Former UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier recently responded in jest to flyweight challenger Steve Erceg’s humorous inclusion of him in a team of UFC fighters to face a hypothetical alien invasion.
In an interview with mixed martial arts content creator Nina Marie-Daniele, Erceg was asked to choose three UFC fighters for this task, selecting Jon Jones and Sean Strickland for their firearm skills and humorously picking Cormier for his presumed slower speed in running away.
Erceg’s reasoning behind selecting Cormier sent Marie-Daniele into laughter during the interview. Cormier, in good spirits, playfully responded to Erceg’s comments by declaring an end to their “bromance,” humorously acknowledging the unexpected pairing with his arch-rival Jon Jones within Erceg’s team.
Meanwhile, former flyweight champion Henry Cejudo expressed high praise for Erceg, who is set to challenge Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight title at UFC 301.
Despite Erceg’s limited experience in the UFC, Cejudo emphasized Erceg’s technical skills and tactical approach, predicting that Erceg’s potential victory could result in one of the biggest upsets in UFC history.
Cejudo’s remarks highlight the underdog narrative surrounding Erceg’s title shot and emphasize his technical abilities, setting the stage for an intriguing matchup at UFC 301.
As the MMA world buzzes with anticipation for Erceg’s title challenge and humorous interactions like those between Erceg and Cormier, the upcoming event promises excitement and surprises for fans of the sport.
