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Quillan Salkilld put the UFC and MMA world ON NOTICE last night with a submission victory over Mateusz Gamrot in the main event in Las Vegas. Daniel Cormier IS BACK with his INSTANT REACTION to the fight, declaring that Salkilld is "already elite" and needs to fight Paddy Pimblett, Charles Oliveira, or another Top 5 lightweight next. DC also reacts to Ali Abdelaziz saying Arman Tsarukyan is the only tough fight for Usman Nurmagomedov in the UFC and how he wants the Ilia Topuria fight next. #Volume
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK with another episode of the DC Show, this time following massive fight announcements for UFC 331, including both a Alexandre Pantoja vs. Joshua Van title fight AND Arman Tsarukyan taking on Mauricio Ruffy in the co-main event. DC says he spoke to Arman in Abu Dhabi, and at that time, was under the impression the fight would be against Charles Oliveira. DC also breaks down the Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry championship fight, and why this WILL be Islam's toughest opponent. And don't miss Cormier react to Joe Rogan speaking on Tom Aspinall in his most recent podcast! #Volume
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK to talk all things UFC and MMA, this time addressing Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland BEEFING ONLINE and calling for a rematch of that championship fight. DC gives his take on why this fight will happen, but CANNOT be sold again on "bad blood" between the two after they both supposedly squashed their beef in Strickland's decision win over Khamzat. And DC reveals that him and Khamzat spoke recently, with Chimaev speaking on a potential rematch with Sean being his priority. Plus, hear why Cormier says he HAS TO BELIEVE Sean because of his history in the sport. #Volume
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK with another edition of the DC Show, this time responding to Jon Jones talking about DC in a recent interview. Jones said Cormier told him he has to hate him in order to make money, which DC says is untrue and that he still doesn't like Jon. Plus, hear DC break down a MASSIVE TITLE FIGHT between Islam Makhachev and Ian Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia this August in two weeks, and why this fight could prove to be the TOUGHEST FIGHT for Islam to date. Cormier analyzes the fighting styles between the two, and thinks Islam is trying to bait Garry into fighting a fight that'll suit the double champion. #Volume
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK from octagon side in Abu Dhabi to give his INSTANT REACTION to UFC light heavyweight star Magomed Ankalaev FINISHING Bogdan Guskov in the fifth round of their main event fight in Abu Dhabi. DC breaks down Ankalaev's win, and what it means on the heels of having split two championship fights against Alex "Poatan" Pereira. Cormier talks about the heavyweight division and what the plan should be with Carlos Ulberg still out due to injury. Get DC's take on Magomed "Chanco" Zaynukov's debut, Ramazan Temirov's beautiful first-round KO, and what was arguably the best fight on the card with Rizvan Kuniev getting a TKO finish vs. Tyrell Fortune! #Volume
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Ben Askren put away his wrestling shoes for the final time at RAF 11, but our guy IS BACK with Daniel Cormier on another edition of Funky and the Champ! DC and Ben talk about his final wrestling match against Belal Muhammad and what it meant to him to retire that way in front of his hometown crowd. Plus, see why DC was OUT on Ben returning to the wrestling mats and actually called him when this was first announced. The guys also talk Conor McGregor's freak ACL injury vs. Max Holloway, what it will take for him to come back to the UFC for one last fight, and if this should indeed be labeled as a "no contest." Hear Ben and Cormier talk Dustin Poirier, playing disc golf, and so much more in this special edition of Funky and the Champ! #Volume
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Dricus Du Plessis BEAT Kamaru Usman in his return to the octagon in DOMINANT FASHION at UFC Fight Night in Oklahoma City! Daniel Cormier IS BACK with his instant reaction from octagon side after DDP's unanimous decision victory over Usman. DC says that Nassourdine Imavov deserves to be next, but Dricus' win could get him a third fight with Sean Strickland sooner than later. And Cormier reveals the difference in DDP against Khamzat Chimaev and today's Dricus. Plus, DC breaks down what's next for Kamaru and if he needs to go back down to 170. #Volume
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Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor by TKO in the first round at UFC 329 in one of the BIGGEST LETDOWNS in UFC history, after Conor suffered what is likely a torn ACL. DC reacts to McGregor's devastating injury and if he will ever bounce back to compete in the UFC again. Cormier also gives his take on Paddy Pimblett's INSANE SUBMISSION WIN over Benoit Saint-Denis by a darce choke and what this means for his superstardom. And don't miss DC talk Gable Stevenson's KO win in his debut, the wild ending between King Green and McKinney, what's next for Max, and so much more! #Volume
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Friend of the show and UFC superstar Max Holloway IS BACK on the Daniel Cormier Show ahead of his main-event fight again Conor McGregor at UFC 329 in Las Vegas! Holloway says he needs a knockout finish vs. Conor in his return to the sport at International Fight Week so that he can get right back into title contention. DC also asks Max about a Justin Gaethje rematch and it sounds like Max is ALL IN on running that back! And don't miss Max troll DC for "being fat," and speak on what he thought of JG getting a TKO win vs. Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250! #Volume
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In a SPECIAL EDITION of the Daniel Cormier Show, DC sits down with PADDY "The Baddy" PIMBLETT ahead of his massive fight against Benoit Saint-Denis at the UFC's International Fight Week on a card that features Conor McGregor and Max Holloway! Pimblett breaks down why he'll beat Benoit convincingly on Saturday night. Hear Paddy give his hilarious reaction to Justin Gaethje defeating Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 and go off on Ilia "QUITTING" in the corner. Plus, hear Pimblett's incredible story of how he started pro MMA at such a young age in Liverpool and why his relentless confidence has made him the superstar he is today. And don't miss Paddy talk about his Baddy Foundation, his uncle playing for Aston Villa, and DC's $1,000 LOSING BET with Paddy Pimblett on the World Cup!
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Daniel Cormier is joined by UFC featherweight star, Dan Ige, in the NEWEST EDITION of the Daniel Cormier Show! Ige talks about taking the Diego Lopes fight at UFC 303 on four hours notice, and what made him take on the challenge. Hear what happened that day, and how Ige came to the decision to fight featherweight contender Diego Lopes. Plus, Ige talks about what it was like training with UFC GOAT Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, and why he was Khabib's "favorite training partner." And don't miss Dan and DC dive into his family life, his relationship with Max Holloway, Alexander Volkanovski's title reign, trying to make a name for himself when times were tough, and so much more! #Volume
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK to talk all things UFC and MMA, diving into the tension building between Ian Garry and Islam Makhachev ahead of their title fight in Philadelphia at UFC 330! DC warns Ian Garry that despite LOVING the confidence, he needs to be careful about his approach to this fight. Cormier thinks it's the wrong move to call for a fourth round finish because you want to avoid people thinking the win is "a fluke." Hear DC break down Garry's approach to the fight, and why despite not agreeing with his approach, Cormier appreciates the confidence against today's No. 1 ranked pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC in Islam. #Volume
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Daniel Cormier IS LIVE fro Washington D.C. with his first ever LIVE SHOW for the fans. DC's joined by Merab Dvalishvili, who talks about the loss to Petr Yan and he confirms that THERE WILL BE A REMATCH as the two sides are just trying to confirm a date this year. Kamaru Usman talks about his back-and-forth with Dricus Du Plessis and why he isn't "scared" of him ahead of their upcoming July 18th fight. And check out Mackenzie Dern talking about becoming a champion, fighting Gillian Robertson and Weili Zhang, and much more! Plus the fans get a chance to ask DC questions in a Total Wireless Fan Q & A after the show! #Volume
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Charles Oliveira went on the record saying Conor McGregor chose Max Holloway for an easier fight, and that he needs to be next to challenge Justin Gaethje for the UFC lightweight title, and Daniel Cormier IS BACK to give his reaction to the major headlines. Hear why DC says Holloway earned the Conor McGregor fight by losing to Charles. Plus, Cormier argues that Arman Tsarukyan has to be next to fight Justin Gaethje for the UFC's lightweight title, not Oliveira. And don't miss the champ give some quick thoughts on Dustin Poirier's recent viral arrest video. #Volume
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK, this time after what was an incredible UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House. On Sunday, DC's X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked, and he speaks on what exactly happened that night. Cormier explains that the screenshots of the direct messages between him and Eric Trump are not true, and the two of them had never spoken until that night at the event. Plus, DC speaks on Josh Hokit's remark about Michelle Obama, and why that had no place in the event on Sunday. #Volume
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK, this time after what was an incredible UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House. On Sunday, DC's X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked, and he speaks on what exactly happened that night. Cormier explains that the screenshots of the direct messages between him and Eric Trump are not true, and the two of them had never spoken until that night at the event. Plus, DC speaks on Josh Hokit's remark about Michelle Obama, and why that had no place in the event on Sunday. #Volume
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Daniel Cormier is joined by Sean O’Malley ahead of his fight against Aiemann Zahabi at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House. Suga Sean talks about how this is a PERFECT matchup for him to deliver a LEGENDARY KNOCKOUT on the White House lawn. Sean is coming off a win over Song Yadong, and looking to get back to a title shot after losing his belt to Merab Dvalishvili. Sean is the American with the best odds to win on Sunday night, and he talks about whether he feels pressure to perform not only for himself, but for his country. #Volume
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Justin Gaethje KNOCKED OUT Ilia Topuria in the main event of UFC Freedom 250 at the White House in Washington D.C. and Daniel Cormier IS AT THE OCTAGON to give you his instant reaction to the fights. The historic fights also included Ciryl Gane knocking out Alex Pereira in his attempt to be a three-division champ, Sean O'Malley getting a walk-off KO against Aiemann Zahabi, and Josh Hokit finishing Derrick Lewis. Plus, DC gives his take on Mauricio Ruffy, Diego Lopes, and Bo Nickal all getting dominant wins over Michael Chandler, Steve Garcia, and Kyle Daukas. Hear why Cormier calls this historic event at the nation's capital THE GREATEST MMA event ever. #Volume
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Daniel Cormier is joined by Justin Gaethje ahead of his MASSIVE UFC Freedom 250 MAIN EVENT against Ilia Topuria for the Lightweight title. Justin talks about TALKING TRASH to Ilia over the last couple weeks, including comments about his ex-wife, as well as what it would mean to win the belt at the White House. Justin comments on the growing beef with UFC Middleweight champion Sean Strickland, and how everything he says gets taken out of context. #Volume
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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 thoughts on Justin's win over Paddy Pimblett and calls out the level of skill the two showed in that fight. And don't miss how he thinks the fight will play out, and why he's doubling down on KNOCKING OUT Gaethje in this historic fight on the White House lawn. #Volume
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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 would become UFC GOAT with a win over Ciryl. And don't miss DC challenge Ciryl to both a 1-on-1 basketball game AND golf match on this special edition of the DC Check-In from the nation's capital! #Volume
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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 wants to avoid a wrestling match with a point system, and why DC is ALL IN on a wrestling match with Jones. #Volume
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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 vs. Ciryl Gane and Derrick Lewis vs. Josh Hokit have also gotten more momentum in the recent weeks. Don't miss DC break down the latest between Gaethje and Ilia, and next week's UFC Freedom 250! #Volume
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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 receivers in the sport with the Cincinnati Bengals, and why he has NO REGRETS over all the fines and touchdown celebrations looking back on it all. And hear some incredible stories of Chad dealing with the league when he was fined! Also, don't miss DC and Chad talk Nightcap with Shannon Sharpe and Joe Johnson, his boxing career, dreams of fighting in the UFC against Israel Adesanya and Conor McGregor, and so much more! #Volume
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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 backup fighter for that fight. Plus, get Carlos' take on which fighter he wants next, and why Islam probably thinks he's the easiest fight of any of the top contenders! #Volume
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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 thinking Conor was done with MMA, McGregor officially makes his comeback to the octagon July 11th. DC also argues that Nate Diaz would've been the better fight for Conor, with the Holloway fight coming with a lot more challenges for the former double champ. #Volume
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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
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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. #Volume
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 #herd
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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. #Volume
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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
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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! #Volume
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. #Volume
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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.
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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
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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! #Volume
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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!
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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. #Volume
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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! #Volume
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 he wants to become one of the youngest UFC champions ever, and guarantees Saturday he'll achieve his dream. #Volume
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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 Dvalishvili. #Volume
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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 Nurmagomedov and what happened on social media to start the bad blood between them. And don't miss DC and Merab go in on his viral video smelling food, fighting in sparring without head gear, and even his dating life! #Volume
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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
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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 shot at the title. DC also discusses the possibility of Topuria moving up to fight Islam Makhachev after his dominant submission win vs. Jack Della Maddalena. #Volume
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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" him, the scuffle between Khamzat Chimaev and Ian Garry, Islam Makhachev's double champ status, and much more!
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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 impact on Usman's MMA and UFC career. Plus, don't miss Cormier and Usman talk about his win over Joaquin Buckley, his championship legacy in the UFC, dealing with Rumble Johnson's passing, Kamaru's move from Nigeria to the United States, and when he thinks he'll call it a career and retire from the sport.
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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 Madison Square Garden at UFC 322.
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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 322 at Madison Square Garden!
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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 them back on the bandwagon once he starts winning again. Plus, don't miss a hilarious conversation between Bo and DC on what would happen if they wrestled each other today!
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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 win in order to get the winner of Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena in his next fight. Plus, don't miss Sean CALL OUT DC for forgetting his name early on in his career.
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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 double champ status. Plus, don't miss DC and Islam talk about their training sessions, share stories from AKA gym, and where Islam ranks against Khabib Nurmagomedov, Cain Velasquez, and some of the greatest fighters from the gym.
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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 Jones came back to the UFC and MMA from retirement. Don't miss Cormier's unfiltered take on Jones' viral video and what he thought of the Aspinall-Gane fight!
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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 Francis Ngannou is a huge mistake. DC says that despite his loss to Anthony Joshua, Francis will "knock Jake's head" to ANOTHER PLANET if the two were to fight.
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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 point that him and his friends PUNCHED his broken collarbone! Weidman also breaks down his loss to Luke Rockhold and the brutal leg injury HE SUFFERED in the UFC 261 fight against Uriah Hall. Plus DC and Chris relive his road back to the octagon, his early wrestling days in high school and at Hofstra, and so much more!
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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 Almedia following his comments this week to Aspinall.
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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 Lewis will make the fight WAY TOUGHER for Aspinall. And don't miss the guys talk shoe sizes, his strategy on Saturday night in the main event of UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi, and so much more!
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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. Plus, Cormier and Aspinall discuss his viral comments about fighting Prime DC, a future fight with Jones, and so much more!
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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. Plus, the guys talk Cory Sandhagen, Khabib's training camps, and so much more. And don't miss the moment DC tries to convince Nurmagomedov to give him his Rolex watch!
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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 Holland and Marlon Chito Vera's split decision loss to Aiemann Zahabi. And don't miss DC's reaction to Mono Fiorot's INCREDIBLE KNOCKOUT WIN and Charles Jourdain's submission victory!
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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 Aljo also break down his back-and-forth with Lerone Murphy and why he should be fighting Alexander Volkanovski for the championship instead. Sterling also pulls back the curtain on his journey to the UFC and his difficult, abusive upbringing from his father. Plus, the guys get into Sterling's passion for MMA starting with his relationship with Jon Jones.
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK after Alex Pereira got his TKO win vs. Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320, and is here to break down WHAT'S NEXT for "Poatan" Pereira. DC says Alex should be praised for wanting the Jon Jones fight as it is, without question, "the MOST DIFFICULT FIGHT for Alex in all the UFC." Cormier gives his insight on what he knows about Ankalaev's broken rib less than three weeks before the light heavyweight championship loss to Pereira. And don't miss DC's take on Jiri Prochazka, Carlos Ulberg, and what SHOULD BE NEXT for Alex Pereira at 205! #Volume
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Alex Pereira MADE A STATEMENT with his first-round TKO of Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 to win back his UFC light heavyweight championship! Daniel Cormier REACTS to the MASSIVE title victory from Pereira, and breaks down how Poatan was able to beat Ankalaev so quickly. DC talks about Pereira's legacy, and discusses his next fight in the division. Plus, Cormier gets into Merab Dvalishvili's unanimous decision win over Cory Sandhagen, and Jiri Prochazka's INSANE knockout win vs. Khalil Rountree in the third round of their battle! DC also talks Joe Pyfer's win, Yousseff Zalal beating Josh Emmett, Daniel Santos being Joosang Yoo, and so much more from an incredible night of fights from Las Vegas!
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Cory Sandhagen IS BACK on the Daniel Cormier Check-In series, and has his eyes set on finishing Merab Dvalishvili in the main event at UFC 320 and winning the belt. Sandhagen gets into his matchup against Merab, and why he believes Dvalishvili has never seen a fighter like himself. Cory talks OnlyFans with DC, and Cormier asks him if there's any truth to the rumor that he has an OnlyFans that has already made him millions of dollars. And hear Cory talk about his journey to getting to the championship fight, what's next after a win vs. Merab, and much more!
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In Episode 2 of The Daniel Cormier Show, DC's newest show where he talks to UFC and MMA fighters and athletes in the sports world, light heavyweight contender Khalil Rountree joins the show! DC talks to Khalil about his upbringing in Las Vegas, and what impact losing his father to murder had on his life. Rountree dives deep into the moment he decided to become an MMA fighter, and why shortly before then he contemplated his will to live. Khalil also details his fourth-round TKO loss to Alex Pereira and what exactly he was thinking the moment he let that victory and a title opportunity slip away. Plus, Cormier and Rountree dive into his time on The Ultimate Fighter, his weight loss journey, love for music as a child, and so much more! #Volume
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Daniel Cormier drops his DEBUT of The Daniel Cormier Show, where DC talks to UFC and MMA fighters and athletes in the sports world, and UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili is officially the FIRST GUEST on the show! DC talks to Merab about his upbringing in Georgia, his journey to the United States, and trying to make a living while not speaking ANY ENGLISH. Cormier and Dvalishvili also get into his two fights with Sean O'Malley, his upcoming fight against Cory Sandhagen, and his real beef with Umar Nurmagomedov. DC also asks Merab about his crazy antics outside the octagon, and why he consistently seems to be trolling Dana White and the UFC fans with his crazy stunts and injuries. Plus, DC gets introduced to Georgian food live on the show! #Volume
0:00 - Daniel Cormier Show debut
2:00 - Merab's surprise for DC
4:40 - Moving to the United States
9:00 - Merab "The Machine" origin
10:00 - Poor start to UFC career
14:00 - Intense cardio fight style
16:45 - Keeping the motivation
18:15 - Not fighitng Aljamain Sterling
21:00 - Aljo's influence
23:00 - Petr Yan story
26:00 - Umar Nurmagomedov spoiled?
27:00 - Beef with Umar
29:30 - Brother saving Merab's life
32:30 - Jumping into frozen water story
35:30 - Merab's foot injury
36:55 - The eye cut and Dana White
40:15 - Sean O'Malley fights
43:45 - Cory Sandhagen title fight
48:00 - Dating life
51:00 - Was journey to USA worth it?
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK with another episode of 3 Rounds with Din Thomas! DC says Charles Oliveira HAS TO TAKE the fight against MATEUSZ GAMROT after speaking out against the rest of the division ducking him. Plus, Cormier and Din talk about the "RIDICULOUS" press conference between Jake Paul and Gervonta Tank Davis, and why that fight should NEVER HAPPEN. The guys discuss Din Thomas' viral comments on Dakota Ditcheva and why he's DOUBLING DOWN on the PFL trading her for the UFC's Magomed Ankalaev. And don't miss DC give his fans a breakdown of his new interview series that starts Wednesday 5pm ET with Merab Dvalishvili! #Volume
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Conor McGregor announced that he will fight Michael Chandler on the UFC's White House Card, but Daniel Cormier argues that despite that being the fight to make, Jon Jones NEEDS TO ALSO be on that White House card in 2026. DC breaks down why Chandler is the only opponent for McGregor. Plus, hear why Cormier thinks, despite their bad blood, Jones absolutely deserves a chance to fight in June of next year on the White House card. And DC gives his thoughts on the first images of what the event will look like in Washington D.C.! #Volume
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK to react to the latest in MMA and UFC, with Ilia Topuria and Terence "Bud" Crawford calling each other out! Fresh off of a win vs. Canelo Saul Alvarez on Saturday, Crawford and Topuria are beefing and are talking about boxing each other in the ring. DC gives his inside take on why Bud is LYING about not knowing who Topuria is. Plus, Cormier talks about that potential payday, and why Ilia is winning the exchange. #Volume
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Diego Lopes searches to get back to a title fight against Alexander Volkanovski, while his opponent Jean Silva attempts to continue his winning ways this weekend at Noche UFC! Check out this interview with Diego Lopes earlier this year, as he prepared to fight Volk for the title. Tatiana Suarez also checked in with DC earlier in 2025, and this weekend she attempts to get a win against Amanda Lemos. Don't miss these throwback Daniel Cormier check-in interviews! #Volume
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Jake Paul and Gervonta "Tank" Davis stole headlines for their boxing fight announced last week, but NOW, Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather have officially announced THEIR FIGHT to start 2026. Daniel Cormier REACTS to the big news in boxing, and why he thinks the fight is "RIDICULOUS." DC talks Mayweather and Tyson's most recent fights against Jake Paul and John Gotti III, and breaks down what this means headed into this anticipated fight.
