“He’s Getting A Little Mean Now”- Daniel Cormier On Max Holloway
Follow Us
Former UFC Heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier gave some insight into the most hilarious rivalry in the UFC today. Speaking to co-host Ariel Helwani, the Olympian revealed a conversation he had with former 145-pound champion, Max Holloway. The two friends-turned-‘foes’ have had a hysterical back and forth in the media surrounding a potential fight.
Although the two fighters are a weight-class apart, both elite fighters have spoken about scrapping on numerous occasions. Additionally, ‘Blessed’ Holloway has been campaigning for the bout to be contested for the “Daddest man on the planet.” The two fighters have a weekly banter session that has the MMA community thoroughly entertained.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Daniel Cormier on Max Holloway
The former two-division champion expressed his side of a conversation with Max Holloway in a recent episode of DC and Helwani. He explained a mutual interest in taking on Holloway after fighting Stipe Miocic.
Trending
“He Cannot Push Me” – Islam Makhachev Exposed 6-Time Wrestling Champ Jordan Burroughs in Front of Daniel Cormier Last Year
April 22, 2024 09:38 AM EDT
Violently Threatening Conor McGregor Takes a Bad Turn for 50 Cent as UFC World Condemn Rapper After Old Beef Resurfaces
April 23, 2024 01:53 PM EDT
“Bubble Gut From High HGH Abuse” – Joe Rogan’s Dire Health Concern Flares Up as Fans Worry About UFC Commentator
April 16, 2024 05:03 AM EDT
Is Ian Garry vs. Colby Covington Confirmed at Conor McGregor’s UFC 303 Card? Fans React After Leaked Rumors
April 24, 2024 08:02 PM EDT
Joe Rogan Claims “Chappelle Show Was the Show” as Comparison With ‘South Park’ and ‘Comedy Central’ Laid Out by Podcaster and Neal Brennan
April 17, 2024 02:29 PM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest UFC stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
“I want him too, I was talking to Holloway yesterday, and he said that after he gets his belt back, he wants to challenge me. He said and I quote, Holloway said, ‘I’m gonna know when my belt’s at and I’m gonna kick your fat a** for the heavyweight championship of the world’.”
Cormier explained that Holloway’s banter had picked up in intensity as his fight against Alexander Volkanovski drew closer.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
“That’s what Holloway told me. He’s getting a little mean now because he’s getting his weight down and everything. But he called me fat!”
All jokes aside, both champion-caliber fighters have their work cut out for them in their next scheduled fights. They will be looking to reclaim their respective titles in high profile rematches that have the MMA community pumped up.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
The aforementioned UFC 251 bout against Volkanovski sees Max Holloway’s anticipated return to action. The Hawaiian’s legacy going forward in the UFC rests on his co-main event feature. Volkanovski will be looking to stamp his title reign against the long-time champion in Holloway.
Not to mention Daniel Cormier faces off against Stipe Miocic in a rubber match of gigantic proportions. Moreover, DC has made it clear that facing Stipe in August will be the last step of his professional career. However, a certain Hawaiian may take exception to that sentiment.
Written by:
