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SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 18:  Daniel Cormier conducts interviews during media day ahead of the UFC on FOX event at HP Pavilion on April 18, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 18:  Daniel Cormier conducts interviews during media day ahead of the UFC on FOX event at HP Pavilion on April 18, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 18:  Daniel Cormier conducts interviews during media day ahead of the UFC on FOX event at HP Pavilion on April 18, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 18:  Daniel Cormier conducts interviews during media day ahead of the UFC on FOX event at HP Pavilion on April 18, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 18:   (L-R) Opponents Frank Mir and Daniel Cormier face off during media day ahead of the UFC on FOX event at HP Pavilion on April 18, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 18:   (L-R) Opponents Frank Mir and Daniel Cormier pose for photos during media day ahead of the UFC on FOX event at HP Pavilion on April 18, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 19:   Daniel Cormier weighs in during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at the California Theatre on April 19, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 19:   Daniel Cormier weighs in during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at the California Theatre on April 19, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 19:   Daniel Cormier weighs in during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at the California Theatre on April 19, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 19:   (L-R) Opponents Frank Mir and Daniel Cormier face off during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at the California Theatre on April 19, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 19:   (L-R) Opponents Frank Mir and Daniel Cormier face off during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at the California Theatre on April 19, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 19:   (L-R) Opponents Frank Mir and Daniel Cormier face off during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at the California Theatre on April 19, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 19:  UFC President Dana White (center) separates Frank Mir (L) and Daniel Cormier (R) during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at the California Theatre on April 19, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) Frank Mir kicks Daniel Cormier in their heavyweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Frank Mir; Daniel Cormier
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Daniel Cormier punches Frank Mir in their heavyweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Frank Mir; Daniel Cormier
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Daniel Cormier kicks Frank Mir in their heavyweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Frank Mir; Daniel Cormier
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) Daniel Cormier punches Frank Mir in their heavyweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Frank Mir; Daniel Cormier
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Frank Mir punches Daniel Cormier in their heavyweight bout during the UFC on FOX event during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Frank Mir; Daniel Cormier
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) Frank Mir kicks Daniel Cormier in their heavyweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Frank Mir; Daniel Cormier
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Frank Mir kicks Daniel Cormier in their heavyweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Frank Mir; Daniel Cormier
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) Daniel Cormier punches Frank Mir in their heavyweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Frank Mir; Daniel Cormier
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Frank Mir kicks Daniel Cormier in their heavyweight bout during the UFC on FOX event during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Frank Mir; Daniel Cormier
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Daniel Cormier punches Frank Mir in their heavyweight bout during the UFC on FOX event during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Frank Mir; Daniel Cormier
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) Frank Mir kicks Daniel Cormier in their heavyweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Frank Mir; Daniel Cormier
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) Frank Mir punches Daniel Cormier in their heavyweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Frank Mir; Daniel Cormier
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) Daniel Cormier punches Frank Mir in their heavyweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Frank Mir; Daniel Cormier
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   Daniel Cormier is declared the winner in his fight against Frank Mir in their heavyweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Frank Mir; Daniel Cormier
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06:  Daniel Cormier interacts with fans at the UFC Fan Expo on July 6, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Powers /Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:   UFC heavyweight contender and former Oklahoma State and Olympic wrestling standout Daniel Cormier interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 160 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:   UFC heavyweight contender and former Oklahoma State and Olympic wrestling standout Daniel Cormier interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 160 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:   UFC heavyweight contender and former Oklahoma State and Olympic wrestling standout Daniel Cormier interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 160 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:   UFC heavyweight contender and former Oklahoma State and Olympic wrestling standout Daniel Cormier interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 160 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:   UFC heavyweight contender and former Oklahoma State and Olympic wrestling standout Daniel Cormier interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 160 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:   UFC heavyweight contender and former Oklahoma State and Olympic wrestling standout Daniel Cormier interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 160 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:   UFC heavyweight contender and former Oklahoma State and Olympic wrestling standout Daniel Cormier interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 160 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:   UFC heavyweight contender and former Oklahoma State and Olympic wrestling standout Daniel Cormier interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 160 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:   UFC heavyweight contender and former Oklahoma State and Olympic wrestling standout Daniel Cormier interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 160 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:   UFC heavyweight contender and former Oklahoma State and Olympic wrestling standout Daniel Cormier interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 160 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:   UFC heavyweight contender and former Oklahoma State and Olympic wrestling standout Daniel Cormier interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 160 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  UFC heavyweight Daniel Cormier (L) and UFC bantamweight Uriah Faber (R) during the UFC 164 weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Daniel Cormier; Uriah Faber
