UFC Took Extra Measures to Accommodate Cormier’s Attendance at New York Presser

Even with the drama of the past week between the promotion and one of its biggest stars still fresh in his mind, Daniel Cormier had his reservations about attending Wednesday’s UFC 200 press conference in New York. After all, Cormier was supposed to attend his son’s spring performance at school that very same day. And initially, the light heavyweight champion wasn’t supposed to headline UFC 200 anyway. That was Conor McGregor’s job before he balked under the considerable weight of his promotional duties. Fortunately for all parties involved, there was a compromise. There would be no more press conference drama, no more fight card shuffling. When Dana White hit the podium in New York, Cormier was seated next him on the dais, suited up and ready to go. And he didn’t have to miss his son’s recital to continue to his war of words with Jon Jones. “When they called me about this on Monday I told [UFC Director of Public …

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