The Daniel Cormier Show
UFC Hall Of Famer Daniel Cormier provides raw, instant reactions to the biggest UFC fights. He is also joined by other prominent fighters to discuss all things MMA.
Episodes
Ilia Topuria GUARANTEES Justin Gaethje KO in FIRST TWO MINUTES at UFC Freedom 250
Ilia Topuria IS BACK on the Daniel Cormier Check-In series, this time ahead of his main-event, championship fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250 in Washington D.C., in what will be one of the biggest fights in MMA history! Ilia talks about his knockouts of Charles Oliveira, Max Holloway, and Alexander Volkanovski and what it felt like to be on that historic win streak. Then he gives his
Ciryl Gane on Alex Pereira title fight at White House, Tom Aspinall rematch
Ciryl Gane IS BACK on the Daniel Cormier Check-In series ahead of his massive heavyweight title fight against Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250 in Washington D.C. at the White House. Ciryl talks to DC about the prior fight against Tom Aspinall and what he plans to take from it. Gane breaks down Alex's fighting style, and talks about what it would mean to beat Poatan, after Dana White said Pereira wo
Daniel Cormier says Jon Jones WILL NOT WRESTLE HIM: "He knows he'll lose 10-0"
Daniel Cormier IS BACK, this time with his name being the big headline in MMA as it was revealed Thursday that him and Jon Jones are planning a future wrestling match. DC speaks on the negotiations that are being had between the two sides, and why there has been no official match announced yet. Plus, Cormier also reveals that Jones WILL NOT WRESTLE HIM in a wrestling points system. Hear why Jon wa
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Justin Gaethje TAKING SHOTS AT Ilia Topuria before White House title fight
Justin Gaethje called out Ilia Topuria in the media, saying he "would leave him too" if he was Ilia's ex wife. Things have gotten personal and Daniel Cormier IS BACK to give his take on the build up to the championship fight set to main event the UFC's historic White House card next week! DC argues that this is exactly what this fight needs, and why the matchups on this card including Alex Pereira
Chad Johnson on fighting Adesanya & McGregor in UFC, Nightcap, CRAZY NFL career
In the NEWEST episode of the DC show with Daniel Cormier, we're joined by none other than sports media personality and former NFL superstar, Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson! Chad and DC get into his upbringing and how his mother and grandmother helped him realize his goal of making the NFL when it seemed improbable at times. Plus, Johnson talks about his illustrious NFL career as one of the top wide rece
Carlos Prates on fighting Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry winner, BRUTAL TKO vs. JDM
Daniel Cormier IS BACK, this time with a special DC check-in interview with UFC superstar Carlos Prates! Carlos and DC go into detail on the BRUTAL knockout win vs. Jack Della Maddalena and he reveals what he told JDM when he took him down. Prates also reflects on where he stands in the division, and tells DC he will fight the winner of Ian Garry and Islam Makhachev but is also willing to be a bac
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Conor McGregor OFFICIALLY making UFC RETURN vs. Max Holloway
Max Holloway vs. Conor McGregor 2 is officially the MAIN EVENT of International Fight Week, and Daniel Cormier IS BACK to give his reaction to this major news in the UFC. DC says HE KNEW this fight was going down after having spoke to Holloway several months prior, and insists that losing the BMF title to Charles Oliveira got him closer to this opportunity. Despite many MMA fans and analysts think
Daniel Cormier & Ben Askren REACT to Ronda Rousey SUBMITTING Gina Carano, WILD Francis KO, Nate Diaz
Ronda Rousey submitted Gina Carano in just 17 SECONDS to win by an armbar submission in Netflix's MVP MMA card's main event. Friend of the show Ben Askren joins Daniel Cormier in breaking down the Ronda-Gina fight, and giving their reaction to the rest of the card! The guys are adamant that Francis Ngannou needs a more challenging opponent after knocking out Philipe Lins in the first round, despit
Francis Ngannou on Philipe Lins, leaving UFC, Anthony Joshua fight, losing his son
Daniel Cormier IS BACK with the DC Show, this time the champ sits down with MMA superstar Francis Ngannou ahead of his fight against Philipe Lins on Saturday's Netflix MVP card. DC talks to the former UFC heavyweight champion about his CRAZY JOURNEY from Cameroon to France as a young man, and what it took to get to Paris 14 months later. Ngannou talks about his upbringing in Cameroon, and why he h
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Sean Strickland BEATING Khamzat Chimaev, Joshua Van TKO vs. Taira
Daniel Cormier IS BACK, live from octagon side at UFC 328 after Sean Strickland SHOCKED THE MMA WORLD with a decision win over Khamzat Chimaev to reclaim the UFC middleweight championship. DC breaks down Sean's performance and what the victory means for him and Khamzat going forward. Cormier also talks Joshua Van's impressive TKO victory over Tatsuro Taira. DC goes in on why Van's win was so impor
Joshua Van on BEATING Tatsuro Taira, Sean-Khamzat, Jon Jones' record