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  UFC heavyweight Daniel Cormier (L) and UFC bantamweight Uriah Faber (R) during the UFC 164 weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Daniel Cormier; Uriah Faber
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  UFC heavyweight Daniel Cormier interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 164 weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  UFC heavyweight Daniel Cormier interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 164 weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  UFC heavyweight Daniel Cormier (L) and UFC bantamweight Uriah Faber (R) during the UFC 164 weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Daniel Cormier; Uriah Faber
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  UFC heavyweight Daniel Cormier interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 164 weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  UFC heavyweight Daniel Cormier interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 164 weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  UFC heavyweight Daniel Cormier interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 164 weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  UFC heavyweight Daniel Cormier (L) and UFC bantamweight Uriah Faber (R) during the UFC 164 weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Daniel Cormier; Uriah Faber
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  UFC heavyweight Daniel Cormier (L) and UFC bantamweight Uriah Faber (R) during the UFC 164 weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Daniel Cormier; Uriah Faber
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  UFC heavyweight Daniel Cormier interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 164 weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  UFC heavyweight Daniel Cormier interacts with fans during a Q&A session before the UFC 164 weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier
MILWAUKEE, WI - AUGUST 30:  UFC heavyweight Daniel Cormier (L) and UFC bantamweight Uriah Faber (R) during the UFC 164 weigh-in inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center on August 30, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***Daniel Cormier; Uriah Faber
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16:  UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez (R) and Daniel Cormier (L) hold an open training session inside House of Blues on October 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Cain Velasquez; Daniel Cormier
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16:  UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez (R) and Daniel Cormier (L) hold an open training session inside House of Blues on October 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Cain Velasquez; Daniel Cormier
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16:  Daniel Cormier speaks to the media after an open training session for fans and media inside House of Blues on October 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16:  UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez (L) and Daniel Cormier (R) hold an open training session inside House of Blues on October 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Cain Velasquez; Daniel Cormier
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16:  UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez (R) and Daniel Cormier (L) hold an open training session inside House of Blues on October 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Cain Velasquez; Daniel Cormier
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16:  UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez (R) and Daniel Cormier (L) hold an open training session inside House of Blues on October 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Cain Velasquez; Daniel Cormier
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16:  UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez (R) and Daniel Cormier (L) hold an open training session inside House of Blues on October 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Cain Velasquez; Daniel Cormier
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16:  Daniel Cormier speaks to the media after an open training session for fans and media inside House of Blues on October 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16:  Daniel Cormier (L) and Roy 'Big Country' Nelson (R) face off in front of UFC President Dana White (C) for the media during the UFC 166 Ultimate Media Day at the Toyota Center on October 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier; Roy Nelson; Dana White
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16:  Daniel Cormier (L) and Roy 'Big Country' Nelson (R) pose for the media during the UFC 166 Ultimate Media Day at the Toyota Center on October 16, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier; Roy Nelson
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 18:  Daniel Cormier weighs in during the UFC 166 weigh-in at the Toyota Center on October 18, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 18:  Daniel Cormier weighs in during the UFC 166 weigh-in at the Toyota Center on October 18, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 18:  (L-R) Daniel Cormier and Roy 'Big Country' Nelson face off during the UFC 166 weigh-in at the Toyota Center on October 18, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier; Roy Nelson
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  Roy 'Big Country' Nelson prepares to enter the Octagon before facing Daniel Cormier (not pictured) in their UFC heavyweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  Roy 'Big Country' Nelson prepares to enter the Octagon before facing Daniel Cormier (not pictured) in their UFC heavyweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  Roy 'Big Country' Nelson warms up in the Octagon before facing Daniel Cormier (not pictured) in their UFC heavyweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  Daniel Cormier enters the Octagon before facing Roy Nelson (not pictured) in their UFC heavyweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  (R-L) Daniel Cormier punches Roy 'Big Country' Nelson in their UFC heavyweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  (R-L) Daniel Cormier punches Roy 'Big Country' Nelson in their UFC heavyweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  (R-L) Daniel Cormier punches Roy 'Big Country' Nelson in their UFC heavyweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  (R-L) Daniel Cormier kicks Roy 'Big Country' Nelson in their UFC heavyweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  (R-L) Daniel Cormier punches Roy 'Big Country' Nelson in their UFC heavyweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  (L-R) Daniel Cormier punches Roy 'Big Country' Nelson in their UFC heavyweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  (R-L) Daniel Cormier punches Roy 'Big Country' Nelson in their UFC heavyweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  (R-L) Daniel Cormier punches Roy 'Big Country' Nelson in their UFC heavyweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  (R-L) Daniel Cormier takes down Roy 'Big Country' Nelson in their UFC heavyweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  (R-L) Daniel Cormier kicks Roy 'Big Country' Nelson in their UFC heavyweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  (L-R) Daniel Cormier punches Roy 'Big Country' Nelson in their UFC heavyweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  (R-L) Roy 'Big Country' Nelson kicks Daniel Cormier in their UFC heavyweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  Daniel Cormier celebrates after defeating Roy 'Big Country' Nelson (not pictured) in their UFC heavyweight bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  Cain Velasquez (C) celebrates with his corner and Daniel Cormier (R) while retaining the UFC heavyweight championship belt in their UFC heavyweight championship bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19:  Cain Velasquez (C)  and his wife Michelle celebrate with his corner, Daniel Cormier (R)  and Junior Dos Santos (3rd from right) while retaining the UFC heavyweight championship belt in their UFC heavyweight championship bout at the Toyota Center on October 19, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 19:  Daniel Cormier holds an open training session for fans and media at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 19, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 19:  Daniel Cormier holds an open training session for fans and media at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 19, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 19:  Daniel Cormier interacts with media after an open training session for fans and media at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 19, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 20:  Daniel Cormier interacts with media during the final UFC 170 pre-fight press conference at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on February 20, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 20:  Daniel Cormier interacts with media during the final UFC 170 pre-fight press conference at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on February 20, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 20:  (L-R) Daniel Cormier shoves opponent Patrick Cummins during the final UFC 170 pre-fight press conference at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on February 20, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 20:  Opponents Daniel Cormier (L) and Patrick Cummins (R) are separated by UFC President Dana White after a heated exchange during the final UFC 170 pre-fight press conference at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on February 20, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 20:  Opponents Daniel Cormier (L) and Patrick Cummins (R) are separated by UFC President Dana White after a heated exchange during the final UFC 170 pre-fight press conference at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on February 20, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 21:  Daniel Cormier weighs in during the UFC 170 weigh-in event at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 21, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 21:  (L-R) Opponents Daniel Cormier and Patrick Cummins face off during the UFC 170 weigh-in event at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 21, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 21:  (L-R) Opponents Daniel Cormier and Patrick Cummins face off during the UFC 170 weigh-in event at the Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 21, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 22:  (L-R) Patrick Cummins kicks Daniel Cormier in their light heavyweight bout during UFC 170 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 22, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier; Patrick Cummins
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 22:  (R-L) Daniel Cormier punches Patrick Cummins in their light heavyweight bout during UFC 170 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 22, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier; Patrick Cummins
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 22:  Daniel Cormier (black shorts) punches Patrick Cummins in their light heavyweight bout during UFC 170 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 22, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier; Patrick Cummins
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 22:  Daniel Cormier reacts to his victory over Patrick Cummins in their light heavyweight bout during UFC 170 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 22, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier
LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 22:  Daniel Cormier reacts to his victory over Patrick Cummins in their light heavyweight bout during UFC 170 inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 22, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  Daniel Cormier prepares to face Dan Henderson in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  Daniel Cormier (left) and Dan Henderson (right) face off before their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24: (L-R) Daniel Cormier throws down Dan Henderson in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24: (L-R) Daniel Cormier throws down Dan Henderson in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  An overhead view of the Octagon as Daniel Cormier (black trunks) slams Dan Henderson during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  Daniel Cormier (black trunks) slams Dan Henderson in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  An overhead view of the Octagon as Daniel Cormier (black trunks) slams Dan Henderson during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  Daniel Cormier (black trunks) slams Dan Henderson in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  Daniel Cormier (black trunks) slams Dan Henderson in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24: (R-L) Daniel Cormier throws down Dan Henderson in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24: (R-L) Daniel Cormier throws down Dan Henderson in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24: (R-L) Daniel Cormier tpunches and controls the body of Dan Henderson in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  Daniel Cormier (top) elbows Dan Henderson in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  (R-L) Dan Henderson punches Daniel Cormier in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  (R-L) Daniel Cormier kicks Dan Henderson in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  Daniel Cormier ( rear) attempts to submit Dan Henderson in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  Daniel Cormier reacts to his victory over Dan Henderson in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 1:  Children from the Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas interact with UFC fighters Daniel Cormier and Matt Hughes as the