Cormier, Manuwa engage in vicious Twitter war
A week after defending his UFC light heavyweight title against Anthony Johnson, Daniel Cormier has taken part in yet another ferocious fight.
This time the battle involved exchanging Twitter blows with long-time rival Jimi Manuwa.
The number three ranked fighter was ringside when Cormier defeated Johnson last week, and immediately insisted he should be the next man up to face the title-holder.
Now Manuwa has taken it a step further.
Check out their fiery exchange below:
@dc_mma take the fight Daniel.
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) April 17, 2017
I did. I'll smash u any day bum! U will get embarrassed. U and I both know it. Now u get what u asked for. U won't last a round. https://t.co/0YqPfOvhtj
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) April 17, 2017
After all that barking @dc_mma trying to duck the fight?
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) April 17, 2017
Have u lost ur mind. I was working last weekend. But immediately said yes jimi can get it. Ur a bum! U won't see the 2nd round https://t.co/dOXjPuyNn5
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) April 17, 2017
Wow I get on here and ur yapping ur mouth this morning. Let's make a deal. No wrestling , no kicking. I'll beat u str8 boxing chump! https://t.co/UtMbfEwJc2
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) April 17, 2017
@dc_mma Sign !
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) April 17, 2017
Maybe I'll do this to you jimi. Good morning haha pic.twitter.com/KKt3anRHIz
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) April 17, 2017
@dc_mma Sign the deal CHAMP !!!! stop all your commentator WWE shit. U trying to catch jones rusty. I give u 2 rounds with that big head.
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) April 17, 2017
@POSTERBOYJM likes to take naps in the octagon lol pic.twitter.com/ciWNEEOhqv
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) April 17, 2017
@dc_mma U will never box with me Daniel. U got 1 way u think u will beat me. I will ko u Daniel.
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) April 17, 2017
I'm not trying to catch anything. Let's go! I wanna fight you! Jones needs to get his sea legs back. Where's the contract. This light work https://t.co/GIiBKUTCmN
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) April 17, 2017
Actually there are many ways to beat you. I can do it however I want. U know that. I'll fight you. I'll give u ur moment in the sun. https://t.co/uxNU74IsiA
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) April 17, 2017
@dc_mma I don't need or want fame. The belt too small for ur waist. I'll make it look good with my Gucci don't worry. The belt is what I want!! ☝🏾
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) April 17, 2017
With UFC president Dana White hesitant to match Cormier with Jon Jones, who is returning from a drugs suspension, this fight looks like a near certainty.
Who do you think will win it?