Cormier questions demand for DDP vs. Strickland trilogy fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 5:17 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Daniel Cormier expressed skepticism about fan interest in a potential trilogy fight between Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland. Du Plessis recently defeated Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City, affirming his status as a top contender. Despite holding two previous decision victories over Strickland, Cormier believes the trilogy may not attract viewers due to its past outcomes. He mentioned other contenders, particularly Nassourine Imavov, who is also in line for a title shot. Strickland, the current champion, is recovering from a shoulder injury and plans to return in December.
- •Cormier doubts fans want DDP vs. Strickland 3.
- •Du Plessis defeated Usman in UFC Oklahoma City.
- •Du Plessis holds two decision wins over Strickland.
- •Imavov is awaiting a title shot opportunity.
- •Strickland is sidelined with a shoulder injury until December.
- 5:17 AMYahoo Sports — UFC Fans Don’t Want DDP vs. Strickland 3, Says Daniel Cormier
"UFC commentator Daniel Cormier doesn’t believe that the fans want to see a trilogy bout between Dricus du Plessis and Sean Strickland.By defeating Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC Oklahoma City in a dominant fashion, du Plessis showed that he is still one of the division’s elite fighters and a legitimate challenge for […] The post UFC Fans Don’t Want DDP vs. Strickland 3, Says Daniel Cormier appeared first on HEAVY.
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