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Daniel Cormier made UFC history on Saturday in Las Vegas, when he became only the second fighter ever to win and hold title belts in two divisions simultaneously. Cormier not only won, but he knocked Stipe Miocic out in the UFC 226 main event, leaving no doubts about his status as UFC heavyweight champion

After losing the UFC heavyweight title, Stipe Miocic wants a rematch with Daniel Cormier before the new champ rides off into the sunset. Cormier made history at UFC 226 on Saturday night in Las Vegas, becoming only the second fighter in UFC history to hold belts in two weight classes simultaneously.

Brock Lesnar confronts Daniel Cormier after his UFC heavyweight championship fight. Curtis “Razor” Blaydes cut loose after UFC 226’s main event on Saturday night. “Tired of all the politics,” Blaydes tweeted.

Former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has officially re-entered the drug testing program from USADA to begin his process to return to fighting. USADA officials confirmed the news in a statement sent out on Monday. "After receiving notice of his intent to compete in the UFC, USADA re-entered

<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> (Subscribe to MMAWeekly.com on YouTube) Daniel Cormier made history at UFC 226, defeating Stipe Miocic to become

<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> (Subscribe to MMAWeekly.com on YouTube) Of course Stipe Miocic was disappointed to lose to Daniel Cormier at UFC

<span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> (Subscribe to MMAWeekly.com on YouTube) Dana White talks at the UFC 226 press conference about Brock Lesnar returning

There is a creativity in fight sport promotion that blurs the lines. Fighters fight. They promote, too. The best can fight and promote.  As UFC 226 drew to a close we experienced a moment in which UFC met WWE in large strides.  Brock Lesnar thumping the ground, pushing past gate guards, shoving Daniel

Most would say it’s Jon Jones, who twice defeated Cormier, though one of them was overturned. Others would argue for St-Pierre or flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson. Cormier, though, is in that conversation after Saturday night.

Bantamweight contender Raphael Assuncao dominated Rob Font at UFC 226 on Saturday, but is frustrated with the fight promotion. The 35-year-old Brazilian is ranked No. 3 in the 135-pound division and is riding a four-fight winning streak. He believes he's done enough to fight for the title. RELATED