Morning Report: Daniel Cormier won't discuss a booking against Jon Jones until 2016

Don't hold your breath waiting for Daniel Cormier to book a rematch with Jon Jones.

The UFC light heavyweight champion needs to take some time to recover from a busy few years and that's just fine with UFC president Dana White.

According to Cormier, he and White have agreed to not even discuss a return against Jones until sometime next year.

"I don't want to start a fight camp right now," Cormier told FOX Sports. "I want to relax through the holidays with my family and when I told that to Dana and [UFC CEO] Lorenzo Fertitta, they were very open about it. They said 'get through your holiday and then we'll see what happens'. They said 'it's awesome DC, you had a great year, now you can get through your holiday and see what happens next.

"I needed it. I'm 36 fighting these young guys and it's tough. I fought the best this division has to offer all over the span of 10 months. I need a break and I'm going to take it."

Prior to scoring wins over top contenders Anthony Johnson and Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 187 and UFC 192, respectively, Cormier lost a grueling grudge match to then-champion Jones Jan. 3 at UFC 182.

With Jones returned from suspension, booking the rematch between he and Cormier is just a formality.

"I'll probably wait until after the holidays to start talking to Dana and Lorenzo about another fight," said Cormier. "Once you've got a date, everything changes because now even though a date may be six months away, you're still thinking about the fight. You're like 'when does training camp start? Who do I need to bring in to prepare for this fight? It's like immediately on your mind.

"So don't give me a date, don't give me any of that, let me get through the holidays and we'll see what happens."

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Victory lap.

Obrigado a todos vcs pelo suporte!!! #teambelfort Thank you all for the support #teambelfort https://t.co/yWU6B3URFC

— Vitor Belfort (@vitorbelfort) November 8, 2015

I had a great time In Brasil thanks for everybody for the support

— glover teixeira (@gloverteixeira) November 8, 2015

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— Thomas Almeida (@ThomasalmeidaCB) November 8, 2015

My squad and I after getting the Victory at @ufc Sao Paulo. Thank you @danawhite for the opportunity,... https://t.co/o36DBHhKq2

— Corey Anderson UFC (@CoreyA_MMA) November 8, 2015

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— Johnny Hollywod Case (@HollywoodCase) November 8, 2015

Uma imagem que não precisa de legenda. ------------------------ Just One picture, dont need day... https://t.co/OFhVY5UWoH

— Thiago Tavares UFC (@TavaresMMA) November 8, 2015

Thank you @kevinsouzamma for a great fight! Guy is tough as nails!!

— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) November 8, 2015

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— Viscardi Andrade (@viscardiandrade) November 8, 2015

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— Jimmie Rivera (@JimmieRivera135) November 8, 2015

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— Matheus Nicolau (@NicolauMatheus) November 8, 2015

Better luck next time.

Tough one tonight, but I left it all in there.Thanks for all the support. Congrats to @gloverteixeira he's a hell of a competitor.

— Patrick Cummins (@OfficialDurkin) November 8, 2015

Thank U #Tucson #arizona I brought my heart 2nite but Thomas is the best striker at 135! Thank U4 supporting me! @TucsonNewsNow @ESPNTUCSON

— Anthony Birchak (@abirchakMMA) November 8, 2015

Thank you all for the support you guys unfortunately I lose que fight, but all the glory to God! I will be back soon with a lot of hard work and a lot of dedication thanks #TeamDurinho

Obrigado a todos pela torcida infelizmente a vitória não veio! To muito triste, mas Glória a Deus por... https://t.co/kMxndWShib

— Gilbert DurinhoBurns (@GilbertDurinho) November 8, 2015

Where is Herb Dean and Big John when you need em? Let me go to sleep or tap! This is The Ultimate Fighting Championship!

— Abel Trujillo (@AbelTrujillo1) November 8, 2015

Excited?

@RealRoyce vs @Kenshamrock 3 sounds like a fun fight. They made this sport. Thanks for redoing this for the fans. @BellatorMMA @spike

— Tito Ortiz (@titoortiz) November 7, 2015

World it's going to finally happen. #DADA5000 vs #KIMBOSLICE. This you don't want to miss.... https://t.co/sgpyXUYKpK

— DADA 5000 (@therealdada5000) November 7, 2015

WOW! @ShamrockKen vs @realroyce 3. An @KimboSlice vs @therealdada5000 BOOM!

— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) November 7, 2015

Who d fuck is DADA 5000?!!!!

— Georgi Karakhanyan (@georgimma) November 7, 2015

It would be cool if bellator put that money they are spending on developing new talent instead of selling freak show old guy fights

— ike vallie-flagg (@IKEVF) November 7, 2015

I love pro wrestling and I love MMA but when u put them together u get the mess that is @BellatorMMA and u make both look stupid

— Joseph Valtellini (@BazookaJoeV) November 7, 2015

Jesus Christ is this 1993? ***Side note: I'm still going to watch

— James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) November 7, 2015

Hmmm.

Rewatched my fight , won that fight for sure this is kickboxing not muay thai, scored with lowkicks and punches GLORY_WS #blocksdontcount

— robin van roosmalen (@robinvroosmalen) November 9, 2015

Beef.

As I do him RT @UFCONFOX: Belfort: I've got my eye on Luke @LukeRockhold. He's disrespectful. #UFCSP

— Luke Rockhold (@LukeRockhold) November 8, 2015

@frankshamrock oh hey that right you were in a wheel chair. @LuchaElReyFan

— Tito Ortiz (@titoortiz) November 7, 2015

Ay @bisping what you have going on, I say we throw some hands @ufc @danawhite ?

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 7, 2015

Well I was partially right, a former flyweight texted Sean Shelby asking for Almeida 2 seconds ago, guts #UFCFightNight

— Brian Stann (@BrianStann) November 8, 2015

A fight against anyone from #chuteboxe is violent @danawhite this is why your champ is using her... https://t.co/eEfB8kzWk3

— Cris Cyborg (@criscyborg) November 8, 2015

@illwillbrooks86 @soapdog996 @jimmysmithmma MEH....it was a sub-par performance which ended in a controversial fashion. We will do it again.

— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) November 8, 2015

Serious, this time.

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— Paige VanZant (@PaigeVanzantUFC) November 9, 2015

@ItMonkeyWrench I did. I said if I ever made it into the UFC I would love to donate my hair for a cancer charity.

— Paige VanZant (@PaigeVanzantUFC) November 9, 2015

I never had a charity or date set. You are welcome to join a good cause. Twitter champ. Do something! @ItMonkeyWrench

— Paige VanZant (@PaigeVanzantUFC) November 9, 2015

I care. :)

— Paige VanZant (@PaigeVanzantUFC) November 9, 2015

Back to school.

I had a great day yesterday with the future of Albuquerque! pic.twitter.com/8Ngamvixhc

— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) November 6, 2015

Please caption.

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. #ufc194 @MattSerraUFC https://t.co/bZEWWbFaXJ pic.twitter.com/emPbNlcHoG

— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) November 6, 2015

FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announced this weekend (Nov. 6-8 2015)

Royce Gracie vs. Ken Shamrock at Bellator 149

Dhafir Harris vs. Kimbo Slice at Bellator 149

Muhammed Lawal vs. TBA at Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2015

Gabi Garcia vs. Lei'D Tapa at Rizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2015

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