Joshua Van IS BACK on the DC Check-In series after beating Alexandre Pantoja and now, at UFC 328 in Newark, defending his championship against Tatsuro Taira! Daniel Cormier sits down with the champ and discusses the controversial finish vs. Pantoja, and how life has been with the belt. Van talks about having wanted to beat Jon Jones' record for youngest champion in UFC history, and why he feels li
Joaquin Buckley on Islam Makhachev comments, Sean Brady fight, Prates TKO
Joaquin Buckley IS BACK with Daniel Cormier on the Check-In series, this time ahead of a MASSIVE FIGHT against Sean Brady that has the potential to propel Buck into the title fight conversation. Buckley doubles down on his comments this week on Islam Makhachev getting an easy title fight against Jack Della Maddalena, and explains why it's no shade to the champion. Joaquin says he'd ready for the t
Daniel Cormier REACTS to INSANE Khamzat Chimaev & Sean Strickland BEEF ahead of UFC 328
Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev are set to fight at UFC 328 in Newark in the main event and there is VERY BAD BLOOD between these two ahead of their championship fight. DC gives his take on the extra security for both Khamzat and Sean, and his scoop on what is going down between the two sides. Don't miss Cormier talk about their massive fight this weekend, the craziness in the buildup to Satur
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Carlos Prates BRUTAL TKO win vs. Jack Della Maddalena at UFC Perth
Daniel Cormier IS BACK after what was a CRAZY Carlos Prates TKO victory over Jack Della Maddalena in Perth, Australia! After racking up wins against two former champs in Leon Edwards and now JDM, DC feels like Prates deserves a title shot right now. If Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry are the next title fight in the division, DC says Prates has done enough to earn that next title shot, even if he doe
The Daniel Cormier Show - Carlos Ulberg on Jiri Prochazka "showing mercy," ACL injury, Alex Pereira fight
Carlos Ulberg, the UFC's new light heavyweight champion after his knockout win vs. Jiri Prochazka, makes HIS DEBUT on the Daniel Cormier show! Ulberg talks about his upbringing in New Zealand and how being in foster care during his childhood helped shape the man and champion he is today. The champ gets into the viral comments made by Jiri Prochazka following the title fight at UFC 327 in Miami, an
Jacob Fatu on CRAZY WIN vs. Drew McIntyre at WRESTLEMANIA 42, becoming WWE STAR
Daniel Cormier is joined by WWE SUPERSTAR Jacob Fatu ahead of his WrestleMania match with Drew McIntyre where he talks about WrestleMania 42 ahead of his match with Drew McIntyre. Fatu talks about the struggle of going through the independent ranks before being signed to the WWE, and how he gets emotional from just thinking about his journey. Fatu talks about how wrestling has changed his life, as
Daniel Cormier WARNS Arman Tsarukyan to not blow title shot + What Holloway told DC about McGregor
Arman Tsarukyan got KICKED OFF his flight, and Max Holloway told DC he wants Conor McGregor, so Daniel Cormier IS BACK with his instant reaction to the biggest storylines in the UFC and MMA. DC warns Arman Tsarukyan to NOT MESS UP his title shot in the UFC, as many project he'll face the winner of the Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria championship fight at the White House. Arman was recently kicked
Colby Covington on White House card, Kamaru Usman & Jorge Masvidal, UFC VILLAN
Colby Covington officially makes his DEBUT on the Daniel Cormier SHOW! Colby goes in on being left off the White House card, and details his rivalries between him and UFC superstars Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman. Covington also discusses his time in collegiate wrestling and how he became one of the best wrestlers in the country. Colby then reveals to DC that he was roommates with Jon Jones in co
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Carlos Ulberg KNOCKING OUT Jiri Prochazka, Josh Hokit's INSANE fight
Carlos Ulberg KNOCKED OUT Jiri Prochazka in one of the craziest finishes of the year, and Daniel Cormier IS BACK live from the octagon in Miami, Florida after UFC 327! Cormier breaks down Ulberg's massive victory and reacts to him becoming the NEW light heavyweight champion. Plus, DC breaks down two incredible fights: Paolo Costa getting a TKO win vs. Azamat Murzakanov and Josh Hokie beating Curti
Carlos Ulberg on beating Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327, DISMISSES DC & major critics
Carlos Ulberg makes his DEBUT on the DC Check-In with Daniel Cormier ahead of his TITLE FIGHT at UFC 327 in Miami against light heavyweight superstar Jiri Prochazka. Ulberg addresses DC's public criticism of him early in his career and questions why people like Cormier made those critiques. Plus, Carlos talks about the transition from Rugby to fighting and why he knew this was his path. And don't
Jiri Prochazka on FINISHING Carlos Ulberg to win title, Josh Hokit altercation
Jiri Prochazka IS BACK with Daniel Cormier on the DC Check-In series, this time ahead of a MASSIVE FIGHT against Carlos Ulberg for the UFC's vacant light heavyweight championship following Alex Pereira's move to heavyweight. Jiri reveals why him and Josh Hokit got into it at media day. Plus, Prochazka breaks down Ulberg and calls him a "systematic fighter" that may have trouble with the power he b
Daniel Cormier CLAPS BACK at Nate Diaz for callout on Theo Von's podcast: "You're AVERAGE!"
