Daniel Cormier issued a dismissive response to Yoel Romero ’s call for a UFC light heavyweight title shot. After Cormier (21-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) added the UFC heavyweight belt around his waist with a first-round knockout of Stipe Miocic at UFC 226, the dual champion said he would like to defend both belts but would only consider a return to 205 pounds for a “big fight.” That apparently tickled the senses of Romero (13-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC), who, after missing weight for consecutive title fights at middleweight, is apparently plotting a return to the 205-pound division, where he began his career. He then called for a showdown with Cormier at UFC 230 on Nov. 3 in New York (via Twitter ): @dc_mma Congratulation to you for Saturday. I want to #seeyousoonboi give the people what they want to see Me and #iluhju 205 in New York Cormier was asked about Romero during an appearance on FS1’s “UFC Tonight,” where he was interviewed by hosts Kenny Florian and Michael Bisping, who goaded Cormier into a response. “Here’s the deal: I never wrestled Yoel Romero, but in wrestling he probably would have served me up,” Cormier said.
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