, but ultimately he believes he will be at a size disadvantage.

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Michael Bisping: Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier III is in rear-view mirror

Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 2, 2019

UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping believes the ship has sailed on a third bout between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier. Jones and Cormier have had an intense rivalry that turned personal over the years. Jones is officially 1-0, 1 NC over Cormier. He would’ve been 2-0 with a knockout victory, but he was popped for turinabol use after his rematch with Cormier.

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Daniel Cormier meditates on decision to fight again: 'I’m ready to feel it one last time'

Tom Taylor - October 1, 2019

At a to-be-determined date in the near future, former UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will step into the cage with the man who recently ended his title reign, Stipe Miocic. No matter how the fight unfolds, he’ll then walk out of the cage for a final time. From the sounds of it, Cormier’s head in a good place as this final fight approaches. He made a quick but introspective comment on this ultimate challenge on social media on Tuesday.

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Stipe Miocic sidelined with 'major retina injury from multiple eye pokes'

Tom Taylor - September 25, 2019

From the sounds of it, new UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic will be rematching Daniel Cormier in his next fight. That being said, it likely won’t happen this year. While Cormier has stated the December 14 UFC 245 card would be a good date for him, Miocic has divulged that he likely won’t be ready in time for that card. He says he’s currently dealing with some lingering eye issues.

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Betting odds released for Stipe Miocic vs. Daniel Cormier trilogy

Adam Martin - September 24, 2019

The betting odds have been released for the upcoming trilogy bout between UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and former champ Daniel Cormier. The online sportsbook BetOnline released the odds for the fight. Check them out below.

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Daniel Cormier confirms he will fight one more time, targets UFC 245

Mike Pendleton - September 23, 2019

Former UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier is coming back for one more fight. In an interview with Ariel Helwani of ESPNESPN, Cormier said he will be returning to the Octagon for the final fight of his career. That final fight, according to Cormier, will be a trilogy fight against Stipe Miocic who won the heavyweight title back from Cormier with a fourth-round victory over Cormier at UFC 241.

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Ryan Bader reveals Bellator reached out to UFC for cross-promotional fight with Daniel Cormier

Cole Shelton - September 3, 2019

When Ryan Bader was in the UFC, Daniel Cormier called him the easiest fight in the light heavyweight division. Yet, a fight between the two never came to fruition and as “Darth” left in free agency for Bellator. Even though Ryan Bader is in Bellator, he still wants that fight and revealed he and his management reached out to the UFC for a cross-promotional fight with Cormier.

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Kenny Florian believes Daniel Cormier should retire

Natasha Hooper - September 3, 2019

Kenny Florian believes Daniel Cormier should retire after losing his heavyweight title to Stipe Miocic at UFC 241. The former UFC two-division champ ‘DC’ put his heavyweight belt on the line in a rematch against Miocic. The pair first fought at UFC 226 in 2018 when Cormier knocked Miocic out in round one. However, the second time around, Cormier lost via TKO in the fourth.