Nate Diaz went on Theo Von's podcast, ‘This Past Weekend,’ and called out DC in his appearance, and Daniel Cormier is here to give his take on the viral clip. DC speaks on Nate's career and why it "doesn't compare" to the likes of Cormier's. Plus, DC addresses the money talk from Diaz, and why it's irrelevant today. And don't miss Cormier break down their fight resumes, calling Nate's
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Joe Pyfer TKO vs. Israel Adesanya, Alexa Grasso INSANE KO vs. Maycee Barber
Israel Adesanya got FINISHING by Joe Pyfer in an incredible night of UFC fights from Seattle, and Daniel Cormier IS BACK with another post-fight reaction live from the octagon! DC reacts to Izzy's TKO loss to Pyfer and BELIEVES Adesanya when he says he's not done with the sport of MMA and his career in the UFC. Plus, DC gives his take on Pyfer's win and why this victory gets him straight into the
Daniel Cormier & Ben Askren on Ngannou & Rousey CARD REVEALED, Colby Covington, DC's INSANE theory
Ben Askren IS BACK with Daniel Cormier for another edition of Funky and the Champ, this time fresh off of Jake Paul's MVP Promotions announcing their May 16 Netflix fight card that features Ronda Rousey, Francis Ngannou, and Nate Diaz. Askren and Cormier also get into Colby Covington speaking out against fighter pay, and DC talks about exactly why his comments on the video game payouts weren't val
Cory Sandhagen on Sean O'Malley callout, Aljo & Merab losses, pursuit of UFC title
DC is BACK with another edition of the Daniel Cormier Show, this time featuring one of the most talented bantamweights in the UFC today, Cory Sandhagen. Cory talks about his upbringing in Colorado, and switching from basketball to fighting in his later teenage years. DC and Sandhagen also go back and look at his UFC career and the tough losses he had to take to Aljamain Sterling and Merab Dvalishv
Daniel Cormier CAN'T WAIT for Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry fight on Francis Ngannou & Ronda Rousey card
Nate Diaz and Mike Perry just got added to the same MVP Netflix card that also features Ronda Rousey and Francis Ngannou, and Daniel Cormier IS BACK to react to the huge announcement. DC GOES IN on the Diaz-Perry fight, and reveals why he's ALL IN on this five-round fight at 170 pounds. Despite the star power between both Rousey and Ngannou, Cormier explains why Perry vs. Diaz is the fight to watc
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland title fight announcement for UFC 328
Dana White went LIVE Thursday to announce nine different fights, with the biggest of them all being Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland at UFC 328 in Newark, New Jersey for the UFC's middleweight championship! Daniel Cormier gives his take on arguably the FIGHT OF THE YEAR between Chimaev and Strickland, and why their past beef and training camp stories are the fuel this championship fight NEEDS.
Sean O’Malley on UFC White House card, Cory Sandhagen, Snoop Dogg KO, winning title
Sean O'Malley joins Daniel Cormier in a brand new episode of the Daniel Cormier Show! DC sits down with “Suga” Sean to talk about his upbringing in Helena, Montana, and why he wanted to become an NFL or NBA player before transitioning into fighting. O'Malley also addresses the Cory Sandhagen CALLOUT and why the UFC White House card is such a massive card. Sean also relives his viral kn
Daniel Cormier & Ben Askren GO IN ON Jon Jones & Dana BEEF, White House card, Masvidal visiting Ben
Ben Askren IS BACK with Daniel Cormier for a brand new episode of Funky and the Champ! Ben and DC give their unfiltered thoughts on Charles Oliveira's dominant performance over Max Holloway and why that fight DID NOT live up to BMF fights of the past. Cormier and Askren dive into the public beef between Jon Jones and Dana White over the newly announced White House card, which will be headlined by
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Charles Oliveira beating Max Holloway for BMF title, CRAZY White House card
Charles Oliveira beat Max Holloway in DOMINANT fashion to win the BMF belt and become champion at UFC 326, and Daniel Cormier IS BACK from the OCTAGON to give you his reaction to an incredible night from Las Vegas. DC gives his take on Charles' performance and what's next for both Holloway and Oliveira in the division. And don't miss Cormier give his initial thoughts on the White House card that j
The Daniel Cormier Show - DC REACTS to Francis Ngannou LEAVING PFL, Francis vs. Jon Jones next?
