The Daniel Cormier Show

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 th...

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, Dusti...

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 s...

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 fig...

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 p...

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 heavyw...

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 wha...

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 D...

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 insi...

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....

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...

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 ho...

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 A...

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...

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 See omnystu...

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...

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...

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...

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 #...

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...

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 f...

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...

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 th...

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 Andra...

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.