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Daniel Cormier opens up on frustration with Tom Aspinall after private chat was leaked

Tom Aspinall’s UFC 321 did not go as planned after he came in with high expectations. The good news is that Aspinall does not appear to have picked up any lasting injuries after his first defence of the undisputed heavyweight title ended because of an eye poke.

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Daniel Cormier explains why he’s ‘upset’ with Tom Aspinall following controversial backstage chat

UFC 321 was a difficult night for Tom Aspinall following high expectations. Fortunately, it doesn’t look like Aspinall suffered any long-lasting damage after his first defense of the undisputed heavyweight title ended when he was poked in the eyes.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 25

Rematch Demands Pour In as Daniel Cormier Leads the Charge for Aspinall vs Gane 2 After UFC 321

For Tom Aspinall, UFC 321 was supposed to be his grand coronation. The heavyweight king, finally defending his undisputed crown, walked into Abu Dhabi ready to cement his place at the top.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 25

Khabib Nurmagomedov Bullying Daniel Cormier Out of UFC 321 Octagon Draws Wholesome Response From MMA World

What’s a sport if it doesn’t provide laughter and enjoyment? As UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane approached the finals, fans were treated to an array of edge-of-the-seat fights.

MMA News / HITC / October 24

Daniel Cormier says Jon Jones missed perfect timing to face Tom Aspinall, and explains why

Daniel Cormier believes Jon Jones made a wrong choice previously, avoiding a potential fight with Tom Aspinall. The 32-year-old Brit will headline UFC 321 this Saturday in Abu Dhabi to face Ciryl Gane, moving on from a highly-anticipated blockbuster fight against ‘Bones’ that never materialised.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 24

Daniel Cormier tells Tom Aspinall why Jon Jones made ‘huge mistake’ not fighting him now

Daniel Cormier thinks the time is now to fight Tom Aspinall. The UFC Heavyweight Champion headlines UFC 321 this Saturday in Abu Dhabi, moving on from a highly-anticipated super-fight that never transpired with Jon Jones to a title defense against Ciryl Gane.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 23

Daniel Cormier Reveals the Biggest Advantage Ciryl Gane Has Over Tom Aspinall at UFC 321

Is Tom Aspinall the scariest UFC heavyweight ever? The Brit currently holds the record for the shortest average fight time, which is just 2:02. On top of that, he boasts the highest knockdown average per 15 minutes (4.09) on the active UFC roster.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 23

Daniel Cormier SLAMS Heavyweight Division in Secret Chat Ahead

It wouldn’t be a UFC fight week without someone catching some heat. Former two-weight world champion and current UFC commentator, Daniel Cormier has been caught discussing the heavyweight division with current champion, Tom Aspinall… and to say that he doesn’t think highly of the division is an understatement.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 23

Watch: Daniel Cormier Caught Sending Strays to Heavyweight Contenders in Private Conversation

UFC 321 is set to take place this Saturday inside the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, with a stacked main card. In the main event, dominant heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall will defend his title against elite French contender Ciryl Gane.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 22

Tom Aspinall has Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez beat in crazy grappling stat ahead of UFC 321

Tom Aspinall has achieved record-breaking dominance in the UFC. Saturday will finally see Aspinall’s undisputed heavyweight reign get underway, as he returns in the UFC 321 main event 15 months after being made to defend the division’s interim belt.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 18

Daniel Cormier Forced to Address Merab Dvalishvili Takedown Remarks While Commentating Live on UFC Vancouver Broadcast

The UFC Vancouver is heating up, as all eyes aren’t just on the cage. Daniel Cormier, a veteran commentator, took a moment during the live program to address the firestorm he started just two days ago about Merab Dvalishvili’s takedown stats.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 18

Daniel Cormier Goes Off on Merab Dvalishvili’s Takedown Feat Against Cory Sandhagen

In mixed martial arts, ground control and wrestling-heavy performances have often struggled to earn the same spotlight as striking-based displays. Takedown records and positional dominance have not always been given the recognition they deserve compared to knockouts or submissions.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 17

Daniel Cormier Echoes Cory Sandhagen: Merab Dvalishvili Benefits From MMA’s Broken Takedown System

At the UFC 320 co-main event, Merab Dvalishvili delivered a record-breaking performance against Cory Sandhagen. After five rounds of total domination, ‘The Machine’ shattered the 100-takedown mark while scoring 20 takedowns of his own in this matchup.

