DC & RC<\/em><\/a> podcast. There, Cormier opined that the bout doesn’t make sense at this time.<\/p>\nThe 43-year-old reasoned that at this point, Dominick Cruz and Frankie Edgar are in completely different spots. While the former is currently chasing another bantamweight title, the latter is admittedly about to retire.<\/p>\nImage Credit: UFC.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n“I tap out [on this fight]. I believe that these guys are in different places in their careers. Dominick Cruz is fighting the three or four-ranked guy in the world. The guy still wants to become a champion, while Frankie is talking about a retirement fight.”<\/p>\n
Daniel Cormier continued, “Frankie’s been great, we love Frankie and would love to see him compete again in New York City. But, I don’t need to see him fight against a contender. I need him to fight someone else and hope that he can get a victory on his way out of the door.”<\/p>\n
What do you think about Daniel Cormier’s comments? Sound off in the comment section below!<\/p>\n
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