“He Had to Recognize the…”: Taking the Example of His Friend Khabib Nurmagomedov, Daniel Cormier Reveals How “Everything Changes” When a Fighter Faces Conor McGregor
After having a glorious career as an MMA fighter, Daniel Cormier is now serving as the UFC commentator. Many already love to see Cormier as a commentator. However, it’s impossible for any UFC fan to forget about the days when DC destroyed his opponents inside the UFC octagon. The 44-year-old was the UFC’s second ever fighter to hold titles in two weight divisions at the same time. He was the very first UFC fighter to defend his belts in two different weight classes.
Cormier reigned as the heavyweight champion until he fought against Stipe Miocic for a rematch at UFC 241. He lost the bout via technical knockout in the fourth round. The duo once again clashed for their trilogy bout at UFC 252. Miocic won the bout for the second time via decision after a five-round bout. This led to DC retiring from the sport. At the moment, Cormier has revealed who can make him come back to the octagon, and it’s none other than UFC superstar Conor McGregor as “everything changes” when someone fights the Irishman.
Daniel Cormier reveals the benefit of Conor McGregor’s opponents
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Conor McGregor is indeed one of the biggest names in the MMA world. McGregor, often known as the ‘face of MMA,’ is that one fighter who brought the entertainment aspect of the sport to the forefront. With his trash talk and antics, the Irishman has captured the hearts of millions. His stardom makes every fighter want to fight against him, as a bout against ‘The Notorious’ means more power and fame. Being someone who has observed the UFC world closely, DC gives an insider’s perspective on McGregor’s stardom. Cormier said, “Only guy I’m coming back to fight is Conor McGregor because I know what it does for your career. If you beat him, it completely changes everything, and we have seen it time and time again. Guys just weren’t beating him before, but I saw it when Khabib beat him, when Khabib beat this guy, his level of stardom went to a different level.“
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Talking further on the topic, he detailed, “Khabib and Conor don’t get along and they never will but how Khabib would even tell you that he had to recognize the difference in his profile after the McGregor fight and before the McGregor fight. Dustin Poirier same thing when you lose to Conor McGregor nothing changes but when you beat him Everything Changes.” Being a close friend of Khabib Nurmagomedov, Cormier was able to say how ‘The Eagle’ rose to fame after defeating McGregor.
When Khabib Nurmagomedov and the Irishman came face to face
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Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov came face-to-face at UFC 229. Before fighting McGregor, the Russian fighter’s record stood at 26 victories and zero losses. Nurmagomedov won the bout in the fourth round via submission. He trapped the Irish superstar in a neck crank, and after not being able to resist ‘The Eagle’, McGregor tapped.
When Nurmagomedov beat McGregor, the MMA world praised him for his technical prowess that trapped the Irishman. As Cormier mentioned, winning against McGregor made a lot of eyes turn towards Nurmagomedov.
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