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UFC 178: Daniel Cormier to Fight Jon Jones Instead of Alexander Gustafsson
By FCF Staff
Alexander Gustafsson will have to wait for another shot at the UFC light-heavyweight title, as the promotion has announced he has withdrawn from his September 27th bout with Jon Jones due to injury.
Stepping in for Gustafsson… Read More
Report: Daniel Cormier to Undergo Knee Surgery in Early July
By FCF Staff
After taking some time to assess what steps he should take to repair his injured knee, Daniel Cormier has reportedly opted to undergo surgery.
A recent MRI revealed that Cormier has a significant tear in his LCL,… Read More
Report: Daniel Cormier Undecided on Knee Surgery After MRI Results
By FCF Staff
Now that the UFC has booked a rematch between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson, Daniel Cormier has some time to decide whether he wants to undergo knee surgery.
Recently the light-heavyweight contender had a MRI done on… Read More
Jon Jones Fires Back at Critics, Defends Wish to Fight Daniel Cormier
By FCF Staff
As Jon Jones continues to take heat from critics questioning his desire to fight Daniel Cormier, and not Alexander Gustafsson next, the light-heavyweight champ has fired back.
Recently UFC President Dana White relayed that the hold… Read More
Report: Dana White Says Jon Jones Wants to Fight Daniel Cormier Next, Clarifies Champ’s Contract Status
By FCF Staff
It’s been reported recently that contract negotiations between Jon Jones and the UFC are holding up a rematch with Alexander Gustafsson, but now Dana White has relayed a new twist.
After Gustafsson publicly called on Jones to… Read More
Report: Daniel Cormier Offers to Fight Alexander Gustafsson for an Interim Title
By FCF Staff
As Jon Jones continues to negotiate a new deal with the UFC, and Alexander Gustafsson waits to see when he’ll fight for the title, Daniel Cormier has offered up his services.
Gustafsson has been publicly calling on… Read More
UFC 173: Robbie Lawler, Dan Henderson and Daniel Cormier Lead Payroll
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the salary figures for this past Saturday’s UFC 173 event, and competitors Robbie Lawler, Dan Henderson and Daniel Cormier lead the way.
According to the numbers that were disclosed to… Read More
UFC Embedded Episode 1 Features Dan Cormier, Dan Henderson and Dana White
Daniel Cormier’s Predicting “King Mo” Lawal Will “Put an End” to “Rampage” Jackson’s Career
By FCF Staff
Just days before “Rampage” Jackson will battle “King Mo” Lawal in the Bellator 120 main event, Daniel Cormier has made it abundantly clear who he thinks is going to win.
Cormier, who is a longtime friend with… Read More
Daniel Cormier Discusses Strategy to Defeat Jon Jones
By FCF Staff
Jon Jones may have had one of his finest performances to date at UFC 172, but that hasn’t diminished Daniel Cormier’s drive to fight the light-heavyweight champ.
Following Jones’ impressive, unanimous decision win over Glover Teixeira Saturday… Read More
UFC 173: Daniel Cormier Versus Dan Henderson Official
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced, as expected, that Daniel Cormier will battle legendary light-heavyweight Dan Henderson at the promotion’s May 24th card in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bout will serve as the co-headliner for UFC 173,… Read More
Report: Winner of Expected Dan Henderson-Daniel Cormier Bout to Receive Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Although the UFC has yet to confirm that Daniel Cormier will take on Dan Henderson next, it’s being reported that the winner of the expected, light-heavyweight match-up will receive a title shot.
Recently UFC President Dana White… Read More
Report: Daniel Cormier vs. Dan Henderson in Works for UFC 175?
By FCF Staff
After it was recently reported that Daniel Cormier could fight Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante on July 5th, word has come forth that the UFC is hoping to have the former heavyweight fight Dan Henderson at UFC 175.
The… Read More
Report: Daniel Cormier vs. Rafael Cavalcante, Demian Maia vs. Mike Pierce in the Works
By FCF Staff
There has been no shortage of speculation as to who Daniel Cormier will fight next, after making a successful light-heavyweight debut in February, and according to a report it could be Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante.
Cormier was scheduled… Read More
Dana White Tweets Daniel Cormier Will Receive Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Although Jon Jones doesn’t believe rival Daniel Cormier has done enough at light-heavyweight to receive a title shot, it looks as though the former heavyweight contender could battle for a championship next.
In a Twitter exchange yesterday,… Read More
Jon Jones Calls For Alexander Gustafsson-Daniel Cormier Bout
By FCF Staff
Following Alexander Gustafsson’s stoppage win over Jimi Manuwa at UFC FN 37 Saturday, Jon Jones took to Twitter to propose a fight for the #1 light-heavyweight contender.
While Gustafsson has locked up a rematch with Jones, provided… Read More
UFC 170: Daniel Cormier And Ronda Rousey Lead Way in Salaries
By FCF Staff
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released the payroll figures for Saturday’s UFC 170 card in Las Vegas, and former heavyweight contender Daniel Cormier lead the way.
According to the salaries that were disclosed to the NSAC… Read More
UFC 170: Daniel Cormier Believes Punching Power at 205 Was Key in Taking Out Pat Cummins
By FCF Staff
Daniel Cormier may not have faced a top five ranked fighter in his light-heavyweight debut, like he was supposed to, but he still left fans buzzing with a quick win last night at UFC 170.
Cormier needed… Read More
UFC 170: Ronda Rousey and Daniel Cormier Score Quick Wins
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Ronda Rousey needed just over one minute tonight at UFC 170 to defend her bantamweight title, as she quickly stopped fellow Olympic medalist Sarah McMann with strikes.
McMann came out firing and landed several punches on Rousey,… Read More
UFC 170 Weigh-In Results: Rousey And McMann Set For Headliner, Cormier And Cummins Ready For War
By FCF Staff
All of the competitors for tomorrow night’s UFC 170 card in Las Vegas made weight this afternoon, including headliners Ronda Rousey and Sarah McMann.
The bantamweight champion Rousey weighed in at 135 pounds, as did the decorated… Read More