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Daniel Cormier responded to hypocrisy accusations after criticizing Gable Steveson for leaving the cage early following a 12-second knockout loss at UFC 331. Cormier stated he did not remember his own similar behavior after a past loss. Jon Jones accepted responsibility for Steveson's exit, claiming he wanted to check on his mentee.
Gable Steveson suffered his first pro loss when Sean Sharaf knocked him out in 12 seconds at UFC 331, and the broadcast team criticized his post-fight conduct—especially leaving the cage before the official result. Daniel Cormier urged him to handle losses with composure, Joe Rogan suggested hype and undefeated status may have clouded judgment, and Anik signaled agreement with the critique. Steveson, who trains with Jon Jones, begins a new chapter in his MMA career after this high-profile upset.
Gable Steveson was KO’d in 12 seconds by Sean Sharaf, then left the octagon before the referee could raise Sharaf’s hand, drawing boos and sharp criticism from UFC legend Daniel Cormier who said a great winner should not be an ungrateful loser. The incident followed Sharaf’s pre-fight claim that Steveson is 'a rapist,' a remark tied to Steveson’s 2019 arrest for suspected criminal sexual conduct (a case that was dropped for lack of evidence but fueled ongoing controversy).
Gable Steveson, once touted as UFC’s heavyweight future, was stopped by Sean Sharaf in a 12-second KO at UFC 331 and walked out of the cage without congratulating his opponent, triggering harsh criticism from commentators Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan who said he must handle losses with grace and respect the winner despite the hype.
Former UFC champ Daniel Cormier suggests Paddy Pimblett could be the grappling answer to Salahdine Parnasse, who burst onto UFC Paris with a knockout of Dan Hooker and is poised for a top-15 spot after just one fight. Pimblett, fresh off submitting Benoit Saint-Denis, is seen as the stylistic match-up needed to slow Parnasse’s offense, though any bout between them would depend on future bookings (including a potential clash with Ilia Topuria).
Daniel Cormier defended Usman Nurmagomedov, saying he did not elbow Song Yadong and was simply reacting emotionally to his brother Umar Nurmagomedov's KO at UFC Fight Night 286 in Shanghai. While acknowledging that jumping the cage is not allowed, Cormier urged understanding of Usman’s impulse to rush to Umar’s side, and noted there could be consequences despite the moment’s emotion. Usman, who is 22-0 as a free agent, has drawn interest from UFC CEO Dana White.
Jon Jones publicly clapped back at Daniel Cormier on social media after Cormier praised Khabib Nurmagomedov’s 29-0 record, noting Jones’s lone loss was a disqualification for 12-6 elbows to Matt Hamill. Jones claimed he learned the rules late, accused Cormier of jealousy, and kept alive their long-running feud from their two UFC title fights as the GOAT debate swirls.
Three fighters were sent to hospital or for precautionary CT scans after UFC Vegas 120: Carol Foro and Giovanna Canuto had precautionary scans after their three-round bouts, while Billy Ray Goff was hospitalized following a third-round TKO to Ty Miller. Daniel Cormier publicly criticized Goff’s corner for not stopping the fight, raising questions about fighter safety as Goff’s UFC tenure looks in jeopardy after three straight losses.
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier recounts a fight he was calling that was later flagged as potentially fixed, with the FBI involved in investigating betting irregularities. The UFC has intensified efforts to flag suspicious lines and has taken action in cases like Isaac Dulgarian’s, who was released and later suspended, along with past incidents involving Darrick Minner and James Krause, underscoring the sport’s push to keep betting authentic.
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.