UFC, Ultimate Alliance and Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas announce a partnership to host after school wrestling programs to kick off the UFC International Fight Week at the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada on July 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 1:  Children from the Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas interact with UFC fighters Daniel Cormier and Matt Hughes as the UFC, Ultimate Alliance and Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas announce a partnership to host after school wrestling programs to kick off the UFC International Fight Week at the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada on July 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 1:  (R-L) UFC fighters Daniel Cormier and Matt Hughes as the UFC, Ultimate Alliance and Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas announce a partnership to host after school wrestling programs to kick off the UFC International Fight Week at the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada on July 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 1:  Children from the Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas interact with UFC fighters Daniel Cormier and Matt Hughes as the UFC, Ultimate Alliance and Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas announce a partnership to host after school wrestling programs to kick off the UFC International Fight Week at the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada on July 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 1:  UFC Fighter Daniel Cormier interacts with the crowd as the UFC, Ultimate Alliance and Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas announce a partnership to host after school wrestling programs to kick off the UFC International Fight Week at the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada on July 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 1:  UFC Fighter Daniel Cormier shows some wrestling moves to the kids as the UFC, Ultimate Alliance and Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas announce a partnership to host after school wrestling programs to kick off the UFC International Fight Week at the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada on July 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 1:  Children from the Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas interact with UFC fighters Daniel Cormier and Matt Hughes as the UFC, Ultimate Alliance and Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas announce a partnership to host after school wrestling programs to kick off the UFC International Fight Week at the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada on July 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 1:  Children from the Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas interact with UFC fighters Daniel Cormier (R) and Matt Hughes (L) as the UFC, Ultimate Alliance and Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas announce a partnership to host after school wrestling programs to kick off the UFC International Fight Week at the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada on July 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 1:  UFC fighter Daniel Cormier poses with fans as the UFC, Ultimate Alliance and Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas announce a partnership to host after school wrestling programs to kick off the UFC International Fight Week at the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada on July 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 1:  (L-R) Joseph Benavidez, UFC Welterweight Champ Johnny Hendricks, and Daniel Cormier watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium with fans to kick off the UFC International Fight Week at Legasse's Stadium at The Palazzo Las Vegas on July 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 1:  (L-R) Joseph Benavidez, UFC Welterweight Champ Johnny Hendricks, Daniel Cormier, and Luke Rockhold watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium with fans to kick off the UFC International Fight Week at Legasse's Stadium at The Palazzo Las Vegas on July 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 1:  (L-R) Joseph Benavidez, Daniel Cormier, Luke Rockhold, and UFC Welterweight Champ Johnny Hendricks pose with fans as they watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium with fans to kick off the UFC International Fight Week at Legasse's Stadium at The Palazzo Las Vegas on July 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 1: Daniel Cormier plays the new EA Sports UFC video game with fans to kick off the UFC International Fight Week at Legasse's Stadium at The Palazzo Las Vegas on July 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 1:  (L-R) Forrest Griffin, Daniel Cormier, Luke Rockhold, and Joseph Benavidez pose with fans as they watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium with fans to kick off the UFC International Fight Week at Legasse's Stadium at The Palazzo Las Vegas on July 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 1:  (L-R) Daniel Cormier, Joseph Benavidez, UFC Welterweight Champ Johnny Hendricks, Luke Rockhold, and Forrest Griffin watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium with the Bud Light Girls to kick off the UFC International Fight Week at Legasse's Stadium at The Palazzo Las Vegas on July 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 1:  (R-L)  UFC Welterweight Champ Johnny Hendricks and Daniel Cormier watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium with fans to kick off the UFC International Fight Week at Legasse's Stadium at The Palazzo Las Vegas on July 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 4:  Mixed martial artist Daniel Cormier smiles on the FOX television desk during the UFC 175 weigh-in inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on July 4, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 1:  UFC Fighter Daniel Cormier interacts with the crowd as the UFC, Ultimate Alliance and Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas announce a partnership to host after school wrestling programs to kick off the UFC International Fight Week at the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada on July 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 1:  UFC Fighter Daniel Cormier shows some wrestling moves to the kids as the UFC, Ultimate Alliance and Boys & Girls Club of Las Vegas announce a partnership to host after school wrestling programs to kick off the UFC International Fight Week at the Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada on July 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 1: Daniel Cormier plays the new EA Sports UFC video game with fans to kick off the UFC International Fight Week at Legasse's Stadium at The Palazzo Las Vegas on July 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 1:  (L-R) Daniel Cormier, Joseph Benavidez, UFC Welterweight Champ Johnny Hendricks, Luke Rockhold, and Forrest Griffin watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium with the Bud Light Girls to kick off the UFC International Fight Week at Legasse's Stadium at The Palazzo Las Vegas on July 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 1:  (R-L)  UFC Welterweight Champ Johnny Hendricks and Daniel Cormier watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium with fans to kick off the UFC International Fight Week at Legasse's Stadium at The Palazzo Las Vegas on July 1, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - AUG 4:  (L-R) UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and challenger Daniel Cormier are separated after facing off during the UFC 178 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on August 4, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - AUG 4:  (L-R) UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and challenger Daniel Cormier face off during the UFC 178 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on August 4, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 4:  Daniel Cormier interacts with the media during the UFC 178 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on August 4, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 05:  (L-R) Mixed martial artists Jon Jones, Dustin Poirier, commentator Megan Olivi, Mixed martial artists Conor McGregor of Ireland and Daniel Cormier talk at LA Live during a Q&A on August 5, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 05:  (L-R) Mixed martial artists Jon Jones, Dustin Poirier, commentator Megan Olivi, Mixed martial artists Conor McGregor of Ireland and Daniel Cormier talk during a UFC Q&A at LA Live during a Q&A on August 5, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 05:  Mixed martial artist Daniel Cormier talks during a UFC Q&A at LA Live on August 5, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 05:  Mixed martial artist Daniel Cormier talks during a UFC Q&A at LA Live on August 5, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 05: (L-R)  Mixed martial artist Conor McGregor of Ireland and Daniel Cormier talk during a UFC Q&A at LA Live on August 5, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 05:  A fan plays a game of EA Sports' UFC against mixed martial artist Daniel Cormier after a UFC Q&A session at LA Live on August 5, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 05:  Mixed martial artist Daniel Cormier poses with a fan after a UFC Q&A at LA Live on August 5, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Jonathan Moore/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 31:  (L-R) Daniel Cormier and Luke Rockhold prepare to wrestle during the UFC 182 Open Workouts at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on December 31, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 31:  Daniel Cormier (top) wrestles Luke Rockhold during the UFC 182 Open Workouts at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on December 31, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 31:  Daniel Cormier (top) wrestles Luke Rockhold during the UFC 182 Open Workouts at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on December 31, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 31:  Daniel Cormier raises his hands after taking down Luke Rockhold during the UFC 182 Open Workouts at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on December 31, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 31:  Daniel Cormier raises his hands after taking down Luke Rockhold during the UFC 182 Open Workouts at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on December 31, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 31:  Daniel Cormier talks to the media during the UFC 182 Open Workouts at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on December 31, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 31:  Daniel Cormier hits pads during the UFC 182 Open Workouts at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on December 31, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 31:  Daniel Cormier hits pads during the UFC 182 Open Workouts at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on December 31, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 31:  Daniel Cormier talks to the media during the UFC 182 Open Workouts at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on December 31, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 01:  Daniel Cormier speaks to the media during the UFC 182 Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on January 1, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 01:  Daniel Cormier speaks to the media during the UFC 182 Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on January 1, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 01:  Daniel Cormier speaks to the media during the UFC 182 Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on January 1, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 01:  Daniel Cormier speaks to the media during the UFC 182 Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on January 1, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 01:  (L-R) UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier face off during the UFC 182 Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on January 1, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 01:  (L-R) UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier face off during the UFC 182 Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on January 1, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 01:  (L-R) UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier face off during the UFC 182 Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on January 1, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 01:  (L-R) UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier face off during the UFC 182 Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on January 1, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 01:  (L-R) UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier face off during the UFC 182 Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on January 1, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 01:  (L-R) UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier face off during the UFC 182 Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on January 1, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 01:  (L-R) UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier face off during the UFC 182 Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on January 1, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 01:  (L-R) UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier face off during the UFC 182 Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on January 1, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 01:  (L-R) UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier face off during the UFC 182 Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on January 1, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 01:  (L-R) UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier face off during the UFC 182 Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino on January 1, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02:  UFC light heavyweight title challenger Daniel Cormier prepares to step on the scale during the UFC 182 weigh-in event at the MGM Grand Conference Center on January 2, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02:  UFC light heavyweight title challenger Daniel Cormier poses on the scale after weighing in during the UFC 182 weigh-in event at the MGM Grand Conference Center on January 2, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02:  UFC light heavyweight champion Jon
