Cormier: I need a break
Daniel Cormier: “In 2015, I fought Jon Jones, I fought ‘Rumble’ Johnson, and I fought Alexander Gustafsson…. at 36 years old. I need a little bit of a break.”
UFC light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier appeared recently on Kenny Florian and Jon Anik podcast, and said he needs a little break.
“I have no idea (when Jones will be back); all I know is that I’m taking a break,” said Cormier, as transcribed by Lewis Mckeever for BE. “In 2015, I fought Jones, I fought ‘Rumble’ Johnson, and I fought Alexander Gustafsson. I fought the toughest guys the division has to offer – all in 10 months, at 36 years old. I need a little bit of a break. I fought seven times in two years in the UFC. I need some time to sit back and spend with my family. … I want to take a break, and I think I’ve earned it.”
It is believed that former division champion Jon Jones will be returning to the Octagon before too long, and UFC president Dana White says Jones will get an immediate title shot. So this is a good time to take a break.