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UFC Hall Of Famer Daniel Cormier gives his raw instant reaction to the biggest UFC fights. Plus, DC is joined by other big-name fighters to talk all things MMA.

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Friday · 11 min
Daniel Cormier says UFC needs Tom Aspinall to fight for heavyweight title ASAP | WILD Rumor Reaction
Daniel Cormier IS BACK with another new edition of the DC Show, this time reacting to Tom Aspinall speaking out Thursday, shutting down the rumors that he was supposedly making a play to fight OUTSIDE OF THE UFC. DC says the UFC needs the heavyweight champion back in action, and that also it's in Tom's best interest to stay with the biggest organization in MMA for the star power and the money it will give him down the line. Plus, hear what Cormier has to say about Eddie Hearn's involvement and how his relationship with Dana White plays a role. DC says the UFC needs Aspinall in order to better the heavyweight division, because ultimately there is no BADDER MAN on the planet than Tom according to Daniel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 23 · 10 min
Daniel Cormier GOES OFF ON Paddy Pimblett, Max Holloway, & Gable Stevenson GETTING MONEY WITHHELD
Daniel Cormier IS BACK after UFC 329 made headlines with Paddy Pimblett, Max Holloway, and Gable Stevenson all facing potential money withheld because of jumping on the cage after their victories. Technically speaking, rules do not allow fighters to exit the cage after a victory, but DC argues that the emotion of a massive victory and given the stakes of all three of their fights, the rule NEEDS TO CHANGE. Paddy Pimblett had a nasty first-round submission of Benoit Saint-Denis, Max avenged a loss vs. Conor McGregor, and Gable made his UFC debut with an incredible knockout victory. Cormier talks about when he did that against Stipe Miocic after his KO win at UFC 226, and why speaking from experience, these fighters should be allowed to show their emotion in those big wins. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 20 · 41 min
Sean Brady CALLS OUT Ian Garry, Islam Makhachev fight, DEVASTATING Belal loss
Daniel Cormier IS BACK with another episode of the DC Show, featuring none other than one of the top welterweights in the UFC, Sean Brady. The UFC recently announced Brady will be fighting Gabriel Bonfim on November 7, 2026 in the APEX in Las Vegas. DC talks to Brady about Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry, and why he believed Islam was going to win this fight beforehand! Plus, Sean GOES IN ON Ian Garry and why he "can't stand him" and wants to fight him before his career is over. And don't miss Cormier and Brady talk about the stacked welterweight division, featuring names like Islam, Ian, Carlos Prates, Gabriel Bonfim, and Michael Morales, and where Sean sees the division going as far as matchmaking fights is concerned. Plus, don't miss DC and Sean talk about his tough Philly upbringing, discovering MMA, becoming a father, beating Joaquin Buckley, and so much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 16 · 9 min
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Islam Makhachev BEATING Ian Garry at UFC 330, breaks Anderson Silva record
Islam Makhachev DEFEATED Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330 in Philadelphia in an ABSOLUTE WAR, defending his welterweight belt and passing Anderson Silva for the most consecutive wins in UFC history with 17 and counting! DC breaks down Islam's historic performance, and why Garry made this the most difficult fight of Makhachev's career. Cormier gives Garry his flowers, after he was able to use his takedown defense to keep him in this fight in the final two rounds. DC also breaks down Mackenzie Dern's unanimous decision victory over Gillian Robertson, as she was able to successfully defend her strawweight title. And don't miss Cormier break down UFC 330's most impressive performances, including Jalin Turner's KO, Donte Johnson's impressive finish, Jeremiah Wells' tremendous upset over Myktybek Orolbai, and much more! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 14 · 14 min
Mackenzie Dern ready for DANGEROUS Gillian Robertson in UFC 330 championship fight | Daniel Cormier
Mackenzie Dern IS BACK on the DC Check-In series on the Daniel Cormier Show, this time ahead of her strawweight title defense at UFC 330 against submission specialist Gillian Robertson. Dern talks about the stylistic matchup against Robertson, and why she's been extra focused on her ground game against Gillian, knowing she holds the records for most submissions in UFC women's history. Dern also reflects on her title win against Virna Jandiroba. Plus, Mackenzie talks about how life as a champion has been so different than in previous years in the fight game. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 13 · 20 min
Islam Makhachev CLAPS BACK at Ian Garry calling him "NERVOUS" before UFC 330 fight | Daniel Cormier
Islam Makhachev IS BACK on the Daniel Cormier show, this time ahead of arguably the biggest UFC fight of the year in a title fight against Ian Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia! Makhachev breaks down Garry's skills and claims the Shavkat Rakhmonov fight proves that Ian won't be able to handle Islam's grappling. Islam also reflects on the Jack Della Maddalena fight and says he didn't try to submit him in order to secure the double championship, admitting he had many opportunities to finish the fight. Makhachev also tells Cormier that winning a UFC record 17 fights in a row is not his goal, because he plans on it being several more to make the record unbreakable. Plus, don't miss Islam call out DC for being "fat," and still trying to send his son to Dagestan for two to three years! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 13 · 17 min
Ian Garry DOUBLES DOWN on BEATING Islam Makhachev: UFC champ is "MY DESTINY" | Daniel Cormier
Daniel Cormier IS BACK at UFC 330 with fresh editions of the DC Check-In, starting with Ian Machado Garry ahead of his MASSIVE TITLE FIGHT against the UFC's pound-for-pound No. 1 Islam Makhachev. Ian doubles down on his guarantee to beat the double champ, and knows a win at Philly's UFC 330 is his "destiny." Plus, don't miss his son Leo make a special cameo on the DC Show! #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 10 · 11 min
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Quillan Salkilld SUBMITTING Gamrot, Ali's WILD TAKE on Usman Nurmagomedov
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 All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 7 · 12 min
Daniel Cormier says Arman Tsarukyan THOUGHT he'd fight Charles Oliveira + Ruffy matchup, Makhachev
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 All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 1 · 11 min
Daniel Cormier NOT BUYING Khamzat Chimaev & Sean Strickland BEEF + Khamzat tells DC he wants rematch
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 All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 30 · 13 min
Daniel Cormier calls Jon Jones a LIAR, Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Garry FIGHT BREAKDOWN UFC 330
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 All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 27 · 12 min
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Magomed Ankalaev TKO WIN vs. Bogdan Guskov, Ulberg next?
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 All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 23 · 29 min
Ben Askren on retiring at RAF 11, Conor McGregor CRAZY injury vs. Max Holloway
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 All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 19 · 9 min
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Dricus Du Plessis BEATING Kamaru Usman at UFC OKC, Sean Strickland next?
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 All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 12 · 12 min
Daniel Cormier REACTS to BRUTAL Conor McGregor injury vs. Max Holloway, CRAZY Paddy Pimblett win
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 All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 11 · 14 min
Max Holloway on KNOCKING OUT Conor McGregor in his return, Justin Gaethje rematch
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 All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 9 · 50 min
Paddy Pimblett on Justin Gaethje beating Ilia Topuria, fighting Benoit Saint-Denis
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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 1 · 48 min
Dan Ige on CRAZY FIGHT vs. Diego Lopes, training with Khabib & Islam Makhachev
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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July 1 · 11 min
Daniel Cormier WARNS Ian Garry about predicting 4TH ROUND FINISH vs. Islam Makhachev at UFC 330
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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June 30 · 1 hr 22 min
Daniel Cormier's DC in DC Show with Merab Dvalishvili, Kamaru Usman and Mackenzie Dern
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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