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02:  (L-R) Opponents Jon
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 02:  (R-L) Daniel Cormier is interviewed by Joe Rogan during the UFC 182 weigh-in event at the MGM Grand Conference Center on January 2, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Daniel Cormier enters the arena for his UFC light heavyweight championship bout against Jon Jones during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Daniel Cormier enters the Octagon for his UFC light heavyweight championship bout against Jon Jones during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Daniel Cormier enters the Octagon for his UFC light heavyweight championship bout against Jon Jones during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  (R-L) UFC light heavyweight championJon Jones kicks Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  (R-L) UFC light heavyweight championJon Jones punches Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03: (R-L) UFC light heavyweight championJon Jones kicks Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Jon Jones prepares to enter the Octagon in his UFC light heavyweight championship bout against Daniel Cormier during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Jon Jones enters the Octagon for his UFC light heavyweight championship bout against Daniel Cormier during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Jon Jones prepares for his UFC light heavyweight championship bout against Daniel Cormier during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  (R) Jon Jones elbows Daniel Cormier (L) in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Daniel Cormier (L) punches Jon Jones (R) in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Daniel Cormier (L) kicks Jon Jones (R) in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Daniel Cormier (L) punches Jon Jones (R) in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Daniel Cormier (L) kicks Jon Jones (R) in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Jon Jones (L) kicks Daniel Cormier (R) in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  (L) Jon Jones punches Daniel Cormier (R) in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Daniel Cormier (R) punches Jon Jones (L) in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Daniel Cormier (R) punches Jon Jones (L) in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Daniel Cormier (R) punches Jon Jones (L) in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Daniel Cormier (R) kicks Jon Jones (L) in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Jon Jones (L) kicks Daniel Cormier (R) in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Daniel Cormier (L) knees Jon Jones (R) in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Jon Jones (R) kicks Daniel Cormier (L) in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Jon Jones (L) and Daniel Cormier (R) exchange punches in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Jon Jones (Top) knees Daniel Cormier (Bottom) in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  (L-R) Daniel Cormier takes down Jon Jones in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  (L-R) Daniel Cormier takes down Jon Jones in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Jon Jones (L) and Daniel Cormier (R) exchange punches in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Daniel Cormier (Top) takes down Jon Jones (Bottom) in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones (L) celebrates his win over Daniel Cormier (R) in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones (L) celebrates his win over Daniel Cormier (R) in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones (L) celebrates his win over Daniel Cormier (R) in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones (L) celebrates his win over Daniel Cormier (R) in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones celebrates his win over Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Jon Jones celebrates after defeating Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Jon Jones celebrates after defeating Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Jon Jones celebrates after defeating Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Jon Jones exits the Octagon after defending his UFC light heavyweight championship belt against Daniel Cormier during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Jon Jones exits the Octagon after defending his UFC light heavyweight championship belt against Daniel Cormier during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Jon Jones exits the Octagon after defending his UFC light heavyweight championship belt against Daniel Cormier during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Daneil Cormier prepares to enter the Octagon before facing Jon Jones in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Daneil Cormier enters the Octagon before facing Jon Jones in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  Daneil Cormier enters the Octagon before facing Jon Jones in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Daniel Cormier holds an open training session for fans and media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Daniel Cormier holds an open training session for fans and media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Daniel Cormier holds an open training session for fans and media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Daniel Cormier holds an open training session for fans and media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Daniel Cormier interacts with the media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Daniel Cormier holds an open training session for fans and media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Daniel Cormier holds an open training session for fans and media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Daniel Cormier holds an open training session for fans and media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Daniel Cormier holds an open training session for fans and media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Daniel Cormier interacts with the media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 20:   Daniel Cormier holds an open training session for fans and media at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 20, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 21: Daniel Cormier interacts with the media during the UFC 187 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 21, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 21: (L-R) Anthony Johnson and Daniel Cormier face off during the UFC 187 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 21, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 21: (L-R) Anthony Johnson and Daniel Cormier face off during the UFC 187 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 21, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 21: (L-R) Anthony Johnson and Daniel Cormier face off during the UFC 187 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 21, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 21: (L-R) Anthony Johnson and Daniel Cormier face off during the UFC 187 Ultimate Media Day at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on May 21, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22:   