Daniel Cormier explains failure of Brock Lesnar superfight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 6:59 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Daniel Cormier disclosed that a business decision blocked his highly anticipated fight with Brock Lesnar. In a recent YouTube Q&A, Cormier recalled that after his victory over Stipe Miocic in 2018, Lesnar entered the Octagon to challenge him. However, the matchup never materialized as Lesnar opted for WWE due to financial incentives. Cormier expressed pride in Lesnar's success and noted their historical connection as college wrestlers.
- •Cormier reflects on Leanar's WWE decision in 2018.
- •After beating Miocic, Lesnar entered the Octagon to confront Cormier.
- •Cormier and Lesnar share a history as college wrestlers.
- •Cormier felt a strong desire for the fight to happen.
- •Lesnar's choice was influenced by lucrative WWE contracts.
- 6:59 AMYahoo Sports — Daniel Cormier at last recalls why Brock Lesnar superfight collapsed
"Daniel Cormier has revealed that a business decision prevented him from fighting Brock Lesnar.
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