{"id":42366,"date":"2026-02-09T21:51:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T02:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/09\/daniel-cormier-sounds-the-alarm-on-ufcs-big-problem-and-reveals-his-strategy-to-solve-it\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T21:51:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T02:51:25","slug":"daniel-cormier-sounds-the-alarm-on-ufcs-big-problem-and-reveals-his-strategy-to-solve-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/09\/daniel-cormier-sounds-the-alarm-on-ufcs-big-problem-and-reveals-his-strategy-to-solve-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Daniel Cormier Sounds the Alarm on UFC\u2019s \u2018Big Problem\u2019 and Reveals His Strategy to Solve It"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/09\/daniel-cormier-sounds-the-alarm-on-ufcs-big-problem-and-reveals-his-strategy-to-solve-it\/#Cormier_Worried_About_Lack_of_American_Champions\" >Cormier Worried About Lack of American Champions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/02\/09\/daniel-cormier-sounds-the-alarm-on-ufcs-big-problem-and-reveals-his-strategy-to-solve-it\/#Search_for_an_Exciting_Heavyweight_Contender_in_the_UFC\" >Search for an Exciting Heavyweight Contender in the UFC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Daniel Cormier plans to address significant challenges in American MMA by sharing his knowledge and experience. The UFC&#8217;s global appeal stems from its diverse roster, but historically, American fighters have predominantly held the spotlight, a trend that is now shifting. As the UFC White House event approaches on June 14, Cormier has expressed his worries about the current condition of MMA in the United States.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cormier_Worried_About_Lack_of_American_Champions\"><\/span>Cormier Worried About Lack of American Champions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>On June 14, Premier Promotions will honor American history with an event on the White House lawn. A major issue facing the sport now is that only two American champions currently represent the country: Kayla Harrison and Mackenzie Dern. Although Justin Gaethje recently captured the interim lightweight title, he must overcome Ilya Topuria to become the undisputed champion and carry the American flag for men&#8217;s MMA. <\/p>\n<p>This uneasy period extends particularly to the heavyweight division\u2014the most popular weight class in UFC history\u2014where American presence is notably absent. Cormier praised rising talents like Tom Aspinall and highlighted the fierce competition Cyrill Gane demonstrated recently. He also acknowledged that Jon Jones remains a looming force in the division, emphasizing that heavyweight fights consistently generate excitement.<\/p>\n<p>Discussing more urgent concerns, Cormier highlighted the decline of top American fighters across all weight classes. \u201cThere are no Americans in the top 10 heavyweights, nor are there any in the pound-for-pound top 10,\u201d he explained. Currently, Gaethje holds the interim belt as the lone male American champion, but Cormier is determined to change this by focusing on cultivating wrestling talent. Drawing from his own wrestling background at Gilroy High School in California, the former champ aims to mentor up-and-coming fighters and rebuild American dominance.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<em>Photo by Jeff Bottari\/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Search_for_an_Exciting_Heavyweight_Contender_in_the_UFC\"><\/span>Search for an Exciting Heavyweight Contender in the UFC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While Gaethje is the most likely American to claim a men&#8217;s title soon, many fans doubt his chances against \u201cEl Matador.\u201d In fact, some believe the country\u2019s next true champion could come from outside the current UFC roster. Gable Stevenson, undefeated at 2-0 on the pro circuit and backed by coaching legend Jon Jones, is rapidly making waves in regional MMA. At just 25, Stevenson appears poised for a swift rise toward a UFC championship.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This news is critical for fight fans because it highlights a turning point in American MMA\u2014one of its traditional powerhouses facing a lull. If Cormier\u2019s efforts to develop new talent bear fruit, we could see the rebirth of American dominance in UFC and a new generation of stars igniting the sport\u2019s future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Daniel Cormier plans to address significant challenges in American MMA by sharing his knowledge and experience. The UFC&#8217;s global appeal stems from its diverse roster, but historically, American fighters have predominantly held the spotlight, a trend that is now shifting. 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