Best of the Best: MMAmania.com’s UFC/MMA week in review – Was Daniel Cormier coaching while on the broadcast?
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 12: Daniel Cormier is seen on the broadcast during Dana White’s Contender Series season nine, week one at UFC APEX on August 12, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Welcome to “This Week in MMAmania.com,” Maniacs! As you know, MMAmania.com churns out a ridiculous amount of […]
Daniel Cormier: Valentina Shevchenko vs. Zhang Weili 'greatest female fight of all time'
Daniel Cormier thinks Valentina Shevchenko vs. Zhang Weili is the highest display of skill of any female fight in UFC history. Flyweight champion Shevchenko (25-4-1 MMA, 14-3-1 UFC) welcomes dominant former strawweight champ Weili (26-3 MMA, 10-2 UFC) to her division in Saturday’s UFC 322 (pay-per-view, ESPNews/Disney+/FX, ESPN+) co-main event at Madison Square Garden in […]
Daniel Cormier, Chael Sonnen discuss Khabib Nurmagomedov retiring 'way too soon'
Two of the UFC's top analysts have thoughts on Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement as the five-year anniversary approaches later this year. Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen, who coached the current Season 33 of "The Ultimate Fighter" opposite each other, had different views on Nurmagomedov retiring as an undefeated UFC lightweight champion. Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA, 13-0 UFC) […]
'The Ultimate Fighter 33': Cormier vs. Sonnen, Episode 1: UFC alum vs. LFA champ ends quickly
Twenty years after it initially premiered, "The Ultimate Fighter" is back for Season 33. "TUF 33" streamed its first episode Tuesday during which coaches Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen evaluated talent, picked teams and faced off vicariously through their first head-to-head matchup. The season features two weight classes as eight welterweights and eight flyweights work […]
Daniel Cormier hopes for better ending to Conor McGregor's UFC career
If Conor McGregor never fights again, Daniel Cormier thinks his lasting UFC memory is an unfortunate one. It's been almost four years since McGregor (22-6 MMA, 10-4 UFC) last fought when he broke his leg in a TKO loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021. McGregor has planned his return on numerous occasions and was […]
Chael Sonnen, Daniel Cormier encourage UFC champ Islam Makhachev to take ‘heel’ turn
Chael Sonnen and Daniel Cormier suggest a way UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev can become one of the prmotion's biggest draws. Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) has already tied the UFC divisional record for most title defenses at three after submitting Dustin Poi MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos
Daniel Cormier shuts down interim lightweight title talk during Islam Makhachev’s recovery
Daniel Cormier is not in favor of an interim lightweight title fight while Islam Makhachev recovers. Arman Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) was expecting to run things back with lightweight champion Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) at UFC 308 Oct. 26 in Abu Dhabi, but… MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & […]
Retired from the octagon, Daniel Cormier faces a new UFC fight
The former two-division UFC champ has found a lot of success as a UFC commentator and general on-air talent, but it's not without its drawbacks. MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos
Daniel Cormier: ‘Next-level’ Ilia Topuria ready to go right into title fight
Daniel Cormier thinks Ilia Topuria has done enough for a UFC featherweight title shot. MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos
UFC 285 broadcast set: Daniel Cormier calls Jon Jones’ return, Joe Rogan makes 2023 debut
Daniel Cormier will be on the commentary team for Jon Jones' return at UFC 285, and Joe Rogan joins the booth for the first time this year. MMA Mixed Martial Arts News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos