Daniel Cormier on Jake Paul's Boxing Matches and UFC Fighter Pay

Daniel Cormier's Concerns with Jake Paul's Opponents

• 🎯 Cormier expresses a problem with Jake Paul fighting MMA fighters who are not trained boxers, citing Anderson Silva and Ben Askren.
• ⚠️ He believes MMA fighters should avoid boxing Jake Paul because he is a trained boxer.
• 💰 Cormier notes that while Jake Paul made money fighting Mike Tyson (who is 60 years old), he questions Paul's desire to fight boxers his own age or weight class, like Canelo Alvarez or Anthony Joshua.

Jake Paul's Boxing Dedication

• ⚡ Cormier acknowledges that Jake Paul is taking boxing seriously, with real coaches and significant gym time.
• 🥊 He states that Jake Paul is no longer just a YouTuber but a dedicated boxer who should be able to compete.

Cormier's Personal Encounters and UFC Negotiations

• 🗣️ Cormier recounts an incident where Jake Paul was making faces at him, and Cormier confronted him, stating he doesn't play childish games and to leave him alone.
• 💰 Cormier discusses fighter pay in the UFC, noting that while champions and top contenders can make millions, lower-card boxers and fighters often make significantly less.
• 🤝 He shares his positive experiences negotiating with the UFC, particularly with Lorenzo Fertitta, who ensured he received significant bonuses and reached a million dollars in earnings.
• 📈 Cormier explains that the UFC would ensure fighters didn't leave for other promotions by offering contracts that kept them at a certain earning level, especially when they were champions or had high value.

Future of the UFC

• 🏆 Cormier expresses that running the UFC would be a dream job and he would do his best if trusted with the role.
• 🤝 He believes Dana White is passionate about the UFC and it's hard to imagine the organization without him, but acknowledges White's business-minded approach.