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.Â
Daniel Cormier IS BACK with a brand new episode of 3 ROUNDS and once again, UFC analyst Din Thomas RETURNS! DC and Din talk about the Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dricus Du Plessis championship fight next weekend in Chicago, and why Din is DOUBLING DOWN on saying Chimaev as champion is DANGEROUS for the UFC. Plus, get Cormier's take on the comments Khabib Nurmagomedov made about Conor McGregor, and why this will help them move forward from the bad blood. And don't miss Din and DC chop it up about Renato Moicano denying the $200,000 from the UFC settlement, and why that even if it's a mistake, it's SUPER RESPECTABLE. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Cormier IS BACK with another Instant Reaction, this time to the UFC and MMA's debate on whether Arman Tsarukyan, Justin Gaethje, or Paddy Pimblett should be next for the champion Ilia Topuria. DC breaks down each of the three contenders, and GOES IN ON why Arman Tsarukyan SHOULD be the next fight for "El Matador." Plus, Cormier talks about the prospect of Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev, and why that is arguably the biggest fight there is to make in the UFC. And don't miss DC defend Topuria's decision to not want to fight Arman. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Cormier has called out some fighters over the years, and this BEST OF DC is his funniest trash talk during his interviews, such as saying he could finish Khamzat Chimaev, TAKE DOWN Islam Makhachev and Alex Pereira, and BEAT Shavkat Rakhmonov 10-0 in wrestling. Check out all the best fighter callouts from DC! 2:00 - Khamzat Chimaev3:57 - Jamahal Hill4:52 - Max Holloway5:45 - DC goes at Nate Diaz14:32 - Jon Jones16:07 - Islam Makhachev25:20 - Belal Muhammad #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Robert Whittaker lost via split decision to Reinier de Ridder in what was an incredible fight for the UFC's Main Event in Abu Dhabi. Listen to the last time Rob caught up with DC ahead of his fight with Khamzat Chimaev on the DC Check-In series! Chimaev was victorious in this bout after a first round submission of Whittaker at UFC 308. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Cormier is BACK to gives you his take on the biggest headlines in the sport, as his rival Jon Jones called him out in a series of tweets this weekend leading up to the Dustin Poirier-Max Holloway fight. After DC's comments went viral on the weigh in show, Jones responded to Cormier on X, and DC is here to shut down what the former heavyweight champ had to say. Cormier GOES IN ON Jones' recent tweets against him, and calls him out for the lack of truth in both of the comments. Plus, hear what DC has to say about the evolution of their rivalry, and why Jones is OFF BASE with his recent series of tweets. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Cormier IS BACK to react to the biggest headlines in UFC and MMA, and this week Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje, Arman Tsarukyan, and the lightweight division have taken over! Topuria told the Nelk Boys in his interview with them this week that he thinks the UFC will push for Gaetjhe to fight Ilia. DC gives take on the soundbite, and why he believes JG is still not a guarantee with Tsarukyan and Paddy Pimblett also going for that title shot. Plus, hear Cormier break down the lightweight division, and what he thinks the championship fight vs. Topuria will ultimately be. And don't miss DC give his thoughts on Justin's perfect end to his career: a win vs. Ilia and defending the belt at the White House vs. Max Holloway for the BMF championship. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Cormier IS BACK with his INSTANT REACTION to Dustin Poirier losing to Max Holloway in his final fight of his UFC career. DC gives his take on Poirier's historic retirement fight, and breaks down how Holloway was able to out-strike Dustin and defend his BMF title in the main event at UFC 318 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Cormier also gives his take on Paulo Costa beating Roman Kopylov in the co-main event in a huge bounce back victory for the Brazilian. And don't miss DC talk Patricio Pitbull vs. Dan Ige, Daniel Rodriguez vs. Kevin Holland, and so much more! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Cormier is BACK with another episode of DC Check-In with Max Holloway ahead of his BMF title fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 318. Max talks about wanting to play SPOILER to Dustin’s retirement fight in his home state of Louisiana. Max then talks about his loss to Ilia Topuria, and how he eventually wants a rematch for the lightweight title. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Cormier is BACK with another episode of DC Check-In with Dustin Poirier ahead of his retirement fight for the BMF title against Max Holloway at UFC 318. Dustin reflects on his Hall of Fame career, and how finishing his career with a third win against Max in his home state of Louisiana would be a dream come true. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dana White answered tons of questions for us on the Full Send podcast, and so DC is BACK to give you his reaction to some of the MAJOR HEADLINES stemming from that sit down. White says an Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria SUPERFIGHT will go down if Islam can win the welterweight championship against Jack Della Maddalena. Plus, get Daniel Cormier's take on Jon Jones returning from retirement to fight at the White House, and why if he does fight, it "HAS TO BE TOM ASPINALL!" #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Cormier and Din Thomas ARE BACK with another special edition of DC's 3 Rounds, and the guys are here to talk about all the major headlines surrounding the biggest names in the UFC and MMA. Jon Jones announced his retirement two weeks ago but is now BACK in the testing pool, and Din IS NOT HAVING IT! Cormier and Thomas break down what that means for Tom Aspinall's next fight and why the behavior is similar to Conor McGregor. DC and Din also talk what's next for Alex Pereira at light heavyweight and why a rematch with Magomed Ankalaev is the fight to make. And get the guys' thoughts on Sean Strickland's public beef with Dan Henderson and what Sean needs to do to get back his UFC title. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In a SPECIAL EDITION of Daniel Cormier's 3 Rounds, the legendary UFC analyst Din Thomas joins the show to BREAK DOWN Ilia Topuria's #1 pound-for-pound ranking over Islam Makhachev. Thomas ADAMANTLY supports Topuria's top rank, and says even with a with over Jack Della Maddalena, Ilia still keeps the top spot in the UFC's P4P list. Thomas and DC also break down Jamahal Hill's losing streak, mistakes made inside and outside the octagon in the UFC, and why Topuria getting a knockout win over Charles Oliveira is the biggest difference maker in the current UFC rankings. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Cormier is BACK with his DC Check-In series at UFC 317, so check out the BEST MOMENTS from DC’s interviews with Charles Oliveira, Kai Kara-France, and Alexandre Pantoja ahead of their massive championship fights. Oliveira talks about the total dismissal from Ilia Topuria and why Ilia is in danger of underestimating his "more powerful" hands. Kai Kara-France tells DC an incredible story of fighting a guy on a cruise ship prior to the start of his UFC career that you will not want to miss. And hear why the champ Alexandre Pantoja is ready to finish France in the co-main event at International Fight Week! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Arman Tsarukyan sits down with Daniel Cormier in an EXCLUSIVE CHECK-IN interview following Ilia Topuria's knockout vs. Charles Oliveira at UFC 317 during International Fight Week. Tsarukyan gives his breakdown of the Topuria-Oliveira fight and Joe Rogan "making a mistake" by calling Paddy Pimblett to the octagon after Ilia's victory. Hear why Tsarukyan was SURPRISED by Topuria's knockout of Charles. Arman also talks about dropping out of the Islam Makhachev title fight, his roast of Bryce Mitchell, and what he thinks of Topuria's new No. 1 spot in the pound-for-pound rankings of the UFC! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ilia Topuria KNOCKED OUT Charles Oliveira in the FIRST ROUND at UFC 317, and Daniel Cormier is octagon side to give you his INSTANT REACTION! DC gives his take on Topuria's impressive win, what he makes of him shoving Paddy Pimblett in the octagon, and if an Islam Makhachev fight will ever happen. Plus, Alexandre Pantoja defended his belt with a submission win over Kai Kara-France, and moves himself closer to GOAT status in the division. And don't miss DC's take on Joshua Van vs. Brandon Royval, Gregory Rodrigues's KO win, Payton Talbott's impressive showing and much more! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alexandre Pantoja IS BACK on the DC Check-In series with Daniel Cormier, and he claims despite multiple title defenses, he's as good as "he's EVER BEEN!" Pantoja talks about the rematch with Kai Kara-France from their first early encounter on The Ultimate Fighter, and why Kara-France has to be ready for a MUCH BETTER fighter today. Plus, Pantoja speaks on the GOAT conversation with him and Demetrious Johnson, and why today's era of the division is the most difficult it's ever been. And don't miss Alexandre explain to DC why he always shows up late to practice! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kai Kara-France joins Daniel Cormier for a DC check-in ahead of his CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT against Alexandre Pantoja, one of the GOATs of the division, in the co-main event of UFC 317. Kai breaks down his TKO win over Steve Erceg. He also talks about his title fight against Pantoja, and why he's sure he'll be THE FIRST guy to KNOCK OUT Pantoja. Kara-France also gets deep into his roots and heritage, and why generational trauma in his family has influenced who he is today. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jon Jones has OFFICIALLY RETIRED from the UFC, and Daniel Cormier is back to give you his INSTANT REACTION to viral announcement. DC breaks down the decision to "QUIT" from the UFC and why not fighting the now new heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall, means Jones is giving up. Plus, Cormier gets into the other news surrounding Jones, and his thoughts on their rivalry and competition against one another over the years. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jon Jones has officially come out and said he DOES NOT want a fight with Tom Aspinall, and Daniel Cormier is here to react to the big news and what means for the future of the UFC's heavyweight division. DC says Jon should BE STRIPPED of his UFC TITLE because of that statement, and the sport should move on with Aspinall fighting for the heavyweight championship. And Cormier says that the timing isn't favorable for Jon, and doubles down on him fearing getting knocked out cold, but not being afraid of Tom himself. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Cormier IS BACK with another INSTANT REACTION to the biggest news in the UFC and MMA worlds, and this week Islam Makhachev has stolen headlines. Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez says Islam has just three fights left in his UFC and fighting career, despite being in his most dominant form right now. Cormier discusses the possibility of fighting Ilia Topuria at 155, and why he believes Makhachev will stay at 170 pounds and potentially fight Jack Della Maddalena and Kamaru Usman. Hear why DC thinks "it's SCARY" to hear Islam talking about being three fights away from calling it a career, despite his incredible championship form. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's edition of the BEST OF Daniel Cormier, we look at back at interviews with Merab Dvalishvili and Kayla Harrison ahead of defending and winning UFC championships at UFC 316 in Newark, New Jersey! Dvalishvili speaks on how he was ready to finish Sean O'Malley, his hilarious viral videos including his moment with Aline Perez, and why he punched one of DC's gym friends. And don't miss Kayla Harrison's awesome interview with Cormier where they talk Khabib Nurmagomedov, the fight with Amanda Nunes soon to come, and why Julianna Peña is just like her own chihuahua. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Cormier is BACK to clap back at Jon Jones after his call out of him and his ESPN co-host Chael Sonnen on X. DC talks about the show in Thailand that he was offered to compete against Jon in, and why he ultimately decided not to take the spot against Jones. Plus, Cormier calls out Jones for continuing to take shots at people, instead of literally taking a shot at and fighting Tom Aspinall. And DC GOES IN ON why if he were in Jon Jones' shoes, still fighting and the current heavyweight champion of the World, he would have 100% ALREADY FOUGHT Tom Aspinall. And Cormier speaks on his good friend and the Funky and the Champ's own Ben Askren, and his recent battle with a severe illness. Please send your love and prayers to Ben Askren, his wife Amy, and their family. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Cormier gives you his INSTANT REACTION live from the octagon to UFC 316 in Newark, New Jersey after an incredible night of fights. Merab Dvalishvili capped the night with a submission victory over "Suga" Sean O'Malley in the main event. DC says Dvalishvili beat the best version of O'Malley, who looked significantly better than in their first fight at The Sphere. Kayla Harrison submitted Julianna Peña in the co-main event to become a UFC champion, and immediately following her win she called out women's UFC GOAT Amanda Nunes and the two faced off in the octagon! Cormier breaks down the Nunes vs. Harrison fight and why that is one of THE BIGGEST WOMEN'S FIGHTS in the history of the UFC. DC also talks Kevin Holland's impressive victory, Patchy Mix's disappointing debut, and his fighter of the night award. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Julianna Pena is BACK on another episode of DC Check-In with Daniel Cormier where she will look to defend her championship belt against Kayla Harrison on Saturday night. Kayla Harrison makes her DC Check-In debut, and talks about Pena's insecurities heading into the title bout. Julianna talks about how she plans on calling out Amanda Nunes after she BEATS Kayla Harrison at UFC 316 and have her trilogy fight against Amanda. And don't miss Kayla show DC a viral clip of her, Henry Cejudo and Khabib Nurmagomedov talking about Cormier! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Suga Sean O’Malley is BACK on another episode of the Daniel Cormier Check-In ahead of his Bantamweight title fight rematch against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316. O’Malley talks about losing the belt to Merab, and how he still feels like the champ, and his No. 1 priority is avenging his loss and becoming world champion again. Sean also speaks about how he knows he can knock Merab out, and is looking forward to a finish on Saturday night. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Merab Dvalishvili IS BACK on the Daniel Cormier check-in series, this time ahead of his rematch against former champion Sean O'Malley at UFC 316 in Newark, New Jersey! Merab tells DC he was SHOCKED at how easily he won the fight at the Sphere at UFC 306, and why he thinks O'Malley’s injury WAS NOT the reason he lost that fight. Dvalishvili also goes in on his fight with Umar Nurmagomedov and how that's helped him in the rematch with O'Malley. Plus, don't miss Cormier laughing at the viral video of Merab slapping Ailin Perez in France! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To cap the week and look ahead to next week's MASSIVE FIGHT at UFC 316, check out this EXCLUSIVE interview Daniel Cormier had with Merab Dvalishvili in his house after beating Sean O'Malley in the sphere the night before! Cormier sits down with Merab and Aljamain Sterling to talk about the win, the controversy that ensued in their first fight, and what it was like to dominate the first fight in the fashion that Dvalishvili did. And don't miss, later this week, DC sit down with BOTH Sean O'Malley and Dvalishvili ahead of their rematch championship fight. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Askren IS BACK with Daniel Cormier to talk all the biggest headlines in the UFC, including the ongoing Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall saga, Merab Dvalishvili trolling Dana White and UFC with broken toe, and his massive championship fight against Sean O'Malley at UFC 316 in Newark, New Jersey! Askren argues that Dana and the UFC should move on from Jones, and give Tom Aspinall a fight for a UFC heavyweight championship. Don't miss DC gives his take on why HE'S SURE Jones and Aspinall will be fighting. And stick around to hear Askren and Cormier talk Russian TUF in Thailand, Ben's recent injury, and much more! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
DC is back, and he GOES IN ON the Nate Diaz FIGHT and ALTERCATION with Russian fighters while filming Russian Ultimate Fighter show in Thailand! Daniel Cormier reacts to the brawl and the footage released from it, and advises Nate Diaz to stop fighting people at this age. Plus, DC talks about previously being offered the opportunity to coach against Jon Jones on that show before Diaz ultimately took the job to coach on the program. And don't miss Cormier talk Nate's future in MMA and why THIS WAS INEVITABLE with all the past beef Diaz has with Khabib Nurmagomedov. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Cormier IS BACK with his INSTANT REACTION on the latest back-and-forth between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev, and why DC INSISTS Makhachev is NOT SCARED of losing to Topuria. Plus, Cormier talks about Ilia wanting to fight for a belt in a third different weight class, and why Islam might not take that fight at 170 pounds. And don't miss DC break down Tom Aspinall's comments on Jon Jones in his most recent podcast appearance with Demetrious "Mighty" Johnson and why Tom is FED UP with the drama from Jones. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the latest episode of DCTV, Daniel Cormier RESPONDS to Jon Jones calling him out, with UFC legend Jones saying he'd beat DC WORSE at heavyweight than he did at light heavyweight. Cormier breaks down Jon's public callout and GOES IN ON why he should be more focused on defending his UFC heavyweight championship against Tom Aspinall. DC also discusses people calling Islam Makhachev "afraid" of Ilia Topuria, Ilia's fight vs. Charles Oliveira, and so much more! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Cormier IS BACK to give you his INSTANT REACTION to the biggest news in the UFC and MMA, and Islam Makhachev is stealing headlines after saying HE WILL fight Jack Della Maddalena to secure double-champ status! DC reacts to Islam saying that he not only will get the fight with JDM, but also DOES NOT have to give up his UFC championship at lightweight. Plus, Cormier talks about fans missing out on Ilia Topuria vs. Makhachev, and if in fact Ilia is fighting Charles Oliveira in a No. 1 contender fight. And don't miss Cormier REVEAL that he was asked to face off against Jon Jones as a coach in the Russian spin off of the Ultimate Fighter show and why he had to turn down being on the show and going to Thailand. #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Cormier gives his INSTANT REACTION from the octagon in Montreal after an incredible UFC 315 main event championship fight between Jack Della Maddalena and Belal Muhammad. DC breaks down Jack's win and how he was able to break down Belal and win via unanimous decision. Cormier looks ahead at Maddalena's next fight against Islam Makhachev and what that matchup will look like. DC also talks Valentina Shevchenko defeating Manon Fiorot in the women's flyweight championship fight, and how one of the sport's GOATS was able to come out on top. Plus, don't miss Cormier's take on the best fights on the card and Jose Aldo's retirement from the UFC. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ilia Topuria stole headlines letting people know Charles Oliveira or Islam Makhachev is next, and Dana White confirmed it! Daniel Cormier IS BACK to give his take on Islam Makhachev's next fight against Topuria or Jack Della Maddalena, and Topuria's pair of viral moments Thursday. DC breaks down why he thinks the UFC went to Dagestan, and why he too thinks this is officially the fight plan for both divisions at International Fight Week on June 28. Cormier also talks about Alex Pereira getting hacked on X, and why he believes it wasn't a hack, but his reaction to the UFC deciding to not give the title shot to Poatan, which DC agrees should be Pereira's fight. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Belal Muhammad IS BACK on the Daniel Cormier Check-In series ahead of his MASSIVE title defense fight against Jack Della Maddalena in the main event of Montreal's UFC 315. Muhammad talks about his potential fight with Shavkat Rakhmonov and why he still expects to fight him in the near future. Plus, Belal dives into the beef between him and Leon Edwards, and why he's tired of fighters making excuses. And don't miss Belal's take on the fight he had to drop out of due to his severe staff infection. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford made MAJOR headlines in both the Boxing and MMA worlds last night, with the two announcing their fight ringside after Canelo defeated William Scull for the super-middleweight boxing title. Daniel Cormier IS BACK to give his INSTANT REACTION to the news, and give his take on the super-fight slated for September 12th at Allegiant Stadium. DC breaks down Dana White promoting the event, what Crawford-Canelo looks like at this stage in their careers, and why this is a must-watch fight! Plus, check out Cormier's keys to victory for both Belal Muhammad and Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315's championship fight in Montreal, Canada. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Askren IS BACK with Daniel Cormier for another edition of Funky and the Champ. Askren and DC weigh in on the viral topic of 100 men vs. one gorilla, and Ben GOES IN ON why 100 fighters or 100 Daniel Cormiers would EASILY take care of a gorilla. And the guys also debate whether Khabib Nurmagomedov, after wrestling a bear, could have a chance with 99 other men at his side. Plus, Cormier and Askren dive into Eddie Hearn's comments on Ariel Helwani's show about the state of UFC and boxing and why Hearn believes Dana White and the UFC do not have the star power that boxing does. DC and Ben clap back at the idea that the UFC doesn't perform as well as boxing. Don't miss that and SO MUCH MORE on the latest edition of Funky and the Champ with Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Cormier IS BACK to give you his Instant reaction to the biggest news in the UFC today: Dustin Poirier's final fight will be against Max Holloway in New Orleans at UFC 318 in July. DC gives his take on this being DP's last fight and sheds light on Poirier saying he's going to stand and trade with Holloway in this fight. Plus, Cormier warns Poirier of the pressure of fighting at home, and what he needs to do in order to overcome that against Holloway. And don't miss DC reminisce on Poirier's career and this being his last fight in the UFC before he officially retires from the sport of MMA! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Khamzat Chimaev IS GOING AT Dricus Du Plessis on social media, and Daniel Cormier IS HERE to give you his INSTANT REACTION to the major news that DDP might be injured. DC says if the UFC puts up an interim belt for middleweight between Chimaev and Caio Borralho, it would be one of the most unjust interim title fights in UFC history. See why Cormier argues that Du Plessis deserves the chance to get back from his injury after fighting Sean Strickland just this year! And DC explains why Nassourdine Imavov is the fighter in all of this title conversation that is getting LOST, and DC addresses his viral video with Borralho where Caio calls out Imavov! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Seth Rollins joins Daniel Cormier for a special edition of the DC Check-In LIVE FROM WRESTLEMANIA 41 in Las Vegas! DC and Seth talk about his historic Triple Threat match against Roman Reigns and CM Punk and how he plans on making wrestling history. Plus, Seth "freaking" Rollins BREAKS NEWS that he will be announcing the Chicago Bears NFL Draft pick! And don's miss Rollins talk about participating in his 12TH WRESTLEMANIA and why this feat is so special for him today. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
WrestleMania 41 from Las Vegas is upon us, and so Daniel Cormier IS LIVE from WWE World to check-in with the best of the best in the sport. Wrestling superstar Gunther joins DC to talk about his matchup against Jey Uso, and why he expects to beat him for the fourth time in a row! Gunther also gets into it with some of the fans, and talks about never needing the approval of the fans. Plus, Gunther gets into his HUGE WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY and why he decided to lose the weight when his career started to take off. And don't miss Gunther's message for Jey Uso and ALL his fans! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Cormier IS BACK with his INSTANT REACTION to Khabib Nurmagomedov publicly stating Islam Makhachev WILL NOT FIGHT Ilia Topuria for the UFC lightweight championship. Despite Topuria "being promised" the title fight for vacating the featherweight belt, Islam's team has DOUBLED DOWN on turning down Ilia. See why DC thinks that Justin Gaethje or Paddy Pimblett should fight Makhachev next, and why a Paddy Pimblett vs. Dustin Poirier fight in New Orleans could be the PERFECT No. 1 contender fight. Don't miss Cormier peel back the curtain, as someone close to both Islam and Khabib, on why they don't want to fight Topuria next. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daniel Cormier IS BACK from the octagon to give you his INSTANT REACTION to an incredible UFC 314 fight card in Miami, Florida. Alexander Volkanovski IS CHAMPION AGAIN after defeating Diego Lopes in the main event, Paddy Pimblett DOMINATED Michael Chandler in his TKO victory, and DC gives his take on both fights! Plus, see why Pimblett has made a believer out of Cormier and why he's one of the best fighters in the world right now. And don't miss DC react to Yair Rodriguez beating Patricio Pitbull, Jean Silva SUBMITTING Bryce Mitchell, and much more! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Chandler officially makes his return to the DC Check-In series! Daniel Cormier and Chandler talk about his massive co-main event fight at UFC 314 vs. Paddy Pimblett, and why Saturday is a MUST WIN for Chandler. Plus, Mike addresses the beef between him and guys like Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje, and why he believes they might not like him. Chandler also tells DC he LOVES Pimblett dismissing him ahead of the fight and appreciates the confidence from the up-and-coming star in the UFC. And don't miss Mike break down his loss against Charles Oliveira and how that fight has helped him going forward in the final stretch of his career. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paddy Pimblett makes his RETURN to the DC Check-In series, as him and Daniel Cormier talk about his MASSIVE FIGHT against Michael Chandler in UFC 314's co-main event in Miami, Florida! Pimblett talks about his undefeated start in the UFC and impressive win over King Green, and why he's destined for a title shot to kick off vs. Islam Makhachev after two more wins. Paddy also gets into why he believes he's a better "MMA wrestler" than Chandler, and a more dangerous submission artist than Charles Oliveira. And don't miss Pimblett talk about Chandler's lack of explosiveness, and why he WILL SUBMIT him and get one step closer to a UFC championship. #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alexander Volkanovski IS BACK with Daniel Cormier for another new edition of the DC Check-In, this time from UFC 314 PPV week in Miami, Florida. Volk talks about getting knocked out by Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev, and why he's ready to beat young UFC superstar Diego Lopes and take the championship belt back. Volkanovski also dives into Ilia vacating his belt to move to 155, and breaks down a fight he says WILL HAPPEN between Topuria and Makhachev. And don't miss him and DC talk about an upcoming episode of Cooking with Volk in the near future! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Islam Makhachev had one of the best DC Check-In interviews with Daniel Cormier in May 2024 in Newark, ahead of a massive fight against Dustin Poirier. Makhachev GOES IN ON Poirier's wrestling and claims he'll have a "much easier" time taking down Poirier than any of his prior opponents. And don't miss Islam FIRE SHOTS at DC, talk Alex Pereira wrestling at the Olympics, and tell Corimier in a viral moment that he needs to send his kids to Dagestan for 2-3 years! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ilia Topuria said they GUARANTEED him a title shot for his next fight, but if Islam Makhachev doesn't want the fight, what will Dana White and the UFC decide to do?! Ben Askren IS BACK with Daniel Cormier to talk about the dilemma facing the lightweight division and he tells DC why he think Topuria HAS TO BE Makhachev's next fight. DC argues that Islam beating Topuria wouldn't be given the props it deserves, because Ilia is moving up divisions as did Alexander Volkanovski before losing to Makhachev. Plus, the guys react to Dana White announcing Sean O'Malley fighting Merab Dvalishvili in a rematch for the title, Conor McGregor running for President, and the NCAA wrestling championship! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ilia Topuria has BEEN LOUD about Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev "ducking him" since his move up to their division, and Daniel Cormier is here to respond to the latest comments from the Spanish champ Topuria. Ilia said Makhachev and Oliveira are scared, and that he doesn't blame them. DC warns Topuria, and explains why neither Charles nor Islam, or any of the top contenders in the division are "afraid" of Topuria "The Legend." And don't miss Cormier's take on who the next fight for Ilia will in fact be! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brandon Moreno MAKES HIS RETURN to the Daniel Cormier Check-In, ahead of a MASSIVE FIGHT against Steve Erceg to get back to championship contention! The Assassin Baby goes through his losses to Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Royval, and what changed for him in the win over the extremely skilled Amir Albazi. Plus, Brandon talks about how much he hates weight cuts, and why that's been one of the toughest challenges for him leading up to fights. Moreno also talks to DC about getting back to the top of the division, Mexican food, getting his first UFC win in Mexico, and much more! #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
At UFC 313 in Las Vegas, Justin Gaethje WAS READY for his rematch with Rafael Fiziev. He admits he actually rewatched getting knocked out by Max Holloway for the first time, and relives what was one of the most brutal KOs in UFC history. Rafael Fiziev told Daniel Cormier he feels "LUCKY" to be getting this rematch, and talks about how he had hoped to make the most of it. And don't miss Gaethje call out DC for cheating "every time he golfs!" #Volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.