The UFC 312 weigh-in show was supposed to be a lighthearted prelude to the upcoming event. Instead, an awkward moment almost turned into a firestorm of controversy for Daniel Cormier. The panel of Cormier, Jon Anik, and Michael Bisping, was in the middle of their usual banter when an unexpected phrase flashed across Cormier’s screen. What followed left fans stunned and set the internet ablaze.
Cormier, looking at his monitor, suddenly reacted in disbelief. Handing over the card to the UFC’s voice, Anik, the former ‘champ-champ’ exclaimed, “That my list on the TV is what I’m looking at in my email because they put some crazy sh*t on the bottom. On this, I don’t know what this is. Look at this, man. Look at this at the bottom. Like, why would that be on my…”
Before he could finish, Jon Anik read the line out loud, “Yeah. I mean you would not wanna see a rematch of Tatiana Suarez and Cancer.”
Trying to contain his disbelief at the bizarre addition to his notes, Cormier then stated, “No. Like, I don’t understand why that’s on my deal, bro. Anyhow, somebody try to set me up, though. Somebody try to set me up.”
Michael Bisping, also caught off-guard, burst out into a laugh as he could only manage a shocked “What?!?!” at what had just transpired. The moment went viral. Social media erupted with fans dissecting the situation. Some blamed Cormier, others turned their focus to Anik, while a few believed there was something more at play. Here’s a look at what the netizens had to say!
Fans left in a frenzy with multiple theories about Daniel Cormier’s awkward moment at UFC 312 weigh-in show
A long-running joke in MMA circles is Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier’s rivalry, one of the most heated in UFC history. Some fans jokingly suggested this was Jones’ latest way to mess with DC, a shadowy prank from beyond the weigh-in desk.
“No one saw Jon Jones sneak in like a ninja and try to get DC to read a bad card”
Was this a deliberate attempt to make Cormier look bad? That’s what some fans believed. But conspiracy theories aside, the moment did raise some questions about the behind-the-scenes shenanigans in the UFC.
“Bruh somebody set up DC trying to get him fired”
For some, Jon Anik was the real culprit. Cormier seemed genuinely confused by the line on his screen, but Anik didn’t hesitate—he read it out loud without thinking. But for Tatiana Suarez, cancer isn’t just a word, it’s a battle she fought and won.
At just 21 years old, she was on the brink of achieving her dream—representing Team USA in wrestling at the 2012 London Olympics. But life had other plans. Doctors discovered thyroid cancer that had spread to her lymph nodes and lungs. Yet, Suarez refused to let cancer define her. She trained even in isolation, using makeshift workouts to stay sharp. Her dream of gold in the Olympics was stolen, but a new one took its place—becoming a UFC champion.
“Anik didn’t need to read it out loud:
In the movie ‘Anchorman,’ Will Ferrell’s character, Ron Burgundy mindlessly reads anything placed on his teleprompter, even if it makes no sense. Fans joked that Anik had the same issue—reading without filtering. The problem? The content that was on the card.
“Anik is like anchorman he just reads whatever is in front of him”
Michael Bisping has a unique presence—sarcastic, quick-witted, and never afraid to challenge his co-hosts. Throughout the weigh-in show, he repeatedly poked fun at Daniel Cormier, challenging his takes on wrestling, striking, and more. When this moment unfolded, his reaction said it all for the fans.
“I love bisping the whole show bro was going at dc”
In the end, The UFC 312 weigh-in show was meant to build excitement for the fights ahead, but instead, it left fans buzzing for an entirely different reason. Was Daniel Cormier really set up? Did Jon Anik act without thinking? Or was this just an unfortunate blunder that spiraled out of control? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
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