[ UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier believes Conor McGregor is purposefully playing the bad guy in the ongoing situation with Michael Chandler. On New Year’s Eve, McGregor posted a video to social media stating his return to the UFC will take place in June at International Fight Week against Chandler. In addition, the Irishman … Read more
[ Daniel Cormier was disappointed with Paddy Pimblett’s performance against Tony Ferguson. Pimblett (21-3 MMA, 5-0 UFC) handed Ferguson his seventh loss in a row when he dominated him this past Saturday at UFC 296. “The Baddy” dropped Ferguson in Round 1, but started to slow down late. Pimblett admitted that fighting the skidding Ferguson … Read more
[ Daniel Cormier believes everyone but Tony Ferguson acknowledges that it’s time for him to retire. Ferguson (25-10 MMA, 15-8 UFC) suffered his seventh consecutive loss to Paddy Pimblett this past Saturday at UFC 296, tying B.J. Penn’s record for most consecutive losses in the UFC. Cormier has stated in the past that he’d like … Read more
[ As the year comes to a close, UFC Hall of Famer and color commentator Daniel Cormier has revealed his 2023 MMA awards. The year was full of incredible moments, which saw the crowning of seven new UFC champions, big upsets, thrilling fights, and devastating finishes. During the most recent episode of ESPN’s “DC & … Read more
[ Daniel Cormier believes UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards failed to capitalize on the big names he’s recently fought. Edwards (22-3 MMA, 14-2 UFC) retained his title with a relatively easy decision win over Colby Covington at UFC 296 but lost Round 5 when he was taken down. Prior to that, Edwards scored back-to-back wins … Read more
[ Daniel Cormier expected more from Leon Edwards and Colby Covington at UFC 296. Welterweight champion Edwards (22-3 MMA, 14-2 UFC) retained his title in a lackluster unanimous decision win over Covington (17-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) in this past Saturday’s main event at T-Mobile Arena. Considering their build-up during fight week, which included them being … Read more
[ Daniel Cormier explains why he agrees with UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev for wanting fresh challenges. When asked if he’d rather run things back with Charles Oliveira or Arman Tsarukyan next, Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) said he prefers a new challenge in the form of “BMF” champion Justin Gaethje. Although Oliveira (34-9 MMA, … Read more
[ Share this article share tweet text email link on Facebook on Twitter via text message on LinkedIn via email https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-296-commentary-team-broadcast-set-lead-ppv-team-joe-rogan-daniel-cormier-jon-anik December 11, 2023 8:50 am ET The 14th and final numbered UFC event of the year is rapidly approaching with UFC 296 on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. As always, some marquee … Read more
[ Daniel Cormier thinks Anthony Smith should have just claimed the disqualification win in his title fight vs. Jon Jones. Smith (37-18 MMA, 12-8 UFC) was illegally kneed by then-light heavyweight champion Jones (27-1 MMA, 21-1 UFC) in their title fight at UFC 235 in March 2019. Smith elected to continue fighting, and lost the … Read more
[ Daniel Cormier likes the idea of Dustin Poirier vs. Arman Tsarukyan as a UFC lightweight title eliminator. Tsarukyan (21-3 MMA, 8-2 UFC) emerged as a top contender when he quickly knocked out Beneil Dariush in the UFC on ESPN 52 headliner. Tsarukyan called for a title shot against champion Islam Makhachev, who’s currently linked … Read more