Francis Ngannou has OFFICIALLY left the PFL after fighting one fight in the last two years since joining them, and has now become a free agent that could join the UFC! Daniel Cormier gives his reaction to the huge news in MMA, and why Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou at the White House could be the perfect fight. Plus, DC discusses Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones and where Francis fits into the heavyweigh
Max Holloway RESPONDS to Charles Oliveira CALLOUT, Conor McGregor, CRAZY DC story
Max Holloway IS READY to fight Charles Oliveira for the BMF Title at UFC 326 in Las Vegas, and he's BACK on another edition of the Daniel Cormier Check-In! Max CLAPS BACK at Charles' comments about Holloway "bluffing" about taking him down and grappling with him. Holloway also talks about their first match, and why although this is a rematch, he can't take anything from the first fight. Plus, Max
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Alex Pereira VACATING light heavyweight title, Jiri vs. Ulberg fight
Daniel Cormier IS BACK after Dana White made some MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT Friday, including Alex Pereira vacating his light heavyweight title and Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg fighting for the vacant belt at UFC 327 in Miami! DC breaks down Pereira's likely move to heavyweight, and why he believes Jon Jones or Ciryl Gane HAVE TO BE the two potential opponents. Plus, Cormier breaks down Prochazka vs.
Daniel Cormier on WILD Khamzat Chimaev & Sean Strickland BEEF + Chimaev vs. Pereira at 205
Daniel Cormier IS BACK with another brand new edition of The DC Show, where he talks about Khamzat Chimaev and why the UFC's middleweight champion might be ready for a move to 205 pounds. After seeing viral video of him sparring against both Khalil Rountree and Luke Rockhold, see why Cormier is ALL IN ON Khamzat making that move up to light heavyweight to potentially fight Alex Pereira. Plus, DC g
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Sean Strickland's CRAZY TKO win vs. Anthony Hernandez, Khamzat Chimaev next
Sean Strickland SHOCKED the UFC world with an insane TKO win vs. Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez in UFC's fight night in Houston, and Daniel Cormier IS BACK to give his take after one of the fights of the year! DC breaks down how Strickland was able to stop Fluffy's takedown attempts, control the fight with his jab, and finally get the stoppage against Hernandez in Round 3. Plus, don't miss Cormier tal
Daniel Cormier & Ben Askren on White House fights, Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall & UFC heavyweight problem
Ben Askren IS BACK with Daniel Cormier to talk all things UFC, MMA, and combat sports! Dana White and the UFC have apparently put together the White House fights, and DC and Ben break down who they think should fight on the legendary card. Plus, hear Askren's WILD THEORY on what the fight card should look like! DC and Askren also discuss Cain Velasquez's release from prison, as well as the problem
Daniel Cormier on Joaquin Buckley & Shakur Stevenson UFC-boxing BEEF, MVP's DISAPPOINTING next fight
Daniel Cormier IS BACK to react to Joaquin Buckley and Shakur Stevenson having their PUBLIC BEEF between boxing and the UFC. DC takes Buckley's side, despite their differences in the past. Cormier says he's ALL FOR BUCKLEY talking smack to Stevenson, because today's boxing is NOWHERE NEAR the level of the UFC. Plus, DC gets into Michael Venom Page's next fight against Sam Patterson, going in on wh
Henry Cejudo on becoming UFC double champion, winning gold medal at Olympics
Daniel Cormier IS BACK with another episode of the Daniel Cormier Interview, and this time he sits down with one of the most decorated combat sports athletes of all time, Henry "Triple C" Cejudo! DC and Henry reminisce on their time together training and going to the Olympic games, and what it meant for Cejudo to win gold in Beijing. He won at age 21, which at the time made him the youngest Americ
Daniel Cormier says Jon Jones HAS NOTHING LEFT after revealing severe arthritis, Gaethje-Topuria
Jon Jones made major headlines after getting filmed saying he has severe arthritis he's dealing with. Daniel Cormier IS BACK to give his reaction to the viral video revealing Jon's injuries, and why "it's a sad day" to see Jones is finally doing fighting in the sport. DC GOES IN ON why he thinks there's NO WAY Jones will wrestle him after this news came out, and that we should get ready to now see
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Alexander Volkanovski BEATING Diego Lopes, Ruffy & Benoit TKO win
Daniel Cormier IS BACK octagon side to give you his UFC 325 post-fight reaction to Alexander Volkanovski defeating Diego Lopes in the rematch to retain his championship! DC declares Volk "THE GOAT" of the featherweight division, surpassing Jose Aldo after another dominant victory over Lopes. Cormier also gives his reaction to the Mauricio Ruffy knockout vs. Rafael Fiziev, and Benoit Saint-Denis' i
Alexander Volkanovski on rematch with Diego Lopes, overcoming Islam & Topuria KOs
Alexander Volkanovski MAKES HIS RETURN to the Daniel Cormier Check-In series, this time ahead of his MASSIVE REMATCH against Diego Lopes for the UFC's featherweight championship. After beating Lopes by decision at UFC 314 in April of 2025, Volk reveals that Diego had his chances in the first fight to win by knockout. Hear what Volkanovski has to say about how the second fight will play out, and wh
Arman Tsarukyan's MESSAGE to Dana White, Islam Makhachev fight, Paddy vs. Justin
Daniel Cormier is OFFICIALLY BACK with the DC Interview show, and we kick off 2026 with none other than the UFC's top lightweight contender, Arman Tsarukyan! DC and Arman get into the controversy behind his back injury and dropping out of the Islam Makhachev fight, his incident with a fan, and the headbutt in his faceoff with Dan Hooker. Cormier and Tsarukyan also talk about his crazy rise to the
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Justin Gaethje BEATING Paddy Pimblett, Sean O'Malley defeats Song Yadong
Daniel Cormier IS BACK from octagon side after an incredible main event fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 to give his post-fight analysis! DC talks about how Gaethje was able to defeat Pimblett and impose his will on the fight from the start. Plus, Cormier gives his flowers to Pimblett, and says DOUBTERS HAVE TO STOP questioning Paddy after a tough, resilient performance f
Sean O'Malley on KNOCKING OUT Song Yadong, Merb Dvalishvili losing to Petr Yan
Sean "Suga" O'Malley IS BACK on the DC Check-In series with Daniel Cormier ahead of what will be a HUGE FIGHT for O'Malley against Song Yadong. O'Malley is looking to get back in the win column after losses to Merab Dvalishvili, and Suga speaks on what those losses were like for him. Plus, O'Malley talks Merab vs. Petr Yan and what went wrong for Dvalishvili in that fight. And don't miss Sean tell
Justin Gaethje on putting Paddy Pimblett TO SLEEP, guarantees White House fight
Justin Gaethje IS BACK on the DC Check-In series with Daniel Cormier, and it starts with JG CALLING OUT DC for his comments on fighter pay! Gaethje takes on Paddy Pimblett in the main event at UFC 324 for an interim championship, and Justin speaks on why Paddy claiming he'll FINISH HIM is the recipe to him losing this fight. Plus, Gaethje talks about facing Ilia Topuria after this fight and why he
Paddy Pimblett on Justin Gaethje's OVERRATED POWER, Ilia Topuria, BEEF with Arman
Paddy Pimblett IS BACK on the DC Check-In with Daniel Cormier, this time ahead of a massive interim title fight between him and Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 in Las Vegas. Paddy tells DC why Justin Gaethje's "overrated" power won't stop him from striking and looking for a knockout victory. Pimblett also doubles down on the fact he will finish Justin in the first three rounds and become champion. Paddy
Daniel Cormier & Ben Askren on ENDING DC vs. Jon Jones BEEF, Pimblett vs. Gaethje, Topuria IS BACK
Ben Askren IS BACK with Daniel Cormier in another edition of Funky and the Champ! DC and Ben talk about Nate Diaz clapping back at Askren for his past comments on Nate being below average in the UFC. Plus, hear Ben try to convince DC to end his beef and rivalry with Jon Jones, imploring Cormier to move on from the back-and-forth. DC and Askren also discuss the chaos in the lightweight division bet
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Kayla Harrison OUT vs. Amanda Nunes at UFC 324 with neck injury
Daniel Cormier IS BACK to talk all things UFC, MMA and combat sports, with Kayla Harrison and Amanda Nunes taking over the headlines! Harrison is reportedly OUT for her fight against Nunes after sustaining a neck injury. DC gives his take on the major news, and what that means for both Amanda and Kayla in planning their next fights. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.co
Daniel Cormier GUARANTEES 10-0 win vs. Jon Jones in wrestling match + NEW REALITY SHOW details
Daniel Cormier IS BACK with another edition of the DC show, this time shedding light and letting fans in on his reality TV show where he will coach against Jon Jones. DC addresses the news that went viral on social media Tuesday, and how the show, with them two as coaches, got put together. Plus, hear what Cormier has to say about potential wrestling and boxing matches against Jon Jones and why he
Ben Askren & Daniel Cormier on Ben's double lung transplant recovery, DC vs. Jon Jones match, Khabib
In a much anticipated episode, Ben Askren IS OFFICIALLY BACK on the Daniel Cormier Show with DC in a brand new edition of Funky & The Champ! Askren talks about his long road to recovery since his double lung transplant. Ben also talks to DC about the days leading up to being in the hospital and what that journey has been like for him as well as his friends and family. After, the guys talk Real
Daniel Cormier PREDICTS Francis Ngannou will KNOCK OUT Jake Paul EASILY after Anthony Joshua KO
Jake Paul wants Francis Ngannou next, and called him soft after getting knocked out by Anthony Joshua in their most recent fight. Daniel Cormier REACTS to Jake's CALLOUT of Francis, and explains why he's going to get knocked out by Francis. DC says that despite lasting more rounds against Joshua than Ngannou did, it was only because of style differences in the boxing ring. Cormier GOES IN ON why J