Daniel Cormier weighs in during the UFC 187 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Conference Center on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22:   (L-R) Opponents Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson and Daniel Cormier shake hands during the UFC 187 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Conference Center on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 22:   (L-R) Opponents Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson and Daniel Cormier face off during the UFC 187 weigh-in at the MGM Grand Conference Center on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Daniel Cormier prepares to enter the Octagon before facing Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson enters the arena before facing Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Daniel Cormier prepares to face Anthony Johnson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Anthony Johnson prepares to face Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Bruce Buffer introduces Anthony Johnson and Daniel Cormier before their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (L-R) Anthony Johnson punches Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (L-R) Anthony Johnson kicks Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (L-R) Anthony Johnson punches Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (L-R) Anthony Johnson kicks Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (R-L) Daniel Cormier punches Anthony Johnson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (R-L) Daniel Cormier punches Anthony Johnson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (R-L) Anthony Johnson punches Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (L-R) Daniel Cormier and Anthony Johnson face off in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (L-R) Daniel Cormier attempts to take down Anthony Johnson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (L-R) Daniel Cormier attempts to take down Anthony Johnson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (R-L) Daniel Cormier punches Anthony Johnson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (R-L) Daniel Cormier punches Anthony Johnson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (L-R) Daniel Cormier punches Anthony Johnson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (R-L) Daniel Cormier kicks Anthony Johnson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  (L-R) Daniel Cormier attempts to take down Anthony Johnson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Daniel Cormier (top) attempts to submit Anthony Johnson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Daniel Cormier (top) attempts to submit Anthony Johnson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Daniel Cormier (black shorts) attempts to submit Anthony Johnson (red shorts) in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Anthony Johnson after his loss to Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Daniel Cormier reacts to his victory over Anthony Johnson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Daniel Cormier speaks to Joe Rogan after his victory over Anthony Johnson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Anthony Johnson speaks to Joe Rogan after his loss to Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23:  Daniel Cormier reacts to his victory over Anthony Johnson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 187 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 23, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Christian Petersen/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 01:  UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier interacts with media during the UFC 192 Ultimate Media Day at the Toyota Center on October 1, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 01:  UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier interacts with media during the UFC 192 Ultimate Media Day at the Toyota Center on October 1, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 01:  UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier interacts with media during the UFC 192 Ultimate Media Day at the Toyota Center on October 1, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 01:  UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier interacts with media during the UFC 192 Ultimate Media Day at the Toyota Center on October 1, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 02:  UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier heads to the stage to step onto the scale during the UFC 192 weigh-in at the Toyota Center on October 2, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 02:  UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier steps on the scale during the UFC 192 weigh-in at the Toyota Center on October 2, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 02:  UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier steps on the scale during the UFC 192 weigh-in at the Toyota Center on October 2, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 02:  UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and Alexander Gustafsson shake hands during the UFC 192 weigh-in at the Toyota Center on October 2, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 02:  UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and Alexander Gustafsson face off during the UFC 192 weigh-in at the Toyota Center on October 2, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 02:  UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and Alexander Gustafsson face off during the UFC 192 weigh-in at the Toyota Center on October 2, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 02:  UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier talks to Joe Rogan during the UFC 192 weigh-in at the Toyota Center on October 2, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  Alexander Gustafsson prepares to enter the octagon before facing Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  Daniel Cormier enters the octagon before facing Alexander Gustafsson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (R-L) Daniel Cormier kicks Alexander Gustafsson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (L-R) Alexander Gustafsson kicks Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (L-R) Daniel Cormier takes down Alexander Gustafsson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (L-R) Alexander Gustafsson punches Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (L-R) Alexander Gustafsson punches Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (L-R) Alexander Gustafsson knees Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (R-L) Alexander Gustafsson knees Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (R-L) Daniel Cormier punches Alexander Gustafsson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (L-R) Daniel Cormier punches Alexander Gustafsson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (R-L) Alexander Gustafsson punches Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (R-L) Alexander Gustafsson knees Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (R-L) Daniel Cormier punches Alexander Gustafsson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (L-R) Daniel Cormier punches Alexander Gustafsson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (L-R) Daniel Cormier punches Alexander