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Daniel Cormier Urges Dana White to Make Major Arman Tsarukyan Move After UFC 324 Backlash

UFC 324 was supposed to be an exciting start to the Paramount+ era, but instead, it was met with outrage centered on one name missing from the marquee.

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Daniel Cormier thinks UFC could snub Merab Dvalishvili to pick better for ‘business’ Petr Yan fight

Merab Dvalishvili is anticipating a trilogy fight when he returns. The Georgian will enter 2026 as a contender once again, having had his dominant reign ended in the main event of UFC 323 last Saturday in Las Vegas.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 6

Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier in hysterics over 89-second ‘most fun MMA fight’ of all time at UFC 323

Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier were beside themselves as they commentated on a completely outlandish prelim fight tonight. Legendary two-weight world champion Cormier was amazed by the light-heavyweight showdown between promotional newcomer Iwo Baraniewski and Turkish veteran Ibo Aslan.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / December 5

WWE President Reveals What Makes UFC Legend Daniel Cormier A 'True American Success'

UFC and WWE are different worlds, and Daniel Cormier is the uncontested favorite personality across both promotions. That is not just our opinion; it’s

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 2

Jon Jones Uses Khabib's Name to Reignite Beef with Daniel Cormier

The bitter, decade-long feud between UFC legends Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier has once again exploded onto social media. The latest chapter began over

MMA News / HITC / December 2

Jon Jones takes sly dig at Khabib Nurmagomedov amid ongoing feud with Daniel Cormier

Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier have reignited their long-standing rivalry, with Jones now pulling in one of Cormier’s old training partners. The two light heavyweight legends had one of the most heated rivalries in MMA history, both inside and outside the Octagon.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / December 1

Jon Jones drags Khabib Nurmagomedov into his bitter feud with Daniel Cormier

The feud between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier continues to rage on, and now Jones has dragged in one of Cormier’s longtime teammates. The pair of UFC light heavyweight legends were involved in one of, if not the, biggest rivalry in the sport’s history, having clashed both inside and outside of the Octagon.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 28

Jon Jones Brutally Claps Back at Daniel Cormier as Chechnya ‘Concern’ Sparks Thanksgiving Drama

Jon Jones has the ability to make a lot of noise without throwing a single punch, and this Thanksgiving weekend was no exception. While most of MMA had settled into a quiet Christmas rhythm, Jones’ name resurfaced—not because of a bout announcement, but because of where he chose to spend the holiday and who noticed.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 27

Daniel Cormier risks reigniting Jon Jones rivalry with personal question about his Chechnya trip

These two had one of the most heated feuds in UFC history. Jon Jones has long been a polarizing figure in the mixed martial arts world, and among those who are certainly not fans of the Rochester native is Daniel Cormier.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 27

Daniel Cormier Fires Personal Shot at Jon Jones After Thanksgiving Snub Sparks New Chechnya Trip Drama

Jon Jones has never lived a quiet offseason, but his latest appearance, eating Chechen food while flanked by local hosts, opened a door Daniel Cormier didn’t hesitate to walk through.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / November 25

Jon Jones Vs. Daniel Cormier Rematch Teased in Surprise Trilogy Match

The rivalry between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier is one of the most personal and heated conflicts in MMA history. Their deeply personal insults during press conferences, out-of-cage brawls, and genuine dislike of each other live in infamy as they defined an era for the UFC light heavyweight division.

MMA News / HITC / November 25

Jon Jones agrees to complete Daniel Cormier trilogy away from UFC cage

A third installment of one of MMA’s most significant rivalries may be on the horizon. Jon Jones has made it clear that he wants to return to the UFC, with Alex Pereira as his top choice for an opponent.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 21

Former boxing world champion who faced Daniel Cormier in MMA tells wild story of bare knuckle debut

A fighter with lots of combat sports experience has embarked down a new path in recent times. Over the past few years, we’ve seen several MMA stars crossover into the world of boxing, with Anderson Silva set to face Tyron Woodley next month.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 18

Daniel Cormier thinks a forgotten contender could be the toughest fight of Islam Makhachev’s career

There might be at least one stern test for Islam Makhachev at 170 pounds. The former lightweight king added more gold to his résumé at this past Saturday’s UFC 322 pay-per-view at Madison Square Garden.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 16

Daniel Cormier hilariously gets revenge on troll backstage at UFC 322 over ‘athletic’ jab

Daniel Cormier was brutally trolled by a member of UFC staff last month in a viral clip – but he got the last laugh in New York City. The legendary two-weight world champion won UFC gold at heavyweight and light-heavyweight as well as making the US Olympic wrestling team in an incredible combat career.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 15

Daniel Cormier-trained former UFC fighter suffers same fate as Tom Aspinall after gruesome eye poke

Eye pokes ruined another fight on Friday night as a former UFC fighter looked to return to the win column. Some huge fights are set to take place this weekend, with the UFC 322 weigh-ins setting the stage for one of the biggest nights of the year.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 14

Daniel Cormier names current heavyweight contender he could fight with no training right now

Daniel Cormier has been retired for over five years. The former two-division UFC champion is undoubtedly one of the greatest fighters of all time, now calling fights as a full-time commentator cageside.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / November 14

Daniel Cormier revealed his first impressions of Islam Makhachev when he walked into the gym

Islam Makhachev has trained alongside some of the greatest of all time. The former lightweight champion finds himself with a chance at making history this Saturday, when he headlines the UFC 322 pay-per-view at Madison Square Garden.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 13

Viral Internet Meme Comes True as Daniel Cormier Actually Sends Kids ‘2-3 Years to Dagestan’

Dagestan has become a global symbol of excellence in mixed martial arts, renowned for producing elite wrestlers who dominate the UFC. Champions like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, and Usman Nurmagomedov have showcased the effectiveness of this system.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 13

Jorge Masvidal Wants ‘Special’ Reward for JDM if He Beats Islam Makhachev at UFC 322

The UFC pound-for-pound rankings have grown into one of the sport’s most important measures of greatness. Fighters and fans treat it as the ultimate gauge of skill beyond divisions.

MMA News / FirstSportz / November 12

Watch:: Khabib Nurmagomedov Confronts Unusual Streamer Adin Ross in Training Camp

Khabib Nurmagomedov is currently focused on preparing Islam Makhachev for his much-anticipated welterweight title fight at UFC 322 this weekend. The Dagestani star will face Australian striker Jack Della Maddalena inside Madison Square Garden.

MMA News / HITC / November 11

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier reflect on iconic UFC careers in touching moment

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Daniel Cormier recently caught up in a video, looking back on their legendary UFC journeys. Cormier, a former double champion, and Nurmagomedov, the undefeated lightweight great, have stayed close since retiring.

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.