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Daniel Cormier Surprises Fans with Defense of Jon Jones After Wild Instagram Live Session

Daniel Cormier Surprises Fans with Defense of Jon Jones After Wild Instagram Live Session Daniel Cormier came to the defense of… Jon Jones?! Last week, ‘Bones’ had everyone talking when he went live…

Daniel Cormier came to the defense of… Jon Jones?!

Last week, ‘Bones’ had everyone talking when he went live on Instagram in the middle of the night and indicated that he was frustrated enough to take someone’s life.

“You get pissed off, disappointed. And as a Dad, you just want to kill them,” Jones said in a now-viral video which you can see right here.

‘Bones’ later apologized in a since-deleted post for the concerning comments.

“Sorry, was just getting crazy. I’m done over it,” Jones posted on X.

By then, the damage had been done and everyone chalked it up to just another drunken rant from Jones who has a long history of drug and alcohol abuse. Whether or not either was involved is uncertain, but that didn’t stop the clip from spreading like a California wildfire online and generating a slew of reactions from fans and fighters like former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping.

Cormier thinks Jon Jones’ Instagram meltdown is being blown out of proportion

However, one man came to Jones’ defense and you’d never have guessed who it was had we not already let the cat out of the bag in the headline.

“I don’t like being supportive [of Jon Jones],” Cormier said while addressing Jones’ latest scandal during a recent episode of his Funky & The Champ podcast. “Jon Jones was walking down the street, saying some crazy stuff about his kid…if he was on vacation, haven’t we all been there? Maybe not that extreme, but our kids drive us crazy. And you know what the worst part is? When you go back to that hotel room, you’re the bad guy! Everyone’s going to make it like you’re the bad guy for being upset…

“I don’t want to defend him, but come on…haven’t we all been there?”

Despite their fiery rivalry that still burns bright to this day, Cormier has given ‘Bones’ his flowers from time to time.

‘DC’ admitted that Jon Jones was the hardest hitter he’d ever faced in his illustrious career. He even acknowledged that Jones is probably the greatest fighter the sport has ever seen, though he stopped short of crowning the undisputed heavyweight titleholder as MMA’s official GOAT due to his laundry list of police run-ins and legal issues outside of the Octagon.

Fight or Flight: Daniel Cormier Questions Francis Ngannou’s Risky Return to the Sweet Science

Daniel Cormier doesn’t like the idea of Francis Ngannou going back to boxing. Ngannou is officially 0-2 in the…

Daniel Cormier doesn’t like the idea of Francis Ngannou going back to boxing.

Ngannou is officially 0-2 in the sport, but that hasn’t stopped him from emerging as one of boxing’s most polarizing figures in recent years. After taking heavyweight great Tyson Fury to the limit in October 2023, ‘The Predator’ suffered a brutal second-round knockout loss against Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia.

Now, after a successful return to MMA under the PFL banner, Ngannou is ready to get back inside the squared circle for another go in the sweet science. No official details have been announced, but a fight with former WBC heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder has been floated as a potential opponent for Ngannou’s third go in 10-ounce gloves.

Addressing Ngannou’s rumored return to boxing, Cormier expressed concern over how things could go for ‘The Predator’ this time around after seeing how things went awry against Joshua in Saudi Arabia.

“There were people picking Francis to beat Joshua,” Cormier said on his YouTube channel. “I love Francis but not to insult him, Anthony Joshua felt so less of a threat [from Ngannou] that he, who is traditionally one of the most passive boxers in the world for a heavyweight champion, went after Francis. He didn’t feel the threat because of the lack of experience that Francis had in boxing.

“Sure, he’s going to make a boatload of money, he always does, but at what point do you go [I don’t know] because if you ask me it would seem like he’s up against it again. Maybe he’s just the biggest, baddest man on the planet that we all believe and he doesn’t care that he’s up against it and he wants to prove everyone wrong like he did the first time when he fought Tyson Fury and he fought him to a very close fight. But we cannot ignore the visuals of what we saw the last time, especially when he came back to MMA and fought so well.”

Daniel Cormier fears for what could happen to ngannou against another KO artist like deontay wilder

The quick-fire knockout loss against Joshua is what ultimately sent Ngannou back to mixed martial arts where he secured an impressive first-round TKO over Renan Ferreira at the PFL’s Battle of the Giants pay-per-view event last year.

Fight or Flight: Daniel Cormier Questions Francis Ngannou’s Risky Return to the Sweet Science 3

Cormier believes that accepting a fight with Wilder would not only put Ngannou in another dangerous spot but it could also halt any momentum he rebuilt in his Smart Cage debut.

