Daniel Cormier Fight News

Winner's Circle: What a victory means for UFC 160's featured fighters

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 23, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

What does a victory at UFC 160: "Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2" this Saturday (May 25, 2013) mean for Cain Velasquez, Antonio Silva, Junior dos Santos, Mark Hunt, Gray Maynard and T.J. Grant? Find out inside.

UFC 160 complete fighter breakdown, Cain Velasquez edition

by Andrew Richardson from MMAmania.com on May 23, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

MMAmania.com resident fighter analyst Andrew Richardson breaks down mixed martial arts (MMA) game of UFC 160 headliner Cain Velasquez, who will look to defend his Heavyweight title for first time ever vs. Antonio Silva's in Las Vegas May 25, 2013.

ONE FC fighter Tony Johnson details struggle to free himself from Bellator contract clause

by James Goyder from MMAmania.com on May 23, 2013 5:00 PM EDT

Top heavyweight prospect Tony Johnson Jr., who makes his ONE FC debut on May 31 against Tim Sylvia in Manila, says he was recently unable to fight for a living because he was bound by Bellator's contract, which kept him sidelined since 2011.

Oklahoma tornado 2013: UFC's James Head to donate next fight purse to victims of tragedy

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 23, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

UFC welterweight James Head has announced he will donate the money he makes for his next fight purse to those affected by the recent tornado in his home state of Oklahoma.

Bigfoot earned Saturday's title match, but to the public, is it enough?

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on May 23, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

Unlike previous title fights this year where challengers earned shots based on their names or mouths, Antonio Silva got his title shot by knocking out the top contender. But is that enough considering what happened when he last faced Cain Velasquez?

Report: Josh Barnett signs multi-fight UFC contract, Octagon return fight expected 'later this year'

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 22, 2013 12:44 AM EDT

Josh Barnett next fight? "Warmaster" is no longer a mixed martial arts (MMA) free agent, signing a multi-fight contract to return to UFC "later this year" after more than one decade away because of a failed test for steroids.

UFC 160 complete fighter breakdown, Antonio 'Bigfoot' Silva edition

by Andrew Richardson from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

MMAmania.com resident fighter analyst Andrew Richardson breaks down the mixed martial arts (MMA) game of UFC 160 headliner Antonio Silva, who will look to become the latest division champion at Cain Velasquez's expense in Las Vegas on May 25, 2013.

Monday Morning Hangover: Luke Rockhold fails to back up his trash talk against Vitor Belfort in Brazil

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 9:18 AM EDT

Luke Rockhold -- among all of last Saturday night's losers in Brazil -- is likely suffering from the worst post-fight hangover after his battle against Vitor Belfort at UFC on FX 8, which took place on May 18, 2013 at Arena Jaragua in Santa Catarina.

Vitor Belfort smashes Michael Bisping and Luke Rockhold and doesn't call for Anderson Silva rematch ... Is he 'scared?'

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on May 19, 2013 9:56 AM EDT

Anderson Silva vs Vitor Belfort 2? "The Phenom" has certainly made the case with back-to-back (technical) knockouts of top Middleweight contenders Michael Bisping and Luke Rockhold last night at UFC on FX 8, but the Brazilian hasn't called for it.

UFC 160: 'Bigfoot' Silva doesn't believe in MMA 'superheroes,' says no one is 'invincible' ahead of Cain Velasquez rematch

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 15, 2013 9:11 PM EDT

Antonio Silva says he loves having the underdog role in his fights so he can go out and prove people wrong. And when "Bigfoot" steps in the cage to face Cain Velasquez at UFC 160, he plans to prove there are no superheroes in MMA, as well.

UFC 160: ‘Motivated’ Cain Velasquez bringing ‘whole new strategy’ to deal with Bigfoot Silva’s toughness in Las Vegas

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 15, 2013 9:14 AM EDT

UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez isn't overlooking Antonio Silva, despite having defeated him rather easily last year at UFC 146. Smart move on behalf of the champ, because Silva has shown he can clean the clock of the biggest of the big men.

Roy Nelson reportedly on standby to rematch Junior dos Santos at UFC 160 if Mark Hunt can't fight

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 14, 2013 11:35 PM EDT

Junior dos Santos vs. Roy Nelson 2 at UFC 160 on May 25, 2013? Recent report indicates that if Mark Hunt's visa issues derail his trip to MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Memorial Day weekend, "Big Country" has been asked to fill in.

UFC on FX 8 complete fighter breakdown, Luke Rockhold edition

by Andrew Richardson from MMAmania.com on May 14, 2013 8:13 PM EDT

MMAmania.com resident fighter analyst Andrew Richardson breaks down the mixed martial arts (MMA) game of UFC on FX 8 headliner Luke Rockhold, who will look to score his first-ever win inside the Octagon at Vitor Belfort's expense in Brazil on May 18.

Daniel Cormier cautioned Luke Rockhold about the 'UFC jitters'

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on May 14, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

Daniel Cormier is coming off a successful UFC debut, but it wasn't without his hiccups. His teammate Luke Rockhold is making his own debut this weekend at UFC on FX 8, and Cormier relayed his issues with the 'UFC jitters' to him.

Morning Report: Nick Diaz applying for a promoter's license in the state of California, confirms CSAC

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 14, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

What retirement? According to the CSAC, Nick Diaz has begun the process of applying for his promoter's license to potentially start an MMA organization in the state of California. Seriously.

Deja Vu? Daniel Cormier says Cain Velasquez will 'take out' Bigfoot Silva at UFC 160 'pretty good' -- just like he did the first time

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 13, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

Once more, with feeling. Daniel Cormier says fight fans shouldn't expect any surprises when Bigfoot Silva challenges Cain Velasquez in the main event of UFC 160, which takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 25, 2013.

Daniel Cormier planning to continue as heavyweight while slowly cutting to make 205

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on May 13, 2013 1:00 PM EDT

Daniel Cormier is planning to make the move to light heavyweight but will be taking the long road, slowly dieting his way down to 205 while competing as a heavyweight.

The MMA Hour with Nick Newell in studio, Josh Barnett, Luke Rockhold, Daniel Cormier, Liz Carmouche, Mike Chiesa, Stephen Espinoza

by Ariel Helwani from MMA Fighting on May 13, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Monday's episode featured Nick Newell in studio, Josh Barnett, Luke Rockhold, Daniel Cormier, Liz Carmouche, Mike Chiesa, Stephen Espinoza, and more.

Daniel Cormier set to host UFC 160 Fight Club Q&A on May 24 in Las Vegas

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 12, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

UFC heavyweight contender Daniel Cormier has been assigned to host a Q&A session with UFC Fight Club members prior to the UFC 160: "Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2" weigh-ins on Friday, May 24, 2013.

UFC heavyweight Roy Nelson credits self-investment for current win-streak

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 12, 2013 6:00 PM EDT

Roy Nelson was a guest on Friday's (May 10, 2013) edition of "Inside MMA" on AXS TV and told hosts Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten that his recent win-streak is a product of self-investment.

Nickname --	Birthdate 03/20/1979
Height / Weight 5'11" - 250	Place of Birth San Jose, California

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