Gustafsson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  Alexander Gustafsson gets his nose checked while facing Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (R-L) Alexander Gustafsson punches Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (R-L) Alexander Gustafsson punches Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (R-L) Alexander Gustafsson punches Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (L-R) Alexander Gustafsson punches Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (R-L) Daniel Cormier punches Alexander Gustafsson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (L-R) Daniel Cormier punches Alexander Gustafsson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (R-L) Daniel Cormier elbows Alexander Gustafsson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  Alexander Gustafsson raises his hands after facing Daniel Cormier in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (L-R) Daniel Cormier celebrates his victory over Alexander Gustafsson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  Daniel Cormier celebrates his victory over Alexander Gustafsson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  (L-R) Daniel Cormier celebrates his victory over Alexander Gustafsson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  Daniel Cormier celebrates his victory over Alexander Gustafsson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  Daniel Cormier talks to Joe Rogan after his victory over Alexander Gustafsson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 03:  Daniel Cormier celebrates his victory over Alexander Gustafsson in their UFC light heavyweight championship bout with his team during the UFC 192 event at the Toyota Center on October 3, 2015 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12:  (L-R) UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier celebrates with Luke Rockhold after his victory over Chris Weidman in their UFC middleweight championship bout during the UFC 194 event inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier; Luke Rockhold
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09:  Daniel Cormier prepares to face Anderson Silva of Brazil during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Todd Lussier/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (L-R) Daniel Cormier kicks Anderson Silva of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: Daniel Cormier (top) wrestles with Anderson Silva of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: Daniel Cormier (top) grapples with Anderson Silva of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Harry How/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09:  Daniel Cormier (top) punches Anderson Silva of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Harry How/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (R-L) Anderson Silva of Brazil punches Daniel Cormier in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (L-R) Anderson Silva of Brazil kicks Daniel Cormier in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09:  Daniel Cormier (top) grapples with Anderson Silva of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Harry How/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (R-L) Anderson Silva of Brazil knees Daniel Cormier in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Harry How/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (R-L) Anderson Silva of Brazil elbows Daniel Cormier in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Harry How/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (R-L) Daniel Cormier takes down Anderson Silva of Brazil in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (L-R) Anderson Silva of Brazil punches Daniel Cormier in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Harry How/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: Daniel Cormier (left) reacts to his victory over Anderson Silva of Brazil (right) in their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier; Anderson Silva
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09:  (L-R) Daniel Cormier and Anderson Silva of Brazil congratulatte each other after their light heavyweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Daniel Cormier; Anderson Silva
DALLAS, TX - MAY 12:  UFC light heavyweight Daniel Cormier speaks to the media during the UFC Summer Kickoff Press Conference at the American Airlines Center on May 12, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MAY 12:  UFC light heavyweight Daniel Cormier speaks to the media during the UFC Summer Kickoff Press Conference at the American Airlines Center on May 12, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MAY 12:  Daniel Cormier speaks to Jon Jones during the UFC Summer Kickoff Press Conference at the American Airlines Center on May 12, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MAY 12:  Jon Jones speaks to Daniel Cormier during the UFC Summer Kickoff Press Conference at the American Airlines Center on May 12, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MAY 12:  UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier raises his belt during the UFC Summer Kickoff Press Conference at the American Airlines Center on May 12, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MAY 12:  UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier raises his belt during the UFC Summer Kickoff Press Conference at the American Airlines Center on May 12, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MAY 12:  (L-R) UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones face off during the UFC Summer Kickoff Press Conference at the American Airlines Center on May 12, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - MAY 12:  (L-R) UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones face off during the UFC Summer Kickoff Press Conference at the American Airlines Center on May 12, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 18:  Daniel Cormier conducts interviews during media day ahead of the UFC on FOX event at HP Pavilion on April 18, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 18: Daniel Cormier conducts interviews during media day ahead of the UFC on FOX event at HP Pavilion on April 18, 2013 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Daniel Cormier

It took him two tries, but Daniel Cormier can finally call himself the UFC’s light heavyweight champion – a title he earned through perseverance, hard work and a refusal to accept no for an answer.

When Jon Jones was suspended indefinitely and stripped of his belt in April 2015, Cormier begged UFC president Dana White for a chance to fight for the title again, despite having lost to Jones by unanimous decision in January 2015.

Cormier got a second opportunity and capitalized, using a third-round rear naked choke on Anthony “Rumble” Johnson at UFC 187 to claim the vacant title.

Cormier is no stranger to success, having been a two-time Olympic wrestler and six-time U.S. Open national champion, but he has also struggled with losses. At Oklahoma State, he lost the Division I finals. He finished fourth at the 2008 Olympics and never made it to the 2012 Summer Games after falling ill.


• Pro since 2009

• Nine wins by knockout, four by submission (4 RNC)
• Received Jiu-Jitsu brown belt in October 2013
• Has 7-1, 1 NC record at light heavyweight
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