“People don’t hurt Francis Ngannou, but when it happened in the [Anthony Joshua] fight, he looked lost,” Cormier said. “That’s what’s concerning to me. Because I know there will be moments in that fight with Deontay Wilder the way that he punches where he’s going to need to find safety.”

No legitimate boxing fans would be caught dead calling Deontay Wilder a technical fighter, but the fact remains that ‘The Bronze Bomber’ has knocked out opponents in 42 of his 43 career wins notching an undeniably impressive 96.7% finish rate.

Any man with that kind of resume is undeniably dangerous.

“I thought the most dangerous fight for Francis was Deontay Wilder because Deontay Wilder, who I was on the Olympic team with, is more free and also less technical,” Cormier said. “That’s the nice way to say Deontay Wilder’s boxing style. He’s less technical.

“So the punches may be loopy. He may throw them from odd angles. But he has this unbelievable power that allows you to go to sleep.”

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Do you agree with Daniel Cormier’s take on Ngannou’s anticipated boxing comeback, or are you excited to see ‘The Predator’ back inside the squared circle?

USA Wrestling’s ‘Aura’ is Gone: MMA Guru Blasts USA Wrestling, Claps Back at Daniel Cormier

The ongoing debate surrounding the effectiveness of U.S. wrestling in MMA has intensified, with The MMA Guru responding to…

The ongoing debate surrounding the effectiveness of U.S. wrestling in MMA has intensified, with The MMA Guru responding to recent criticisms from UFC legends Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen. The controversy began after The MMA Guru questioned the dominance of American wrestlers in modern MMA, particularly following Tatiana Suarez’s loss to Zhang Weili at UFC 312.

MMA Guru and US Wrestling in MMA

MMA Guru’s initial take, which sparked the debate, was a critical reaction to Tatiana Suarez’s loss to Zhang Weili at UFC 312. He expressed a lack of trust in “USA Wrestling credentials anymore,” and implied that Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen had misled him about the capabilities of wrestlers in MMA.

This comes after Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen addressed The MMA Guru’s comments on their show. Sonnen partially agreed with the critique, arguing that wrestling alone is no longer sufficient in today’s more well-rounded MMA landscape. He noted that many top U.S. wrestlers now avoid transitioning to MMA.

However, Daniel Cormier disagreed, pointing out that many current UFC champions and contenders have strong wrestling foundations, such as Jon Jones and Islam Makhachev. Cormier, an Olympic wrestler, argued that proper wrestling remains highly effective when integrated with other skills.

In his response, The MMA Guru acknowledged Chael Sonnen’s perspective but doubled down on his critique of the current state of U.S. wrestling in MMA. He stated:

“I know exactly where Chael was coming from here. There used to be a fear. If you heard, “This guy wrestled. He wrestled for a long time through school. He’s a national champ. He went to Nationals. He won State—he won this, he won that,” in wrestling, it used to mean something.

“It used to be this thing where you’d think, “Well, I’ll see that guy in the top five in about two years. He’s about to ragdoll this [ __ ] karate instructor, you know what I mean?” That’s what it used to be in MMA. “Oh, Jesus Christ, this poor [ _ ] Kung Fu guy is going to get [ _ ] chucked around by this [ __ ] high school wrestler over here.”

“But nowadays, I don’t know if I can trust them to get through the Contender Series. Chael speaks on it—there used to be a different vibe around the idea of a wrestler with some kind of wrestling credential being part of the competition. There used to be a fear.”

NCAA wrestlers did indeed have a significant impact on early MMA. These include legends such as Randy Couture, Dan Severn, Mark Coleman, Matt Hughes, and Kevin Randleman, among many others. Now, it seems the top-level collegiate and Olympic wrestlers are not looking at MMA anymore as frequently.

As for why fewer NCAA wrestlers are transitioning to MMA today, there are a few factors that some consider. Wrestlers now have more options to make money within their sport, reducing the financial pressure to switch to MMA. However, it’s worth noting that some top NCAA wrestlers are still considering MMA as a viable career path.

The future of U.S. wrestling in MMA remains uncertain, but it’s clear that success in the octagon now demands a more diverse skill set than ever before. This controversy has drawn in MMA legends like Daniel Cormier and Chael Sonnen, who offer differing perspectives on the matter.

“Real wrestlers suck balls” Former UFC Champ Michael Bisping Blasts Olympian Daniel Cormier in Heated Rant

In a heated exchange, former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping took aim at Olympic-level wrestlers, including former UFC double…

In a heated exchange, former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping took aim at Olympic-level wrestlers, including former UFC double champion Daniel Cormier, during a recent discussion about the role of wrestling in MMA.

Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier

Michael Bisping’s comments highlight his belief that collegiate or Olympic-style wrestling does not seamlessly translate to MMA without adaptation. His critique is on the importance of adjusting grappling techniques to account for striking, the cage, and other variables unique to the sport.

