Cormier comments on the UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
While he is one of the leading voices in MMA and has admirers, Daniel Cormier also has haters, and there are quite a few of them. And one of those who disapproves of the UFC Hall of Famer's comments is Darren Till . All because of the veteran's stance in the controversy that occurred in the main fight of UFC Shanghai , an event held last Saturday (29), in China.
At the time, Cormier, unlike many MMA fans and professionals, was not as critical of Usman Nurmagomedov 's behavior , who invaded the octagon and almost assaulted Song Yadong , who had just knocked out Umar Nurmagomedov , his brother. It is worth noting that the Russian even prepared an elbow strike for the Asian fighter, but managed to stop the movement.
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Realizing that 'DC' downplayed the incident, Till didn't forgive him and openly expressed his irritation to the point of insulting him. It's worth noting that Cormier has a long history with his family and, precisely for that reason, many claim that this relationship hinders his work as a commentator. In fact, the Englishman himself demands greater professionalism from the wrestling legend.
“Why is DC always defending the Nurmagomedovs? It baffles me. You, as an employee of the company, should have said that he shouldn't have stormed the octagon like that. The guy was celebrating an incredible knockout against a big name. But somehow, you found a way to defend him, you potato head. Why, why, why?”, he wrote on his official 'X' account.
"I'll be honest: as much as I think you're one of the best fighters of all time in the UFC, the way you act as an employee of the company and your opinions are bullshit. Stop commenting and go be an ambassador for a program for overweight people. You damn potato man, always making excuses for that side. You little potato," he concluded.
Till during training. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/darrentill
Darren Till's History
Darren Till , 33, is a veteran of combat sports and a striking specialist. The Englishman began his MMA career in 2013, debuted in the UFC in 2015, fought for the welterweight title (up to 77,1 kg) in 2018, and had his last fight for the company and in the sport in 2022. In the sport, 'The Gorilla' built a record of 18 wins, five losses, and one draw. His main victories were over Donald Cerrone , Kelvin Gastelum , and Stephen Thompson.
In boxing, both traditional and bare-knuckle, in both professional and exhibition fights, the athlete is undefeated with five wins. In his biggest victory, Till brutally knocked out Luke Rockhold in the third round.
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