Midnight Mania! Daniel Cormier is done playing, says he’ll smack the s*** out of Arthur Jones

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Daniel Cormier is done playing. He shared his thoughts with Megan Olivi after his weigh-in face-off with Jon Jones.

He’s still playing. I’m not playing anymore. This is my life. He won the first fight. Okay. But he’s still playing. Blowing kisses, putting on a show. All the time for that stuff is done. It’s time to fight. I’m ready to go.

On Jon Jones’ “fat ass brother”, and what has led him to this moment.

Tomorrow I will beat Jon Jones… whatever way I want. I’ve trained so hard for this. I’ve been preparing for this since the moment I left that Octagon on January 3rd, 2015. I’m not playing around any more. It’s time to fight, all the fun and games, all the blowing kisses… it’s done. He’s got his fat brother in the stands, talking about I’m going to cry. He can sit his fat ass down because I’ll smack the shit out of him too.

On what’s different this time:

I’m a much better fighter today than I was. People haven’t even seen all that I’m capable of in the Octagon. Tomorrow I put it all on display.

On the source of his motivation:

All of it. All of the above, but the reality is, in competition he won the first time, and that’s what I’m focused on. All this feuding, all this other stuff, yeah, it’s great for the build, but the build is done. Now it’s time for us to fight, and competitively, I need to get this fight back.

On how he gets it done:

“I dominate him. I literally go out there and I dominate him. If you don’t believe, then, just wait till tomorrow. You’ll see.

Jones was indeed in a good mood during the weigh-ins.

#UFC214 pic.twitter.com/fLVm6AEaMd

— Zombie Prophet (@ZPGIFs) July 29, 2017

#UFC214 pic.twitter.com/lLCqg2SC4z

— esther lin (@allelbows) July 29, 2017

Arthur Jones shares his thoughts on DC prior to the altercation the two of them had:

Before his minor altercation with Cormier’s team, Jon’s brother @Artj97 shared his thoughts on DC. Full interview: https://t.co/5wQdtE86wZ pic.twitter.com/wUjWnPrZPo

— Submission Radio (@SubmissionAus) July 28, 2017

Just crown me now. #UFC214 pic.twitter.com/E2PpqWpG8W

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 29, 2017

Not sure what Anthony Johnson could be telling Jones that he doesn’t already know, aside from how to generate ungodly power with his punches.

Thank you for the words of wisdom @Anthony_Rumble pic.twitter.com/Bvy8Vaw96I

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) July 29, 2017

Insomnia

Conor McGregor’s doctor would have you believe he is good to box Floyd Mayweather for an hour straight if need be.

How you should think about Mayweather-McGregor, a four-part guide

pic.twitter.com/5ke8eUTMPL

— James Kimbell (@realmrkimbell) July 28, 2017

Mark Coleman relating a story from Jon Jones’ early days. Coleman says he took Jones down ten times.

Yea Bones Jones has improved drasticaly.But true story @UFC 100 he asked to roll with me. Straight wrestling took him down10x threw a elbow https://t.co/zttPsdX8nr

— Mark Coleman (@HammerHouseMMA) July 29, 2017

So true! I was 44 alot of people were watching. Built my confidence! Helped me beat Bonnar! The UFC said it was stupid.i just wanted to roll https://t.co/G1pK4ldLCX

— Mark Coleman (@HammerHouseMMA) July 29, 2017

I can’t decide if this is really Gunnar or not.

I’ll just stick this pic of @GunniNelson here for the birthday lols pic.twitter.com/fgl7UP2fTt

— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) July 28, 2017

Savage, even though I don’t think that had much to do with how his fight against Santiago Ponzinibbio was finished.

Happy birthday to my man @GunniNelson got your gift in the post fam pic.twitter.com/CzkDKkiPXl

— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) July 28, 2017

I’m here for the lama puns.

Video of Ricardo Lamas training takedown defense for UFC 214.

On point AF. pic.twitter.com/xBv4QtHjb9

— Suzanne Davis (@SoozieCuzie) July 28, 2017

Tony Ferguson’s weird-ass training habits make it seem like the dude is an easily bored madman.

“Lytework” #TBT #TonyFergusonMMA #SnapDownCity #CucuysCoolDown pic.twitter.com/R2alzMGp8c

— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) July 28, 2017

Like, who does this?

“Cool Down” TBT After Sesh Extra Credit Finish Strong @BlackHouseMMA Conditioning For Dayze #TonyFergusonMMA #SnapDownCity #snapjitsu pic.twitter.com/SXaQJaVNE6

— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) July 28, 2017

Slips. Rips. Knockout Clips.

Nice head kick.

Chip Moraza-Pollard drops Paul Banasiak in R5 #LionFight37 pic.twitter.com/abNhlj3xzd

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 29, 2017

That’s a pretty awful nickname but he looks like he can do it.

Steve “Put Them To Sleep” Walker. No really, that’s his nickname. #LionFight37 pic.twitter.com/l9LhLo28Ij

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 29, 2017

This was a huge upset in China, with Kimura knocking out the guy promoting the card.