While his delivery was blunt, the former UFC middleweight champion explained:

“Real wrestlers suck balls. The problem is, you bring any of those guys in a cage—unless they learn how to do it in a cage—I will head-kick you. They suck. And that’s why most of them can’t do s*. Wrestlers suck,” Bisping said during the conversation during the UFC weigh-ins show. He specifically addressed Cormier, claiming, “You put me up against the fence, DC, you could not take me down with a single.”

Cormier was trying to explain to Bisping that it is first most important to learn wrestling fundamentals before learning takedown defense. Meanwhile, Michael Bisping responded that wrestling in MMA is an entirely different game.

Daniel Cormier was an NCAA Division I wrestler who also represented the USA at the Olympics. He has experience in Greco-Roman and Folkstyle wrestling but his bread and butter was Freestyle. Once he transitioned to MMA, Cormier quickly made himself known by winning a Strikeforce heavyweight title as an undefeated fighter and ultimately became a two-division UFC champion. Cormier is likely best known for his rivalries against all-time greats Jon Jones, in the UFC, and Cael Sanderson, in wrestling.

The UK-born Michael Bisping is best known for becoming UFC middleweight champion with his impressive knockout against Luke Rockhold. ‘The Count’ Bisping was a volume striker recognized for his unreal cardio. Throughout his UFC tenure, he had wars against notable fighters such as Wanderlei Silva, Yoshihiro Akiyama, Dan Henderson, Cung Le, and all-time great Anderson Silva.

Michael Bisping’s fiery remarks about Olympic and collegiate wrestling in MMA have reignited a long-standing debate about the adaptability of traditional wrestling in the cage. Daniel Cormier, with his decorated wrestling and MMA career, shows how wrestlers can thrive in the sport when properly adapted. The exchange between these two legends shows their differing perspectives as each comes from entirely unique background to MMA.

“Real wrestlers suck balls” Former UFC Champ Michael Bisping Blasts Olympian Daniel Cormier in Heated Rant

In a heated exchange, former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping took aim at Olympic-level wrestlers, including former UFC double…

Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier

While his delivery was blunt, the former UFC middleweight champion explained:

UFC Legend Weighs In On Israel Adesanya’s Future After Third Straight Loss

Israel Adesanya isn’t finished with his UFC career just yet — at least, that’s the belief of a UFC Hall of Famer. Once revered as one of the most dominant UFC middleweight champions, “The Last Stylebender” now finds himself in a turbulent chapter of his career, enduring one of the roughest stretches of his professional […]

Israel Adesanya isn’t finished with his UFC career just yet — at least, that’s the belief of a UFC Hall of Famer.

Once revered as one of the most dominant UFC middleweight champions, “The Last Stylebender” now finds himself in a turbulent chapter of his career, enduring one of the roughest stretches of his professional run with three consecutive setbacks.

Most recently, Adesanya fell victim to a second-round knockout at the hands of rising contender Nassourdine Imavov in the main event of UFC Saudi Arabia, which took place last Saturday at the anb Arena in Riyadh.

Several fans and analysts are now speculating that the 35-year-old Nigerian-born Kiwi has surpassed his peak and should consider hanging up the gloves. However, former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier isn’t ready to write him off just yet, believing Adesanya still has more fights left in him.

During a recent video on his YouTube channel, “DC” offered a candid assessment of Adesanya’s future in the Octagon while breaking down the UFC Saudi Arabia headliner.

“I believe that Adesanya is done fighting for titles, but what I do not believe is that Adesanya is done as a fighter,” Cormier said. “What I saw in round one was enough for me to believe that he could still compete. What I do believe, though, is that Israel Adesanya has earned the right to fight lesser competition right now but also less rounds.”

Cormier went on to emphasize that “The Last Stylebender” remains one of the UFC’s top draws, possessing the skills to mount a comeback. He believes Adesanya should be given more chances to compete in three-round matchups.

“He could fight on co-main events and would still add value to a pay-per-view. It doesn’t always have to be in those five-round main events. But when you saw what he did last weekend, Saudi Arabia, sold out, big gate, now you know why Adesanya is still being put in those positions. But in that first round I saw enough to say he can still compete. He looked fast, he looked sharp, but it’s not the speed that’s gone from Adesanya. It’s the ability to see things coming, that quickness, the vision, and when you get hit as you get older, you go down.”

Adesanya has competed in 12 title fights, securing an 8-4 record across his total of 18 UFC appearances. “The Last Stylebender” first relinquished his middleweight title to Alex Pereira at UFC 281, only to reclaim it in a dramatic rematch at UFC 287. However, his reign was short-lived, as he lost the belt once more to Sean Strickland at UFC 293.