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UFC

Daniel Cormier on future after UFC 241: 'It needs to be something big'

Mike Heck - August 12, 2019

Daniel Cormier is days away from defending his UFC heavyweight championship against Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 241. While ‘DC’ is taking things one fight at a time, the rematch against Miocic could very well be the final fight of his storied mixed martial arts career. Cormier has built an incredible legacy throughout his career and will look to knock off the man with the longest heavyweight championship reign in UFC history for a second time on Saturday night in Anaheim, Calif. If Cormier is successful, he certainly isn’t slamming the door on his career. If the right opportunity comes along, Cormier will be open to keeping his in-the-Octagon career going — although it won’t be for just any fight.

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Stipe Miocic

Stipe Miocic believes lay off is secret to beating Cormier

Natasha Hooper - August 10, 2019

Stipe Miocic believes his layoff will help him beat Daniel Cormier. Miocic is scheduled to rematch the heavyweight champion, Daniel Cormier at UFC 241. The event in August arrives a year after Stipe fought “DC” for the heavyweight title at UFC 226. Stipe lost to a KO during the first round but successfully defended the belt three times prior.

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UFC

UFC rankings update: Daniel Cormier rises at light heavyweight

Tom Taylor - August 8, 2019

The official UFC rankings have been updated in the wake of Saturday’s UFC Newark card, and they feature some interesting changes — though perhaps not in the way you’d expect. While it was expected to see some movement at welterweight after Colby Covington thumped Robbie Lawler in the card’s main event, the most notable change occurred in the light heavyweight division, where former champion Daniel Cormier has inexplicably climbed back into the top spot under the reigning champ Jon Jones, surpassing Thiago Santos.

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Daniel Cormier on Jon Jones trilogy fight: 'Ultimately it will be up to me'

Mike Heck - August 5, 2019

If you ask most fans around the MMA world, a third fight between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones is something they would absolutely want to see. The real question is whether or not it will come to fruition. Cormier already has enough on his plate as he is preparing to defend his UFC heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 241 next weekend in Anaheim. If “DC” can improve to 2-0 against Miocic — the longest reigning UFC heavyweight champion of all-time — a trilogy fight with Jones could be absolutely massive.

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Daniel Cormier

Dana White discusses potential Jones vs Cormier trilogy fight

Natasha Hooper - August 2, 2019

Whether it’s George St Pierre vs Matt Hughes, Wanderlei Silva vs. Quinton Jackson or Frankie Edgar vs Gray Maynard, fans love a good trilogy fight. Daniel Cormier vs Jon Jones is no exception, and “DC” has been gunning for a rematch since his no-contest bout against Jones at UFC 214. UFC President Dana White is on board for the potential rematch.

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Daniel Cormier

Chael Sonnen would be 'beyond stunned' if Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic 2 ends in first round

Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 30, 2019

Chael Sonnen isn’t expecting the upcoming rematch between Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic to end in the opening frame once again. Back in July 2018, Cormier challenged Miocic for the UFC heavyweight title. At the time, Cormier was the light heavyweight champion. Cormier knocked Miocic out in the first round to become a two-division champion. On Aug. 17, the two will collide a second time in the main event of UFC 241.

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Tito Ortiz apologizes to Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier for 'disrespectful' comments

Cole Shelton - July 19, 2019

Tito Ortiz made a bold claim towards Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier in a recent interview and he is now walking back on his words. Earlier this week he made an appearance on the Domenick Nati Show where he had this to say about the two rivals:

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Daniel Cormier responds to Tito Ortiz's comments about Jon Jones

Tom Taylor - July 19, 2019

Tito Ortiz, who is gearing up for a Combate Americas fight with Alberto Del Rio, recently expressed his confidence that he could be the man to topple UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. At the very least, he said, he’d do better than Daniel Cormier has against Jones. “I think I would do a lot better against Jon Jones than Daniel Cormier, because Cormier is just a shorter guy (with) bigger legs, bigger torso,” Ortiz said recently on the Domenick Nati Show (transcript via Bloody Elbow). “He’s just a big, big guy.

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UFC

Daniel Cormier explains why it's so difficult to walk away from fighting

Cole Shelton - July 11, 2019

Daniel Cormier has said time and time again that he would retire by his 40th birthday. Yet, he turned 40 in March and is still fighting, as he has a fight booked against Stipe Miocic at UFC 241. Why he is continuing to fight is easy. “DC,” says making the walk to the cage and fighting is like an addicting drug and something he couldn’t let go of. And, he believes he is not alone in that. Rather, he says that is why most fighters stick around too long.

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UFC

Daniel Cormier says Jon Jones encounter at ESPYS was 'not friendly'

Adam Martin - July 11, 2019

UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier ran into UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones before the ESPYS on Wednesday, and not surprisingly the encounter wasn’t cordial. According to TMZ Sports, who spoke to Cormier at the event, the lingering resentment between DC and Jones still remains.

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MMA News

Daniel Cormier named 2019 ESPYS MMA Fighter of the Year

Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 10, 2019

Daniel Cormier is riding high going into UFC 241 and he now has one more thing to celebrate. Cormier is set to put his heavyweight gold on the line against Stipe Miocic in a rematch. In their first encounter back in July 2018, Cormier knocked out Miocic in the first round to capture the UFC heavyweight title. They’ll run it back inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California on Aug. 17.

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Jon Jones discusses trilogy fight with Daniel Cormier

Tom Taylor - July 8, 2019

Having successfully defended the UFC light heavyweight title with a split decision win at over Thiago Santos at UFC 239, Jon Jones can now look ahead to his next challenge. At this stage, it’s not clear who will provide that next challenge. In fact, it’s not even completely clear what division that challenge will occur in.

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Daniel Cormier on Francis Ngannou: Nothing has changed

Chris Taylor - July 5, 2019

Francis Ngannou picked up another impressive knockout over Junior dos Santos last weekend, but that doesn’t seem to have impressed Daniel Cormier. The reigning UFC heavyweight champion, Cormier, recently spoke with TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter where he discussed ‘The Predator’s’ recent surge.

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Daniel Cormier opens up on a potential trilogy fight with Jon Jones

Christopher Taylor - July 5, 2019

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will attempt to defend his title against Thiago Santos this Saturday at UFC 239, but that hasn’t stalled questions of a potential trilogy with Daniel Cormier. ‘Bones’ recently dismissed talks of a possible third fight with ‘DC’, accusing the reigning heavyweight champion of not having the balls to face him again.

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Daniel Cormier gives Thiago Santos advice on how to beat Jon Jones ahead of UFC 239 title fight

Cole Shelton - July 2, 2019

Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones have one of the biggest rivalries in all of MMA. They have fought two times, with “Bones” winning one, while the other being a no-contest, after originally being a win for Jones. After spending over 37 minutes in the Octagon with Jones, Cormier knows his tendencies. And, ahead of Thiago Santos’ title fight against “Bones” at UFC 239, the heavyweight champ shared some advice on what the Brazilian needs to do to beat the light heavyweight king.

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Ben Askren shares short story that showcases just how far Daniel Cormier has come with 'Detail'

Christopher Taylor - June 30, 2019

On Saturday afternoon, current UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier (22-1 MMA) teased that he would be making a major announcement. About three hours later ‘DC’ followed through on his promise by breaking the following news.

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Jon Jones

UFC 239 | Jon Jones says he is done taking things from 'good man' Daniel Cormier

Chris Taylor - June 29, 2019

Jon Jones is preparing to square off with Thiago Santos in the main event of UFC 239, but that hasn’t stopped questions regarding a potential trilogy fight with bitter rival Daniel Cormier. During a recent media day interview, ‘Bones’ was asked if he wanted to follow in the recent footsteps of Henry Cejudo and Amanda Nunes and become a promotional ‘champ champ’, this by challenging Daniel Cormier for the UFC heavyweight title.

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Stipe Miocic

Daniel Cormier says 'the motivation needs to change' ahead of Stipe Miocic rematch

Cole Shelton - June 27, 2019

Daniel Cormier did not get the Brock Lesnar fight he so desired. Instead, the heavyweight champion will now rematch Stipe Miocic in the main event of UFC 241. Given “DC” already beat Miocic, he understands what he needs to do to win the fight again. But, the motivation is not the same for this fight, and the heavyweight champion admits that.