The Daniel Cormier Show

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 Corm...

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 knocke...

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 so...

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 c...

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 cont...

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 mi...

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 i...

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 competi...

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 ...

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 ...

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 young...

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 me...

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 ...

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 Ch...

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. P...

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.&...

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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