DANIEL CORMIER NEWS

Daniel Cormier: Jorge Masvidal facing 'must-win situation' vs. Gilbert Burns at UFC 287 It’s do-or-die for the stability of Jorge Masvidal’s career at UFC 287, says analyst Daniel Cormier.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jon Jones happy for Daniel Cormier's success as commentator, has 'nothing but respect' for him Jon Jones welcomes his longtime rival and two-time opponent Daniel Cormier as a commentator for his title fight with Ciryl Gane at UFC 285.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Daniel Cormier: Rafael Fiziev loss would make it hard for Justin Gaethje to regain UFC lightweight title contention Daniel Cormier says a loss to Rafael Fiziev would be a major setback for former UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Daniel Cormier: Rafael Fiziev loss would make it hard for Justin Gaethje to regain UFC lightweight title contention Daniel Cormier says a loss to Rafael Fiziev would be a major setback for former UFC interim lightweight champion Justin Gaethje.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Daniel Cormier: Jon Jones might face more difficult style matchup in Ciryl Gane than Francis Ngannou All Jon Jones had to worry about with Francis Ngannou was power, but Daniel Cormier says Ciryl Gane’s skill set could be a problem at UFC 28...

JANUARY 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Daniel Cormier: It's 'not true' that Francis Ngannou left UFC to avoid Jon Jones Daniel Cormier rejects the narrative Francis Ngannou parted ways with the UFC so he didn’t have to fight Jon Jones.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Daniel Cormier says 'no debate' Dana White wrong to slap wife, calls out UFC fighters who defend him Since Dana White is “making no excuses for his actions,” Daniel Cormier doesn’t understand why “some fighters are trying to defend him.”

JANUARY 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Daniel Cormier: Alexander Volkanovski defeating Islam Makhachev would be biggest UFC upset ever UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier explains why he thinks an Alexander Volkanovski win at UFC 284 would be massive.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Daniel Cormier advises Sean O'Malley to 'steer clear' of Merab Dvalishvili, be patient about UFC title shot “Sean O’Malley, do not allow for the frustration to lead to bad decisions,” Daniel Cormier says.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Daniel Cormier takes issue with USADA testing Jon Jones only sparingly compared to Jiri Prochazka USADA has tested former UFC champ Jon Jones only four times in 2022, and Daniel Cormier wants to know: “Where are his damn tests?”

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Daniel Cormier: Jon Jones a fun addition to heavyweight and 'there's some big-time matchups' Daniel Cormier expects Jon Jones to have success at in the UFC heavyweight division, but says he’ll be tested.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Daniel Cormier: Paddy Pimblett can't be compared to Conor McGregor, who climbed faster Daniel Cormier thinks the comparisons between Paddy Pimblett and former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor need to stop.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Daniel Cormier: Raul Rosas Jr.'s claim he can beat UFC champ Aljamain Sterling now is 'youthful ignorance' Daniel Cormier thinks 18-year-old Raul Rosas Jr. should slow his roll with his bold claim he can beat UFC champ Aljamain Sterling right now.

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Daniel Cormier: There's more value in fighting Michael Chandler than Jorge Masvidal thinks With Gilbert Burns booked up, former UFC dual champion Daniel Cormier thinks Michael Chandler is the next best option for Jorge Masvidal.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Daniel Cormier explains why Conor McGregor should want to fight Michael Chandler in UFC return Daniel Cormier thinks Michael Chandler is the perfect UFC comeback fight for Conor McGregor.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Daniel Cormier: Nate Diaz 'moves the needle' like none of Jake Paul's previous opponents Daniel Cormier thinks Nate Diaz would be Jake Paul’s biggest fight to date as both an in-ring challenge and in terms of sales.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Daniel Cormier: Michael Chandler's callouts of Conor McGregor, Jorge Masvidal show UFC title 'isn't at the forefront' Daniel Cormier doesn’t believe Michael Chandler is serious anymore about becoming UFC lightweight champion.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Daniel Cormier: Khamzat Chimaev 'would be a massive favorite' to beat UFC champ Alex Pereira Daniel Cormier wouldn’t like UFC champ Alex Pereira’s chances against Khamzat Chimaev if they were to fight next.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Daniel Cormier questions if it's 'time for Dominick Reyes to be done' with MMA after UFC 281 Is it fair for Daniel Cormier to share these thoughts on Dominick Reyes’ career?

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Daniel Cormier: Alexander Volkanovski undertaking big challenge in Islam Makhachev, but he won't be undersized With UFC 284 looming, Daniel Cormier predicts size won’t be an issue for Alexander Volkanovski as he challenges Islam Makhachev.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Daniel Cormier changes tune on Jon Jones' return at heavyweight: 'He's so talented that he'll be OK' Daniel Cormier gives his old rival, Jon Jones, credit for his ability to remain elite despite a long layoff.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Daniel Cormier explains relief knowing Cain Velasquez out on bail, acknowledges case 'not over yet' Daniel Cormier is happy for his good friend, Cain Velasquez, but knows there’s a long way to go in his attempted murder case.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Daniel Cormier, more fighters celebrate Cain Velasquez freed on bail eight months after arrest Daniel Cormier and many others were happy with the news of former UFC champ Cain Velasquez being granted bail by a judge in San Jose.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Daniel Cormier: Lack of activity cost 'better fighter' Anderson Silva against Jake Paul UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier thinks Anderson Silva didn’t throw enough volume against Jake Paul.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Daniel Cormier wants to see Arnold Allen vs. Josh Emmett for interim featherweight title at UFC 284 With Alexander Volkanovski chasing a second title, Daniel Cormier thinks the featherweight division should move on.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM