Daniel Cormier TV

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, despite being 39 years old. Also, the guys talk about Mike Perry's brutal TKO win vs. Nate Diaz and Nate's vintage post-fight rant after the loss. And don't miss the guys break down the card and compare the Netflix and Jake Paul MVP product to the UFC's. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 had to work in sand mines at just nine years old. DC and Francis go through his MMA journey and how transitioned from boxing into MMA and then eventually become a UFC champion. Francis also talks about the tragedy of losing his son Kobe, and how both DC and Francis have dealt with losing children. And don't miss Cormier and Ngannou talk about his Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua boxing fights and the reason why he decided to leave the UFC for the PFL. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 important in his quest to continue to defend the title. Plus, hear Cormier talk King Green's submission vs. Jeremy Stephens, Sean Brady's dominant performance vs. Joaquin Buckley, Jim Miller getting another win, and so much more! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 like he's still motivated to defend his title despite getting to the top of the sport. Josh gives his take on the Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev beef, not wrestling until getting to the UFC, his matchup against Taira, and much more! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 title fight, but is also ready to fight Michael Morales, Carlos Prates, Ian Garry, and any top contender in the division. Buck also talks about connecting with Kamaru Usman after the loss he took to him, and learning from him to better complete his fight game. Hear Buckley give his take on his fight with Sean Brady, what he made of Prates' huge win last weekend, Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev's beef, and so much more! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Saturday, and so much more! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 does not fight Michael Morales. Hear Cormier's breakdown of the fight, who's next for Prates, and what's going down atop the division! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, and why he wasn't in his right state of mind when he called him out and said he "showed mercy." Carlos also reveals why he ended his rugby career short and eventually decided he'd take on fighting full time. And don't miss Ulberg talk about a potential fight with Alex Pereira, his ACL injury and the rehab process, and so much more! #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 well as talks about still feeling star struck when meeting WWE legends like Roman Reigns. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 off a flight for using his phone during takeoff, as this is yet another mishap in Tsarukyan's step towards a title. Cormier also shares that he had a conversation with Max Holloway recently, and that he's fully set on fighting Conor McGregor next after losing the BMF title fight to Charles Oliveira. Don't miss DC give his take on Max fighting Conor next, Arman's antics outside the octagon, and so much more! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 college and talks about how it was to live with him. And don't miss Covington's thoughts on the White House card, President Donald Trump, the Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria fight, and so much more! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Curtis Blaydes in an INCREDIBLE fight that went to a decision. And don't miss DC's take on the Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis fight on the White House card, the reveal of what the octagon will look like in Washington D.C., and all the exciting fights that went down at UFC 327 in Miami! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 miss DC and Ulberg break down the fight against Prochazka, Carlos' career to this point, Alex Pereira moving to heavyweight, putting milk in tea, and much more! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 brings. Plus, Jiri tells DC why he is always looking for finishes in his fights. And don't miss Cormier CALL OUT Prochazka for wearing two watches at the same time! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 career "AVERAGE." #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 championship conversation. And don't miss Cormier discuss Alexa Grasso's CRAZY knockout and submission of Maycee Barber and what it was like to witness that in person. DC says that Grasso's finish was not only the finish of the year, but one of the most impressive finishes he's EVER SEEN in his time in the UFC. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 valid. Plus, don't miss DC's INSANE THEORY on being able to be good at anything he does including his false statement about beating Ben Askren in a disc golf competition. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Dvalishvili in hopes to obtain a UFC championship. Plus, Cory dives into his callout of Sean O'Malley and why he feels he is deserving of that White House fight against Suga. Plus, check out Sandhagen talk about his journey to the UFC, and how his mental approach to the sport is so different than most people in the fight game. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 watch. And don't miss Cormier give his take on Perry's dominance in Bare Knuckle and why that'll play a factor in the MMA fight against the former UFC superstar Nate Diaz. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Plus, don't miss DC break down why he believes Sean should be given his props for how he made this fight happen after an impressive TKO third-round victory vs. Anthony 'Fluffy' Hernandez in Houston, Texas. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 knockout against Alfred Khashakyan and what it was like seeing Snoop Dogg lose his mind calling the fight. And don't miss O'Malley talk his championship moment against Aljamain Sterling, beating Petr Yan, the loss to Marlon “Chito” Vera, and so much more! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria. In spite of his frustration, hear why DC thinks Jones is being far too affected by the situation. And don't miss the talk about Jorge Masvidal visiting Ben over the weekend, Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane, Sean O'Malley, their new rules for the BMF fights going forward, and so much more! All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 just dropped which will include: Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje, Ciryl Gane, Alex Pereira, and Sean O'Malley! Plus DC gets into Caio Borralho beating Reinier de Ridder, Gregory "RoboCop" Rodrigues' CRAZY KNOCKOUT vs. Brunno Ferreira, Cody Brundage's impressive performance in the loss to Donte Johnson, and so much more! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 heavyweight picture. All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 dives into the Conor McGregor rumors and why he's ALL IN on a fight with the former double champion and UFC legend. And don't miss Max tell some HILARIOUS STORIES about him and DC back in the day. #Herd All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Ulberg's MASSIVE FIGHT ahead. DC wants to know, who do YOU THINK Alex is going to fight next: Gane or Jones? Let us know! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 gets into the most recent beef between Sean Strickland and Chimaev, and why that fight is on the horizon. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 talk about Jacobe Smith's impressive TKO victory, Uros Medic's nasty KO of Geoff Neal, and Strickland's callout of Khamzat Chimaev! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 problems with the UFC's heavyweight division and why it needs guys like Francis Ngannou, Ciryl Gane, and Tom Aspinall to be more active. And don't miss Ben cracking jokes about Jon Jones being on an Epstein email. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 why this fight is so strange and unnecessary for MVP's career path in the UFC. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 American Olympic wrestling champion. Cormier and Cejudo talk about his "cringe" personality in the UFC and why that helped add to his ascension in the sport. And don't miss Henry reflect on his win over Demetrious Johnson, his business endeavors post fighting career, hard times growing up to become the fighter he did, and so much more! #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the end of Jones' career in the UFC. See why Cormier thinks Jon is actually okay with the news coming out, despite his public comments claiming he didn't know he was being filmed. And with Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria almost certainly headlining the White House, DC gives his take on the future UFC title fight. #Volume All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.