Overview
- Cormier told Josh Thomson he would wrestle Jon Jones under the Real American Freestyle banner, framing it as a one-off opportunity.
- He immediately declined the suggestion of facing Yoel Romero, saying Romero remains "insanely good" and is not a matchup he would take.
- RAF has recently showcased ex-UFC names and is promoting January 10 matchups including Yoel Romero vs. Bo Nickal and Colby Covington vs. Luke Rockhold.
- Cormier reaffirmed he is retired from MMA competition and would only consider selective non-MMA contests rather than a full comeback.
- Reflecting on his UFC 214 rematch, Cormier called losing focus against Jones his biggest career regret as their rivalry continues to simmer on social media.