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Daniel Cormier and Din Thomas ARE BACK with another edition of DC's 3 Rounds! DC and Din talk all things fighting and MMA, including an incredible UFC championship fight between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev. Cormier also gives the scoop on JDM calling out his fight commentary, and what happened when he texted him afterwards! Plus, DC and Din talk Luke Rockhold getting KNOCKED OUT by Darren Till, and why Rockhold and fighter like him need to consider grappling matches as opposed to boxing. Plus, the guys talk Islam Makhachev, Caio Borralho vs. Nassourdine Imavov, Reinier de Ridder vs. Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez, and so much more! #Volume
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Daniel Cormier is BACK, with his INSTANT REACTION to some incredible fight announcements and Dana White dropping some major breaking news in the UFC! Islam Makhachev will officially fight Jack Della Maddalena in November at Madison Square Garden, a card that also now features Carlos Prates taking on Leon Edwards and Weili Zhang vs. Valentina Shevchenko! Dana White also announced that the White House fights in 2026 are officially happening, and Cormier talks about that situation and what it means for the UFC. DC also gives his take on Islam vs. JDM and breaks down the odds for both fighters. Cormier talks Prates-Edwards and Weili-Shevchenko and how massive the New York UFC 322 card has become. And don't miss DC give his take on Jack Della and why he may present some issues for Makhachev in the main event. #Volume
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK with his INSTANT REACTION to the biggest news in MMA and the UFC! Cormier talks about Khabib Nurmagomedov's recent viral comments on why he believes Arman Tsarukyan is the best lightweight in the World, despite the champion title belonging to Ilia Topuria. DC breaks down the Khabib analysis, and goes in on why despite the accurate breakdown, this fight is much more even between Arman and Ilia. Plus, Cormier gets into Islam Makhachev being asked about the Ilia Topuria fight, and why his answer to the fan's question means it's only a matter of time before we get this superfight! #Volume
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Daniel Cormier is BACK, highlighting the best of his DC Check-Ins from UFC 319. Khamzat Chimaev beat Dricus Du Plessis to win the Middleweight Championship and Lerone Murphy knocked out Aaron Pico to set himself up for a title opportunity against Alexander Volkanovski.
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Jake Paul will be fighting Gervonta "Tank" Davis on November 15th in Atlanta, Georgia on Netflix, and Daniel Cormier IS BACK for another Instant Reaction to the biggest news in combat sports and boxing. Cormier sheds light on the MAJOR WEIGHT DIFFERENCE between the two superstars, and why Davis, despite being 60 pounds lighter, should ABSOLUTELY be the BETTING FAVORITE. DC also gets into the history of both fighters, the fight with Paul and Anthony Joshua falling through, and why Paul has gotten the attention of the biggest stars in the sport from a financial perspective and Jake's impressive ability to sell fights. #Volume
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Khamzat Chimaev defeated Dricus Du Plessis in dominant fashion at UFC 319 in Chicago, and becomes the new middleweight champion in a crazy night of fights! DC reacts to Chimaev's victory against Du Plessis, and warns other fighters in the division they HAVE TO work on their wrestling in order to beat Khamzat. Plus, Cormier reacts to Lerone Murphy's vicious knockout win over Aaron Pico, as well as Carlos Prates' crazy KO vs. Geoff Neal. DC also talks about impressive wins from Loopy Godinez, Baisangur “Hunter” Susurkaev, and Kai Asakura! #Volume
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Aaron Pico makes his debut on the Daniel Cormier Check-In series, and also makes his UFC DEBUT against the undefeated, dangerous Lerone Murphy. DC talks to Pico about his nerves heading into this massive co-main event, and what the transition will be like from the PFL. Pico has been extremely vocal about wanting a fight with UFC legend and current champion Alexander Volkanovski, and him and DC get into that matchup and why he HAS TO BE CAREFUL not to overlook Murphy in this fight many believe is a number-one contender battle. Don't miss Aaaron's incredible story of getting into mixed martial arts, competing in wrestling at the Olympics, and how his mother was the push he needed to become a world talent in MMA. Plus, DC talks to Pico about his love for horses when he's not in the octagon fighting.
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Lerone Murphy makes his DEBUT on the Daniel Cormier's DC Check-In series, as he takes on Aaron Pico in the co-main event at UFC 319 in Chicago in a number-one contenders fight. Murphy talks about the hype surrounding Pico heading into his UFC debut, and why he's ready to silence those already placing Pico in a title fight against Alexander Volkanovski. Plus, Lerone gets into his undefeated record, and why after beating Pico the UFC will have to give him the title shot vs. Volk. And don't miss DC give Murphy a hard time about dodging him in FIFA!
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Dricus Du Plessis IS BACK for another interview with Daniel Cormier on the DC Check-In show. Du Plessis talks to DC about fighting "the Boogeyman," Khamzat Chimaev, and why the undefeated superstar is his biggest challenge to date. Dricus speaks on being an underdog despite being the middleweight champion, and why he decided to call out Khamzat while everyone else in the division has avoided Chimaev. Du Plessis speaks on his purpose as a UFC fighter, and why Chimaev has no chance to beat him if he's in this sport for the money. Plus, don't miss Dricus talk about teaching Khamzat how to lose and calling DC out for doubting him in the past!
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Khamzat Chimaev IS BACK on another edition of the DC Check-In with Daniel Cormier! The undefeated UFC superstar goes against Dricus Du Plessis for the UFC Middleweight title, and he's ready to prove he can become a champion this Saturday. See why Chimaev is focused on getting more money, and is not motivated by UFC titles in his career right now. Plus, Chimaev speaks on other opponents in the division and what separates "The Wolf" from the pack. And don't miss Khamzat mess with Cormier, and talk about the viral video of them wrestling each other!
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK to talk about the biggest headlines in the UFC and MMA, and there's no bigger name in the headlines today than superstar Charles Oliveira after accepting a fight with Rafael Fiziev. DC addresses the controversy surrounding the decision from Oliveira and his camp just months after taking a BRUTAL KNOCKOUT from Ilia Topuria. Cormier explains why he believes it's NOT a good decision to take the fight so shortly removed from that finish, and why when he took a NASTY KO from Jon Jones, he NEEDED the time to recover and get back into the octagon 100% healthy. #Volume
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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. #Volume
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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. #Volume
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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 Chimaev
3:57 - Jamahal Hill
4:52 - Max Holloway
5:45 - DC goes at Nate Diaz
14:32 - Jon Jones
16:07 - Islam Makhachev
25:20 - Belal Muhammad
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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. #Volume
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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. #Volume
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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. #Volume
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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! #Volume
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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. #Volume
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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. #Volume
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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!" #Volume
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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. #Volume
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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. #Volume
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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! #Volume
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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. #Volume
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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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 #Herd
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Ben Askren IS BACK for another brand new edition of the Funky and the Champ show with Daniel Cormier! DC and Ben give their take on the viral moment where Conor McGregor showed up to the White House Monday to visit Donald Trump on St. Patrick's Day. Check out Askren and Cormier debate whether or not they feel McGregor will ever fight again, and if he in fact makes a good politician. Plus, news broke that Jon Jones needs six more months to get ready for his potential fight with Tom Aspinall, and the guys give their fresh thoughts on that news. And don't miss Ben and DC dive into the Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev fight at UFC 313, the ESPN vs. Netflix PPV rights for the UFC, the NCAA Wrestling tournament, and much more! #Volume #Herd
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Listen to THE BEST OF Daniel Cormier's check-ins from Sydney, Australia at UFC 312! Sean Strickland talks about winning the belt in Australia and why he's ready to dethrone Dricus Du Plessis as UFC champion and get his belt back. And don't miss Strickland fire shots at Israel Adesanya and Khamzat Chimaev! Plus, hear from Du Plessis and why his game plan for this fight makes him a LOCK to beat Sean and continue his reign as champ. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK, here to give his take on Justin Gaethje, Islam Makhachev, Dustin Poirier, Ilia Topuria, Charles Oliveira, Arman Tsarukyan, Renato Moicano, Max Holloway, and the ABSOLUTE MESS that we have in the UFC's 155-pound lightweight division. DC says Makhachev needs to fight Topuria next, and sets up the rest of the matchups in the division and what fights he would do make for 2025 in the lightweight division. Plus, hear why Cormier thinks Tsarukyan has a good case against Gaethje for not giving Justin that fight next. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK with his INSTANT REACTION live from the octagon at UFC 313 in Las Vegas. After multiple title defenses, UFC superstar Alex Pereira has officially lost his championship belt, as Magomed Ankalaev defeated Poatan at UFC 313. DC gives his take on why Pereira had trouble in the fight vs. Ankalaev and ultimately was given the loss by unanimous decision. Plus, Justin Gaethje made his return to the octagon in a dominant win over Rafael Fiziev, and DC believes this version of Gaethje may be on his way to a title shot. Cormier also gives his take on Mauricio Ruffy's CRAZY HEAD KICK KO vs. King Green, the Fighting Nerds, and more of the best moments from UFC 313!
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Rafael Fiziev is BACK on another episode of DC Check-In where the guys talk about his upcoming lightweight fight vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 313. Fiziev is looking to avenge his loss to Gaethje at UFC 286 back in 2023. Fiziev says he feels LUCKY that Justin is giving him the opportunity to fight him again, and needs to capitalize on the opportunity. And Fiziev explains to DC why he declined several fights after his loss to Gamrot before accepting the Gaethje fight at UFC 313.
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Justin Gaethje IS BACK on the Daniel Cormier Check-In series as he prepares for his HUGE FIGHT against Rafael Fiziev in hopes of becoming a championship contender. Gaethje tells DC about watching back his fight against Max Holloway this week, and how that knockout affected him after the fight. Plus, Gaethje explains what happened when Dan Hooker dropped out of the fight, and why he's fighting Fiziev as oppose to Dustin Poirier, Renato Moicano, or Arman Tsarukyan. And don't miss Gaethje and DC go back and forth about who has the better golf game between the two and how Cormier always cheats when they play!
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK with his INSTANT REACTION to the major news that broke Tuesday: Dan Hooker IS OUT of the fight vs. Justin Gaethje. DC gives his take on the major shakeup at UFC 313, and says he spoke with Gaethje Tuesday morning regarding the situation. Plus, hear why DC says Gaethje is ADAMANT he'll still fight regardless of Hooker pulling out of the co-main event at UFC 313. And Cormier argues why Renato Moicano should get the fight against JG, and not Rafael Fiziev. Plus, DC responds to the back-and-forth between him, Alex Pereira, and Glover Teixeira on social media regarding his preparation for the Magomed Ankalaev fight! #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK to address the breaking news Dana White delivered Wednesday, stating Ilia Topuria is vacating his championship belt to move up to the lightweight division and Diego Lopes will fight Alexander Volkanovski for the vacant belt. Plus, with Topuria now in Islam Makhachev's division, DC talks about that future fight and why he expect that matchup to go down AFTER taking on Charles Oliveira! And don't miss Cormier's takes on Dana's other major announcements: Valentina Shevchenko taking on Manon Fiorot, Belal Muhammad fighting Jack Della Maddalena, and Shavkat Rakhmonov turning down the title fight! And DC gives his thoughts on Dana White's viral Instagram live on UFC 314 Wednesday night and shows fans exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage at UFC's The Ultimate Fighter show taping. #Volume #Herd
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Ben Askren IS BACK alongside Daniel Cormier for another NEW EDITION of Funky and the Champ! Askren and Cormier give their take on Jon Jones going on IG live, and why a fight with him and Francis Ngannou is almost IMPOSSIBLE in the UFC. Plus, DC and Ben discuss Belal Muhammad saying he'd rather VACATE THE TITLE than fight Islam Makhachev at 170 pounds. And Cormier and Ben also talk Askren's backstory on why he doesn't get along with Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington, wrestling championships, and much more! #Volume #Herd
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Francis Ngannou has just announced his next fight will be in BOXING, and not MMA, and Daniel Cormier is here to give you his INSTANT REACTION on the major news. DC explains why he believes Ngannou wants to return to boxing, and why it may be a big mistake for him after getting knocked out by Anthony Joshua. Cormier breaks down why a fight against Deontay Wilder is MORE DANGEROUS than the Joshua one was for Ngannou. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK with another INSTANT REACTION after Sean Strickland and his coach Eric Nicksick went back-and-forth following Sean's loss to Dricus Du Plessis for the title at UFC 312 in Australia. Nicksick says he only wants to coach world champions, and thinks Strickland's effort wasn't enough, while Sean responded by saying they're still cool but he may need to move on from Eric. DC breaks down the public comments and peels back the curtain as to what that means for Strickland moving forward. Plus, Cormier explains why he thinks Nicksick is IN THE RIGHT to be critical of Sean's performance in Sydney. #Volume #Herd
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Jey Uso makes his DC CHECK-IN DEBUT after become the 2025 WWE Men's champion at Royal Rumble! Uso tells Daniel Cormier why this championship win meant to so much to him, and what his thoughts are on the 2025 Wrestlemania in Las Vegas. Plus, Uso peels back the curtain on what happened Saturday and the moment he was told he'd become champion that day while standing alongside Logan Paul and John Cena. Plus, DC and Uso talk about his family lineage in wrestling, his future in the sport, Waffle House orders, and so much more! #Volume #Herd
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Dricus Du Plessis BEAT Sean Strickland in their championship REMATCH and Zhang Weili dominates Tatiana Suarez in the two title fights at UFC 312, and Daniel Cormier is here to give you his INSTANT REACTION from the octagon in Sydney, Australia! DC GOES IN ON why Du Plessis was able to have more success in the rematch and how breaking Sean's nose NEARLY cost Du Plessis the fight. Cormier also breaks down his future fight with Khamzat Chimaev, and why Chimaev may not be able to take DDP down easily. Cormier also addresses Dricus' callout of Alex Pereira, and what Pereira told him after the call out! And DC gives Weili her flowers after her dominant win over Tatiana to retain her UFC strawweight title. #Volume #Herd
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The champion Dricus Du Plessis IS BACK on the DC Check-In series with Daniel Cormier, ahead of his MASSIVE REMATCH against Sean Strickland at UFC 312 in Sydney, Australia. After beating Strickland and Israel Adesanya, DDP GOES IN ON why he's a different and better fighter than EVER BEFORE. Plus, Du Plessis details his fight camp and what made this one unique from any other he's had ahead of a fight. Cormier also asks DDP what he makes of Strickland making fun of his awkward fighting style. And don't miss Dricus and DC about his viral moment when he made a face after Du Plessis and his coach kissed! #Volume #Herd
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Sean Strickland IS BACK on the Daniel Cormier Check-In series with DC, this time ahead of his massive rematch against Dricus Du Plessis for the UFC's middleweight championship at UFC 312 in Sydney. Strickland GOES OFF ON Khamzat Chimaev and why he's a "low life" who needs to check himself ahead of their potential clash after the Dricus fight. Sean and DC also discuss his first fight with Du Plessis and WHAT WENT WRONG for Strickland in that first matchup. And Strickland talks about fighting in Australia again, where he beat Israel Adesanya to become UFC champion the first time. #Volume #Herd
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Israel Adesanya got KNOCKED OUT by Nassourdine Imavov in UFC's Saudi Arabia fight night, and Daniel Cormier is here to give his REACTION to the crazy and unexpected result. See why DC says Izzy, "The Last Stylebender," is DONE with being in title contention, and needs to step away from the MMA game for some time. Plus, why although Adesanya is done with title contention, he is also the type of talent that is capable of making a run back to championship status. And don't miss DC's take on who Izzy's next fight should be! #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK with a BRAND NEW EDITION of 3 Rounds! In this edition, DC GOES IN ON Islam Makhachev flirting with the idea of fighting Dricus Du Plessis at 185 pounds for a second UFC championship belt. Plus, Cormier explains why Alex Pereira is taking a HUGE RISK by cornering Sean Strickland in Australia at UFC 312. And don't miss DC's take on Logan and Jake Paul's fake out yesterday, convincing the world that they were fighting each other on a Max PPV. And see why Cormier thinks the Global Fight League completely fumbled their draft and start of the promotion. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK with his check ins in 2025, and after some historic performances at UFC 311 in Los Angeles, you can enjoy THE BEST MOMENTS from DC's check ins with Islam Makhachev, Umar Nurmagomedov and Merab Dvalishvili! Islam tells DC why his parents don't ever watch his fights, and give his take on Khabib Nurmagomedov getting kicked off a plane! Plus, Umar argues with Cormier about why DC is NOT A GANGSTER. And Merab Dvalishvili talks about his BEEF with Umar, and why the UFC wouldn't let Merab into the UFC PI on multiple occasions. #Volume #Herd
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Ben Askren IS BACK with Daniel Cormier for a BRAND NEW EPISODE of Funky and the Champ! Askren and DC give their takes on UFC 311, including Islam Makhachev's first-round submission of Renato Moicano, Merab Dvalishvili smothering Umar Nurmagomedov in the win, and why Merab is now the GOAT of the bantamweight division. Cormier brings up Henry Cejudo's comments on Dvalishvili, and why he's RIGHT to call him the bantamweight GOAT. And don't miss Cormier and Askren react to the Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev announcement for UFC 313, and why Pereira is entering UFC GOAT status if he defeats Ankalaev. Plus, are you with Ben saying that Sean O'Malley vs. Umar is the fight to make?! #Volume #Herd
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After Islam Makhachev submitted Renato Moicano to defend his championship belt, Daniel Cormier IS BACK from octagon side to give you his post-fight analysis of the main event fight at UFC 311 and all the best action of the night! DC gives his take on Merab Dvalishvili beating Umar Nurmagomedov, and why he's on his way to becoming one of the all-time greats in the division. Plus, Cormier GOES IN ON what's next for Islam Makhachev, and why he still thinks Arman Tsarukyan deserves another title shot. And don't miss Cormier's take on Payton Talbott's first career UFC loss, Jiri Prochazka's knockout vs. Jamahal Hill, Umar falling short against Merab, and so much more from UFC 311! #Volume #Herd
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Umar Nurmagomedov IS BACK on a new edition of the DC Check-In ahead of his MASSIVE UFC 311 championship fight against Merab Dvalishvili! After a press conference that went viral, Umar speaks on his back-and-forth with Merab, and why he believes the REAL REASON is for Merab's beef with him. Umar also fires shots at Sean O'Malley, saying he's the EASIEST FIGHT in the division. Plus, Umar speaks on training with Khabib and how much a championship would mean to him and his team in the UFC history books. And don't miss Nurmagomedov's response to Cormier saying he thinks he's "more gangster" than Al Capone. #Volume #Herd
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Merab Dvalishvili IS BACK on the Daniel Cormier check-in ahead of his massive title defense against Umar Nurmagomedov. Merab GOES IN on why he is fed up with Umar's "disrespect" ahead of this championship fight at UFC 311. Plus, don't miss Merab talk about his preparation for this fight, and why his perfect fight ends with him punching Umar's face. Arman Tsarukyan, in spite of dropping out of this fight with Islam Makhachev, also sat down with Cormier ahead of what he thought was his chance at a UFC title. #Volume #Herd
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Islam Makhachev IS BACK on the DC Check-In with Daniel Cormier, ahead of his MASSIVE UFC 311 main-event fight against Arman Tsarukyan. Islam GOES IN ON Khabib Nurmagomedov getting kicked off a Frontier flight when sitting in the exit row, how it was the ultimate DISRESPECT, and why he recommends DC doesn't sit in an exit row ever. Plus, Makhachev talks about his rematch with Arman Tsarukyan, and why it will be a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT fight after having gone through Alexander Volkanovski and Dustin Poirier. Islam also talks about his parents not really caring for fighting, and you don't want to miss him talk about what they do during his fights! Plus, stick around to see when Makhachev asks DC to come back and fight in the UFC! #Volume #Herd
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Bo Nickal made some BOLD CLAIMS against Khamzat Chimaev, and it's clear he seems ready for this MASSIVE fight. Daniel Cormier is here to break down that super fight and why Nickal might have a point in what he's saying! DC gives his take on just how good Nickal's wrestling is, and where it will be tested specifically in a battle against Khamzat. Plus, DC gives other potential fights for Bo Nickal BEFORE Chimaev gets put on his schedule. #Volume #Herd
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Joe Rogan recently came out and said Jon Jones wants $30 million from the UFC to fight Tom Aspinall for the heavyweight championship, and DC is here to give you his REACTION to this MASSIVE update in the Jones-Aspinall saga. Plus, Cormier GOES IN ON why $30 million is WAY MORE than any other fighter is getting per fight in the UFC. And don't miss DC give his take on why a Jones loss is THE BEST RESULT for the UFC as a company, even with a guy like Alex Pereira still being a huge superstar in the sport. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK to react to the biggest news in the UFC and MMA worlds, with this week being ALL ABOUT Dustin Poirier and Alex “Poatan” Pereira. Poirer is looking to have a HUGE FIGHT to end his career, and Cormier talks about the possibility of a trilogy with Max Holloway or fighting one of the up-and-coming talents in Rafael Fiziev or Renato Moicano. Plus, is the light heavyweight division "up for grabs" for an elite wrestling talent entering the division? And DC breaks down why Magomed Ankalaev should be worried after Alex Pereira came out and said he WON'T BE FIGHTING him and plans to fight in Sydney, Australia. #Volume #Herd
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It's the FINAL Funky and the Champ of 2024, and Ben Askren is BACK with Daniel Cormier to talk all things MMA. The guys talk about Alex Pereira's title run, compare it to other fighters like Islam Makhachev, and break down how wins vs. Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland quickly had him in championship fights just 12 months into his UFC career. Plus, Askren and DC talk Welterweight and what needs to happen next for Leon Edwards, Belal Muhammad, Sean Brady, Joaquin Buckley, and more! Don't miss Cormier and Askren talk about their fight prep and how DC got a "caveman" mentality when he would fight. And check out DC telling the story of his EPIC FIGHT against Dan Henderson! #Volume #Herd
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CHECK OUT Daniel Cormier's craziest moments on the channel from 2024! Some of the wildest moments on the show from the year include Nate Diaz calling DC b***h, DC calling out Ben Askren on Funky and the Champ, and hilarious clips from his fighter interviews! Khamzat Chimaev, Islam Makhachvev, Shavkat Rakhmonov, Alex Pereira and so many more UFC stars make their way in DC's wildest moments of 2024. Check it out! #Volume #Herd
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Relive the BEST MOMENTS of Daniel Cormier's fighter interviews from 2024! Moments like Islam Makhachev calling DC fat, Justin Gaethje roasting Jorge Masvidal, and Tai Tuivasa's INSANE club story with DC and Lil' Jon! Also be sure to check out: Tom Aspinall gives his thoughts on Jon Jones, DC tries to get into Chito Vera's DMs, Joaquin Buckley and DC talking out their beef, Max Holloway calling out DC, and even more moments from Makhachev! #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier is BACK with his latest reaction to the UFC & MMA world, giving his take on Colby Covington being called out by Jon Jones, Belal Muhammad, Kamaru Usman, and others after his TKO loss to Joaquin Buckley. DC thinks Colby is “IN DANGER” after continuing to play the villain in spite of losing fights in the UFC. Cormier goes through Colby’s recent beef with Jones and Jon mocking Covington for losing in front of Donald Trump. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren ARE BACK with another episode of FUNKY AND THE CHAMP! Ilia Topuria went viral Monday for saying he's DONE with the featherweight division after beating both Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. Askren gives his argument on why Conor McGregor is the reason for guys like Topuria leaving divisions behind. Cormier and Askren also debate Topuria's motives for leaving the division, and DC argues that the Oliveira fight makes sense for El Matador. And don't miss DC learn about the viral Khabib, Umar and Islam jacuzzi picture on the spot! #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier is BACK with his instant analysis of UFC 310 from the octagon in Las Vegas! Alexandre Pantoja looked better than ever in his dominant submission victory over Kai Asakura in his UFC debut. And in an impressive showing from both fighters, DC breaks down how Shavkat Rakhmonov survived the fifth round vs. Ian Garry to win via unanimous decision and further cement his future title fight. Plus, Cormier gives his take on the breaking news of Sean Strickland getting a rematch with Dricus Du Plessis for the title at UFC 312. And don’t miss DC talk Ciryl Gane vs. Volkov, Bryce Mitchell’s KO, and all the best action from the final PPV of 2024. #Volume #Herd
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Bryce Mitchell makes his DEBUT on the DC Check-In! Mitchell speaks on becoming a better fighter in the UFC, and why a win against Kron Gracie at UFC 310 in Las Vegas will be the turning point in his career! Plus, Bryce details his appearance on Tucker Carlson and why that viral interview completely changed his life. And don't miss Bryce and DC remember his rap career and relive the "Thug Nasty" music days! #Volume #Herd
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Ian Garry is BACK for another edition of the DC Check-In, ahead of his massive number-one contender fight against Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 in Las Vegas. Garry reveals why he's changed gyms so much, and what the TRUE STORY is behind his relationships with these gyms. Plus, Garry talks about facing another undefeated fighter in Shavkat and what that will entail from him to get the win on Saturday night. Plus, don't miss Ian and DC talk about Charles Oliveira being in his corner, and his plans to fight Belal Muhammad for the title after this matchup against Rakhmonov. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK with another edition of 3 Rounds! DC goes in on the Conor McGregor court case, and addresses the Islam Makhachev verbal attack of Conor McGregor on social media after the verdict was made. Plus, Cormier gives his take on Jiri Prochazka calling out both Jamahal Hill and Magomed Ankalaev. And don't miss DC talk Sean O'Malley's recent update, Michael Chandler's crazy swelling, and much more! #Volume #Herd
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Bo Nickal was "disappointed" in Daniel Cormier, Joe Rogan, and Jon Anik's analysis of his fight vs. Paul Craig at UFC 309, so DC is here to RESPOND and break down all things UFC in a new edition of 3 Rounds! See why Cormier says that Nickal "misunderstood" his criticism, and why he needs more experience before becoming a UFC champion and fighting Khamzat Chimaev. And Tom Aspinall's viral video with Dana White and Hunter Campbell after the fight has been circulating, so Cormier gives his take on the status of this potential historic heavyweight fight. Plus, DC goes in on the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight and gives the youngest Paul brother his flowers for the performance he had Saturday. And after sharing the ring together so many times, don't miss Cormier's thoughts on Stipe Miocic's retirement from the UFC. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier gives you his UFC 309 INSTANT REACTION from the octagon at Madison Square Garden. DC shares his thoughts on Jon Jones beating Stipe Miocic via TKO in their heavyweight championship fight. Plus, Cormier gives his take on the Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall saga. And DC reacts to Charles Oliveira beating Michael Chandler in their rematch, and why Do Bronx has to fight for the title next. #Volume #Herd
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Bo Nickal checks in with Daniel Cormier and gives his insight on fighting Paul Craig, his ongoing beef with Khamzat Chimaev, and his incredible start to his career in the UFC. Nickal GOES IN ON why he's overlooked as a striker, and what his expectations are for the toughest fight of his career to this point. Chris Weidman sits down with DC to talk about his transition to being an analyst and how he plans to turn his luck around in New York this weekend. #Volume #Herd
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Stipe Miocic tells Daniel Cormier he's ready to make combat sports history at UFC 309 and "beat Jon Jones' a**" in the main event in New York City. Miocic GOES IN ON why this fight means so much to his legacy, and why he's ALL FOR people overlooking his ability to win the fight. Michael Chandler tells Cormier how he plans on getting his revenge in the rematch agains Charles Oliveira. And don't miss Chandler update DC and the fans on a future fight between him and Conor McGregor. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren ARE BACK with a brand new edition of Funky and the Champ. Askren GOES IN ON why he believes although Jon Jones is an MMA GOAT, he's STILL avoiding Tom Aspinall in his near future. Plus, DC and Ben talk about the possibility of Alex Pereira and Jon Jones fighting for the BMF title after Jones made it public that's the next fight he wants. And don't miss DC and Askren talk Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul on Netflix, Michael Chandler vs. Charles Oliveira, and Donald Trump being in attendance for this week's UFC 309 fights in New York City. #Volume #Herd
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In a recent interview, Jon Jones SHUT DOWN the idea of a Tom Aspinall fight, calling instead for Alex Pereira should he wish to continue his UFC career. Daniel Cormier is here to break it all down, and put a stop to the "Jon Jones is scared" conversation. DC GOES IN ON why Jones is not only NOT AFRAID of Tom Aspinall, but instead possibly trying to negotiate a fight deal for more money with the UFC. Plus, Cormier talks about why Alex Pereira is the significantly easier fight for Jones and a fight that has less RISK for Jon from a fight standpoint. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier is BACK with another episode of 3 Rounds, where DC talks about the hottest topics around the UFC. He reacts to the Khabib and Jon Jones back-and-forth, and Cormier talks about Khabib being one of the most loyal people he has ever been around, and because of having beef with Jon, Khabib will also never be friends with Jon. DC then reacts to Francis Ngannou saying he thinks there is still a possibility that he will fight Jon Jones as soon as in 2025. Lastly, DC talks about Michael Chandler saying he plans on knocking out Charles Oliveira at Madison Square Garden, and Cormier gives his opinion on the fight. #Volume #Herd
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History was MADE at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, so Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren are BACK with another edition of Funky and the Champ! Askren and Cormier GO IN ON why Khamzat's DOMINANT performance vs. Robert Whittaker may have him "skipping the line" for a title shot vs. Dricus Du Plessis. And after knocking out Max Holloway, Ilia Topuria has his eyes set on "submitting" Islam Makhachev. Ben and DC break down that fight, and Askren tells Cormier why that's the one matchup Topuria would still lose. Plus, DON'T MISS Ben Askren talk Francis Ngannou vs. Dana White, and why he too didn't see eye-to-eye with Dana. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier is octagon side to give you his INSTANT REACTION of all the crazy action at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi! Cormier gives his take on Ilia Topuria's TKO win vs. Max Holloway, and what the win means for his career and legacy in the UFC. And after Khamzat Chimaev's BRUTAL SUBMISSION of Robert Whittaker, DC thinks Sean Strickland's chance at a rematch may be in major jeopardy. Plus, stick around to see why Cormier compares Ilia Topuria's run to Alex Pereira beating him and Jon Jones in the same calendar year! Also, DC talks Ankalaev vs. Pereira, Shara Bullet's insane double spinning back fist, and gives his flowers to Max Holloway. #Volume #Herd
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Khamzat Chimaev and Robert Whittaker join Daniel Cormier on another edition of the DC Check-In from UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi! Bobby Knuckles tells DC why he's ready to "COME AFTER" Khamzat in their co-main event fight, and wants to hunt him down for 25 minutes. In Chimaev's sitdown with DC, the superstar reveals his plan to chase down Whittaker. And don't miss Khamzat talk about challenging DC in a wrestling match. #Volume #Herd
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Max Holloway and Ilia Topuria join Daniel Cormier in Abu Dhabi for the LATEST EDITION of the DC Check-In at UFC 308! Holloway says is ready to FINISH Ilia Topuria in the main event championship fight, and he tells Cormier exactly how he plans to take the title. Topuria tells DC that he'll DOMINATE Holloway, and he thinks that this will be a fight that "LOOKS EASY" in his quest to becoming the best fighter in UFC history. #Volume #Herd
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Francis Ngannou knocked out Renan Ferreira in the first round of their heavyweight match in the PFL Battle of the Giants, and Daniel Cormier is bringing you his INSTANT REACTION following the action. DC breaks down what Ngannou did to dominate the matchup and why this win means so much to Francis' career. And don't miss Cormier give his take on why Francis Ngannou proved he still is the most feared heavyweight in all of MMA. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier is OFFICIALLY BACK with 3 Rounds! DC gets into the hottest topics in the UFC and MMA. Cormier talks next week's MASSIVE UFC 308 main event fight between Max Holloway and Ilia Topuria, and why Ilia is trying to BAIT Holloway into a KO loss. DC reveals what Max Holloway told him about Topuria heading into the fight, and why he's unbothered by the trash talk. Plus, Cormier GOES OFF ON why Donald Cowboy Cerrone CAN'T continue to fight in the UFC. And after Dana White came to Khalil Rountree's defense and wants change in the UFC rankings, DC is here to tell you why Rountree's jump in the rankings might not be much at all. #Volume #Herd
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Ben Askren and Daniel Cormier ARE BACK with a brand new episode of Funky and the Champ. DC and Ben give their take on Alex Pereira's BRUTAL finish of Khalil Rountree in the fourth round to defend his UFC light heavyweight title, and who will be Poatan’s next opponent. Plus, Askren and Cormier BREAK DOWN the beef between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria and why that fight may come to fruition in 2025 as Topuria stated. And don't miss Ben and DC talk Sean O'Malley's recent remarks on Ilia and Pereira being the Michael Jordan of the UFC. Askren also gets into the REAL REASON behind why the UFC DOES NOT have to pay fighters more money. #Volume #Herd
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Alex Pereira STUNNED Khalil Rountree in the 4th round in what was one of the fights of the year, and Daniel Cormier comes at you STRAIGHT FROM THE OCTAGON to give his INSTANT ANALYSIS on UFC 307! DC goes in on what changed for Pereira in that fourth round and what propelled him to victory. Plus, see why Cormier says he believes Raquel Pennington should have won the fight over Julianna Peña and KEPT her UFC belt. DC gives his take on why he thought the judging WAS NOT where it needed to be. And don't miss Cormier talk Kayla Harrison, Kevin Holland, Joaquin Buckley and more! #Volume #Herd
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Julianna Peña IS BACK with Daniel Cormier on the DC Check-In ahead of potentially winning the title back against champion Raquel Pennington. Peña RELIVES the rivalry with Amanda Nunes and REVEALS why she thinks Pennington HAS NOT been a champion to lift up the division. Julianna also gives her take on Kayla Harrison and the rumbles that she's nearing a title fight. Plus, don't miss why Julianna tells DC she's actually "OFFENDED" by Pennington ahead of this HUGE TITLE FIGHT. And check out Peña and Cormier remember DC's viral moment when he squealed after Julianna's win over Nunes! #Volume #Herd
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Khalil Rountree makes his DEBUT on the Daniel Cormier Check-In series ahead of his MASSIVE TITLE FIGHT vs. Alex Pereira at UFC 307! Khalil responds to the "disrespect" of media and fans DISMISSING his chances to knock out and dethrone Pereira as champ. Rountree also details what exactly happened the day he got the call from the UFC for the title shot. Plus, Khalil talks about Pereira's legendary run in the UFC, and why it will END on Saturday with Khalil getting the knockout. And check out why DC calls Khalil's golf game "TRASH!" #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier begins his UFC 307 check-ins with Joaquin Buckley, where the two address their heated back-and-forth and shots fired over social media. DC and Buckley revisit the beef behind the Conor McGregor callout, and Cormier explains why he responded to Buckley on Twitter the way he did. DC and Joaquin also get into his fight against Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson and why he has to finish him to get an eventual title shot against Belal Muhammad. #Volume #Herd
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Ben Askren is BACK with Daniel Cormier for a brand new edition of Funky and the Champ. Askren and DC discuss Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree at UFC 307 and whether Khalil has a chance to win. Ben tells Cormier why Alex will KNOCK OUT Rountree quickly. Cormier also lets us know why Islam Makhachev’s opponent in January “HAS TO BE” Arman Tsarukyan. And, Askren lets Conor McGregor HAVE IT after talking crazy on live TV this past week. Plus, DC shares what he thinks went down when Belal Muhammad and Kamaru Usman had a physical altercation during a podcast recording. #Volume #Herd
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John Wood, coach of Khalil Rountree and UFC champions Merab Dvalishvili and Weili Zhang, joins Daniel Cormier for the latest edition of the DC Check-In! Wood gets into Rountree's title shot against Alex Pereira, and why this is the fight that he becomes "the SCARIEST man in MMA." Cormier and Wood get into Sean O'Malley declaring himself the winner in the fight vs. Dvalishvili, and why he's only giving him ONE ROUND. And don't miss Wood's prediction for his guy Rountree vs. Pereira at UFC 307 in Salt Lake City, Utah! #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren ARE BACK after a HISTORIC UFC 306 PPV and HUGE fight announcements to end the 2024 UFC campaign! DC and Ben give their takes on the two huge fights going down in New York City at UFC 309: Charles Oliveira vs. Michael Chandler and Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic. Plus, Jones went viral for saying, on camera, that he's DONE after the Stipe Miocic fight, and you won't want to miss Cormier's reaction to it! Askren also gives his hot take on Conor McGregor and what he thinks the REAL REASON is behind him not fighting Chandler. #Volume #Herd
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Merab Dvalishvili beat Sean O'Malley to become CHAMPION at UFC 306 in the sphere, and just days removed from the biggest win of his career, he sits down in an EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Daniel Cormier and Aljamain Sterling! DC goes to Merab's house to talk to him and Aljo about the fight between him and O'Malley, and what that victory means to Dvalishvili and his team. Plus, DC and Merab get into what went down between him and Sean's corner, and why he KISSED Sean O'Malley mid-fight. Plus, Aljamain, Merab, and DC get into what's next for both fighters, their relationship, and how they thought Sean took the loss! #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier gives his INSTANT POST-FIGHT REACTION to a HISTORIC FIGHT CARD at the Sphere in Las Vegas for UFC 306. DC is live from the octagon to give his take on Merab Dvalishvili SHOCKING Sean O'Malley in his fight to become the new champion at Noche UFC. And Cormier breaks down what went wrong for Suga Sean. DC gets into the co-main event between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko, and why Valentina, like Merab, was able to win in such a dominant fashion. And don't miss Cormier give his inside scoop on the historic production from the Sphere and other standout performances of the night from Raul Rosas Jr., Diego Lopes, Brian Ortega and Norma Dumont! #Volume #Herd
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Valentina Shevchenko is BACK on the latest edition of the DC Check-In ahead of a HISTORIC title fighter between her and Alexa Grasso on UFC 306 at the Sphere in Las Vegas! Shevchenko breaks down her first two fights with Alexa, and is CONVINCED she clearly own the second fight. Plus, Valentina tells Daniel Cormier why being in the best shape of her career will be a significant advantage in the third fight between the two superstars. And don't miss Shevchenko give her take on Chael Sonnen starting fake rumors, why she occasionally carries weapons, and what makes her more dangerous than ever for Grasso! #Volume #Herd
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Alexa Grasso makes her DEBUT on the Daniel Cormier Check-In ahead of her title defense at UFC 306 in the Sphere vs. Valentina Shevchenko! Grasso GOES IN ON why she has one major advantage over Valentina headed into this historic event in Las Vegas. Alexa GOES IN ON her rivalry with Valentina, and why there's no questions she won their previous fight. Plus, Alexa talks about how much it means to her to fight at Noche UFC on the week of Mexican Independence, and what makes Mexican fighters so exciting. Catch Grasso, Shevchenko, Sean O'Malley and Merab Dvalishvili headline UFC 306 this Saturday at the Sphere! #Volume #Herd
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Sean O'Malley RETURNS to the DC Check-In ahead of his massive UFC 306 title defense against Merab Dvalishvili. Suga Sean tells Daniel Cormier he KNOWS he'll knock out Merab, and there's nothing he can do about it. O'Malley GOES IN ON why he believes an insecure Dvalishvili is showing too much emotion. Plus, Sean addresses the rumors that Henry Cejudo started about him "struggling to get off the mat" in training ahead of this championship fight. And don't miss O'Malley reveal exactly how he plans on knocking out Merab Dvalishvili. #Volume #Herd
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The DC Check-in is BACK from the sphere at UFC 306 in Las Vegas, and Merab Dvalishvili joins Daniel Cormier to talk about his first title shot against superstar Sean O'Malley! Merab tells DC what REALLY HAPPENED when video was released of him confronting a fan in the stands. Dvalishvili also gets into why he believes he has the clear upper hand against O'Malley, but KNOWS he's a punch away from a loss. Plus, Merab talks about his relationship with the UFC on his way to a title fight, and if he really was trolling Dana White with the viral cut videos! And don't miss DC ask Merab Dvalishvili about how he felt when Chael Sonnen went viral for pronouncing his name wrong! #Volume #Herd
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Jorge Masvidal is making the rounds as the man wants back in the UFC! Daniel Cormier is here to react to Masvidal wanting to make a comeback, and how he thinks Dana White and the UFC will be "begging him" to get into a title fight. Don't miss why DC is SHOCKED by Jorge's decision to come back to the UFC. Plus, Cormier GOES IN ON why Masvidal's rise to stardom is one of the greatest ascensions in UFC history. And don't miss DC gives his take on Masvidal saying he'll KNOCK OUT Michael Chandler! #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier gives his INSTANT REACTION to Jon Jones' viral, now deleted, comment on Instagram taking shots at Tom Aspinall. DC GOES IN ON Jones and reveals exactly why he KNOWS Tom Aspinall is getting to Jon Jones. Cormier also gives his hot take on Dana White's Instagram live on Wednesday that teased fights for Charles Oliveira, Max Holloway, Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler, and Alexander Volkanovski! And after living through the beef with Jones, DC sheds light on his rivalry with Jon and why he thinks Aspinall NEEDS this fight. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren are BACK with a brand new episode of Funky and the Champ! DC and Ben talk Kamaru Usman and Belal Muhammad's social media beef, and why Muhammad continuing to go at Usman is GIVING HIM a TITLE SHOT. Plus, Cormier and Askren get into the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight, and debate if Joe Rogan has a point that Tyson could still put someone's lights out. And stick around for Askren giving DC PARENTING ADVICE! #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK with his INSTANT REACTION to Sean O'Malley calling out Merab Dvalishvili ahead of their UFC 306 title fight in the Las Vegas Sphere. O'Malley details a BRUTAL KO victory and DC dives into exactly why Suga Sean is feeling that way ahead of his fight with Dvalishvili. Cormier also breaks down the matchup between Merab and Sean that goes down in Vegas this September. And don't miss DC respond to Joaquin Buckley's recent comments regarding their social media feud.
2:00 - Sean O'Malley becoming a star
3:50 - Why Suga COULD surprise Dvalishvili
6:30 - O'Malley details a brutal KO vs. Merab
8:40 - Response to Joaquin Buckley
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Merab Dvalishvili is posting video of a cut with UFC 306 around the corner, Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall are heating up their smack talk, and Alex Pereira is FIGHTING AGAIN at UFC 307 vs. Khalil Rountree! So we had to bring Ben Askren in to join Daniel Cormier for a brand new episode of Funky and the Champ! Askren and DC get into a big debate over whether or not that was a mistake by Merab, and don't miss why Askren sees "no problem" with the post. Plus, Cormier GOES IN ON Pereira getting the fight vs. Rountree, and why he believes Rountree gets the next crack at Poatan. And don't miss Askren give his take on Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall continuing to to back-and-forth on social media.
2:00 - Ben and DC are BACK!
4:00 - Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall: "SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN"
9:45 - Ben's new strategy for Aspinall?
11:45 - Aspinall or Stipe vs. Jones? Vote!
15:45 - Merab Dvalishvili posts video of his eye cut
18:30 - Merab in trouble vs. Sean O'Malley?
27:15 - Alex Pereira vs. Khlalil Rountree fight
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Dricus Du Plessis SHOCKED THE MMA WORLD with an impressive submission in the 4th round vs. Israel Adesanya, and Daniel Cormier is BACK with his instant analysis from the octagon in Perth, Australia. DC gives his take on what's next for Izzy after the loss, and why he thinks Khamzat Chimaev might just be the perfect fight. Plus, Cormier breaks down Kai Kara-France's insane TKO vs. Steve Erceg, and compares Carlos Prates to Anderson Silva after his impressive knockout vs. Li Jingliang! And don't miss DC's take on the controversial stoppage between Valter Walker and Junior Tafa, and a judge being dismissed after submitting a 30-27 scorecard in the Tai Tuivasa fight! #Volume #Herd
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Tai Tuivasa sits down with Daniel Cormier in the newest edition of the DC Check-In at UFC 305! Tuivasa GOES IN ON why this fight against Jairzinho Rozenstruik is so important in his career. Plus, Tai gets into his losing streak and how he's decided to change things this time around at UFC 305 in Australia. Plus, don't DC and Tuivasa tell the story of the time they were dancing at the club! #Volume #Herd
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Dricus Du Plessis defends his middleweight championship against Israel Adesanya and Daniel Cormier is here to check-in with the champ! Du Plessis talks about the rivalry he has with Izzy, and goes through his take on their first encounter in the octagon after Dricus' win over Robert Whittaker. Plus, Du Plessis points out exactly how he'll be able to beat Israel Adesanya with his unique style of fighting. And don't miss Dricus breakdown both his and Izzy's fights vs. Sean Strickland and why those results will play a factor in this title fight. #Volume #Herd
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One of the most decorated champions in UFC history, Israel Adesanya, makes his debut on the Daniel Cormier YouTube channel in the latest edition of the DC Check-In! Izzy gets into his beef with Dricus Du Plessis, and why he doesn't "hate" Dricus, but still wants to put him out Saturday night. Plus, Adesanya talks to DC about the original confrontation between him and Du Plessis, and what that means heading into this fight. Izzy also gets into his struggles in the Sean Strickland fight and what went wrong for him his last time in a UFC octagon. And don't miss Cormier and Adesanya get into golfing, grounding and much more! #Volume #Herd
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Belal Muhammad has been UNHINGED since winning his UFC title over Leon Edwards at UFC 304, and his latest callout is Kamaru Usman! Daniel Cormier tells the people why HE LOVES this beef in particular, but that Muhammad "better be ready" to take a fight with Usman and finish this bad blood that he's starting. DC also claims that as great as Shavkat Rakhmonov is, he KNOWS Kamaru Usman is the bigger event for title fight with Muhammad. And don't miss Cormier break down the HILARIOUS twitter rants between Kamaru and Belal that includes: Colby Covington, Jorge Masvidal, and Usman's role in the movie Black Panther!
3:30 - Ties between Kamaru and Belal
5:55 - Muhammad and Usman Twitter war
7:55 - "Be careful what you wish for!"
11:00 - Why THIS FIGHT should happen
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Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren are BACK with another brand new episode of Funky and the Champ! DC and Ben GO IN ON McGregor's Twitter attack on Donald Trump after Trump declared Khabib Nurmagomedov his favorite fighter. Plus, Cormier and Askren get into why Jon Jones continues to avoid Tom Aspinall. Also, DC shares some hilarious memories of riding motorcycles with Cain Velasquez. And don't miss why DC reveal the reason why he is NOT A FAN of the UFC future rule changes. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier sits down with the #2 ranked Bantamweight in the UFC, Cory Sandhagen before his upcoming fight against Umar Nurmagomedov. Cory explains how Umar is the only person in between him and a chance at UFC gold, and he envisions shaking Khabib and Umar’s hand on Saturday night, and apologizing for beating him. Cory believes he is a better fighter in every single area, and can’t wait to shock the world on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier gives his INSTANT REACTION to two championship fights in Manchester, England at UFC 304! Cormier goes in on Tom Aspinall defeating Curtis Blaydes for the interim heavyweight championship, and gives his take on Aspinall's Jon Jones callout. DC openly admits he "didn't believe" Belal Muhammad when he told him he'd make his fight vs. Leon Edwards. Cormier also gives his thoughts on Paddy Pimblett's submission victory over Bobby Green. And be sure to stick around for Cormier's exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews after the fights!
2:00 - Belal Muhammad def. Leon Edwards
8:25 - Tom Aspinall def. Curtis Blaydes
11:00 - Not happy with Manel Kape vs. Muhammad Mokaev
12:00 - Best of UFC 304
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Daniel Cormier sits down with Curtis Blaydes, the man who will try to take Tom Aspinall's interim heavyweight championship at UFC 304 in Manchester, England. DC and Blaydes go through the first fight between the two, and what Curtis will look to apply in their rematch Saturday. Plus, Curtis Blaydes talks to Daniel about being the UFC's second option behind Ciryl Gane for this fight. And don't miss Blaydes GO IN ON why he has the upper hand and what has changed for him since the Jailton Almedia fight.
1:30 - Blaydes vs. Jailton Almeida
3:15 - Curtis on taking the spot of Ciryl Gane
4:30 - Strategy in the rematch
5:15 - First fight between Blaydes and Asinall
6:15 - Aspinall will face adversity
8:00 - Becoming new heavyweight champ
8:45 - Denver sports teams
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Tom Aspinall joins Daniel Cormier for the latest edition of the DC Check-In! Aspinall and DC talk about both the Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane situations with Tom, and why neither fighter has accepted a fight with him. Plus, the guys break down the heavyweight division and look ahead to a potential Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic fight in November. And Aspinall talks about his massive title fight against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 304, and what he needs to do to defend his interim championship.
2:30 - Fighting in his hometown
3:00 - "The best heavyweight in the world"
4:30 - Emotional as interim champion
6:30 - Facing Curtis Blaydes again
8:00 - Ciryl Gane situation
9:45 - Jon Jones
12:00 - Tom has a YouTube channel!
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Leon Edwards joins Daniel Cormier for the latest edition of the DC Check-In! "Rocky" Edwards talks about the "bad blood" between him and Belal Muhammad and why this beef began in the first place ahead of their title fight at UFC 304. Plus, Leon pulls the curtain back on the elevator incident in Manchester and what started the confrontation between him and Belal. DC also reminds Leon of when he sparred Islam Makhachev when he came to the United States. And don't miss Edwards tell Cormier about his emotions in the Colby Covington fight, and why Muhammad's win over Gilbert Burns wasn't impressive.
1:00 - English food
2:00 - Islam Makhachev sparred with Leon Edwards
3:00 - First fight with Belal Muhammad
4:30 - "Bad blood" between the two
5:30 - More on elevator confrontation
7:00 - Colby Covington fight
8:30 - Edwards on LOVING his walkout
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Daniel Cormier sits down with Belal Muhammad ahead of his MASSIVE title fight against the undisputed UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards! Belal gives DC the full breakdown of the elevator incident this week at the hotel in Manchester. Plus, Muhammad dismisses Leon's abilities and explains why after studying him for a year now, Belal thinks Edwards will be an "easy fight" for him this Saturday in pursuit of the belt. And DC and Belal talk about his recent fight with Gilbert Burns and why that's something to look at ahead of this bout. And don't miss Belal GO IN ON Colby Covington.
3:00 - Getting championship fight
4:45 - Leon Edwards "sucks" at fighting
9:00 - "I'll walk through Edwards"
11:30 - Details on elevator incident with Leon
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK to give his take on the latest news from the MMA world! DC fires off on several topics including: Jon Jones' misdemeanor charges, Khamzat Chimaev's fight request, Nate Diaz suing Fanmio for $9 million he's still owed, and Dustin Poirier's viral video on his next opponent. Cormier GOES IN ON why people need to STOP forgetting about Sean Strickland when talking about a title fight. And don't miss DC go in on why Nate Diaz should be paid his money after the Jorge Masvidal fight, regardless of PPV buys.
1:30 - Jon Jones faces 2 charges
4:15 - Khamzat wants October title fight
7:15 - Sleeping on Sean Strickland!
9:00 - Dustin Poirier speaks on next fight
11:30 - Nate Diaz lawsuit
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Daniel Cormier is BACK with another edition of the DC Instant Reaction. Dustin Poirier has teased retirement several times since his knockout win over Benoit Saint-Denis, but Cormier is ADAMANT that after his rant on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Poirier IS NOT retiring anytime soon. DC also gives his take on Poirier's back-and-forth beff with Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor. And don't miss Cormier GO OFF ON why he believes a fight Dustin Poirier and McGregor has to happen now. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier GOES IN ON Kamaru Usman after he criticized Alex Pereira on Kamaru's Pound 4 Pound podcast with Henry Cejudo. DC also argues that Islam Makhachev solidified the #1 spot in the P4P rankings after his win over Alexander Volkanovski. Cormier explains why Usman's own definition of the criteria works against him, and that both Pereira and Jon Jones are CLEARLY in the Top 3 of the UFC P4P rankings.
1:00 - Kamaru Usman "WRONG" about Alex Pereira
4:00 - Usman's career at the #1 P4P fighter
5:00 - Jon Jones and Islam Makhachev
7:00 - Why Pereira belongs in the conversation
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Daniel Cormier GOES IN ON the recent comments made by Stipe Miocic regarding the heavyweight division and the standing of his fight between him and the champion Jon Jones. Cormier also gives his thoughts on the Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal boxing fight. Then DC explains why he agrees with Miocic's take on the division, and why he believes the fight with Jones HAS TO HAPPEN. And don't miss Cormier's take on the Alex Pereira vs. Jon Jones super fight and why it would be a fight Jones WANTS to take. #Volume #Herd
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Ben Askren and Daniel Cormier ARE BACK with another episode of Funky and the Champ to talk about the biggest topics in MMA and the UFC! Ben and DC react to Alex Pereira predicting his head-kick KO vs. Jiri Prochazka before the fight. And the guys give their take on an INTENSE faceoff between Israel Adesanya and Dricus Du Plessis ahead of their UFC 305 headliner in Perth. Plus, Askren GOES IN ON Jon Jones playing mind games with his opponents, and why he believes a Pereira vs. Jones fight could play out like his Ciryl Gane fight did. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK from the octagon to give his INSTANT REACTION to Alex Pereira's incredible head-kick to knock out Jiri Prochazka to start Round 2 at UFC 303. Also, Cormier weighs in on the debate of whether or not Pereira should make a move to heavyweight to try and win three belts. Plus, DC peels back the curtain on WHAT EXACTLY went down with Dan Ige stepping up to fight Diego Lopes with 4 hours of notice! Cormier also GOES IN ON why we need to not forget to give Diego Lopes credit for all that he had to endure ahead of his fight with Dan Ige. And don't miss DC give flowers to Payton Talbott and Ian Garry, and explain why he thinks Talbott is a special talent in the UFC.
5:00 - Alex Pereira knocks out Jiri Prochazka
6:30 - DC main event analysis
8:00 - Pereira's future in the UFC
10:45 - Cormier explains Dan Ige fighting Lopes instead of Ortega
13:00 - Ian Garry, Payton Talbott and UFC 303 best performances
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Fresh off a massive win at UFC 300 vs. Rakic, Jiri Prochazka checks in with Daniel Cormier ahead of a MASSIVE REMATCH against Alex "Poatan" Pereira at UFC 303. Prochazka reflects on his loss to Pereira and GOES IN ON what he has to do differently to flip the result on Saturday in Las Vegas. And Jiri expresses what it would mean to have the championship belt once again and what it meant to be able to replace Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler in the main event. And don't miss DC's theory on why he's Prochazka's good luck charm! #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier is BACK with the DC Check-In, featuring new UFC superstar Michael Venom Page. MVP details to Cormier why Ian Garry is in for a "devastating knockout" at UFC 303. Plus, Page talks about his journey to the UFC, and why he's only a couple fights away from a championship opportunity. DC and MVP also talk about a future fight against Kamaru Usman, his recent outing vs. Kevin Holland, and what it was like fighting at Cormier's gym back in the day.
1:15 - MVP's appearance at DC's gym
2:30 - UFC debut vs. Kevin Holland
5:20 - Putting together Ian Garry fight
8:10 - MVP's thoughts on Garry
9:45 - Journey to the UFC
11:25 - Kamaru Usman
12:45 - Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad
14:45 - Fight prediction for UFC 303
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK from the OCTAGON in Saudi Arabia after Robert Whittaker FINISHED Ikram Aliskerov by knockout in the main event. Don't miss DC's take on what Bobby Knuckles needs to do next in the division. Plus, why Whittaker HAS TO BE the backup fighter for Dricus Du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 in Perth. And don't miss his take on the rest of a historic fight card in the UFC's debut in Saudi Arabia. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier gives his INSTANT REACTION to the announcement that Jake Paul is fighting Mike Perry on July 20, 2024. DC breaks down the fight and explains why Mike Perry WILL BEAT Jake Paul. Plus, Cormier REVEALS what the secret to a win will be for Paul. And don't miss DC give his thoughts on the Mike Tyson fight and where this leaves that bout.
4:30 - Talking to Luke Rockhold
6:00 - Mike Perry's career
7:00 - Fight prediction
8:30 - What happened to Mike Tyson?
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Daniel Cormier gives his INSTANT REACTION to Dana White's major announcement: Conor McGregor is no longer able to fight Michael Chandler at UFC 303 due to an injury. DC dives into what's next for both McGregor and Chandler, and gives his take on what he's heard leading up to the decision. And don't miss Cormier's thoughts on Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2 and the rest of the UFC 303 fight card revealed by Dana White Thursday. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier is BACK with his latest thoughts on the biggest UFC headlines this week including Jon Jones, Conor McGregor, Aljamain Sterling and Sean O'Malley. DC REACTS to the viral Jon Jones video from the Fight Inc.: Inside the UFC documentary and explains why he WAS NOT flipping off Jon Jones. Plus, Cormier pulls the curtain back on clips revealing how the Aljamain Sterling and Sean O'Malley fight was put together. And don't miss DC GO IN ON why the Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler drama is the "most confusing" he's "ever seen!"
2:00 - Addressing Jon Jones video
9:00 - Aljamain Sterling reliving the Sean O'Malley fight drama
11:20 - What happened to McGregor vs. Chandler?!
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Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren ARE BACK with a new edition of Funky and the Champ! Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler STOLE HEADLINES as their press conference in Dublin, Ireland was CANCELED. Askren tells DC people are "lying" if they don't have any doubt about Conor fighting at UFC 303. Plus, Cormier and Askren reacts to the UFC 302 Dustin Poirier vs. Islam Makhachev fight, and discuss who's the next fight for both superstars. And if Poirier was to stick around, listen to why Ben thinks he's losing a fight to Colby Covington.
1:00 - Askren's secret to new look
3:00 - Reaction to Islam Makhachev submitting Dustin Poirier
4:30 - Askren gives props to Poirier
7:00 - Comparing Islam to Khabib Nurmagomedov
13:00 - Dustin Poirier's next move
16:15 - Askren picks Colby Covington to beat Poirier
19:30 - Nick Diaz fight announcement
22:00 - McGregor vs. Chandler press conference canceled
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Daniel Cormier gives his INSTANT REACTION from the octagon after a historic performance from both Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier at UFC 302 in Newark. DC explains why Makhachev DIDN'T NEED the submission to have sealed the victory, and REVEALS key moments between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam during the fight. Plus, with rumblings of his retirement, Cormier reflects on Poirier potentially having fought his last fight in the UFC. DC also talks Sean Strickland vs. Paulo Costa and gives his take on how Strickland was able to control that fight. Cormier also goes back stage and talks to Islam's coach, Javier Mendez, after the fight. And don't miss DC give his take on questionable scorecards from the judges.
3:30 - Islam Makhachev defeats Dustin Poirier
7:30 - Is this Poirier's last fight?
9:45 - Sean Strickland defeats Paulo Costa
11:030 - Unacceptable judging mistakes at UFC 302
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Dustin Poirier is ready for his title shot against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, and he's here for the NEWEST edition of the DC Check-In! Poirier tells Daniel Cormier he's not ruling out retirement ahead of his fight against the champ. And Poirier compares both Islam and Khabib Nurmagomedov, and why Makhachev's style will present opportunities for a knockout win. Plus, Dustin REVEALS exactly how he plans on finishing Islam Makhachev in the superstar showdown in Newark. Cormier and Poirier talk about Dustin's daughter being in attendance for the first time, and what that moment means to DP. And don't miss the moment DC tries to recruit Dustin Poirier to do a podcast with him!
1:00 - DC admits he "hates" retirement talk
3:00 - Dustin knew he'd get a title shot
4:15 - Story of Poirier getting this fight
6:00 - Partnering up with Mateusz Gamrot
7:30 - UFC Hall of Fame
8:30 - Poirier daughter in attendance at UFC 302
9:45 - Islam Makhachev
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Islam Makhachev IS BACK on the DC Check-In with Daniel Cormier and had PLENTY TO SAY about Dustin Poirier ahead of their UFC 302 championship fight. 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. Plus, Islam tells DC he's ready to move up weight classes to fight Leon Edwards or Belal Muhammad. Makhachev also dismisses Arman Tsarukyan, and claims "it's NOT THE FIRST TIME" he turned down a fight with him. And don't miss Islam FIRE SHOTS at DC on the way out!
2:00 - Alex Pereira could be an Olympic wrestling champion
4:30 - Dustin Poirier is biggest name on Islam’s résumé
6:00 - Arman Tsarukyan
8:30 - Weaknesses vs. Poirier
11:00 - DC and Islam training session
13:00 - Makhachev wants double champ status
14:30 - The Dustin Guillotine
16:00 - Islam calls out DC!
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK with Sean Strickland in the latest edition of the DC Check-In at UFC 302. Strickland GOES OFF on the UFC, explaining that the company "doesn't do the right things" for fighters. Plus, Sean talks about fighting Paulo Costa and goes in on why Costa is a "basic" fighter and "not skillful." Strickland also talks about his loss to Dricus Du Plessis and why the judges messed up in that decision. Also, Strickland addresses the Khamzat Chimaev fight talks. And don't miss Sean's hilarious story about pissing in a bottle in the car!
2:00 - "UFC doesn't do the right things"
3:30 - Paolo Costa is "not skillful"
4:15 - Dricus Du Plessis fight
5:30 - Route back to the championship
6:30 - Bad judges in the UFC
8:30 - Paolo Costa breakdown
10:45 - Analytics in the fight game
11:45 - Piss bottle story
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Daniel Cormier is BACK to REACT to the biggest headlines in the UFC, including a Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler press conference in Dublin, Ireland. Don't miss what DC has to say about that special event and why this is set to be one of the biggest PPVs in UFC history. Plus, Cormier GOES IN ON Dustin Poirier ahead of his fight vs. Islam Makhachev at UFC 302. DC explains why DP needs to avoid "making the same mistake" that he made late in his career. And tune in to watch Cormier react to the Ian Garry vs. Michael Venom Page announcement and Mateusz Gamrot FIRING SHOTS at Charles Oliveira. #Volume #Herd
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Conor McGregor is back with another legendary rant, and Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren ARE BACK with another new episode of Funky and the Champ. DC and Askren react to McGregor's viral video calling out a handful of fighters ahead of his UFC 303 fight vs. Michael Chandler. Cormier gives his take on the Khabib Nurmagemdov callout, and Ben calls Conor "jealous" of Khabib. Plus, don't miss Askren and Cormier debate the heavyweight division and whether Jon Jones should fight Tom Aspinall or Stipe Miocic. And don't miss the guys give their take on Chael Sonnen scheduling boxing fights with both Anderson Silva and Jorge Masvidal this year! And DC and Ben look back at when when Conor McGregor called Cormier a "ghetto hillbilly."
8:00 - Conor McGregor viral video
12:00 - McGregor’s Khabib fallout
17:00 - DC’s text from Michael Chandler
24:00 - UFC 304, Aspinall vs. Blaydes
27:00 - Jon Jones vs. Aspinall
33:00 - Chael Sonnen vs. Anderson Silva + Jorge Masvidal
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Daniel Cormier gives his take on the alleged DMs that Jon Jones sent a fan, which mentioned a $15 million dollar payday for fighting Stipe Miocic. Plus, after rumors have surfaced that Stipe Miocic vs. Jon Jones will go down in November, DC gives his take on the massive fight which potentially goes down in Madison Square Garden. And don't miss Cormier breakdown Curtis Blaydes vs. Tom Aspinall at UFC 304 and what that bout means for the rest of the heavyweight division.
2:30 - Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic in November?
9:30 - Michael Bisping KNEW Tom Aspinall was great
9:30 - Jones comments on Aspinall
14:00 - Curtis Blaydes comments on Jon Jones
19:00 - Jon Jones viral DMs with a fan
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Daniel Cormier GIVES HIS INSTANT REACTION to Oleksander Usyk defeating Tyson Fury and claiming the undisputed heavyweight boxing title. DC gives his take on Usyk KNOCKING DOWN Fury and how he was able to make boxing history against the Gypsy King. Plus, don't miss why Cormier think this was one of the greatest heavyweight fights in boxing history! #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier reacts to Islam Makhachev saying that he wants to eventually become a double champion, but not until after he has beaten everybody in the lightweight division. DC explains how this is a refreshing thing to hear in a world where everybody is seemingly jumping to become a double champion as soon as they get their first belt. DC then discusses what’s next for Colby Covington as he seemingly has no interest in a fight with Ian Machado Garry. #Volume #Herd
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Jon Jones called out Daniel Cormier in some of his recent tweets about Tom Aspinall, and DC IS BACK to give you his INSTANT REACTION. DC calls Jones a "magician in manipulation" following his dismissal of Cormier's title run during his absence due to using banned substances. Plus, don't miss DC reacts to Derrick Lewis saying that out of anyone in the world, he would want to face Cormier in a Power Slap competition.
5:00 - DC responds to Jon Jones callout
13:30 - DC responds to Derrick Lewis callout
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Ben Askren is BACK to team up with Daniel Cormier for another edition of Funky and the Champ! Jon Jones stole headlines after he pitched the idea of a heavyweight title fight between him and Alex Pereira. DC and Askren debate whether Jones should fight Pereira or Tom Aspinall, and Cormier doubles down Jon making the right move wanting to fight Poatan. Plus, Sean O'Malley and Conor McGregor are beefing publicly, which DC thinks is opening the door for a fight between the two. And don't miss why DC wants to sue Ben Askren!
4:45 - Sean O'Malley and Conor McGregor beef
12:30 - DC wants to sue Ben Askren
14:30 - Jon Jones wants to fight Alex Pereira
23:45 - Manchester PPV for UFC 204
26:45 - Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney aftermath
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK for his coverage from octagon side after an incredible UFC 301 PPV card. DC talks about Jose Aldo's masterful comeback to the UFC, and why the dominant victory over Jonathan Martinez means The King of Rio HAS TO keep fighting. Also, Cormier asks if Aldo fight Chito Vera next. DC also breaks down the main event between Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg, and why Erceg was SO CLOSE to pulling out a victory. Plus, Cormier gives his thoughts on Anthony Smith's impressive submission victory over Vitor Petrino and Mauricio Ruffy's incredible UFC debut. And don't miss an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview with Pantoja's camp post fight!
3:30 - Pantoja vs. Erceg
8:35 - Jose Aldo vs. Jonathan Martinez
10:05 - Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino
11:05 - Best finishes at UFC 301
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Anthony Smith joins Daniel Cormier in his newest edition of the DC Check-In, and he had plenty to say on the king of light heavyweight division, Alex Pereira. Plus, why Smith thinks he’s one fight away from a shot at the title. Smith admits that he’s still embarrassed after getting knocked out in his last fight. And don’t miss what the star thinks of Jose Aldo’s return to the UFC! #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier is BACK to give his thoughts on the BIGGEST storylines in the MMA this week, headlines including Islam Makhachev, Dustin Poirier, Max Holloway Arman Tsarukyan, and Justin Gaethje. DC breaks down Islam Makhachev and his career to date, and why fights like the Dustin Poirier one at UFC 302 are ones he NEEDS to add to his resume. Plus, Cormier breaks down the biggest differences between Makhachev and his mentor Khabib Nurmagomedov and what needs to change to launch Islam into superstardom. DC also gets into the back-and-forth between Max Holloway and Ilia Topuria, and why Topuria needs to REVISE his strategy. And don't miss Cormier GO IN ON Max Holloway after getting CALLED OUT on Joe Rogan's podcast!
3:00 - Islam Makhachev needs to fight Poirier + Conor McGregor
8:00 - Arman Tsarukyan vs. Islam Makhachev
15:00 - Max Holloway talking Ilia Topuria on The Joe Rogan Experience
19:00 - Holloway and Rogan talking about DC + Max calls DC "fat"
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In a special edition of the DC check-in, former UFC Champion, Mark "The Hammer" Coleman stops by to chop it up with Daniel Cormier. Coleman tells DC the entire story of surviving the house fire and saving his parents, going through all of what happened and why at several points he thought "it was over." And Coleman talks about overcoming his battle with alcohol during his career in the UFC and changing his life for the better. Plus, DC and Coleman talk UFC 300, and what it means to have Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway ask Mark to honor them with the BMF belt. #Volume #Herd
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Arman Tsarukyan sits down with Daniel Cormier for the newest edition of the DC check-in! Tsarukyan REVEALS the judge who picked Charles Oliveira called him to apologize to his camp claiming he "made a mistake!" Plus, Arman breaks down what happened in his altercation with a fan at UFC 300 on his way to the octagon. Tsarukyan also breaks down the division, and who he thinks has the upper hand in the UFC 302 championship fight between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier. And don't miss why Tsarukyan is sure in November at Madison Square Garden, he will be the new champion!
4:00 - GASSED after Charles Oliveira guillotine
6:45 - Altercation with UFC fan
11:15 - Fan apologized to him
12:50 - WHY he turned down Islam Makhachev title fight
16:50 - Poirier vs. Islam prediction
19:45 - Arman REVEALS info on next fight
21:40 - Arman befriends Bobby Green!
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Jamahal Hill and Alex Pereira gave us an incredible knockout finish in the main event at UFC 300, and Ben Askren is BACK with another episode of Funky and the Champ to discuss it with Daniel Cormier. DC and Ben break down the end of the fight, and discuss why Herb Dean could have stopped that fight after the illegal kick. Plus, Cormier and Askren react to the "fight of the year" between Max Holloway and Justin Gaethje. And don't miss their thoughts on Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler getting an OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
2:30 - DC's conversation with Jamahal Hill
8:00 - Theatrics of Alex Pereira and Hill
9:30 - Should Herb Dean have intervened?
14:45 - Anyone that can beat Pereira?!
16:30 - BMF Title fight - Max Holloway vs. Justin Gaethje
22:00 - DC binged GOT after Jon Jones knockout
29:00 - Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler FINALLY announced
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Daniel Cormier is here to give you his INSTANT REACTION to an incredible PPV card at UFC 300 in Las Vegas. DC reacts to Max Holloway's insane KO vs. Justin Gaethje and Alex Pereira's first-round TKO vs. Jamahal Hill. Plus, Cormier breaks down how Weili was able to overcome the power of Xiaonan in the co-main event to keep her championship belt. And don't miss DC talk Bo Nickal, Kayla Harrison, Arman Tsarukyan and some of the best performances of the night!
3:30 - Alex Pereira KOs Jamahal Hill
9:00 - Weili Zhang def. Yan Xiaonan
10:15 - Max Holloway's final-second KO vs. Justin Gaethje
16:45 - Reaction to top performances
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Bo Nickal sits down with Daniel Cormier in the newest edition of the DC Check-In at UFC 300! Nickal talks about his toughest fight to date against Cody Brundage, and what a victory means for his title hopes. Plus, Cormier asks Nickal directly about his beef with Jordan Burroughs following his commentary at the NCAA Wrestling Championships. And don't miss Bo breakdown his chances at fighting Khamzat Chimaev! #Volume #Herd
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Max Holloway HAS NEVER been put down, and Justin Gaethje IS POSITIVE that he'll be the first guy to do it in their BMF title fight at UFC 300! Gaethje sits down with DC for the latest edition of the Daniel Cormier check-ins, where he explains why he KNOWS he can beat Holloway. Plus, Gaethje GOES OFF on Jorge Masvidal's call out. And don't miss Gaethje talk Tony Ferguson, Dustin Poirier, Islam Makhachev and the landscape of the division heading into this historic UFC 300 PPV! #Volume #Herd
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Former champion Jamahal Hill sits down with Daniel Cormier ahead of his HISTORIC PPV HEADLINING FIGHT vs. Alex Pereira at UFC 300! Hill gives insight into how he got injured and how that time away from the octagon affected him. Jamahal also peels back the curtain on people disrespecting him, and why it's his title to get back! Plus, don't miss DC and Jamahal get into his strategy, and EXACTLY WHAT HE NEEDS TO DO to finish Poatan in the main event!
4:45 - How Jamahal Hill injured playing basketball
6:50 - Feeling DISRESPECTED
13:00 - Emotions going into UFC 300
14:30 - Jamahal Hill vs. Alex Pereira breakdown
18:30 - Ready for a BIG MOMENT
21:00 - Hill taking his belt back
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Max Holloway checks in with Daniel Cormier on the LATEST EDITION of the Daniel Cormier Check-In at UFC 300! The former champ talks about facing Justin Gaethje for the BMF title, and what this win does for his legacy. Plus, don't miss Holloway respond to his most recent call out, and why he "WELCOMES" a fight against Ilia Topuria if he doesn't rematch with Alexander Volkanovski. And why Holloway is ready to be called one of the UFC GOATS by getting a win over Gaethje and eventually reclaiming his title.
3:00 - Fighting Justin Gaethje on short notice
5:15 - "I want to be the GOAT"
7:00 - BMF belt is legit
11:15 - What it means to be on UFC 300
13:30 - Max's next career move
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Daniel Cormier REACTS to Colby Covington and Ian Garry CALLING EACH OTHER OUT! DC is CONVINCED this HAS TO BE the next fight for both Garry and Covington, and explains why Colby might be at a big disadvantage. And Cormier GOES INTO the drama outside the octagon between the two superstars, and why MORE SMACK TALK is needed. Plus, DC explains how a win for Colby "Chaos" Covington could propel him on his way to a UFC championship.
4:55 - Ian Garry and Colby Covington callouts
6:50 - The fight that Covington NEEDS
9:35 - What's the HOLDUP?!
12:35 - Ian Garry HAS TO fight Colby
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Dustin Poirier and Islam Makhachev are ALREADY GOING AT IT in hope to set up this massive championship fight, and Daniel Cormier is here to give his INSTANT REACTION. DC reveals why he thinks this is a WIN-WIN SITUATION for Dana White and the UFC. Plus, Cormier breaks down what a win over Dustin Poirier would do for Islam Makhachev's career with previous wins over Justin Gaethje, and Arman Tsarukyan already on his resume. And don't miss DC give his reasons why Poirier COULD GET THE UPSET over Makhachev.
2:00 - Wrestling Championships
3:00 - Dustin Poirier EARNED a title shot
5:30 - Islam Makhachev needs a resume booster
10:00 - Makhachev vs. Poirier breakdown
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Chris Weidman sits down with DC to talk about his MASSIVE fight against Bruno Silva in Atlantic City in Daniel Cormier's latest check-in interview! "The All-American" RELIVES his tough loss to Brad Tavares and why he couldn't get the win he needed. Plus, don't miss Weidman discuss a potential boxing career after the UFC, including potential fights with both Jake Paul and Anderson Silva! And DC and Weidman get into Chris' return to the octagon after the brutal leg injury he suffered back in April 2021. #Volume #Herd
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Enjoy some of the BEST MOMENTS between Daniel Cormier and Cory Sandhagen during their live stream with Brett Okomoto and Anthony Smith. Sandhagen CORRECTLY predicts Sean O'Malley beating Marlon Chito Vera. Plus, don't miss Cory REVEAL the reason he'll fight ANYONE in his next fight, including Jon Jones and Jiri Prochazka. And don't miss DC breakdown Islam Makhachev and why Arman Tsarukyan and Mateusz Gamrot will be his two toughest opponents.
3:30 - Sandhagen PERFECTLY predicts O'Malley vs. Chito outcome
6:50 - Cory's EPIC Clay Guida story
8:20 - DC and Cain Velasquez running the AKA gym
10:30 - Sandhagen REVEALS who's next for him
11:30 - DC's take on Islam Makhachev
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Sean Strickland recently made headlines for comments on other fighters as well as his struggles with mental health, and Daniel Cormier is here to give his instant reaction to hearing the video Sean shared on Instagram. Listen to why Cormier INSISTS that we need to treat Strickland like we did Alexander Volkanovski. Plus, DC gives his thoughts on Ian Garry Machado's wife calling out Sean Strickland. And don't miss why Cormier finds himself agreeing with Sean Strickland in regards to wanting to see a Tom Aspinall vs. Jon Jones fight.
4:10 - Sean Strickland WANTS NEXT for title fight
6:15 - Jon Jones vs. Tom Aspinall should be next
7:30 - Conor McGregor
8:40 - Sean's mental health struggles
12:05 - Strickland CRYING OUT for help
15:15 - Layla Machado Garry releases a video
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Following an INCREDIBLE UFC 299 that saw Sean O'Malley keep his belt against Chito Vera, Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren ARE BACK with a new edition of Funky and the Champ. Dustin Poirier put Benoit Saint-Denis to SLEEP, and both Ben and DC explain why the next fight for Dustin "The Diamond" HAS TO BE Islam Makhachev. Also, will Conor McGregor choose to fight on a card with Islam on it? Plus, DC and Ben debate who wins a fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. And don't miss Askren CHALLENGE Cormier to a wrestling match next week! #Volume #Herd
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Sean O’Malley dominated to defend his championship belt over Chito Vers in a historic performance and Daniel Cormier is here to give you his INSTANT REACTION from UFC 299 in Miami! DC goes in on why O’Malley’s performance means Merab Dvalishvili is next! Plus, Cormier breaks down Dustin Poirier’s INSANE KNOCKOUT of Benoit Saint-Denis. Plus, DC talks Michael Venom Page’s debut, Maycee Barber and Poirier’s next opponent.
2:00 - Intro
2:45 - Sean O’Malley dominates Chito
7:05 - Dustin Poirier KOs Saint-Denis
9:15 - Insane debut for Michael Venom Paige
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Daniel Cormier checks in with Dustin "The Diamond" Poirier ahead of his HUGE fight against Benoit San-Denis. Plus, Poirier tells the story of getting knocked out by Justin Gaethje. And don't miss DC and Dustin Poirier discuss Islam Makhachev, Gaethje, and who Dustin would fight should he secure a win at UFC 299 vs. San-Denis.
3:30 - Why so much time off
5:30 - I didn't want this fight
7:00 - Breaking down Benoit Saint-Denis
8:25 - Title fight is next
9:00 - Losing to Justin Gaethje for BMF title
12:00 - Predictions for the fight
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On the NEWEST edition of the Daniel Cormier check-in, Marlon "Chito" Vera sits down with DC to talk about his MASSIVE UFC 299 championship fight against Sean O'Malley. Chito tells Cormier why he doesn't "GIVE A F*** ABOUT" Suga Sean. And Vera breaks down why Sean's recent performances against Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan WERE NOT impressive to him. Plus, don't miss DC call out Chito for "blue balling" him after deciding to not show him Sean O'Malley's DMs!
4:30 - How did Chito Vera get here?!
6:30 - People LOVE Chito
9:10 - Relationship with Sean O'Malley
11:08 - O'Malley beating Yan and Sterling
12:08 - First fight between Chito and O'Malley
13:30 - Chito and Sean sending DMs
15:20 - Vera's fight prediction
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Daniel Cormier checks in with Sean O'Malley ahead of a MASSIVE championship fight against Marlon "Chito" Vera at UFC 299 in Miami. O'Malley tells Cormier exactly how he plans to bounce back from his only loss in the UFC to date against Chito. And O'Malley describes what it's like for him to walkout into the arena and the secret to appearing so calm. Plus, don't miss O'Malley reveal to DC that there are DMs between him and Chito Vera!
4:15 - O'Malley's WILD career path
6:50 - Looking back at early stages
7:00 - Beating Aljamain Sterling in Boston
12:00 - Suga Sean believes he's actually undefeated
13:55 - Fight vs. Chito Vera at UFC 299
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Jake Paul released DMs between him and Sean Strickland about a potential million-dollar fight between the two, and Daniel Cormier is here to give you his INSTANT REACTION. DC goes in on why he would "LOVE TO SEE" this fight between the YouTube sensation Paul and the rising UFC star Strickland. And why despite the star power between the two, this is fight that cannot happen.
3:30 - Jake Paul releases DMs with Strickland
4:45 - Can this fight happen?
6:40 - What Jake is NOT telling you
9:30 - Who wins: Jake or Sean?
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Daniel Cormier gives his INSTANT REACTION to Nate Diaz calling him a "b***h" and "not a fighter." DC goes off on why Diaz's response was uncalled for and doesn't make sense considering the difference in levels between each of their careers.
3:30 - DC recaps Nate Diaz callout
4:50 - Cormier responds to Diaz calling him a b***h
9:00 - Comparing resumes
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Jon Jones went VIRAL talking about Daniel Cormier at a fight seminar and saying he's going to beat Stipe Miocic, Tom Aspinall and then Francis Ngannou. DC is BACK to give you his INSTANT REACTION to Jones mocking him at the seminar, and predicting how his career will unfold. Plus, Cormier gives his surprising take on Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz 3 at the sphere for UFC 306! And don't miss DC's thoughts on Ryan Garcia calling out Sean O'Malley before Sean's UFC 299 fight vs. Chito Vera!
3:30 - Intro
5:24 - Ryan Garcia wants Sean O'Malley
10:30 - DC responds to Jon Jones
16:00 - Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor at UFC 306?
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Ben Askren and Daniel Cormier GO IN on Ilia Topuria's KO win over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298 in the latest edition of Funky and the Champ. Both DC and Askren explain why THEY ARE OUT on Sean O'Malley vs. Topuria as Ilia's next fight. And Cormier gives his fresh take on Jamahal Hill vs. Alex Pereira and why the UFC had to go with that fight as the main event. Plus, don't miss Ben Askren's thoughts on the Khamzat Chimaev vs. Israel Adesanya leak that Dana White denied on social media.
1:45 - Intro
4:05 - Ilia Topuria KNOCKED OUT Volk
10:30 - O'Malley vs. Topuria CAN'T HAPPEN
15:18 - Sean vs. Merab predictions
18:49 - Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill at UFC 300
24:35 - Pereira is a STAR
27:26 - Dana White on Khamzat vs. Izzy leak
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Ilia Topuria made history after his HUGE knockout victory over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298, and DC is here to give you his INSTANT REACTION. Daniel Cormier gives his take on Topuria's victory and what that means for both Ilia and Volk moving forward. And with Dana White announcing huge breaking news for UFC 300, DC gives his initial thought to the massive news. Plus, don't miss Cormier's break down Henry Cejudo's loss to Merab Dvalishvili, Robert Whittaker's bounce back victory over Paulo Costa, and Ian Garry outlasting Geoff Neal.
143 - Watching UFC 298 at Wrestling tournament
2:43 - Ilia Topuria KNOCKS OUT Volkanovski
10:55 - Rest of UFC 298 Card (Ian Garry, Henry Cejudo, Robert Whittaker)
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Alexander Volkanovski sits down with Daniel Cormier for newest edition of the DC check-in at UFC 298! Volk DETAILS the drinking leading up to the Islam Makhachev fight and why that time was so trying for the dominant featherweight champion. And Volkanovski GOES OFF on the confidence of Ilia Topuria and is ADAMANT he'll teach Topuria a lesson! Plus, don't miss Alexander "The Great" REVEAL how he'll defeat Topuria Saturday.
1:45 - Volk drinking before Islam fight
5:55 - Ilia Topuria's CRAZY confidence
7:00 - Volk's breakdown of Topuria
13:00 - "I want to teach him a lesson"
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Ian Garry joins Daniel Cormier in the latest edition of the DC check-in! Garry talks about his major fight coming up against Geoff Neal at UFC 298, and why Ian himself is responsible for people knowing who Neal is! Plus, Garry talks Jon Jones vs. DC and why he longs for that animosity as opposed to the “online hate” from Sean Strickland fans. And don’t miss Ian tell DC why he’s one of the best prospects in the UFC HISTORY.
1:30 - “I’m one of the best prospects” in UFC history
2:30 - answering the ALL THE HATE
6:45 - choosing gyms + training in Brazil
10:45 - Garry says he made Geoff Neal relevant
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Ilia Topuria sits down for his first edition of the DC Check-In with Daniel Cormier ahead of his massive championship fight against Alexander Volkanovski. Topuria tells Cormier he's manifesting greatness, and predicts he'll end Volk's reign with a first-round knockout to become featherweight champion. And Ilia and Daniel compare the Volkanovski fight to when DC had to face a younger talent in Jon Jones. Plus, don't miss Topuria showing off his shadow boxing to DC!
1:42 - Ilia Topuria's "perfect" hair
2:43 - The Josh Emmett fight
4:13 - Topuria DOUBLES DOWN
5:36 - Facing adversity with Alex
6:40 - Ilia's girlfriend talk smack!
10:05 - Volkanovski's weakness
14:20 - The Volk old man video
16:00 - Prediction for fight vs. Alexander Volkanovski
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DC and Ben Askren ARE BACK with a brand new episode of Funky and the Champ! Daniel Cormier and Ben give their take on Sean Strickland wild weekend that included BEATING UP Sneako, facing off with former president Donald Trump, and getting into altercations with BOTH Machine Gun Kelly and Jake Paul. And DC explains why he sides with Ian Garry after Rampage Jackson called out Garry on Ariel Helwani's show. Don't miss the fellas give their take on the headlines surrounding Jon Jones' injury and him heckling a comedian at a comedy club. Plus, DC and Ben give their thoughts on Ilia Topuria vs. Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298.
3:05 - Intro
5:05 - Sean Strickland’s wild weekend
13:50 - Strickland says he’ll kill Jake Paul
24:20 - Ian Garry vs. Rampage
31:30 - Jon Jones goes viral
39:55 - UFC 298 predictions
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Ilia Topuria is CONFIDENT he's knocking out and defeating Alexander Volkanovski, and he's not holding back! Daniel Cormier is BACK ahead of what promises to be a must-watch PPV fight at UFC 298 between Topuria and Volkanovski. DC breaks down his top fight of 2024, and lets us know why Topuria IS EXACTLY what could give Volk issues. Plus, Cormier REACTS to the news that Volkanovski was drinking every day leading up to the Islam Makhachev fight. And don't miss Cormier compare this matchup to the first time he fought Jon Jones.
3:40 - Volkanovski vs. Topuria
5:35 - Is Alexander Volkanovski ready for Ilia?
7:25 - SO MUCH PRESSURE on Topuria
10:00 - "I was Ilia Topuria" vs. Jon Jones
12:30 - Volkanovski drinking before Islam KO
14:15 - Topuria vs. Volk is "the BEST fight"
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Ben Askren IS BACK with Daniel Cormier for another fresh, new edition of Funky and the Champ! The fellas debate if Conor McGregor deserves to debut the UFC's 165-pound division in a title fight against Michael Chandler. Plus, DC explains why Cris Cyborg is the perfect comparison for McGregor. Also, is Aljamain Sterling right when he says Dana White is stacking up UFC 299 to make Sean O'Malley look better? And Askren and Cormier REACT to their olympic teammate Henry Cejudo saying "he's probably done" if he loses to Merab Dvalishvili. #Volume
4:36 - We're back!
5:30 - Conor McGregor 165-pound title
10:45 - Ben attacks Conor's resume
17:36- Make 165 lbs. the BMF division
19:22 - Henry Cejudo retiring?!
28:17 - Sterling CALLS OUT Sean O'Malley + Dana White
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Daniel Cormier is BACK to talk the BIGGEST headlines in the MMA world: Sean Strickland posting about taking a headbutt from Dricus Du Plessis in his loss at UFC 297, Jon Jones calling out DC last week, and Tom Aspinall confirming he accepted a Stipe Miocic fight at UFC 300. Don't miss Cormier CLAPPING BACK at Jon Jones and dismissing any rivalry with him. Plus, DC explains why despite Dana White saying Strickland won, Du Plessis was still the rightful winner. And DC reveals why Stipe Miocic could care less about a fight with Tom Aspinall.
3:40 - DC response to Jon Jones comments
9:15 - Tom Aspinall wanted Stipe at UFC 300
12:25 - Sean Strickland got headbutt by Dricus?
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The main event at UFC 297 was as close one, with Dricus Du Plessis defeating Sean Strickland to capture the UFC middleweight championship! Daniel Cormier is octagon-side to break down the biggest fights of the night, and let people know why he's ALL IN on Israel Adesanya vs. Dricus Du Plessis. Plus, why Raquel Pennington was able to defeat Mayra Bueno Silva in the co-main event.
3:00 - Dricus Du Plessis def. Sean Strickland
7:40 - Raquel Pennington def. Mayra Bueno Silva
9:50 - Thoughts on the rest of UFC 297 card
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Dricus Du Plessis sits down for his check-in with Daniel Cormier ahead of his middleweight championship fight against Sean Strickland at UFC 297. Dricus addresses the comments that set Strickland off and is ADAMANT that he "WILL NOT fall for Sean playing the victim." Plus, Dricus gives his thoughts on Sean's appearance on Theo Von's podcast. And don't miss Du Plessis CONFRONT DC about talking s*** about him!
3:27 - Dricus CALLS OUT DC
7:47 - BEEF with Sean Strickland
11:14 - Sean's Theo Von appearance
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Sean Strickland sits down for a check-in interview with Daniel Cormier from Toronto ahead of the UFC 297 main event between him and Dricus Du Plessis! Don't miss why Sean tells Cormier Du Plessis will be a "tougher fight" than Israel Adesanya. Plus, Strickland gets into details on his recent beef with Dricus Du Plessis and REVEALS that he is ready to throw down before the fight if he has to. Sean also gets into his back-and-forth with Ian Garry, and explains why he's "not a real man." And DC and Sean talk about their love for Walmart!
3:27 - Beating Israel Adesanya
5:57 - Battles during training
7:27 - Walmart
11:02 - Thoughts on Dricus
13:12 - Ian Garry BEEF
15:47 - Sean's childhood trauma
20:27 - Fighting Dricus at UFC 297
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Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren ARE BACK with a brand new edition of Funky and the Champ ahead of UFC 297 between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis. Dana White's text messages about Jon Jones got leaked to the public, which gets DC and Ben to talk about their PERSONAL negotiations with Dana White. Plus, the two debate if in fact Sean Strickland WOULD ACTUALLY stab Du Plessis in a confrontation. And don't miss Cormier give insight on the rumors that Khabib Nurmagomedov might make his return to the octagon at UFC 300!
2:27 - Intro
4:05 - Dana White leaked texts about Jon Jones
11:03 - DC and Ben's stories of negotiating with Dana
13:49 - What if we got to see ALL his texts?
22:00 - Sean Strickland threatens to STAB Du Plessis
33:29 - Khabib making return at UFC 300?!
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Daniel Cormier and Chris Weidman are back with their show and an EXCLUSIVE interview with Arman Tsarukyan ahead of his UFC 300 number one contender fight against Charles Oliveira. Don't miss Tsarukyan's give his thoughts on Islam Makhachev's fight plan. Arman also REVEALS he's looking for a first round knockout of Oliveira. Plus, DC and Chris breakdown the drama in the heavyweight division between Tom Aspinall, Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic. And Arman shares a funny moment about discovering Daniel Cormier would be an MMA fighter. #Volume
2:00 - Intro + Welcome Chris Weidman!
5:10 - Tom Aspinall calls out Jon Jones
15:45 - Exclusive Interview with Arman Tsarukyan
31:40 - Final thoughts on Tsarukyan
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Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren are BACK with a BRAND NEW episode of Funky and the Champ. The fellas GO OFF on the Ian Garry comments made towards Sean Strickland after getting emotional on Theo Von's podcast. And don't miss Ben react to Jorge Masvidal tweeting out "unretired," claiming he'd DEFINITELY fight him again. Plus, DC and Askren break down the Conor McGregor return to the UFC and the significance of the Michael Chandler fight.
03:42 - Ian Garry calls out Sean Strickland
06:18 - Sean Strickland on Theo Von's podcast
09:05 - Ben Askren buys "How to be a WAG" book
15:47 - Conor McGregor announces his UFC return
19:35 - Is this Conor fight ACTUALLY official?
27:03 - Jorge Masvidal tweets out that he's "unretired"
29:50 - Ben Askren DOWN to fight Masvidal
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Daniel Cormier is BACK with BREAKING NEWS from the UFC: Conor McGregor announced his comeback fight vs. Michael Chandler in June at the UFC's international fight week! DC breaks down the matchup at 185 pounds and REVEALS the REAL REASON Conor wants the fight at that weight. Plus, DC gives his thoughts on the other breaking news, that Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad have been announced to fight UFC 300.
3:00 - Conor McGregor returns vs. Michael Chandler
5:00 - Chandler should've "played the bad guy"
8:30 - Inside info from Brett Okamoto
10:30 - DC's fight break down
12:20 - Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad at UFC 300
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Daniel Cormier IS BACK with HOT TAKES to fire off to end the 2023 UFC season, including an argument for a Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya fight that you won't want to miss! Plus, why Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler WON'T HAPPEN at UFC 300. And hear why DC thinks Du Plessis is OVERLOOKING Sean Strickland. Cormier also breaks down the fights already scheduled for 2024, and why Justin Gaethje vs. Islam Makhachev is looking more likely.
3:05 - Conor McGregor has Michael Chandler DESPERATE
8:38 - DC's UFC 300 predictions
9:45 - Israel Adesanya making a comeback
10:30 - Izzy vs. Dricus Du Plessis
13:00 - DC inside info on Sean Strickland
14:17 - Islam Makhachev and Justin Gaethje going at it
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We're BACK with Ben Askren in another episode of Funky and the Champ with Daniel Cormier! Ben GOES OFF on Colby Covington after his UFC 296 title fight performance against Leon Edwards, even referring to Colby a "scumbag." Askren tells DC that Sean Strickland is the "REAL AMERICAN" after his fight in the crowd with Dricus Du Plessis. And in spite of Paddy Pimblett's dominant win over Tony Ferguson, is Paddy the Baddy overrated?! Plus, don't miss DC tell stories about when he used to fight people outside the wrestling mats in college! #Volume #Herd
4:00 - Intro
5:00 - Bens Thoughts on Sean Strickland
8:00 - Strickland vs Du Plessis
16:00 - Colby looked scared of Leon Edwards
29:00 - Is Colby done with titles?
31:30 - Tony Ferguson vs Paddy Pimblett
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DC is BACK from the OCTAGON in Vegas to break down a DRAMA FILLED night at UFC 296. Leon Edwards GOT HIS REVENGE by defeating Colby Covington to defend his welterweight championship, but the most CONTROVERSIAL fight was in the stands! Don't miss Daniel Cormier's reaction to Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis throwing punches in the crowd! Plus, DC reveals his fight of the night, and why Josh Emmett's KO of Bryce Mitchell was one of the craziest he's EVER SEEN. And DC tells us what people are saying about Shavkat Rakhmonov behind the scenes.
2:05 - Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington
3:35 - Colby Covington COULD NOT back it up
7:15 - Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval
8:30 - Shavkat Rakhmonov DOMINATES: Colby next?
9:10 - Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson
9:50 - One of the Craziest KOs I've EVER SEEN
12:15 - Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis fight in the stands
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We're BACKSTAGE at the UFC 296 weigh-ins with Chris Weidman giving you an EXCLUSIVE feel behind-the-scenes of what went down with Leon Edwards and Colby Covington at the press conference! Daniel Cormier and Weidman also share their thoughts on Ian Garry dropping out of UFC 296 and why his social media comments on Khamzat Chimaev are making things EVEN WORSE. And don't miss why Weidman sees a major positive in Colby Covington crossing the line with his press conference remarks.
3:00 - Sean Strickland's beef with Ian Garry
5:00 - Garry's recent Khamzat story
7:50 - INSANE Leon Edwards, Colby Covington Press Conference
11:10 - Does Colby HAVE to win the fight now?
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Daniel Cormier is BACK with his check-in interviews at UFC 296, and Colby Covington WENT OFF on the champ Leon Edwards! Colby REVEALS that Donald Trump called him to give him a fight gameplan for this weekend, and claims Trump can "knock someone the F*** OUT!" And Colby lists the fighters that turned down fights with him, and why he thinks Leon Edwards is a CHEATER. Plus, don't miss DC ask Covington about his current beef with Sean Strickland!
3:50 - Angry last couple of years
5:30 - Colby claims Donald Trump can fight
7:30 - Khamzat Chimaev turned him down
9:45 - Covington GOES OFF on Leon Edwards
14:40 - Beef with Sean Strickland explained
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Daniel Cormier thinks the media is MISSING THE MARK with Islam Makhachev's latest viral soundbite, and he's here to tell you EXACTLY WHY. For the first time we hear Makhachev give a timeframe for the END OF HIS CAREER, and why that decision has everything to do with not wanting a fight with Charles Oliveira or Arman Tsarukyan. Plus, don't miss DC break down why Islam's wish for a UFC 299 Miami fight with Justin Gaethje could become a reality. And based on DC's convos with Islam Makhachev, Cormier gives his inside scoop on what he thinks Islam's fight plans are.
4:15 - Islam's viral comments
5:45 - Makhachev retiring in 2 years
8:15 - Geathje vs. Makhachev at UFC 299?
10:45 - Final thoughts
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Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren are BACK with another episode of Funky and the Champ. Colby Covington went off on Khamzat Chimaev ahead of his main event fight with Leon Edwards, and Ben makes his prediction for the UFC 296 clash. Plus, don't miss why Ben Askren called Colby Covington "an idiot!" DC and Ben break down Glover Texeira saying Alex Pereira can become a three division champ, adding another belt at heavyweight. And is Dricus Du Plessis making the WRONG move praising Sean Strickland ahead of their title fight?
3:00 - Where is Ben Askren?
5:30 - Du Plessis praises Sean Strickland
13:00 - Colby Covington GOES OFF on Khamzat Chimaev
16:20 - Bo Nickal or Khamzat in a wrestling match?
19:45 - Askren calls Colby Covington "an idiot"
22:40 - Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler WILL HEADLINE UFC 300
25:35 - Alex Pereira to heavyweight?
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Austin's fight night featured INCREDIBLE knockouts and one of the most controversial stoppages that you'll EVER see, and Daniel Cormier is octagon-side to break it all down with his instant reaction. Don't miss why DC declared Jalin Turner's knockout of Bobby Green "THE WORST stoppage in UFC history." Plus, why Charles Oliveira is the only thing standing in the way of a Arman Tsarukyan vs. Islam Makhachev championship fight after his KO of Beneil Dariush.
3:00 - Arman Tsarukyan knocks out Beneil Dariush
5:10 - Worst Stoppage in UFC history
7:00 - Sean Brady is THE TRUTH
8:10 - Back-to-back SLAM knockouts
9:40 - DC's rapid fire thoughts
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The DC check-in is BACK and this time with an EXCLUSIVE interview with Henry Cejudo! Triple C ANNOUNCES the date he's targeting for his next fight and says he plans on it being Merab Dvalishvili. Plus, why Henry Cejudo believes Sean O'Malley IS NOT the best in the world and has a BIG weakness Chito Vera will exploit at UFC 299 in the rematch. And you WON'T BELIEVE what Cejudo says he plans to do if he fights Alexander Volkanovski.
3:00 - Henry coaching fighters
5:40 - Tom Aspinall falls short
6:45 - Why Cejudo retired
10:00 - Henry’s Chito Vera vs Sean O’Malley Prediction
14:00 - Cejudo announces next fight plan
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Sean O'Malley gave his take on Alajamain Sterling picking his weight class, Nate Diaz still hasn't taken a $15 MILLION OFFER to fight Jake Paul, and Jamahal Hill wants to stand with Alex Pereira! Daniel Cormier is back with his newest edition of Cormier's Corner to give his take on all these headlines and more! Plus, don't miss DC explain why HE GETS that Jamahal Hill wants to trade with Alex Pereira, but NEEDS Jamahal to wrestle Pereira.
Nate Diaz turning down $15 million - 5:05
Conor McGregor vs. Diaz is the biggest fight - 14:15
Sean O'Malley calls Aljamain Sterling "insecure" - 22:10
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Sean Strickland and Ian Machado Garry had some CRAZY drama over the holiday weekend and DC gives his take on the controversy between the two. And don't miss Cormier PREDICT who Islam Makhachev will fight after he announced his 3-fight plan for the year of 2024. Plus, following Dana White's major fight announcement for February, Ilia Topuria taking on Alexander Volkanovski, Daniel Cormier gives his take on why Volkanovski has a PROBLEM on his hands. And why DC is convinced we'll see the BEST FIGHT NIGHT of 2023 in Austin, Texas on December 2nd.
3:25 - Islam Makhachev's 2024 fight plan
7:20 - DC's predictions on who Islam will fight
10:04 - Why Topuria is A PROBLEM for Alexander Volkanovski
15:30 - AMAZING fight card in Austin, Texas
17:20 - DC's take on Sean Strickland and Ian Garry controversy
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Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier are on Twitter trying to make a FOURTH FIGHT happen, and Daniel Cormier is back to give the people an inside scoop on how that fight could go down! In the newest edition of Cormier's Corner, DC and the guys talk about other matchups for McGregor and Poirier, including the potential of Dustin taking on Islam Makhachev. Plus, why we CANNOT be surprised that Tony Ferguson finished David Goggins' "Hell Week." And don't miss DC talk about the Ailin Perez situation at Vegas 82 and the story of when she twerked on Cormier in the octagon!
03:15 - Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 4?!
6:45 - Islam Makhachev vs. Poirier
14:50 - Is Dustin Poirier "ELITE?"
18:30 - Tony Ferguson completes David Goggins "Hell week"
26:40 - CRAZY Ailin Perez story
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Sean Strickland claims Dricus Du Plessis is a harder fight than Khamzat Chimaev! Daniel Cormier is BACK with his INSTANT REACTION to that comment and all the biggest headlines in the UFC and MMA. Plus, Cormier GOES IN on Henry Cejudo, and why he's "COMPLETELY WRONG" for his comments on Tom Aspinall winning the interim heavyweight championship over Sergei Pavlovich. And don't miss DC's hot take on what Aspinall HAS TO DO to get a fight with either Jon Jones or Stipe Miocic.
4:18 - Aspinall vs. Jon Jones
7:56 - How Aspinall can get Stipe Miocic or Jon Jones next
9:22 - Henry Cejudo "HAS NEVER been more wrong"
13:25 - Sean Strickland claims Du Plessis is tougher than Chimaev
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After an incredible knockout of Jiri Prochazka, Alex Pereira wants a FOURTH fight with Israel Adesanya and CALLED HIM OUT after his victory. Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren give their reaction to the call out, and why Askren thinks Pereira can do WHATEVER HE WANTS! Plus, DC goes through Pereira's career in the UFC, including some incredible performances against Izzy, Sean Strickland and Jan Blachowicz. And don't miss DC and Funky's reaction to Dana White breaking the news that the UFC will put on THE FIRST sporting event in the sphere in Las Vegas September 2024.