Islam Makhachev, Khamzat Chimaev, Alex Pereira & DC's Top-5 Interviews of 2025
In this special edition of the Daniel Cormier show, DC gives his Top-5 fighter check-in interviews of 2025. Listen to some of his best sit downs with the UFC's biggest superstars, including Islam Makhachev, Alex Pereira, Khamzat Chimaev, Arman Tsarukyan, and Umar Nurmagomedov! Between Islam roasting DC for being late, Khamzat dismissing the title, Umar thinking Cormier is a "fake gangster" and so
BEST OF DANIEL CORMIER: Every 2025 Islam Makhachev interview with DC
In this special edition of the Daniel Cormier Show, listen to both check-in interviews DC had with Islam Makhachev in 2025. Ahead of his title defense against Renato Moicano, Islam talks to DC about Khabib Nurmagomedov getting kicked off an airplane, his parents being unable to watch his fights, and so much more! Plus, in his most recent sit down with DC, Islam gets into his legacy, his next move
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Anthony Joshua KNOCKING OUT Jake Paul | Boxing Instant Reaction
Daniel Cormier IS BACK with his INSTANT REACTION to Anthony Joshua KNOCKING OUT Jake Paul in one of the craziest boxing matchups. Paul survived five rounds, and in the sixth round Joshua landed an INCREDIBLE right hand. DC gives his take on the main event of the night, and his take on what's next for both Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul. Plus, Cormier discusses if this means the end of Paul in the ri
Daniel Cormier DISAPPOINTED Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones fight WON'T HAPPEN: "That's EASY MONEY!"
In the most recent episode of the Daniel Cormier Show, DC GOES IN ON why Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira HAS TO HAPPEN at the White House in June. Cormier says after Pereira has officially said he's not fighting on the historic card, that it means Jon Jones FOR SURE won't fight again. DC says Jon Jones IS OUT on Tom Aspinall, and the fight to make for the White House has to be Alex vs. Jon at light hea
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Manel Kape KNOCKING OUT Brandon Royval, ESPN's final UFC fight
Manel Kape got an IMPRESSIVE KNOCKOUT WIN vs. Brandon Royval in the first round of UFC Vegas 112 fight night, and Daniel Cormier is here to give his instant reaction on the incredible fight to end 2025. DC speaks on what that means for Kape and the title shot at flyweight with Joshua Van currently holding the belt. Cormier also speaks on Kevin Vallejos' impressive TKO victory over Giga Chikadze an
Daniel Cormier says IT'S CRAZY Justin Gaethje & Pimblett are fighting INSTEAD OF Arman Tsarukyan
Daniel Cormier IS BACK to talk about the biggest headlines in the UFC and MMA, and there is NO BIGGER HEADLINE than Justin Gaethje fighting Paddy Pimblett at UFC 326, which leaves Arman Tsarukyan out of the picture. DC addresses the decision to go with Gaethje vs. Paddy, and why he doubles down on saying it's CRAZY that Arman is being left out of the championship spotlight. Cormier believes there
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Petr Yan beating Merab Dvalishvili, Joshua Van TKO vs. Alexandre Pantoja
Petr Yan SHOCKED the UFC world with his incredible win over Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323, Daniel Cormier IS BACK from octagon side in Las Vegas to give his INSTANT REACTION. DC breaks down what the win means for Yan, how Merab had his moments to win this fight, and why fans CANNOT be surprised that he was able to figure out Dvalishvili in this fight. Plus, Cormier reacts to Joshua Van getting a BR
Alexandre Pantoja on Joshua Van, Demetrious Johnson GOAT debate, losing in training
Alexandre Pantoja IS BACK on the Daniel Cormier Check-In series, this time in his fifth title defense, this time against up-and-coming star Joshua Van! Pantoja reflects on his wins over Brandon Moreno, Kai Kara-France, Kai Asakura and Steve Erceg, and why this challenge may well be his MOST DIFFICULT challenge to date. Alexandre gives Van flowers for his confidence and fighting skill this early in
Joshua Van GUARANTEES win vs. Alexandre Pantoja to become NEW UFC CHAMPION
Daniel Cormier IS BACK with his check-in interviews at UFC 323 in Las Vegas, and this time JOSHUA VAN makes his DC check-in debut ahead of a HUGE TITLE FIGHT vs. the champion Alexandre Pantoja. See why Van argues that Pantoja is already the flyweight GOAT over Demetrious Johnson. Plus, Van talks about his win over Royval, and why he believes this title shot is LONG OVERDUE. Van tells Cormier that
Henry Cejudo on Payton Talbott, FINAL UFC FIGHT before RETIREMENT
Henry Cejudo IS BACK on the DC Check-In series ahead of what will be his FINAL UFC FIGHT, going up against young star Payton Talbott at UFC 323. Cejudo and DC talk about Henry walking away from the sport, and why he’s ready for the Talbott fight to be his final one in the UFC. And Cejudo talks about how he plans beat Payton, and reveals what he’ll take from the loss to Merab Dvalishvil
Merab Dvalishvili on FINISHING Petr Yan in rematch, Umar Nurmagomedov, dating life
