“Leave old skeletons in the closet,” Daniel Cormier tells Joe Rogan why Alex Pereira became a double champion before Israel Adesanya

Daniel Cormier does not approve of Alex Pereira calling out Israel Adesanya after he won the light-heavyweight title.

“Leave old skeletons in the closet,” Daniel Cormier tells Joe Rogan why Alex Pereira became a double champion before Israel Adesanya

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Daniel Cormier believes that Alex Pereira made a strategic error after his knockout of Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295. Cormier thinks Pereira should have refrained from calling out opponents or making controversial statements post-fight.

After knocking out Jiri Prochazka at UFC 295, Alex Pereira became the undisputed UFC Light-Heavyweight Champion. Pereira called out Israel Adesanya after the fight. Daniel Cormier did not approve of this. Cormier who was present at the control panel discussed this call out with Joe Rogan. He said: 

Leave old skeletons in the closet when you are at the top of the world. Don’t talk about the dude that used to beat you back in the day.
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Pereira expressed interest in a trilogy fight with Adesanya. This created anticipation for a potential matchup. The call-out generated mixed reactions from the MMA community. Jan Blachowicz expressed discontent, describing Pereira’s move as “pathetic.” Blachowicz criticized Pereira for his actions, emphasizing that the light heavyweight division operates differently and Pereira’s callout was unwarranted.

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Israel Adesanya responded to Alex Pereira’s callout following Pereira’s victory at UFC 295. Adesanya congratulated Pereira on his title-winning performance but found humor in the fact that he was still on Pereira’s mind. Adesanya playfully trolled Pereira with a ‘Frozen’ reference in response to the callout.

During a video showcasing his live reactions to UFC 295, Adesanya laughed off the callout, offering a short rebuttal. Adesanya’s response was nonchalant indicating a relaxed attitude toward Pereira’s callout.

Daniel Cormier talks about Conor McGregor vs Islam Makhachev

Daniel Cormier believes a potential matchup between Conor McGregor and UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev “makes all the sense in the world.” According to Cormier, it is a “no-lose situation” for the UFC.

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Daniel Cormier speaks on Conor McGregor vs. Islam Makhachev (Image via Imago)

Daniel Cormier emphasized that this fight could be the “biggest money fight the UFC can make.“ Cormier’s endorsement was based on the financial potential and fan interest in such a high-profile bout. On his ESPN show “DC & RC, Cormier said: 

I think Islam should fight Conor McGregor next...It’s the biggest money fight the UFC could make... you need a guy that can elevate him. The guy that can elevate him to that level is Conor McGregor.

Islam Makhachev defeated Alexander Volkanovski in the first round at UFC 294, retaining his lightweight title through a TKO victory. The match showcased Makhachev’s dominance, solidifying his position as the lightweight champion. Will McGregor’s comeback in 2024 bring the possibility of a potential fight against Makhachev?

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