❗️Cormier says Jones rejected a $1M+ six-minute wrestling match over scoring rules.

Daniel Cormier claims he and Jon Jones were offered seven-figure paydays for a wrestling match by an unnamed organization. Cormier says Jones backed out because he wanted submission-only rules, not a points-based match. The former UFC double champion framed this as Jones avoiding a pure test of wrestling skill.

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❗️Cormier reveals why Lesnar superfight died: WWE's checks beat UFC's cage

Daniel Cormier wanted a massive pay-per-view fight with Brock Lesnar after winning the heavyweight title at UFC 226. According to Cormier, the bout fell apart because Lesnar chose the safer, richer path offered by WWE. Cormier doesn't sound bitter, framing it as a case of business beating violence.

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❗️Cormier defends McGregor's ill-fated kick, argues failed risk isn't stupidity

Daniel Cormier pushed back on criticism of Conor McGregor's opening kick at UFC 329. He argued a violent, unusual choice is judged as instinct or recklessness only after the outcome is known. The fight was stopped in round one after McGregor appeared to suffer a right-knee injury.

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❗️Cormier says Imavov has 'earned a title fight five times over' vs. Strickland

Daniel Cormier argues Nassourdine Imavov should be next for Sean Strickland's UFC middleweight title, ahead of Dricus du Plessis. Imavov's last fight was a 2025 decision win over Caio Borralho, but Cormier warns inactivity could cost him the shot. Imavov hinted at the matchup himself, replying 'Seaaaan' when asked about his next fight.

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❗️Jon Jones says tainted supplement caused banned-substance issue, insists it had zero performance benefit

Jon Jones used a lengthy ALF Global interview to reject steroid accusations, blaming a contaminated supplement. He said the amount detected was so small it required expensive scientists to find, and repeated the substance had 'zero performance-enhancing effects.' The official no-contest from his overturned UFC 214 win over Daniel Cormier remains on his record.

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❗️Daniel Cormier refutes Jon Jones' claim their rivalry was a camera-friendly business arrangement.

Cormier flatly denied Jones' story of a private chat where they agreed to be enemies only for the cameras. He stated their animosity was always real, even if it was lucrative. Cormier pointed to older, hostile comments from Jones to challenge the timeline of the alleged agreement.

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❗️Cormier criticized grappling he later learned was flagged for fight-fixing concerns

Daniel Cormier recalled openly criticizing a fighter's 'horrible' grappling performance during a UFC APEX broadcast. He was later contacted and told the bout was under investigation for possible fight-fixing. Cormier said the fighter was taken to the back post-fight because the FBI was present.

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❗️Cormier: Jones was an 'outlier' whose natural talent made our rivalry hardest to accept

Daniel Cormier says the toughest part of losing to Jon Jones was realizing his legendary work ethic could not overcome Jones's 'outlier' talent.
Cormier described Jones as possessing exceptional physical gifts, a sharp fighting mind, and toughness, which created a barrier his hard work couldn't breach.
He fought Jones twice, with Jones winning both bouts, though the rematch was later overturned due to a failed drug test.

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❗️DC picks Khabib over Islam in fantasy fight, cites unteachable quality

Daniel Cormier says Khabib Nurmagomedov would beat Islam Makhachev in a fantasy matchup. Cormier based his pick on firsthand training observations and Khabib's 'different' quality, citing his fights against Gaethje and Poirier. He believes Khabib would still be UFC lightweight champion if he hadn't retired in 2020.

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❗️Cormier defends Usman Nurmagomedov's cage entry intent, disputes 'deliberate attack' on Song

Daniel Cormier argues footage shows Usman Nurmagomedov entered the UFC Shanghai cage to reach his knocked-out brother Umar, not to intentionally attack winner Song Yadong. He acknowledged the unauthorized entry was a violation but disputes claims it was a planned assault. No official punishment for Usman has been confirmed following the incident after Song's second-round knockout victory.

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