Merab Dvalishvili IS BACK on the Daniel Cormier Check-In series, this time ahead of his HISTORIC fourth championship defense in one calendar year in his rematch with Petr Yan for the title at UFC 323 in Las Vegas. Merab pulls back the curtain for DC and his fans on how he's been able to fight a record number of times in 2025. Dvalishvili and Cormier also discuss his ongoing beef with Umar Nurmagom
WWE President Nick Khan on Muhammad Ali Act, UFC 324 Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje
Nick Khan, WWE President and TKO board member, joins Daniel Cormier to talk all things WWE, WrestleMania, the Muhammad Ali Act, and UFC 324. Khan gives his take on UFC 324 and both feature fights of Paddy Pimblett vs. Justin Gaethje and Amanda Nunes vs. Kayla Harrison. Plus, Khan discusses the enhancement of the Muhammad Ali Act, and the congressional hearing taking place on Thursday. #Volume 
Daniel Cormier ARGUES Ilia Topuria HAS TO FIGHT Arman Tsarukyan next: "IT NEEDS TO HAPPEN"
Daniel Cormier IS BACK to give his take on Ilia Topuria, Arman Tsarukyan, Paddy Pimblett, and what fight NEEDS TO BE THE TITLE FIGHT for "El Matador" next. DC argues that the next fight for Ilia at lightweight HAS TO BE Arman Tsarukyan. Cormier says that despite the attention and hype that Paddy Pimblett has gotten as the next challenge, it is Arman who deserves and ultimately will get the next sh
Arman Tsarukyan GOES OFF ON Ilia Topuria for wanting Paddy next, Khamzat-Garry beef
Daniel Cormier IS BACK and he's interviewing Arman Tsarukyan after an impressive submission win over Dan Hooker in Qatar! Arman talks about the victory and why he's not happy with Ilia Topuria avoiding a title fight with him. Plus, Tsarukyan says that Topuria told him he was next, but after the Oliveira win has since only called for Paddy. And Arman details what happened the moment Ilia "slapped"
Kamaru Usman on getting KNOCKED OUT by Leon Edwards, UFC title run, beating Buckley
Former UFC champion and MMA legend Kamaru Usman sits down with DC in the fifth episode of The Daniel Cormier Show! Cormier and Usman go back and talk about the Leon Edwards head kick that knocked Kamaru out. Usman shares an incredible story of how crazy it was in those hours after the fight! DC and Kamaru also talk about Rashad Evans and Anthony "Rumble" Johnson and how those guys had such an impa
Valentina Shevchenko tells Daniel Cormier she is FASTER & STRONGER than Weili Zhang
Daniel Cormier is BACK with another episode of DC Check-In where he sits down with Valentina Shevchenko ahead of her Flyweight championship bout against Weili Zhang in what some people are calling a fight to decide the BEST female fighter of all time. Valentina talks about how Weili is such a strong and fast opponent, but says she is stronger and faster, and that we will find out Saturday night at
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Islam Makhachev beating Jack Della, CRAZY Bo Nickal & Carlos Prates KOs
Daniel Cormier IS BACK from the octagon at UFC 322 in New York City after Islam Makhachev’s dominant championship win over Jack Della Maddalena to secure his double champ status! DC also gives his take on Valentina Shevchenko’s dominant victory over Zhang Weili. And don’t miss Cormier break down Bo Nickal and Carlos Prates incredible knock outs, and the best action from UFC
Bo Nickal on loss to Reinier de Ridder, Rodolfo Vieira fight, taken off main card
Bo Nickal IS BACK on the Daniel Cormier Check-In series ahead of his MASSIVE fight headline the prelims between him and Rodolfo Vieira at UFC 322 in New York City's Madison Square Garden! Nickal talks about losing his first career MMA fight to Reinier de Ridder and how that has motivated him to get a statement win over Vieira in New York. Bo speaks on his haters, and explains why he does not want
Sean Brady predicts DOMINANT FINISH vs. Michael Morales, Ian Garry not fighting him
Sean Brady officially joins the Daniel Cormier Check-In ahead of his UFC 322 PPV fight against Michael Morales in New York City's Madison Square Garden! Brady and DC go back and talk about his impressive submission win vs. former UFC champ Leon Edwards, and why a win against Morales won't guarantee Sean a title shot just yet. Sean says he's going to dominate Morales and hopes to get a statement wi
Islam Makhachev on Jack Della Maddalena, double champ status, Khabib & AKA stories
Islam Makhachev IS BACK on the Daniel Cormier Check-In series ahead of his MASSIVE UFC 322 FIGHT at Madison Square Garden where he looks to become a champion in two weight classes against Jack Della Maddalena. Islam talks to DC about training with Khabib Nurmagomedov and his most recent camp in preparation for Jack Della. Makhachev reveals what he needs to do to beat JDM, and how he'll achieve dou
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Jon Jones calling Tom Aspinall "INCREDIBLY OVERRATED" vs. Ciryl Gane
Jon Jones went on the record to call Tom Aspinall "INCREDIBLY OVERRATED" after seeing him fight one round against Ciryl Gane in the heavyweight championship fight that was ruled a no contest. Daniel Cormier gives his take on Jones' comments, and reveals EXACTLY WHY Jon is saying those things about Tom. DC says Jon isn't telling the whole truth because Tom is still technically his competition since
DC WARNS Jake Paul: "STAY AWAY from Francis Ngannou!"
