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Daniel Cormier Says Wife Won’t Allow Him Inside The House After UFC 249

Published 04/28/2020, 12:55 AM EDT

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UFC is returning with regular events from the 9th of May in Jacksonville, Florida. Dana White says Joe Rogan will be there. Now, we have learned that Daniel Cormier, too, will be present at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. He shared this news ,as well as what the trip means to him personally, in a chat with Ariel Helwani on “DC and Helwani.”

Daniel Cormier will not be allowed home after UFC 249

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“Going to the fight is not one thing, here’s the difference- when I get home, I’m not allowed to come back. I’m serious. When I go. I’m gonna be gone for a week. When I come home my wife has a mandatory 2-week quarantine. I can’t come home. I got work for them and I get told that I have to stay in a different house.”

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The statement amused Helwani. However, ‘DC’ was in a jovial mood and was singing as he revealed he will be at UFC 249.

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“I’m going to Jacksonville. I’m going for a week and am doing 2 shows. 9th and 13th. I’m ready to play. I’m calling fights, not fighting.” 

Further, ‘DC’ shared why he is hyped about the event and ready to travel to Florida despite the knowledge of a 2-week quarantine. 

“I wouldn’t miss watching two of my favorite people in the world fight for the Bantamweight title. Dominick Cruz and Henry Cejudo. Two of the most elite athletes of all time and two of the most elite personalities in the game.”

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In addition to the Cejudo-Cruz fight, UFC 249 also features a main event for the Interim UFC Lightweight Championship. Here, Tony Ferguson will fight Justin Gaethje for the opportunity to face Khabib NurmagomedovAlso on the card is a Heavyweight clash between Francis Ngannou and Jairzinho Rozenstruik. Both fighters are on a 3 KO streak and will be looking to make it 4 on the bounce. 

One can’t blame ‘DC’ for leaping at the opportunity to call the event. What is your take on his predicament once he returns home? Is the 2-week quarantine worth it for the opportunity to call such mega fights?

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