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Tom Aspinall Names Prime Daniel Cormier as His Ultimate Stylistic Nightmare

Joe Rogan once described Tom Aspinall as the next step in the evolution of heavyweights, praising his rare combination of speed and power. And the UFC commentator wasn’t wrong.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 9

Daniel Cormier Believes Alex Pereira Will Become the MMA GOAT If He Defeats Jon Jones

Alex Pereira has done it again as he captured a UFC title for the third time and added Magomed Ankalaev as the sixth former champion at UFC 320. In just four years, the Brazilian powerhouse has achieved what most fighters can only dream of.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 9

Daniel Cormier Doubts Magomed Ankalaev’s Rib Injury Led to UFC 320 Loss Against Alex Pereira

Was Magomed Ankalaev truly in his best shape? That’s the question making rounds after underdog Alex Pereira brutally knocked him out in their UFC 320 rematch in the very first round.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 7

Alex Pereira’s UFC 320 finish was so brutal that it even made Daniel Cormier rethink MMA rule change

Alex Pereira made the most of a once-banned move to put Magomed Ankalaev away. Saturday’s UFC 320 pay-per-view ended with the light heavyweight title changing hands for the second time this year.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 4

Daniel Cormier’s Last-Minute Effort to Save Patchy Mix Gets Openly Denied at UFC 320

The night was supposed to be Patchy Mix’s redemption story. After a shaky debut loss to Mario Bautista at UFC 316, the former Bellator bantamweight king walked into UFC 320 with something to prove.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 3

Islam Makhachev’s Massive Weight Gain Revealed by Coach Before JDM Challenge

Islam Makhachev vs. Jack Della Maddalena is considered one of the most anticipated UFC clashes of 2025. The former lightweight champion surprised fans earlier this year by announcing his move up into the welterweight division.

MMA News / HITC / September 26

Daniel Cormier recalls the stunning moment he knew Khabib Nurmagomedov’s career was over

Daniel Cormier knew Khabib Nurmagomedov was not coming back the moment he rejected this offer. Nurmagomedov retired from his career in 2020, honouring a promise made to his mother after the passing of his father and coach, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 21

Daniel Cormier Endorses Jon Jones for UFC White House Card Despite Rivalry

In one of the more unexpected twists leading up to the historic UFC White House event in June 2026, former two-division champion and current UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has publicly supported the idea of booking Jon Jones on the card.

Daniel Cormier nearly had epic fight with UFC legend but WWE came calling

Former UFC two-division champion Daniel Cormier is just over five years removed from his final MMA fight. If he were to do it over again, there is one fight in particular he wishes he could have back: a heavyweight blockbuster with former champion Brock Lesnar, who had stints in the WWE amid his heavyweight title reign between Nov.

Daniel Cormier Claims WWE Saved Brock Lesnar from Getting Brutally Beaten in the Octagon

There is no doubt that former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar had a short but impactful career in the UFC. ‘The Beast Incarnate’ came into the promotion guns blazing, winning the heavyweight gold only in his third fight for the promotion when he knocked out Randy Couture at UFC 91.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / July 7

UFC Legend Daniel Cormier Makes Big Announcement on Future MMA Plans

UFC legend Daniel Cormier is one of the most famous and recognizable names in the history of the fight league and the sport of mixed martial arts whose

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 23

Daniel Cormier: ‘It’s not surprising.’

Following the news that newly retired UFC legend Jon Jones is facing criminal charges, Jones’ biggest critic former UFC champion Daniel Cormier chimes in on the developments.