0:00 - Intro
3:05 - Alex Pereira CALLS OUT Izzy
5:08 - Who's next for Poatan?!
8:30 - Pereira KICKS DC!
16:20 - This will be THE GREATEST Combat Sports Event EVER
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Daniel Cormier gives his INSTANT REACTION from the octagon at Madison Square Garden in New York after some CRAZY fights at UFC 295. DC reacts to Alex Pereira's historic knockout of Jiri Prochazka to win the interim light heavyweight belt, and lets us know what that means for both of their careers. Plus, Cormier reacts to Tom Aspinall knocking out Sergei Pavlovich for the interim heavyweight championship. And don't miss DC's hot takes on some of the best finishes of the night! #Volume #Herd
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Michael Bisping went on the record saying Tom Aspinall will beat Sergei Pavlovich EASILY, then defeat Jon Jones and become the greatest heavyweight "of all-time" and DC is READY to call him on it. Daniel Cormier and Bisping break down the main event at UFC 295 between Aspinall and Pavlovich. Plus, don't miss the guys talk about the future of the heavyweight division with Stipe Miocic vs. Jon Jones still in the balance.
1:00 - Bisping's HOT TAKE on Tom Aspinall
5:00 - Who's the greatest Heavyweight ever?
7:00 - Aspinall vs. Pavlovich breakdown
10:00 - Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic still happening?
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Jiri Prochazka vacated his championship belt after missing time due to injury, and now he finds himself in a MASSIVE main event fight against Alex "Poatan" Pereira at UFC 295 for the light heavyweight title. Prochazka tells DC why exactly he's got the advantage over Pereira. Plus, you WON'T BELIEVE what Jiri has to say about his last fight against Glover Teixeira, and why that makes this fight against Pereira so incredible.
4:45 - Winning Title vs. Glover Teixeira
10:00 - Worst shoulder injury EVER
14:45 - Thoughts on Facing Alex Pereira
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Ben Askren and DC are BACK with another episode of Funky and the Champ! On the heels of gym drama between Ian Garry and Leon Edwards, Ben and Daniel Cormier are here to debate if Leon is right in wanting Garry out. Plus, in a crazy turn of events, Ben Askren tells us why he's on team DERRICK LEWIS when it comes to driving fast! And don't miss why Ben calls DC "SO SOFT!"
4:50 - Ian Garry, Leon Edwards Drama
15:00 - Derrick Lewis Reckless Driving Charge
20:30 - MMA Fighters Are Wired Differently
27:40 - Nate Diaz Won't Take $10m To Fight Jake Paul
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Following an INCREDIBLE night of boxing on Saturday night between Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury for the heavyweight title, DC is back with the fellas for another edition of Cormier's Corner! Daniel Cormier compares the public outlook on Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury to a similar situation he had after his first fight with Jon Jones! Plus, DC gives his take on why MMA might not be out of the picture for Ngannou in the future. And don't miss why DC says the sport of boxing lost on Saturday night, and the MMA and the UFC are the real winners. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier gives you his INSTANT REACTION to Francis Ngannou stealing the show Saturday night in a split decision loss to Tyson Fury, knocking down the heavyweight champ of the world! DC is here to tell you why Francis, not Tyson, is the baddest man on the planet. Plus, Cormier tells people what's next for Francis Ngannou after that massive performance against the boxing heavyweight champ. #Volume #Herd
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There's huge news in the UFC and Daniel Cormier is here to give you all his INSTANT REACTION. Jon Jones injured himself training for his UFC 295 fight vs. Stipe Miocic and Tom Aspinall is now fighting Sergei Pavlovich for the interim heavyweight title. DC gives the inside scoop on the situation and why he thinks Jones may have suffered the injury. Plus, DC answers the question of whether or not Stipe Miocic will lose his shot at the heavyweight title. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier comes to you FROM THE OCTAGON with INSTANT reaction to Islam Makhachev's head-kick knockout to defeat Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. DC gives his take on if this massive win makes Islam the best fighter in the UFC. Plus, Cormier breaks down the co-main event between Khamzat Chimaev and Kamaru Usman, and reveals what Usman told him backstage after the fight. And don't miss DC breakdown the controversial doctor stoppages! #Volume #Herd
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Kamaru Usman has heard the doubters talking, and he's not holding back ahead of his massive co-main event fight at UFC 294 against Khamzat Chimaev. The Nigerian Nightmare is ADAMANT that he has plenty left in the tank, and you've got to hear what says Usman wants to do after fighting Chimaev! Plus, Kamaru gives his fresh take on Colby Covington vs. Leon Edwards and how he thinks it goes down at UFC 295. And don't miss DC challenge Usman to a wrestling match! #Volume #Herd
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We officially will get the REMATCH between Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev, and despite the short notice, Volk says he's the most dangerous he'll EVER be. Alexander "The Great" tells DC he won't go for a 25 minute fight, he's there to "put hands on his chin and get the finish." And Alexander Volkanovski breaks down why Makhachev may be stressing too much ahead of this fight. Plus, Volk reveals how it all went down when he got the phone call from the UFC! #Volume #Herd
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Alexander Volkanovski wants Islam Makhachev on less than 2 weeks notice, and Islam is adamant Volk just wants the big pay day. DC checks in with the champion ahead of his massive main event fight against Alexander "The Great," and Makhachev tells Cormier he's ready to dominate in their rematch. And don't miss Islam talk Leon Edwards and Colby Covington, and why he wants Colby next! Plus, Makhachev tells DC he thinks a "big check from Dana White" is why Volkanovski wants this fight. #Volume #Herd
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The week's UFC updates are INSANE and Ben Askren and Daniel Cormier are back to talk all things UFC 294, Jon Jones, Conor McGregor, and the latest with the UFC and USADA split. Ben and DC breakdown the main event between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski as well as the co-main between Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev. And DC goes in on Jon Jones and his comments on Twitter about the USADA drug testing. Plus, don't miss Askren's WILD TAKE on who should replace USADA for the UFC going forward. #Volume #Herd
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DC is back with an INSTANT REACTION to the huge UFC 294 news - Islam Makhachev will get a REMATCH with Alexander Volkanovski after Charles Oliveira has dropped out of the main event fight. Plus, is the co-main event at UFC 294 between Khamzat Chimaev and Paulo Costa in jeopardy?! Daniel also gives his take on the co-main event! #Volume #Herd
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Ben Askren IS BACK with Daniel Cormier for a fresh, new episode of Funky and the Champ, where nobody is safe! Ahead of UFC 294, Ben and DC break down the Paulo Costa surgery, and try to figure out why he needed the procedure ahead of his fight vs. Khamzat Chimaev. DC is ADAMANT that Dillon Danis "won't show up" to fight Logan Paul, and you won't believe what he has to say if Dillon does show up. Plus, Ben calls out Logan Paul, and gives his take on why Dillon Danis won the trash talk game. And don't miss what Ben has to say about Conor McGregor entering the USADA pool! #Volume #Herd
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Islam Makhachev has SENT A MESSAGE to the Welterweight division with his recent comments. Makhachev went on the record claiming he is open fighting up at welterweight to become a double champion, and DC is here is to break it all down! Don't miss why Daniel thinks Colby Covington vs. Leon Edwards will be the best fight to end the year. Plus, Cormier predicts Islam's next fights if he's able to defeat Charles Oliveira! #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier is BACK with a second edition of Cormier's Corner! DC looks back at his old fights with Jon Jones and tells us why NBA forward James Johnson is OUT OF HIS F***ING MIND for thinking any training would get him a win over Jon Jones. DC, along with Jamell, Craig and Terry give their takes on Canelo Alvarez's comments on Noche UFC and if the UFC should TAKE BOXINGS' PLACE on the weekend of Mexican Independence Day from here on out! Plus, don't miss DC admit something about his fighting style against Jones! #Volume #Herd
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Aljamain Sterling calls out Sean O'Malley after winning a grappling match at Polaris 25 on Saturday, telling Suga he needs to defend his title against him or Merab Dvalishvili, and DC is here to break it all down! Don't miss why Daniel Cormier compares himself to Aljamain Sterling in the eyes of the UFC. Plus, DC takes fans behind the curtain to let them know why Sean O'Malley will play by his OWN RULES when it comes to picking fights. And DC gives us his hot take on the division and which fight will be next for Suga Sean O'Malley! #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier is here with his DEBUT EPISODE of his NEW SHOW: Cormier's Corner. DC sits down with his closest people to talk all things UFC, MMA and fighting! Jamell Cormier, Terry Francis and Craig Andrus talk Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson and why this is a lose-lose situation for the UFC. Plus, Daniel Cormier and the crew give their takes on Jon Jones' illegal knee on Anthony Smith, Aljamain Sterling, and some of the more notable illegal blows in UFC history which begs the question: IS IT OKAY to take the DQ?! #Volume #Herd
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Dana White made MAJOR fight announcements for UFC 295 and UFC 296, all of which are MASSIVE title fights to end the 2023 year! Daniel Cormier breaks down all three title fights: Alex Pereira vs. Jan Blachowicz, Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington and Alexandre Pantoja vs. Brandon Royval. And DC gets into the Covington vs. Edwards matchup, and why Leon may have his HANDS FULL with Colby. Plus, don't miss CORMIER'S PICK as to which of these three fights will steal the spotlight to end 2023. #Volume #Herd
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After Stipe Miocic's interview with Betonline.ag, Daniel Cormier is here to break down the viral quotes and talk about the upcoming super fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic in Madison Square Garden at UFC 295. DC breaks down why Stipe Miocic isn't a fighter to take lightly, and why his weight is crucial to his ability to win this fight. Cormier tells the people why a quick knockout from either fighter would shock him more than Sean Strickland defeating Israel Adesanya! Plus, stick around to see who DC gets a TEXT MESSAGE from MID-VIDEO! #Volume #Herd
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DC is in Las Vegas with his INSTANT REACTION to a controversial scorecard in the split-decision draw between Alexa Grasso and Valentina Shevchenko, resulting in Grasso retaining her championship. Check out why Daniel Cormier thinks the Mike Bell scorecard is "one of the worst scorecards" he's seen in a long time. Plus, the double champ runs through one of the most exciting cards of 2023, including huge performances from Raul Rosas Jr., Jack Della Maddalena, and Tracy Cortez. And don't miss DC's hot take on the Edgar Chairez vs. Daniel Lacerda no contest, and an insight into the conversation he had with the referee himself post-fight. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier is IN VEGAS for UFC Noche to witness a rematch between Valentina Shevchenko and Alexa Grasso! DC is here to breakdown the MASSIVE main event fight after talking to both the champ Grasso, and former champ Shevchenko. And DC gives us an exclusive video of Justin Gaethje giving his thoughts on the main event matchup, and even throws shade at Israel Adesanya after his loss to Sean Strickland! #Volume #Herd
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The wait is OVER because Ben Askren and Daniel Cormier are BACK with a new, fresh edition of Funky and the Champ! After Sean Strickland's historic upset of Israel Adesanya at UFC 293, Askren and DC give their freshest takes on what's next for Izzy and who Strickland should fight next. And with Paulo Costa and Khamzat Chimaev fighting for what many believe is a title fight against Sean, check out why Funky Ben thinks Dricus Du Plessis is GONE from the conversation! Plus, don't miss DC put Ben Askren on blast in this episode! #Volume #Herd
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Sean Strickland put on a "masterful performance" to dethrone Israel Adesanya and become the new middleweight champion of the UFC, and Daniel Cormier is LIVE from the octagon in Sydney, Australia to break it all down! DC lets us know why Strickland was able to dominate the fight, and what's next for both Sean and Izzy. Plus, why a Sean Strickland vs. Dricus Du Plessis title fight is Cormier's pick for the next middleweight title fight. And don't miss DC give his thoughts on some controversial moments early on in the UFC 293 card. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier checks in with Tai Tuivasa ahead of his co-main event fight at UFC 293 against Alexander Volkov, and "Bam Bam" brought it! Tuivasa reveals to DC something about his training that you won't believe! Plus, Tai breaks down his new approach to the fight against Volkov and why Alexander won't like when he get's "punches in bunches." And don't miss why Cormier can't believe it when Tuivasa tells him about watching Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic and other fights in the UFC! #Volume #Herd
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DC checks in with Sean Strickland ahead of a career-defining fight against Israel Adesanya, and Strickland does not hold back! Check out why Sean tells Daniel Cormier that he doesn't hate Israel Adesanya, and he's only "stating facts." Plus, Strickland reveals why fighting "saved his life." And don't miss Tarzan get into his life journey that got him to this point in his UFC career, and find out which fight he feels he was robbed of a crucial victory. #Volume
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Dana White was asked about Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling's friendship and he did not hold back, and DC is here to break it all down! DC compares their friendship to his relationship with Cain Velasquez, and gives an exclusive, behind-the-curtain look at what those meetings were like for him and Dana. Plus, Daniel Cormier makes his case for Aljamain Sterling getting the rematch with the bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley, and why Merab "needs" to take the fight is he's up next. #Volume #Herd
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DC and Ben Askren are BACK with another episode of Funky and the Champ! The two react to Jon Jones making headlines this week after saying he constantly has nightmares of his opponents, including Stipe Miocic, and why Jones isn't sure a fight with Tom Aspinall is something he'll entertain. Askren says although he has Jones a significant favorite against Stipe, a loss to Tom Aspinall could put his GOAT status in serious jeopardy, as was the case was with UFC legend Anderson Silva. Plus, don't miss Ben and DC give their take on the rumor that Jon Jones won't fight on the same card as Colby Covington. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier gives his INSTANT reaction to a HISTORIC UFC Fight Night. Max Holloway defeats The Korean Zombie with a huge knock out in the 3rd round of the main event, and DC is here to give his thoughts on the huge victory! Cormier gives his take on Chan Sung Jung retiring from the UFC after the loss, and sheds light on the impact he had in the UFC. Plus, don't miss Cormier give his thoughts on the controversial decision between Anthony Smith and Ryan Spann, and give props to a stand-out performance by Erin Blanchfield in her win over Taila Santos. #Volume #Herd
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The question everyone wants to know the answer to is: who's next for Sean O'Malley in a bantamweight title fight?! Daniel Cormier gives his take on who he thinks should fight Suga Sean O'Malley next! DC claims there are up to 6 different fighters who can claim a title fight against the Suga Show, including: Aljamain Sterling, Henry Cejudo, Marlon Chito Vera, Merab Dvalishvili, Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov - but there is only one that will get the chance. Plus, don't miss DC talk potential lineups for the UFC card in December in what could be the most stacked card in 2023! #Volume #Herd
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"Suga" Sean O'Malley just shocked the world with his TKO win over Aljamain Sterling to become the NEW bantamweight champion, and Daniel Cormier is in Boston at the octagon to give you his INSTANT REACTION! DC tells us why this is just the beginning for O'Malley, and that the Suga Show is should embrace the Conor McGregor comparisons. And Cormier breaks down Zhang Weili and her record-setting performance in her title defense against Amanda Lemos in the co-main event at UFC 292. Plus, don't miss DC tells us what fight O'Malley should take next, and who's next for Aljamain Sterling! #Volume #Herd
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Aljamain Sterling wants to "end the Suga Show" Saturday at UFC 292, as Aljo puts his bantamweight title on the line against rising star Sean O'Malley! Aljo tells DC he's earned his title, and he doesn't like people cutting the line to get a championship opportunity. Plus, Sterling relives the moment he was victim of an illegal knee against Petr Yan, and the significance of that fight and that moment in his career. And don't miss Merab Dvalishvili make a guest appearance with Aljo and DC. #Volume #Herd
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After a nasty leg injury suffered at UFC 261 against Uriah Hall in 2021, Chris "The All-American" Weidman is back at UFC 292 vs. Brad Tavares! Chris Weidman tells DC why he feels disrespected, and is ready to "shock the world" with his comeback from a brutal leg injury. Plus, Weidman gives us his plan to become world champion, a plan that includes knocking out or finishing Israel Adesanya. And don't miss why Weidman think Aljamain Sterling is losing street cred! #Volume #Herd
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Suga Sean O'Malley is ready to "find Aljo's chin" in a must-see main event at UFC 292 for the bantamweight championship vs. Aljamain Sterling. Suga Sean gives DC his thoughts on being compared to Conor McGregor and is ready to prove the doubters wrong in Saturday's championship fight. And don't miss O'Malley say why he believes being a champion was what he always envisioned, and reveal how the Suga Show will take the belt from Aljo! #Volume #Herd
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Conor McGregor made a massive statement at the Anthony Joshua fight Saturday, claiming he has a 3-fight plan that starts with the much anticipated Michael Chandler fight in UFC's December PPV. DC reacts to Conor wanting Michael Chandler, a chance to take the BMF belt title from Justin Gaethje, and a trilogy fight with Nate Diaz! Plus, don't miss Daniel Cormier's take on the Dillon Danis vs. Logan Paul fight, and why Paul is a problem for Danis. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier has an INSTANT reaction to the controversial news that Sean O'Malley says he has information that is "massive" and will put people out of business. DC thinks Suga Sean is 100 percent right when it comes to MMA managers taking percentages of fighter bonuses, and explains why "that money isn't theirs!" Plus, Cormier lets people behind the curtain on what it's like to get fighter bonuses as a fighter, and how that money gets distributed. And don't miss DC let you know why this is a win for Sean O'Malley ahead of his fight at UFC 292 against Aljamain Sterling. #Volume #Herd
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Funky and the Champ are officially BACK! Ben Askren tells DC that not only wants the rematch with Jorge Masvidal, but he'd "embarrass" him and "stuff his face in the mat!" Askren and Daniel Cormier also give their hot takes on what's next for Conor McGregor and if the fight with Michael Chandler is still in the works. Plus, Logan Paul is officially fighting Dillion Danis and both DC and Askren weigh in on the matchup! #Volume #Herd
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At WWE’s SummerSlam 2023, we get Cody Rhodes taking on Brock Lesnar, and DC gets an exclusive check-in with "The American Nightmare" ahead of this massive fight in his career. Rhodes tell DC why the championship isn't enough, and that he needs a rematch with Roman Reigns to finish the story of his career. Plus, Cody reveals to DC why walking out of WrestleMania 39 was "the hardest walk" he's ever taken. And don't miss DC give his take on who needs to win this fight between Brock Lesnar and Cody Rhodes. #Volume #Herd
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World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins is as ready as he's ever been ahead of his WWE SummerSlam 2023 showdown with Finn Balor. In this exclusive sit down with the wrestling superstar, DC and Seth "Freakin" Rollins talk Money in the Bank, Judgement Day, the ESPY Awards, as well as his thoughts on Damian Priest and Finn Balor. And don't miss why despite being in the sport over a decade, Rollins feels "as good as ever!" #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier is live from Salt Lake City, Utah to give his INSTANT reaction from the octagon! There were some INSANE knockouts at UFC 291, but none better than Justin Gaethje winning the BMF title with a head kick in the second round of the main event. DC breaks down Alex Pereira's win over Jan Blachowicz in his debut at 205 pounds, and why he's next in line for a championship fight in the division. Plus, don't miss Cormier talk about the best performances of the night, including Derrick Lewis and his insane KO and Gabriel Bonfim's dominant performance after his first-round submission of Trevin Giles. And check out who DC thinks is next for Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier! #Volume #Herd
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Dustin Poirier tells DC that this fight with Justin Gaethje at UFC 291 "isn't a rematch" in his eyes. The Diamond gives Daniel Cormier the inside scoop on why he won't take as much damage from Gaethje has he did in the previous showdown between the two lightweight superstars. Plus, DP talks legacy and what it means to be following up the first BMF fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz. And don't miss Dustin Poirier's take on what was wrong with Charles Oliveira in his first fight with Islam Makhachev. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier and "The Highlight" Justin Gaethje sit down for an exclusive check-in interview ahead of his massive fight for the BMF title against Dustin Poirier. Gaethje reveals what he needs to do to beat Poirier in the rematch, and why he doesn't think about their first fight AT ALL! Plus, DC and Gaethje get into why Justin isn't "making up bullsh**" to sell the fight, and why the winner of this fight will compete for a championship against the winner of Charles Oliveira vs. Islam Makhachev. And don't miss why Gaethje calls out DC for being a liar! #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren are in the same room for a special edition of Funky and the Champ LIVE from the wrestling championships in Fargo, North Dakota. DC and Ben talk Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou, and if Ngannou made the best decision walking away from the UFC. And Askren and Cormier give their hot takes on who should be the next fight for Islam Makhachev if it's not Justin Gaethje, Dustin Poirier, Charles Oliveira or Alexander Volkanovski. Plus, don't miss who Ben Askren picks to win in a fight between Islam Makhachev and Leon Edwards! #Volume #Herd
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The wait is OVER - Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren are officially back with another episode of Funky & The Champ! Israel Adesanya went into the octagon to stare down Dricus Du Plessis after his win over Robert Whittaker at UFC 290, and DC and Ben break down the major issues between the two. Plus, the two breakdown a potential championship fight between Ilia Topuria and Alexander Volkanovski to see how the up-and-comer could challenge Alexander "The Great." And don't miss DC's hot take on when he thinks the Izzy vs. Du Plessis fight is going down! #Volume #Herd
