The 2016 Moment That Left A UFC Star Crying

This emotional video revisits one of the most heartbreaking moments in MMA history, when Daniel Cormier broke down in tears after learning that his highly anticipated rematch with Jon Jones at UFC 200 had been canceled just three days before fight night. Widely considered the biggest opportunity of Cormier's career, the bout was pulled after UFC President Dana White announced that Jones had been flagged for a potential USADA anti-doping violation. The shocking news sent shockwaves through the MMA world and left Cormier visibly devastated, creating a powerful and unforgettable moment that fans still discuss years later.

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In July 2016, Daniel Cormier was reduced to tears when his rematch with Jon Jones at UFC 200—the most significant moment of his career—was called off just three days before the event.

Dana White pulled the fight from the card after Jones was flagged for a potential USADA… pic.twitter.com/tSQO8vMlYn

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