Daniel Cormier calls out UFC division, Dustin Poirier challenged to BKFC bout, Paddy Pimblett suffers birthday disaster: MMA News Roundup

Daniel Cormier puts UFC light heavyweight division on blast, Dustin Poirier called out for BKFC bout, Paddy Pimblett sounds off after 30th birthday disaster.

Find out more details in today's (Jan. 4) Sportskeeda daily news roundup.

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#3. Daniel Cormier gets brutally honest about UFC light heavyweight division

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier has called out the current light heavyweight division, admitting that he believes an accomplished wrestler could dominate the rankings.

Speaking in a video on his YouTube channel, 'DC' noted that Alex Pereira and a majority of the top 15 ranked fighters have striking backgrounds. According to the former double-champ, there is a massive opportunity for a wrestler to make their mark. He explained:

"When you look at these rankings and you're an NCAA wrestler right now that weighs in the 220-225 pound range, you start thinking I'm going to MMA and fighting in the UFC'. A high level wrestler right now would seem to be able to feast on these matchups. The champ [Pereira], Prochazka, Jamahal, Rakic...Striker, striker, striker, striker...A great wrestler would eat 205 [pounds] right now."

Check out Daniel Cormier's comments here (7:20):

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#2. Dustin Poirier called out by former rival for BKFC clash

Former UFC star Eddie Alvarez, who currently plies his trade under the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) banner, has called out Dustin Poirier for a headline bout in the promotion.

Alvarez is currently preparing to face Jeremy Stephens in BKFC. Ahead of the fight, he was asked about the possibility of facing 'The Diamond' now that his UFC career is near its end.

According to 'The Underground King', after having already faced Poirier twice in the UFC, he'd love to see the trilogy bout in Bare Knuckle FC. He said:

"I think Dustin would be the one I'd like to get back. I beat Justin, I don't think Justin is gonna be an easy fight no matter what night it is. He's always gonna be difficult. Me and Dustin have sort of got a little bit of a back-and-forth. I got him once, he got me once. It'd be nice to finish that out, with no gloves."

Check out Eddie Alvarez discuss Dustin Poirier below (5:45):

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#1. Paddy Pimblett sounds off on hotel after 30th birthday disaster

Paddy Pimblett has called out the holiday makers who planned his 30th birthday trip, after he was let down by what he labeled as false promises.

'The Baddy' had been out of the country celebrating with his family, but soon took to social media to call out TUI UK, whom he had used to book the trip for his birthday. According to Pimblett, his celebrations had been "ruined" by holiday makers after he was lied to about the hotel they were staying in. He wrote:

"Thank You for ruining my 30th birthday @TUIUK. [You guys] sold us the dream and lied about everything about this hotel. Promised the world, but this hotel is more like hell…"

Check out the full post by Paddy Pimblett here:

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