Sho Kimura knocks out Zou Shiming to win the WBO flyweight title. Kimura is now Japan’s 11th current world champion #boxing pic.twitter.com/fnDxqH1Peq

— Ryan Songalia (@ryansongalia) July 28, 2017

So Mi Ong TKOs Manggonpetch T.C.Muay Thai Gym (MX) pic.twitter.com/MKSnxbAyNy

— Jolassanda (@Jolassanda) July 28, 2017

Melvin Guillard is at a sad spot in his career but this is a nice finish.

Israel Adesanya TKOs Melvin Guillard in 1R (AFC 20) #AndNew pic.twitter.com/3Q8B7OyZiQ

— Jolassanda (@Jolassanda) July 28, 2017

Israel Adesanya looks like a legit talent

he had his moments in this fight, just Israel was too good pic.twitter.com/OcWIoa5aNp

— Jolassanda (@Jolassanda) July 28, 2017

Nice elbow by Rocha pic.twitter.com/G0HFjPR4Zd

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 29, 2017

Eric Rocha TKO’s Alexander Olave in R1. Three KDs. #LionFight37 pic.twitter.com/TNGNh4vQ5s

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 29, 2017

Good Reads

  • Ben Fowlkes offers some words on Tonya Evinger’s journey to get here
  • Phil Mackenzie breaks down the game and possibly the psychology of Jon Jones brilliantly. His take? Jones is an athlete with a defined game, and a defined hole in that game, which he explains with logic statements- but is Cormier the man to exploit that hole?

Podcasts and Video

The trash-talking story arc of DC and Jon Jones.

Andrew Richardson breaks down DC’s level changes and takedown game.

Cyborg vs. Evinger full fight prediction.

The MMA Ratings Podcast

Stay woke, Maniacs! Follow me on Twitter @Vorpality

Bringing you the weird and the wild from the world of MMA each and every weeknight

Welcome to Midnight Mania!

Daniel Cormier is done playing. He shared his thoughts with Megan Olivi after his weigh-in face-off with Jon Jones.

He’s still playing. I’m not playing anymore. This is my life. He won the first fight. Okay. But he’s still playing. Blowing kisses, putting on a show. All the time for that stuff is done. It’s time to fight. I’m ready to go.

On Jon Jones’ “fat ass brother”, and what has led him to this moment.

Tomorrow I will beat Jon Jones… whatever way I want. I’ve trained so hard for this. I’ve been preparing for this since the moment I left that Octagon on January 3rd, 2015. I’m not playing around any more. It’s time to fight, all the fun and games, all the blowing kisses… it’s done. He’s got his fat brother in the stands, talking about I’m going to cry. He can sit his fat ass down because I’ll smack the shit out of him too.

On what’s different this time:

I’m a much better fighter today than I was. People haven’t even seen all that I’m capable of in the Octagon. Tomorrow I put it all on display.

On the source of his motivation:

All of it. All of the above, but the reality is, in competition he won the first time, and that’s what I’m focused on. All this feuding, all this other stuff, yeah, it’s great for the build, but the build is done. Now it’s time for us to fight, and competitively, I need to get this fight back.

On how he gets it done:

“I dominate him. I literally go out there and I dominate him. If you don’t believe, then, just wait till tomorrow. You’ll see.

Jones was indeed in a good mood during the weigh-ins.

Arthur Jones shares his thoughts on DC prior to the altercation the two of them had:

Not sure what Anthony Johnson could be telling Jones that he doesn’t already know, aside from how to generate ungodly power with his punches.

Insomnia

Conor McGregor’s doctor would have you believe he is good to box Floyd Mayweather for an hour straight if need be.

How you should think about Mayweather-McGregor, a four-part guide

Mark Coleman relating a story from Jon Jones’ early days. Coleman says he took Jones down ten times.

I can’t decide if this is really Gunnar or not.

Savage, even though I don’t think that had much to do with how his fight against Santiago Ponzinibbio was finished.

I’m here for the lama puns.

Tony Ferguson’s weird-ass training habits make it seem like the dude is an easily bored madman.

Like, who does this?

Slips. Rips. Knockout Clips.

Nice head kick.

That’s a pretty awful nickname but he looks like he can do it.

This was a huge upset in China, with Kimura knocking out the guy promoting the card.

Melvin Guillard is at a sad spot in his career but this is a nice finish.

Israel Adesanya looks like a legit talent

Good Reads

  • Ben Fowlkes offers some words on Tonya Evinger’s journey to get here
  • Phil Mackenzie breaks down the game and possibly the psychology of Jon Jones brilliantly. His take? Jones is an athlete with a defined game, and a defined hole in that game, which he explains with logic statements- but is Cormier the man to exploit that hole?

Podcasts and Video

The trash-talking story arc of DC and Jon Jones.

Andrew Richardson breaks down DC’s level changes and takedown game.

Cyborg vs. Evinger full fight prediction.

The MMA Ratings Podcast

Stay woke, Maniacs! Follow me on Twitter @Vorpality