Daniel Cormier: Jon Jones Looks 'Desperate' for Coming to UFC 210

UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier talks about his UFC 210 rematch against Anthony Johnson, fighting near Jon Jones' hometown, Jones having an afterparty in Buffalo for UFC 210, his relationship with Johnson, and much more.
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[@GeneralHarissa]

Ariel Helwani is a black belt in making fighters talk trash about their oppopnent lmao

[@GrumpyBottom]

It's weird, but over time DC has sold me on his character. He never waivers, is always genuine and this weekend I have a good feeling his durability will hold out once more.

[@KeethBS]

All around class act, both guys are.

[@mrcrunch8000]

GrumpyBottom I hope you are right. I have always been a huge fan of his and want to see him continue winning. I would to see him get past this fight so he can beat the broken Jones that will be coming back.

[@Lord_of_the_Pies]

GrumpyBottom Cormier is a nice guy. reminds me of a big kid that never grew up and i cant fault him for that

[@harlemkidd82485]

GrumpyBottom I've always looked at DC as a good character dude. It's crazy, because u look at what he said about the fans standing more behind JJ who is a drug addict, who hit a pregnant lady and has been a careless selfless champion, and D.C. has been a steady good character dude, and it's true! I like JJ as a fighter but it goes to show u just how fucced up this world is.

[@jbjohnson4728]

He's solid, steady, and stable.

[@AytanLeibowitz]

AKA = without a doubt, we're really good... but we're injured

[@redeemedforgivenfree349]

Aytan Leibowitz 😂

[@codyblaylock7531]

Aytan Leibowitz ...I honestly think Jon Jones would whoop everyone in AKA, his fighting record is definitely better than anyone's over there

[@AytanLeibowitz]

Cody Blaylock I think so too. Imagine if Jones was 100% focused. I think the best is yet to come for him.

[@TwStTempo]

Cody Blaylock naww. Cain at his best would definitely show Jones a lot of issues. Debatable whether he will ever sustain that high level of competition with his injuries though.

[@codyblaylock7531]

Xeph ...Well, I understand that you're probably a Cain fan and that's okay, but they've never fought so anything as far as who would win is strictly opinionated in that aspect...But let's look at the facts Jon Jones record is far better than Cain's..Fact..Cain has 2 loses where he actually got dominated.....Fact...Jones, well he has one disqualification but hell he actually won but they disqualified him for an 12 to 6 elbow. ..Fact..and he was ranked number 1 Cain number 5...Fact..and he was named the goat...Fact..do your research...so by all those acolades the edge would go to him....

[@hellogoodbye219]

I don't understand how people can boo and dislike DC. He wears his emotions on his sleeves and plays fair.

[@josephzinck5680]

DC is something of an idol of mine and should be for most men or folks in general. The man is not only a combat champ, the dude is a life champion. Look into his story. Much love Cormier. #WARDC

[@Huizelogica]

great interview, down to earth, honest and open. glorious...

[@matthewwilliams1709]

I like DC. He's a stand up guy. The mistakes he made in his personal life he didn't have to explain to the fans. He talked about them anyway and took full responsibility. He has carried the LHW banner for a while and been a solid champ.

[@pattypcollins]

In fighting: Jones>Cormier>Johnson In Life: Cormier>Johnson>Jones

[@silke275]

the suspension was the best thing ever for DC, because he will never beat jon jones

[@InfectedoOG]

DC is right. Not committing a crime really isn't that hard, and then saying you want to 'fight so badly, and can't wait to get back in there." JUST DON'T BE A CRIMINAL, JON. EVERYONE WANTS TO SEE YOU IN THE OCTAGON...

[@waalex11]

Great Interview!

[@ia9562]

does anyone else feel like D.C is the Interim Belt Holder ?

[@94robirob]

Rooting for Rumble, but DC is such a nice guy too and would really deserve it to get his win over Jones to solidify his career....

