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Cormier: UFC Still Reigns Despite Netflix MMA Event

3/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Daniel Cormier says the Netflix MMA event headlined by Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano on May 16 cannot match the UFC White House card on June 14.
He notes the Netflix event features Francis Ngannou and Nate Diaz, marking a milestone for non-UFC promotions.
Cormier emphasizes that competition in MMA benefits fighters financially.
Despite excitement for the Netflix card, he maintains the UFC remains the premier organization in the sport.

History

Historical Context

UFC 100, held on July 11, 2009, in Las Vegas, marked a turning point for mixed martial arts, achieving a record 1.6 million pay-per-view buys. This event featured a championship unification bout between Brock Lesnar and Frank Mir, reflecting the UFC's rise from niche sport to mainstream entertainment. Today, Daniel Cormier's comments on Netflix's MMA event underscore the ongoing competition and evolution within the industry.

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Story summary

Daniel Cormier says the Netflix MMA event headlined by Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano on May 16 cannot match the UFC White House card on June 14.
He notes the Netflix event features Francis Ngannou and Nate Diaz, marking a milestone for non-UFC promotions.
Cormier emphasizes that competition in MMA benefits fighters financially.
Despite excitement for the Netflix card, he maintains the UFC remains the premier organization in the sport.

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