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Daniel Cormier Has Already Locked Up 2018 MMA Fighter Of The Year

Following his latest victory at this past Saturday night in New York City, a submission win over knockout artist Derrick Lewis in the main event of UFC 230, Daniel Cormier has already locked up the award for 2018 MMA Fighter of the Year. There’s …

Following his latest victory at this past Saturday night in New York City, a submission win over knockout artist Derrick Lewis in the main event of UFC 230, Daniel Cormier has already locked up the award for 2018 MMA Fighter of the Year. There’s still two months left in the year, but at this point […]

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Six Biggest Takeaways From An Insane UFC 230

The UFC’s annual Madison Square Garden pay-per-view (PPV) event is in the books. UFC 230 provided some great bouts and moments for fans in New York. Daniel Cormier defended his title against “The Black Beast” Derrick Lewis in the main event, Chris Weidman and Jacaré Souza put on a show for the fans in an […]

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The UFC’s annual Madison Square Garden pay-per-view (PPV) event is in the books. UFC 230 provided some great bouts and moments for fans in New York.

Daniel Cormier defended his title against “The Black Beast” Derrick Lewis in the main event, Chris Weidman and Jacaré Souza put on a show for the fans in an instant classic middleweight co-main event. The rest of the PPV main card was entertaining and not to mention the prelims provided us with some fantastic fights.

After a whirlwind weekend of fights, it can be difficult to organize your thoughts regarding the outcomes. After all, there were a total of 12 fights at UFC 230. That’s why we here at LowkickMMA have done the legwork for you.

Here are the six biggest takeaways from an insane UFC 230.

“DC” Has Claim At Being GOAT

At this point in his Hall of Fame career, it can be argued that Daniel Cormier is in the running for greatest of all-time.

The 39-year-old Cormier will most likely hang up the gloves after he fights Brock Lesnar in the first quarter of 2019. If he beats Lesnar as most expect he will, he will retire with a record of 23-1(1) with the only loss being to his rival Jon Jones.

Whether he is competing at light heavyweight or he is defending his title at heavyweight, “DC” just gets it done. He is a winner in every sense of the word.

His victory over Derrick Lewis was expected, but the manner in which Cormier beat Lewis is what continually impresses fight fans. ‘DC” didn’t have to absorb one power punch from “The Black Beast.” He was able to execute his game plan to a tee.

It’s my belief that not only does Cormier have a claim at being the GOAT, but I believe he has dominated time and again that he is deserving of that title.

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Derrick Lewis Names One Surprise of UFC 230 Main Event

In the main event of UFC 230, Daniel Cormier earned the second-round submission over Derrick Lewis, with Lewis never really being able to implement enough offense or defense to prevent a Cormier domination. After coming up short in the bout, Derrick Le…

In the main event of UFC 230, Daniel Cormier earned the second-round submission over Derrick Lewis, with Lewis never really being able to implement enough offense or defense to prevent a Cormier domination. After coming up short in the bout, Derrick Lewis took the time to address reporters at the UFC 230 Post-Fight Press Conference. […]

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Dana White Believes Daniel Cormier Could Be UFC President One Day

Dana White had some big praise for Daniel Cormier after UFC 230.

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UFC President Dana White had some high praise for “champ champ” Daniel Cormier after his submission win over Derrick Lewis in the main event of UFC 230 (highlights) last night (Sat. November 3, 2018) from New York.

Cormier successfully defended his heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 230. “DC” submitted Lewis with a rear-naked choke in the second round. In his post-fight interview, Cormier showed a ton of charisma and called out Brock Lesnar.

He has been a great ambassador for the sport, and Dana White has taken notice. The UFC boss was asked if he thinks the former Olympian is the kind of person who could be the next UFC president at the post-fight press conference. Here’s what White had to say:

“Oh, definitely,” White said. “You know, if you look at the – when we do the promos now, he’s one of the big guys now that you see in the promos.

“Breaking down fights, talking about fights, whether he’s at the desk at FOX or he’s calling the fights for us. Whatever he does, the guy is incredible. He can do anything. The guy can literally do anything.

“I saw him doing an interview. Actually I posted one of the interviews he did with the media the other day, talking about how Derrick changed his life and ‘this guy isn’t going to fool me.’ I was just blown away and impressed by the interview.”

Cormier’s next Octagon appearance is presumed to be his last. “DC” said his next fight in the Octagon will be his last, and that fight will likely be against Lesnar.

Once Lesnar fulfills his obligations to the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), that fight will be ready to go in early 2019.

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