[@forrealforreal8723]

94robirob I agree he's a nice guy but he's only deserving to beat Jon jones if he can beat him fair and square. I honestly know Jon is a fucc up but I don't believe he took peds

[@94robirob]

Grandpapurp 1226 I agree, but I'm afraid that even if he beats Jones 'fair and square' a lot of people won't acknowlege that because they will say that DC only won because of the break which Jones had to take...

[@bgbg418]

94robirob he's not beating Jones. rumble could but DC can't out wrestle Jones and that's the only chance I give him in any fight with Jones.

[@bgbg418]

Metaphor The Great​ I think he's got a better chance simply because of the one shot power. He really can knock out anyone on the planet if he connects clean. Jones is no superhero to take clean punches from a phenom like rumble. But I agree that I don't see rumble landing. The only shot I think he'd have a chance with is the weird uppercut/hook he throws. Jones sometimes covers up in a kind of long guard defence but without the front hand always extended so I could see a shot getting through. If rumble can effectively feint hooks and make jon react to set it up its a good shot for him. But I don't see anything else he catches Jones with. I think Jon take him down repeatedly and submits him in 3 or gnp finish

[@bgbg418]

Metaphor The Great​ yea i mean Jones would be a favourite obviously and for that reason. Jones' unpredictability and variation is what would win the fight imo. But you can't give a guy with that kind of power and delivery and with a KO resume like rumble zero chance to win. That's just misunderstanding the conversation.

[@WolF911x]

Daniel is a likeable chill dude

[@waheedaraf5821]

d.c .....such a nice guy...... humble and powerful

[@Mcfc2Rich]

Come a lot closer to Daniel since he shared some of his story. Didn't know none of that before but I'm glad to see he's opening up. 🤜🏼

[@jordanstevens2249]

Love y'all...but please pull that protective piece of film off your logo on the mic....its gotta go. It has been bothering me for some time now.

[@RealMattKiefer]

jordan stevens LMFAOOOOOO hell yes think the same thing every video

[@angelbrennenhull7812]

jordan stevens then they keep zooming in on it! LMAO 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@kingmma9249]

omfg been watching these vids for 2 years and never noticed it hahahahahaha

[@jedhud7609]

King MMA p

[@x3merx3mer]

8:07 What an awesome ad for Apple :)

[@NateDawg920]

Luv DC's reaction at the end to Ariel saying have a 'glorious' performance! haha...great interview

[@Explicit626Beats]

Great interview. I agree 100% what he said about Jon.

[@Error-ox3fe]

Damn Daniel got a lil lyrics under his sleeve.

[@AlecJ5001]

DC is by far the most respectful person in the UFC. The hate he receives is ridiculous. Yes, Jon Jones is a legend but D.C. is a true gentleman who deserves respect. Hell, look at the guys he's already defeated.. at 5'11 in the light heavyweight division..

[@tismon]

1:19 "But you CAN'T" lmfao that face

[@missyp9423]

I'm a huge Diaz brothers fan, but DC has sold me on the good guys. What a great guy. I hope he wins. He deserves respect.

[@tomnight8155]

D.C. with the glorious song made my day lol

[@BNhandle]

Although it's fine when you commentate the fight you pull out of

[@dova145]

dc a wrestling Fan. my man.

[@vanillagorilla8438]

love this interview lol

[@manuelmarquezjr.304]

His analogy of Jones being the "high school" quarterback hanging around is totally inaccurate. Usually those quarterbacks hang around high school parties because they didn't make it beyond there and cling that. Jones was/is the most dominant Champion in the biggest organization. Regardless of his troubles outside of the cage he accomplished more than Cormier will and will go down as a HOF already. Cormier is enjoying this too much but at the end of the day he will have to beat Jones to solidify himself as being the best. He needs to get past Rumble first.

[@RellaMcQuillen]

love the DC with the beard

[@mmaaddict4163]

"You think i'm just gunna stand there and let you see my junk jon?" -DC

[@rajpatel-km8hm]

DC get hate for no reason. He's a great fighter and a great person

[@mre1995]

DC still looks tilted over Jon Jones, just can't help that obsession.