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There were a UFC record 4 finishes inside of one minute, and DC is here to give you his INSTANT reaction live from the octagon. Alexander Volkanovski dominated Yair Rodriguez in what Daniel Cormier is calling "the fight card of the year" at UFC 290! In the co-main event Alexandre Pantoja defeated Brandon Moreno to become the new UFC flyweight champion, and he had an emotional message after the fight. Plus, don't miss DC react to Robbie Lawler's incredible KO victory over Niko Price to end his hall-of-fame UFC career. #Volume #Herd
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DC calls out Alexander Volkanovski, and you don't want to miss why! The double champ checks in with the best pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC, Alexander Volkanovski, ahead of his massive featherweight title defense against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. Volk tells Daniel Cormier why he thinks he beat Islam Makhachev and why people like DC were not ready for the performance Volkanovski was going to put on. Plus, Volkanovski and DC go through Cormier's breakdown tape of him live during the interview! #Volume #Herd
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Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic for the heavyweight title in November at UFC 295 is official, and DC gives his INSTANT reaction live from the apex in Las Vegas! Daniel Cormier breaks down the much anticipated matchup between Jon "Bones" Jones and Miocic, and tells us the significance of these two squaring off in 2023. Plus, DC breaks down the biggest fight of the year between two of the greatest heavyweights in UFC history. #Volume #Herd
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Yair Rodriguez sits down with DC to talk about his championship fight against Alexander Volkanovski, and gets a surprise FaceTime call from Cain Velasquez! "El Pantera" also tells Daniel Cormier that he will not leave this fight up to the refs, and will become the undisputed champion after defeating Volkanovski. Plus, don't miss Rodriguez talk about his training at high elevation and breakdown what it was like to be cut off from the outside world for 3 weeks. #Volume #Herd
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DC doubles down on his hot take about Jon Jones winning an ESPY! Headlines circulated this week after Daniel Cormier said Jon Jones should not win the 2023 ESPY for Fighter of the Year, but Daniel is here to tell you there's ANOTHER award that Jones SHOULD be nominated for. Plus, Cormier talks about the other nominees for the award: Amanda Nunes, Leon Edwards, and Islam Makhachev. And don't miss DC fill us in on his personal interactions with Jon Jones leading up to the fight with Ciryl Gane when he became the UFC heavyweight champion! #Volume #Herd
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Michael Chandler talks to DC about the much-anticipated fight between him and Conor McGregor, and Chandler believes he'll fight Conor in the next 6 months, and will knock him out in the first two rounds! Cormier talks to Chandler about future fights against Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev and why he can beat both superstars in the division and become UFC champion. Plus, Chandler gives us insight on McGregor pushing him in the face in this season of The Ultimate Fighter. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier reacts to the rumors that the Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler fight might not take place after TUF Season 31 comes to its conclusion. Plus, DC lets us in on what Chandler's thoughts are regarding his bout with McGregor being in jeopardy. Sean O'Malley made headlines for his comments on Cory Sandhagen's "gangster”—but not the smartest—move in choosing to fight Umar Nurmagomedov. And don't miss the advice Cormier gives Ilia Topuria after calling out Paddy Pimblett! #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren are back with another episode of Funky & The Champ! Ben thinks Henry "is set up perfectly" with a fight with Merab Dvalishvili or Sean O'Malley if indeed he takes on Marlon "Chito" Vera at UFC 292 in Boston. Plus, why Askren and DC think Triple C should avoid taking on Alexander Volkanovski. And don't miss DC respond to the critics after he said Jim Miller shouldn't be put into the hall of fame! #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier and lightweight champion Islam Makhachev catch up in part 2 of their two-part interview, this time looking ahead to which fight he will take next. Charles Oliveira looks to be next in line for the lightweight championship, but DC asks Islam about facing the BMF title winner instead, and Makhachev says he would beat Justin Gaethje or Dustin Poirier "easy!" Plus, don't miss Islam's hot take on the BMF title and why he thinks Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz were chosen for it in the first place! #Herd #Volume
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Charles Oliveira stunned Beneil Dariush with a first-round knockout in UFC 289's co-main event! DC breaks down Do Bronx's career-changing victory and the potential rematch with Islam Makhachev in Abu Dhabi. And the GOAT, Amanda Nunes, has officially retired from the UFC! Nunes made her big announcement after defeating Irene Aldana in the main event in dominant fashion. Daniel Cormier breaks down Amanda's career and her decision to leave the sport as a double champ. Plus, reactions to all the best of UFC 289 including Mike Mallot and all five Canadian fighters winning their fights in Vancouver on Saturday night! #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier catches up in part 1 of a two-part interview with Islam Makhachev in an exclusive interview ahead of UFC 289! Islam picks his winner between Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush, and you won't believe WHO HE wants to win this fight. And don't miss Makhachev tell DC about why he thinks Charles Oliveira "gave up" against him in their title fight at UFC 280. Plus, Cormier asks Makhachev about Jon Jones being ranked above him in the pound-for-pound rankings! #Volume #Herd
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The GOAT is back to check-in with DC! Amanda Nunes says she's locked in for her main event fight against Irene Aldana at UFC 289. And "The Lioness" sends out a warning to Aldana, letting her know she "will crack" her if she comes out swinging early. Plus, don't miss why Nunes thinks Julianna Peña is "so bad" and was the reason she came back to the UFC to reclaim her belt. #Volume #Herd
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Charles Oliveira checks in with DC ahead of his massive fight against Beneil Dariush at UFC 289 in Vancouver! "Do Bronx" reveals what he was going through in his main event loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 280, and how that defeat has forced him to re-focus for another shot at the title. Charles and Daniel talk about his career, his home, and run down the list of each of his biggest wins. Plus, why for Oliveira this fight is "the beginning of his story in the UFC." #Volume #Herd
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Everyone from Alexander Volkanovski to Matt Brown are calling out Conor McGregor, and Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren are here to break it down! Funky and the Champ talk all things McGregor after the The Ultimate Fighter season debut with Michael Chandler. And Ben thinks Chandler may not be the only fight for McGregor either, check out who Askren thinks might be next for Conor. Plus, Askren asks DC if he'll fight Jake Paul and you've gotta hear what Daniel had to say! #Volume #Herd
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DC is back with a special edition of 3 Rounds, and you won't believe which UFC fight Daniel Cormier has at #1 on his list for the best fight of 2023! Cormier reveals why even Khabib Nurmagomedov told him that Alexander Volkanovski would be a problem for Islam Makhachev. Plus, DC gives insight into how Justin Gaethje turned the fight around against Rafael Fiziev. Also, does DC give Jon Jones a spot in the countdown after defeating Ciryl Gane in his return to win the heavyweight championship? #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier gives us the inside scoop on why Conor McGregor and Jon Jones might BOTH be fighting in the UFC's November fight card at Madison Square Garden! And don't miss why DC says Tyson Fury has "ZERO CHANCE" at beating Jon "Bones" Jones in a fight. Plus, the latest on the much-anticipated title fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic for the heavyweight championship of the world. #Volume #Herd
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It's official, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje are giving us a rematch and this time, it's with a BMF belt on the line at UFC 291! Find out why DC says if you pick a fight with Poirier and Gaethje "they will fight you!" Cormier also talks Conor McGregor dismissing Matt Brown wanting to fight him for the KO record, which Conor called a "woeful attempt." Plus, don't miss DC tell you why UFC 291 is the best card of the year to date: a fight card that features Alex Pereira's debut at light heavyweight! #Volume #Herd
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Ben Askren has a PROBLEM with Jon Jones, so Funky calls out the champ after Jones' remarks on Ngannou. Daniel Cormier and Funky Ben give their take on Francis Ngannou signing with the PFL and what that means for his future in the UFC. Plus, DC gives his take on the breaking news that Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier are fighting for the BMF belt. And don't miss who Ben and Cormier rank the best fights in the UFC 291 card that was announced Tuesday. #Volume #Herd
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Championship fights at UFC 290 were announced, Nate Diaz said he wants a trilogy fight with Conor McGregor, and rumors continue to swirl around Jon Jones and his future in the UFC—and DC is here to break it all down! Daniel Cormier says Francis Ngannou vs. Jon Jones is the fight he's "all in on" and gives his take on Jamahal Hill wanting a shot against Jones. And Nate Diaz is looking to break the tie between him and Conor McGregor which has everyone, including DC, excited for a potential trilogy fight! Plus, Cormier speaks on the UFC 290 championship fights, headlined by Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez. #Volume #Herd
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Henry Cejudo decides against retirement and DC and Ben Askren break it down! Funky and Daniel Cormier give their take on Triple C calling out Merab Dvalishvili and what that means for the rest of the bantamweight division. Cormier and Ben also look into the Aljamain Sterling and Sean O'Malley fight. Plus, don't miss Askren give DC the inside scoop on his social media post about him and his wife that went viral! #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier gives his cageside reaction to Aljamain Sterling’s split decision win over Henry Cejudo! DC breaks down the historic bantamweight championship fight at UFC 288 and the heated moment afterwards between Aljo and Sean O’Malley. Plus, don't miss DC’s take on what Belal Muhammad’s dominant win over Gilbert Burns means for the welterweights! And why Yan Xiaoan’s knock out of Jessica Andrade is a game-changer in the strawweight division. #Volume #Herd
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Aljamain Sterling has had enough of Henry Cejudo's disrespect ahead of his championship defense in the main event at UFC 288. Sterling gives his take on all Cejudo's nicknames for him, and tells Cormier that he'll put that trash talk to rest Saturday. #Volume #Herd
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Belal Muhammad tells Daniel Cormier a win over Gilbert Burns at UFC 288 means his next fight has to be for a championship. And Belal gives DC the insight on how he's going to defeat Gilbert Burns on Saturday May 6th. Plus, don't miss Belal "Remember the Name" reveal how he was able to train for this massive fight while fasting during Ramadan! #Volume
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Cejudo tells Daniel Cormier that Aljamain Sterling isn’t even a top 3 fighter he’s faced! DC checks in with Henry Cejudo ahead of his bantamweight title fight against Aljo at UFC 288. Plus don’t miss why Triple C says he f***ed up to start fight week on Sunday! #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier gives his take on Nate Diaz choking a man unconscious in New Orleans which resulted in a warrant for his arrest. Plus, don't miss why Cormier thinks fighters like Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are not fights that you should pick. And DC breaks down Floyd Mayweather reaching out to Francis Ngannou, and calls it the "biggest win" since Francis decided not to re-sign with the UFC. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier and Ben Askren break down Alex Pereira's move up to 205 pounds, and what that means for his next fight. And don't miss who Askren thinks is next for UFC champion Israel Adesanya in a potential pursuit of double champ status. Plus, DC and Ben talk Colby Convington vs. the champion Leon Edwards, and when that fight will take place. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier reacts to Max Holloway’s hard fought win over Arnold Allen to remain at the top of the division! DC breaks down how the former UFC champion is still getting better! Plus DC‘s reaction to Edson Barboza’s epic knockout and all the retirements (real and tricks) from a wild night in Kansas City. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier checks in with Max Holloway ahead of his Fight Night main event against a rising star, Arnold Allen. Holloway breaks down how he plans to make a big statement and shut up the critics questioning his drive. Plus, the former UFC Featherweight Champion reveals the secrets to his longevity at the top of the division.#Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier gives his reaction to the breaking news of the Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic heavyweight title fight no longer going down in July at UFC 290. Plus, don't miss DC's hot take on the Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz boxing fight that was announced for August 5, 2023. Finally, Cormier reveals why he is nervous for Diaz in a fight against the Problem Child. #Volume #Herd
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Ben Askren is back with Daniel Cormier for the newest edition of Funky and the Champ. DC and Ben break down who will be Israel Adesanya's next fight after his huge knock out win over Alex Pereira. Askren also gives his take on Jorge Masivdal retiring from the UFC after his loss to Gilbert Burns. Plus, don't miss Funky giving his hot take on why Khamzat Chimaev missed weight by nearly 8 pounds at UFC 279. #Volume
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Daniel Cormier reacts to Israel Adesanya defeating Alex Pereira with the knockout of the night at UFC 287! DC gives his hot take on why "The Last Stylebender" was able to flip the script in his rematch with "Poatan." Plus, don't miss Cormier's thoughts on Jorge Masvidal retiring from the UFC after taking a loss in the co-main event to Gilbert "Durinho" Burns. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier gives his instant reaction to Israel Adesanya's tweets about USADA following both him and Alex Pereira before the fight at UFC 287. And DC says that Pereira "isn't scared at all" and that Izzy is in for the biggest fight of his career. Plus, don't miss why Cormier believes Francis Ngannou needs to act as fast as possible. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier checks in with Gilbert Burns ahead of his UFC 287 co-main event fight against Jorge Masvidal. Burns is ready to finish Masvidal and warns Gamebred that a “right hand to the face” will end it. Plus, don’t miss why Durinho calls out both Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier sits down with WWE superstar Omos in an exclusive interview ahead of his matchup against Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania 39. DC gets into his past beef with Lesnar, and Omos insists he's going to "kick Brock Lesnar's ass!" And Omos fills us on in on why this fight is potentially the most important one of his WWE career. #Volume #Herd
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Jorge Masvidal sounds off on entire welterweight division! DC reacts to Gambred’s call outs of Burns, Chimaev and the champ Leon Edwards. Plus DC explains the new beef between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo ahead of their UFC 288 Bantamweight Title showdown. And don’t miss DC’s breakdown of why a rematch between Paddy Pimblett and Jared Gordon could be the fight to make! #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier calls Leon "Rocky" Edwards defending his championship against Kamaru Usman "the performance of his lifetime!" DC sheds light on why he called Justin Gaethje "his hero" after Gaehje's win over Rafael Fiziev in the co-main event. Plus, Cormier gives his take on what the future will hold for both Usman and Edwards after the trilogy fight. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier checks in with former UFC champ Justin Gaethje ahead of his co-main event fight against young talent Rafael Fiziev. Geathje tells DC his goal is to become champion again, and that he is "the most exciting fighter to ever step in an octagon!" Plus, don't miss why "The Human Highlight Reel" has never watched back his recent loss to Charles Oliveira. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier checks in with former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman ahead of his rematch against the current champ Leon Edwards. "The Nigerian Nightmare" calls Leon Edwards' comments "extremely disrespectful" and is going to make him answer for those remarks Saturday at UFC 286. Plus, you don't want to miss Usman revealing to fans why he thinks he got knocked out by Edwards in their last fight! #Volume
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Daniel Cormier checks in with UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards ahead of his rematch against former champ Kamaru Usman. "Rocky" Edwards relives knocking out Usman to become champion at UFC 278, and says he beat Usman on his "worst day!" Plus, Edwards gives his take on his upcoming fight against Usman at UFC 286's main event. #Volume
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Daniel Cormier responds to Jon Jones saying he will “finish” Stipe Miocic and addresses Jones being a significant betting favorite at UFC 290. And DC gives his take on Alexa Grasso accepting a rematch with former UFC flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko. Plus, don’t miss Cormier’s response to Nick Diaz announcing his plan to make his UFC comeback. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier gives his instant reaction to Jon Jones stunning Ciryl Gane with a first round submission to become the new UFC heavyweight champion! Plus, DC gives his take on Alexa Grasso's shocking fourth-round finish to take the flyweight belt from Valentina Shevchenko. Plus, DC reacts to huge wins by both Bo Nickal and Shavkat Rakhmonov on the main card at UFC 285. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier sits down with UFC top prospect Bo Nickal ahead of his UFC debut against Jamie Pickett at UFC 285. Nickal tells DC his goal is to be the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, and that if Pickett think he's going to shock the world, he's "going to be more shocked than anyone else." Plus, you've got to hear why Bo thinks this fight won't make it past the first round! #Volume
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Daniel Cormier sits down with former UFC heavyweight champ Ciryl Gane ahead of his UFC 285 title fight against Jon Jones. Also, Gane says he's a "better striker" than Jon Jones and proved why he's not just a pretty boy against Tai Tuivasa. Plus, DC tells Gane he can take him one on one in basketball and Ciryl says he's up for the challenge! #Volume
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Daniel Cormier talks Jon Jones' move to heavyweight and headlines about Ciryl Gane's supposed lack of training. And DC gives his take on the potential UFC 288 fight between Henry Cejudo and Aljamain Sterling. Plus, don't miss DC breakdown the Jake Paul and Tommy Fury fight and what a win would mean for the Problem Child. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier addresses the tweet sent out by Jon Jones welcoming DC to commentate his upcoming fight at UFC 285. And Cormier believes Islam Makhachev should be the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world after his win over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284, but wasn't "outraged" after Volk's performance. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier breaks down the main event at UFC 284 and how Islam Makhachev was able to defend his lightweight championship. Plus, don’t miss why he thinks it’s the best champion-versus-champion fight we’ve ever seen in the history of the UFC. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier addresses Jorge Masvidal's recent interview in which he took shots at Colby Covington, said Conor McGregor doesn't want to fight him and denies Gilbert Burns a shot at the BMF title. Plus, DC's hot take on the UFC's Charles Oliveira, and what he needs to do to get a fight with Conor McGregor. And don't miss Cormier let fans know how he feels about PFL Founder Donn Davis' comparison of Jake Paul to Muhammad Ali! #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier gives his take on the Dana White announcing an Alex Pereira vs Israel Adesanya rematch and a Jorge Masvidal vs Gilbert Burns fight at UFC 287. And DC fills us in on why this is “a must-win” fight for Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier thinks there may not be anyone in the light heavyweight division that can take Jamahal Hill's title away, and why DC's "all in" on a fight between him Jiri Prochazka. Plus, Cormier lets us know what's next for middleweight champion Alex Pereira. And don't miss a final round with lots of takes, including a controversial decision at UFC 283 and Anthony Smith missing weight. #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier gives his take on Jamahal Hill's dominant win over Glover Teixeira for the Light Heavyweight title at UFC 283. Plus, DC gives fans an exclusive look behind the scenes at just how much blood was flying around in that main-event fight! And don't miss Cormier break down why Brandon Moreno became Flyweight champion in spite of the judges making a massive error. #Volume #Herd
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UFC fighter Gilbert Burns gives the champion, Leon Edwards, the advantage over Kamaru Usman in a potential trilogy. Also, don't miss why Daniel Cormier thinks the champ Aljamain Sterling could lose his belt if he's not "110 percent" healthy before taking a fight with Henry Cejudo. Plus, DC fires back at Din Thomas after he called him out earlier this week! #Volume #Herd
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Daniel Cormier reacts to Jake Paul signing an MMA contract with the PFL and breaks down why he thinks Paul is actually going to fight! Plus DC explains why Alexander Volkanovski beating Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 would be the biggest upset in MMA. #Volume #Herd
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UFC superstar Khamzat Chimaev believes the entire roster is scared to fight him as the top challengers are nowhere to be found. DC gives his hot take on why nobody wants a fight with Chimaev, and why he's possibly the scariest fight in the UFC. Plus, why a Colby Convington versus Khamzat Chimaev fight is the matchup that we most want to see. And don't miss Daniel's thoughts on a Khamazat's chances against Kamaru Usman! #Volume #Herd
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3 Rounds with Daniel Cormier is back! DC gives us his unfiltered take on Jon Jones, says he needs a huge fight and a massive pay day! Plus, why Sean O'Malley needs Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo to hurry up and fight already. And don't miss DC breaking down the best moments in 2022 in the UFC! #Volume #Herd
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3 Rounds with Daniel Cormier is back, and this week he's joined by former UFC champ Chris Weidman! They tell us whether Paddy Pimblett has what it takes to be a UFC champion. Plus, Chris shares crazy training stories between Raul Rosas Jr. and Aljamain Sterling following Rosas' claim that he can take the belt from the Funk Master. And you won't believe how many titles Khabib Nurmagomedov expects Islam Makhachev to defend his title! #Volume
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