Daniel Cormier IS BACK after huge news broke in the boxing world: Jake Paul and Gervonta "Tank" Davis' fight is officially canceled. The exhibition boxing fight was canceled by MVP Promotions due to Tank's run-in with the law, and DC gives his take on why this fight SHOULD HAVE NEVER happened in the first place. Plus, Cormier argues that Jake Paul calling out former UFC heavyweight champion Franci
Chris Weidman on beating Anderson Silva to become UFC champion, BRUTAL leg injury
Former UFC champion and MMA legend Chris Weidman sits down with DC in the fourth episode of The Daniel Cormier Show! Cormier and Weidman talk about his two fights against Anderson Silva, and what it was like to both become champion and see such a gruesome leg injury. Chris also reveals his tough childhood with his brother, talking about how he would get physically and emotionally bullied to the po
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane CONTROVERSIAL NO CONTEST, eye poke ends fight
Daniel Cormier IS BACK live from Abu Dhabi UFC 321 to give his post-fight reaction to Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane being ruled a NO CONTEST after an eye poke to Tom! DC weight in on the controversial end to the fight, and what that means for Gane and Aspinall moving forward. Plus, Cormier gives his take on Mackenzie Dern's title fight win in the co-main event. And DC issues an apology to Jailton Al
Ciryl Gane on people SLEEPING ON HIM vs. Tom Aspinall, BAD loss to Jones
Ciryl Gane IS BACK on another episode of the Daniel Cormier Check-In series ahead of the TOUGHEST FIGHT of his career against UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. DC and Ciryl break down the Jon Jones first-round submission loss, and what went wrong for him that night. Cormier and Gane also compare Tom to his past opponents, and Ciryl explains why fighting guys like Francis Ngannou and Derrick L
Tom Aspinall WARNS Ciryl Gane not to engage, Jon Jones, heavyweight title
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall IS BACK on the Daniel Cormier Check-In series, and the champ has a lot to say about his UFC 321 main event title fight against Ciryl Gane. Aspinall talks about his other opponents in the division, and why Gane was "the only fight" to make for the heavyweight championship. And Tom breaks down the Gane vs. Jon Jones fight, and why he thinks Ciryl came up short.
Umar Nurmagomedov on beating Merab Dvalishvili in rematch, Mario Bautista
Umar Nurmagomedov IS BACK to join DC on the Daniel Cormier Check-In series ahead of his MASSIVE FIGHT against Mario Bautista at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi! Umar speaks on the Merab Dvalishvili fight and why he feels he won the fight even with a BROKEN HAND. DC and Umar talk about his upcoming fight with Bautista, and how he has to win in order to cement himself as Merab's next opponent for the title. Pl
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Brendan Allen TKO win vs. Reinier de Ridder, Holland-Malott
Daniel Cormier IS LIVE from Vancouver, Canada to give his INSTANT REACTION from octagon side after an IMPRESSIVE TKO win for Brendan Allen over Reinier de Ridder. DC breaks down de Ridder's decision to tap out of the fight in between rounds, and sheds light on the MASSIVE IMPACT this will have on Allen's career going forward. Plus, Cormier breaks down Mike Malott's controversial win over Kevin Hol
Aljamain Sterling on Sean O'Malley, Jon Jones, Petr Yan fight, Mayweather story
In Episode 3 of The Daniel Cormier Show, DC's newest show where he talks to UFC and MMA fighters and athletes in the sports world, former UFC champion and one of the best fighter in the sport, Aljamain Sterling, joins the show! DC and Aljo GO IN ON the controversial Petr Yan fight and what happened from his perspective. Plus, Sterling reveals how the Sean O'Malley fight got put together. DC and Al
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