Daniel Cormier Says He Would Not Be Mad If UFC Banned Slams After Back of Head Knockout at UFC on ESPN 72

Daniel Cormier Says He Would Not Be Mad If UFC Banned Slams After Back of Head Knockout at UFC on ESPN 72

Daniel Cormier, a UFC Hall of Famer and broadcaster, suggested banning head-first slams in MMA after a brutal knockout at UFC on ESPN 72 on August 9 2025. He argued the move, which often causes the back of the head to hit the mat, poses serious safety risks for fighters. At UFC on ESPN 72, ...