[@ja9665]

wonder how the weight cut is going

[@michaeljane6524]

"I'm not here to take part I'm here to take over" - artem lobov

[@kevinlewis8162]

i'm 1 of the few people that likes dc and his fighting style...i dont even like wrestling....but his grappling is super impressive...but his obsession with jon jones problems outside the octagon is getting old....

[@blakerothlander7422]

I love how dc has matured and grown. I think he would win JJ fight # 2 he knows what he did wrong

[@tonymontana8217]

Weight cut looks like it's taking a bit of a toll on DC here. Not that it's any different for any other fighter during fight week who's doing the same.

[@JASNSOUNDS]

i agree with DC about jon and rumble...never thought that would happen

[@redrum623az]

what type of jacket is DC wearing??

[@23dannyt]

dammm has a point its really not hard to stay out of trouble freaking love dc got a big test onfront of him hope he wins again

[@daneilo777]

"I need to beat Jon Jones to solidify my legacy" -CM Punk

[@TRONzLegacy]

DONT SHAVE THE BEARD DC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rbm1572]

Love him or hate him Cormier tells it like it is.

[@growup20]

What kind of jacket does he wear? I would like to buy it.

[@onlyinvegas5152]

2:38 WOW D.C. Has all his teeth lmao

[@hehexd3692]

Is it just me or does helwani's nose grow a bit more after every ufc?

[@alfredwhiteside6899]

anyone notice the promotion says heavyweight

[@davidclark6448]

GLORIOUS.

[@3klipze]

hahahaha WWE should let DC use that song for his entrance.

[@Bob-rj4jz]

Spit shine that belt Daniel the King is coming

[@InfectedoOG]

But still, DC. Don't get distracted by Jones. Go through Rumble, like you did before. You the champ. Show everyone why!

[@bowenbottorff5551]

love DC. such a nice, sincere dude. I don't know how anyone can boo this guy

[@Aussie_Anarchist84]

Ariel getting those key scoops, like the truth about DC's ring tone - where's the MMAfighting.com article? hah

[@YairSassonArt]

I don't know, its sounds like DC is the desperate one... he never got to have that Rematch against the man who beat him and never lost a UFC fight.

[@Aussie_Anarchist84]

Anyone else think DC looks a bit drained here? Down on energy, struggling with a weight cut? He's normally very sharp and well presented when he speaks, but here he sounds sluggish with lots of drawn out pauses. Could be that he's just sick of talking to media though.

[@andymontanez56]

Aussie Anarchist he seems fine. nothing out of the ordinary

[@Lynxchillin08]

Aussie Anarchist Did you watch the end !!!! He was buzzing !! What on earth is your comment about.

[@Aussie_Anarchist84]

I'm not saying I'm right, he just didn't seem like his dynamic self for most of the video. I'm still picking him to win

[@nickheinz3737]

Daniel is a class guy!

[@foramuricy]

Jon Jones, Conor and Alistair use the same strategy: hit and run.

[@sugarsaint]

I'm Jon Jones fan to the core, yet admittedly everything he says he is more or less true. Mistakes are one thing but i can't help thinking that Jones has thrown his whole career in the bin.

[@dissconnect5588]

How this dude gonna say this but he was literally on commentary for jones vs osp

[@Obvioustroller]

Daniel "i look like i wanna die when i'm cutting weight" Cormier.

[@ppvplug3940]

Obvioustroller which part of that should we laugh at?

[@PeterParker-ym1zl]

Can anyone explain to me how betting in Vegas works? And how much I will win if I put down $300 on comier to win?

