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Daniel Cormier says Jon Jones turned down a seven-figure offer for a six-minute wrestling match and also rejected a grappling showdown; RAF was reportedly interested, but Jones wouldn’t risk a loss amid ongoing questions about his career and arthritis.
Daniel Cormier says higher pay in wrestling—especially coaching around $200,000 a year—has cooled the pipeline of American wrestlers entering MMA, slowing the sport’s flow even as stars like Gable Steveson debut; only a few athletes publicly consider fighting, with Kennedy Blades the notable exception among the 2024 U.S. Olympians, while coaching or Real American Freestyle offer steadier income.
UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit doubled down on his post-fight jab at Michelle Obama after defeating Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250, clashing with Daniel Cormier on social media and showing little remorse; UFC boss Dana White distanced the organization from the remarks, but no disciplinary action was announced.
At UFC Freedom 250 in Washington, Josh Hokit sparked backlash by calling former First Lady Michelle Obama a man after his win over Derrick Lewis. The remarks drew criticism from UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier, who expressed disappointment, and Hokit doubled down with provocative comments about fans and unity. A future fight with Cormier is unlikely, given DC’s retirement and age, but the incident highlighted a controversy that overshadowed the event.
Josh Hokit KO'd Derrick Lewis to advance to No. 6 in the UFC heavyweight rankings at the White House event, but his post-fight line calling Michelle Obama a man drew criticism from Daniel Cormier, who called the move “lame as f*ck.” Dana White condemned the comment while defending free speech, and the event reportedly drew 17 million viewers on Paramount+.
Daniel Cormier says his Twitter was hacked after a now-deleted post suggesting a conversation with Eric Trump circulated; he asserts he would never post such content, explains he only recently regained access to his account, and notes sponsors are contacting him amid the online controversy.
Daniel Cormier says a Twitter hack created screenshots of direct messages with Eric Trump about insider UFC betting before UFC Freedom 250 outside the White House; both Trump and Cormier have said the messages were fake, with Cormier detailing on YouTube that he didn’t post or know about the conversations and has been trying to recover his account, turning the controversy into a distraction from the event.
Eric Trump denied screenshots alleging he asked UFC commentator Daniel Cormier about which Sunday UFC fights would win and whether any fights were rigged, calling the claims fake and noting they were AI-generated. Cormier and Trump both denied the posts, with a Trump Organization spokesperson labeling them fabricated and warning about AI-driven misinformation. The controversy surfaced during a high-profile UFC event on Trump’s 80th birthday, which drew tech industry figures and other attendees.
Daniel Cormier praised Carlos Prates after Prates dominated former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena with a third‑round stoppage at UFC Perth, saying Prates is championship‑ready and on a short list for a welterweight title shot against Islam Makhachev. Prates has rebounded from an earlier loss to Ian Garry and continued to rack up knockouts and bonuses, but the 170‑pound division remains crowded, with Garry still favored to challenge Makhachev while Prates isn’t ruled out.
Daniel Cormier says Netflix’s Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano card won’t match the UFC’s White House lineup, which he calls the best card of the year. Netflix will feature Rousey-Carano on May 16 and Ngannou-Lins, while the UFC counterpunches with Topuria-Gaethje and Pereira-Gane; DC notes the Netflix event is a valid outside-the-UFC venture and competition is healthy, but final ratings will decide which platform comes out on top.
Daniel Cormier endorses MVP MMA’s Netflix debut headlined by Diaz vs. Perry, calling it a real, audience-driven card that could draw big viewership and spur healthy MMA competition, while noting the UFC White House card is stronger on paper.
Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier coached Russia’s ALF Reality Global 3, a TUF-like reality show, when a contestant named Sergei grabbed a knife after a tense altercation. Jones wrestled the knife away, describing it as an extremely tense moment that made everyone feel unsafe. Cormier considered leaving, but Jones persuaded him to stay and finish filming as the incident was contained.
Daniel Cormier nearly quit the Russian reality show ALF MMA with Jon Jones after a chaotic episode where a fighter grabbed a knife during a brawl; safety concerns intensified as bottles flew and assistants intervened, but Jones helped de-escalate the situation and both coaches ultimately stayed on the show.
Jon Jones says he suffers severe arthritis in his left hip, even qualifying for a hip replacement, and that pain would prevent him from pursuing a wrestling match with Daniel Cormier. He notes his focus on health and family (including his three-year-old son) as he contemplates future fights, with no current UFC schedule announced after his 2024 win over Stipe Miocic.
At UFC 325 in Sydney, Aaron Tau tried a curtain-based weigh-in ruse to hit the 125 lb limit for the Road to UFC final against Namsrai Batbayar. He initially weighed 122.5 lb but, after a second check, registered 129 lb, leading to the bout’s cancellation. The article also recalls Daniel Cormier’s infamous towel-based weigh‑in trick from 2017 to make 205 lb.