MMA News Roundup: Dustin Poirier might call it quits, Robert Whittaker looking to bounce back from defeat - 8th November 2019

Miocic and Cormier look to settle their rivalry once and for all
Miocic and Cormier look to settle their rivalry once and for all

#2 Robert Whittaker wants to fight Darren Till in comeback bout

Robert Whittaker
Robert Whittaker

After a failed attempt at defending his title against Israel Adesanya in the headliner of UFC 243, Robert Whittaker does not want to waste anymore time before stepping inside the cage and resume his quest to reclaim the middleweight title.

Whittaker also has an opponent in his mind, and it is none other than Englishman Darren Till who recently made a hugely successful debut at middleweight after beating Kelvin Gastelum via split decision in the co-headliner of UFC 245.

In and interview with The Daily Telegraph, Whittaker has also expressed the desire to fight Till in the latter's home turf.

“That’s the fight I’m currently interested in. Plus I’ve never been to Europe before, so what better reason to go?” (h/t BJ Penn.com)

#1 Daniel Cormier to work with legendary boxer George Foreman ahead of his trilogy fight against Stipe Miocic

Stipe Miocic vs Daniel Cormier
Stipe Miocic vs Daniel Cormier

Heading into the upcoming rubber match against Stipe Miocic, former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion, Daniel Cormier has announced that he is going to work with former two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, the legendary boxer George Foreman. (h/t Sportskeeda)

Miocic and Cormier fought each other twice previously, with DC snatching the heavyweight title off Miocic in their first fight with a spectacular performance and Miocic reclaiming it in the second meeting. The trilogy fight between the pair is also rumored to be Cormier's final MMA bout.

With Foreman's addition to the team, Cormier is looking to up the ante with his striking and match Miocic blow for blow in the fight that will finally settle their rivalry once and for all.

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