UFC Champ Daniel Cormier Camp and Rap Artist Wyldthang Camp Talk

Houston, Texas, August 5, 2015 (Newswire.com) - Hip Hop newcomer Wyldthang's management is in talks with UFC Light Heavy Weight Champion Daniel Cormier(16-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) for the right to walk out the champ to Wyldthang's sports themed song, Can't B Faded.The song is featured off Wyldthang's just released album RIZE.

"This is exciting. I'm a real big fan of Daniel's. He is a tremendous athlete and a dominating performer." Wyldthang says, "I want to walk him out to the ring a champ and walk him back out a champ."

"When my team reached out to Daniel's team they were really nice people, so hopefully we can get this passed through and make this come to reality."

Wyldthang, Rap Artist

The fight is scheduled to take place on October 3, 2015 as Daniel faces former title challenger Alexander Gustafsson (16-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC). The event will be held in Wyldthang's hometown of Houston,TX. Daniel recently beat Anthony Johnson to become the light heavyweight champion. Daniel trains in San Jose,CA but is originally from Lafayette,LA. He trains at American Kick Boxing Academy and is one of the UFC's most recognizable faces.

"Daniel is my cousin." Wyldthang states, "Our entire family is so proud of him and his accomplishments. He is literally the reason I wrote this song."

The final decision on whether Wyldthang will be able to walk Daniel out to song will ultimately be decided by the UFC's board of regents. They determine what music is played during their events. "When my team reached out to Daniel's team they were really nice people, so hopefully we can get this passed through and make this come to reality." Wyldthang states, " It would definitely be memorable."

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