All articles tagged with #daniel cormier
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
Daniel Cormier defends his backstage comments about Tom Aspinall's potential, explaining he was discussing a private conversation and was upset about how it was framed publicly. The article also covers Aspinall's recent fight setbacks and Jailton Almeida's performance at UFC 321.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Daniel Cormier expressed regret after a private conversation with Tom Aspinall was leaked online, revealing his thoughts on upcoming fights and fighters, including Jailton Almeida, whom he believes needs to improve his striking to reach the next level. Cormier was upset that the private discussion was made public, emphasizing the importance of respecting private conversations in the sport.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Athlon Sports
At UFC 321, Tom Aspinall suffered severe eye injuries from pokes during the main event, with Daniel Cormier revealing backstage that Aspinall's injury was more serious than initially visible, involving deep damage to his left eye that required medical attention.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Joe Rogan, a UFC commentator, shared emotional moments of witnessing close friends like Daniel Cormier and Brendan Schaub suffer devastating losses and injuries in the octagon, highlighting the emotional toll and physical damage involved in professional fighting.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Daniel Cormier blames Luke Rockhold for encouraging him to stop his weight cut prematurely before UFC 210, which led to him using a towel to make weight, and highlights issues with the weigh-in process that facilitated this incident.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by MMA Mania
Dillon Danis claims he knocked out Luke Rockhold backstage before Misfits 22, and he plans to fight Spencer and KSI next, while also targeting Daniel Cormier in a future bout.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Daniel Cormier responds to Jon Jones's recent comments, praising his skills but criticizing his behavior and drug test history, while also comparing their achievements and expressing a nuanced view on Jones's claim to be 'Forever Champion'.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Jon Jones responded to Daniel Cormier's claims that he is not the GOAT due to steroid use, emphasizing his achievements and denying doping allegations, amidst ongoing rivalry and controversy over past positive drug tests.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Daniel Cormier responds to Jon Jones' provocative tweets, criticizing Jones' behavior and intelligence, and clarifies that he never mentioned wanting to harm Jones, emphasizing their unresolved rivalry and Jones' recent retirement from MMA.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
Daniel Cormier responds to Jon Jones' claims that he hurt his life the most, refuting Jones' comments and emphasizing the personal tragedies he has endured, including the loss of his child and father. Cormier criticizes Jones for making such claims and asks him to stay away from his social media.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
Daniel Cormier revealed he would support Jon Jones if he came out of retirement to fight at a UFC White House event, expressing a patriotic desire for an American victory on Independence Day, despite their intense rivalry. Jones has shown interest in participating in the event, suggesting plans are underway.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
Jon Jones announced his retirement from MMA, receiving rare praise from Daniel Cormier, who acknowledged Jones's dominance in their fights despite past controversies. Cormier also speculated that Jones's retirement might be a strategic move to avoid a rematch with Tom Aspinall, suggesting he could return if Aspinall loses. Jones celebrated Cormier's praise as a rare victory for him.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Daniel Cormier believes Jon Jones should be stripped of his UFC heavyweight title due to his apparent disinterest in fighting and lack of motivation, suggesting the UFC move on and give the title to other contenders like Tom Aspinall.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
Daniel Cormier suggests Jon Jones is avoiding a fight with Tom Aspinall due to concerns about his age and risk of losing, despite Jones claiming the fight doesn't excite him. UFC CEO Dana White has set a deadline to resolve the matchup, emphasizing Jones's willingness to fight if he wants to.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
Jon Jones, the UFC heavyweight champion, is hesitant to fight Tom Aspinall, possibly due to fear of being finished in the fight, a theory supported by Daniel Cormier who suggests Jones avoids the visual of being knocked out after a long undefeated streak. Jones's comments about being devastated by losses align with this fear, and his reluctance has contributed to Aspinall's record as the longest-reigning interim champion, causing frustration among fans and fighters alike.