[@darkendeavour2586]

its so funny how the fighters can insult and complement each other in the same breath

[@itsX2024]

GLORIOUS

[@Mystrym]

9:40 - Ariel made DC's day with that comment :D

[@dallasgross7293]

i just became a fan of dc for his love of wwe

[@abeeftec3427]

Rumble and DC are both good men

[@nikeettg5613]

lol yall can like DC or not but you can't deny this dude's confidence and drive. just look at how he answers helwani's instigating questions with sincerity he means every word he says about rumble and he makes a valid point on the suspended Jones. Whether it's DC or AJ that comes out the victor I like both guys so may the best man win.

[@e6o]

DC with the WWE style elbow drop on Jones "which genius gives a recovering alcoholic an afterpart?!"

[@AgtX999]

Anthony Johnson knows, Ariel Helwani nose

[@ronniecr7273]

he said sing it. dc like nah lol

[@mgilleran5993]

He just won me over! I'm pretty sure that the fact that he's a total mark for pro wrestling and the way he totally dorked up at the end. But this entire interview was great!

[@makwanandyjohnson2030]

D.C looks good. Hopefully the same goes with his upcoming fight performance.

[@wflowchillin]

Imagine DC with a couple gold fronts, same clothing, and a bit of a hip hop accent. he would make an intense bad guy. he looks so damn intense with his weight cut down and focused

[@superchiller123chill]

is it weird if I'm rooting for both DC and AJ. They both seem like top guys to me

[@altertheskyy1]

i hope DC isnt past his prime but i have a feeling he cant handle crazy wars anymore. rumble might be right

[@GDubbleBubble]

Hey DC, this isn't high school and nobody grounded.

[@NotoriousVC]

Not a DC fan at all, but what a fantastic promo. The digs at Jones were great.

[@jlcmw3]

ariel's interviews are glorious

[@CaptainNathanDrake]

Can someone please explain how DC magically has his tooth in this video?

[@catchgenerics8667]

DC is such a wrestling mark, I love it

[@forrealforreal8723]

D.C. Doesn't look to good in this video. I wonder how much weight D.C. Has to cut fight week?

[@Lynxchillin08]

Grandpapurp 1226 The same as last time I imagine.

[@Lynxchillin08]

Manteiv Haha, I do believe that DC has a hard time cutting weight but it's nothing he hasn't done before..

[@ranma6276]

He always looks like crap during fight weeks.

[@Materia1412]

He cleaned up his diet so only 92lbs

[@nasis4474]

Teal 003 ....lmfao under appreciated comment bahahahaha

[@dwboi15]

Ok i didn't really care for DC but the fact that his ring tone is Bobby Roode's theme song and before that was Nakamura's and he's such a big WWE fan, he just moved up on my list

[@maceyee374]

GLORIOUS!

[@VK-cp2kc]

I am not really a fan of DC in the cage but I kinda like him as a commentator

[@gbrw9679]

Glorious

[@NewWorldCT]

DC was being SAVAGE.

[@mmasquad4145]

He is the underdog because of the UFC promotions.

[@wboliver7289]

flipped on his belly vs Vitor too

[@KodyWalker]

its crazy. DC has an amazing mind for someone who competes in the greatest gladiator sport today. nothing compares to the combat of the UFC besides the Roman Coliseum.

[@sorrowheart8732]

"it's really not that hard to make weight without cheating" DC

[@dwightjackson3882]

dc turning into a savage man

[@rrrttt9129]

DC looks like CT Fletcher

[@robbiegmac]

Why does it say heavyweight title?? What's happening?

[@biggybwana6304]

Rob MacPherson DC dropping out and will be replaced by Miocic, you didn't know? Lol.

[@andymrkipling]

Is he cut above his left eye brow?

[@dmusovic1]

Considering the perceived hate on Cormier for not being the 'real champ'. KZbin seems to be behind him.

[@POP-hm6qj]

It's his state and his belt.

[@luke56]

dc doesn't mind kicking jones while he's down, but can't kick him in the octagon

[@ballistic188]

Jones never dominated or outclassed D.C. He did eat too many upper cuts second most damage after Gustafson fight. This guy has seen way more adversity than Jones and will edge out the next fight and retire I feel.

[@AirPatrick]

GLORIOUS!!!