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UFC Hall Of Famer Daniel Cormier gives his raw instant reaction to the biggest UFC fights. Plus, DC is joined by other big-name fighters to talk all things MMA.
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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' impressive TKO win vs. Dan Hooker. And don't miss DC's fighter of the night, and take on the rest of the action-packed fight card from Australia! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 why if Lopes doesn't make proper adjustments he'll be in danger of getting FINISHED. And don't miss DC and Volk talk about overcoming the Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria knockouts, his next moves after this fight, and when they'll collab on a ‘Cooking with Volk’ episode! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 top of the sport and why he had dreams of playing hockey for a living until he was 17 years old! DC and Arman also get into his problem with Ilia Topuria and why he believes he won't fight him. And don't miss Tsarukyan's message to Dana White and the UFC! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 for the interim belt. DC also talks Sean O'Malley's win over Song Yadong, and how special the moment was for Suga Sean in hopes to once again be UFC champion. And don't miss Daniel react to Waldo's KO vs. Derrick Lewis, Jean Silva getting a win over Arnold Allen, and so much more from the UFC's official first card with Paramount plus! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 DC about how he asked for a potential BMF title fight RIGHT AFTER losing to Merab the last time. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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's GUARANTEEING he's going to fight at the White House. And don't miss Justin completely dismiss the Jorge Masvidal-Conor McGregor fight rumors, and respond to DC hilariously calling him out for a future sparring match. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 also dismisses Ilia Topuria's claim to return in March or April, and see why he GOES OFF ON Arman Tsarukyan and the fact he'll fight him ANYTIME. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 between Justin Gaethje, Paddy Pimblett, Arman Tsarukyan, and the champion Ilia Topuria. Ben predicts who will win the interim belt at UFC 324, and talks about the ongoing controversy between Topuria and Tsarukyan. And don't miss the guys react to the viral AI video that they made of DC, Khabib, and Islam, Ilia Topuria's fight plan for 2026, and Conor McGregor's next fights in the UFC! All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.com/listener for privacy information.
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 guarantees he'll beat him bad. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 American Freestyle (RAF), and Cormier says he'd wrestle Jon Jones and BEAT HIM. Plus, the guys talk about Khabib Nurmagomedov's viral comments about the UFC and promoting superstars, Justin Gaethje "wanting to be scared" to fight Ilia Topuria, and Ben's role with the RAF wrestling competitions! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 Jake Paul will once again get knocked out if he chooses to fight Francis, and breaks down the logic behind Ngannou taking that fight this coming year. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 much more, these interviews have some of the best moments of the year from the channel. In the words of DC himself, "we appreciate the love and support!" #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 in the UFC, and becoming a double champion! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 ring, or if this is proof he can continue to make a career out of boxing professionally. DC also gives his flowers to Jake for lasting as long as he did in the fight. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 heavyweight (205 pounds). And don't miss Cormier speak on his good friend and UFC legend Cain Velasquez potentially getting parole eligibility in February of 2026. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 and what makes "El Chino" a problem in the featherweight division. And DC talks about this being the final fight on ESPN before the January switch to Paramount +. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 is NOBODY more deserving of competing for a title, and that Tsarukyan has to stay active in the meantime. DC also sheds some light on the division's future with Ilia Topuria awaiting the winner of that interim title fight. Cormier wants to know from you the fans: Should Arman be fighting for the title? Or is Gaethje vs. Pimblett the right fight while Ilia is sidelined? #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 BRUTAL TKO win vs. Alexandre Pantoja to become the UFC's new flyweight champion. DC gives his take on Pantoja's nasty injury less than 30 seconds into the fight saw him lose in the co-main event at UFC 323. Plus, Cormier breaks down Tatsuro Taira's win over Brandon Moreno, Henry Cejudo losing in his retirement fight to Payton Talbott, crazy knockouts in the prelims, and so much more! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 into his MMA and UFC career and says HE KNEW Van would be his next fight after the victory over Kai Kara-France. Plus, DC talks to Pantoja about the GOAT debate in the flyweight division, and how he's on his way to rivaling the great Demetrious Johnson if he can keep stringing wins together late in his career. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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