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The Daniel Cormier Show

by iHeartPodcasts and The Volume · English · Sport

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.

New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 13 min
Latest: 9 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026 · 12 min

Daniel Cormier REACTS to Sean Strickland & Nassourdine Imavov HEATED CONFRONTATION at UFC PI

Daniel Cormier IS BACK to talk the biggest headlines in the UFC and MMA, this time reacting to a crazy encounter at the UFC PI in Las Vegas between Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov following their back-and-forth online. Sean had said he was willing to give up the belt and leave the sport in order to pursue more money in boxing, and so Imavov confronted Sean at the UFC PI and even offered to pay him for a fight between the two of them in the heated confrontation. DC believes Sean is the one, because of his championship status and star power, that has more of the leverage in the…

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5 Oct 2026 · 11 min
Daniel Cormier REACTS to INSANE KNOCKOUTS from Talbott, Ribovics vs Green, & Pinas, Silva beats Wang
UFC 332 from Salt Lake City, Utah was both INSANE and HISTORIC, featuring a UFC-record 11 knockouts, nine of which came in the first round! Natalia Silva headlined the card against Wang "Joker" Cong, winning via unanimous decision. DC looks back at every knockout from the night, and breaks down his favorites, including Payton Talbott finishing former champ Deiveson Figueiredo, Esteban Ribovics's first-round finish of King Green, and incredible knockouts from Imanol Rodriguez, Damian Pinas, Jacobe Smith, Anthony Wint, Johnny Walker and so many more! Plus don't miss what Cormier thinks is next…
3 Oct 2026 · 12 min
Daniel Cormier on Alex Pereira NEXT UFC FIGHT announcement: Carlos Ulberg, Volkov, Khamzat Chimaev?
Daniel Cormier IS BACK with a brand new DC Show, this time breaking down UFC superstar Alex Pereira and the potential announcement TODAY of who the heavyweight star will be fighting next. DC believes that his next fight will be at heavyweight, but still feels that Alex would be A PROBLEM at 205 if he was to choose a fight between a top contender or Champion like Carlos Ulberg or Khamzat Chimaev if he chooses to move up a division. DC also speaks on Dana White and the UFC going forward with the Josh Hokit and Ciryl Gane fight, and why he doubles down on that being the fight to make. Plus, DC…
1 Oct 2026 · 13 min
Daniel Cormier on Justin Gaethje having NO GOOD OPTIONS between retirement, Arman, McGregor & Ilia
Justin Gaethje went viral after his appearance on Andrew Shultz's ‘Flagrant’ podcast, teasing retirement from the UFC and a lack of desire to rematch Ilia Topuria or fight Arman Tsarukyan. See why DC says that there are NO GOOD OPTIONS for Gaethje here between retirement or fighting No. 1 contender Arman Tsarukyan, Conor McGregor, and even doing the rematch with Ilia Topuria. Arman is currently a heavy favorite in that fight, Topuria was already favored in a rematch following Justin's White House win, and Conor McGregor would mean he'd have to likely vacate the championship belt.…
26 Sep 2026 · 16 min
Daniel Cormier takes JON JONES' SIDE after Gable Steveson leaves octagon after Sean Sharaf KNOCKOUT
Daniel Cormier IS BACK to talk all things UFC, MMA, and combat sports, this time DOUBLING DOWN on his criticism of Gable Steveson after leaving the octagon following his UFC 331 KNOCKOUT LOSS to Sean Sharaf. DC says he spoke to Gable Sunday about the loss, and expects him to bounce back better than ever, despite feeling like he needed to stay in there and accept the loss. Cormier also gives Jon Jones his flowers as a coach, saying he was wrong to assume that Jones wasn't good for the role, and he believes that taking the blame for Gable leaving further proves his potential as a coach. DC…
24 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
Ryan Clark on ESPN firing, Pivot Sports show, sickle cell death scare, NFL career
Daniel Cormier IS BACK with a brand new edition of the DC Show, this time alongside his former co-host of DC & RC, NFL analyst, and former Super Bowl–winning safety with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ryan Clark! RC and DC talk about ESPN firing Clark from the network, what went down in the moments prior and during, and how life has changed since. Ryan explains how he's now hosting ‘The Pivot Sports’ show on Netflix, with former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz coming on as an investor and strategic partner. RC talks about dealing with his near-death experience with sickle cell…
21 Sep 2026 · 11 min
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Arman Tsarukyan CRAZY KO vs. Ruffy, Sharaf KOs Gable, Joshua Van-Pantoja
Joshua Van, Alexandre Pantoja, Arman Tsarukyan, and Mauricio Ruffy headlined one of the UFC cards of the year, and Daniel Cormier IS BACK with his reaction to UFC 331 in Los Angeles! Van and Pantoja had put on a show in the main event, with Van winning the rematch by unanimous decision in defense of his flyweight title. Arman Tsarukyan officially cemented his spot as the number-one contender with an incredible first-round KO of Ruffy with two elbows in the final seconds. DC gives take on Van's early stardom, Tsarukyan's rise to the top, and what was an unbelievable, 12-second knockout finish…
19 Sep 2026 · 16 min
Alexandre Pantoja on DISRESPECTFUL Joshua Van, Tatsuro Taira fight rumors
Daniel Cormier IS BACK with the DC fighter check-ins at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, this time sitting down with the former flyweight champion and top contender in the division, Alexandre Pantoja ahead of his title fight rematch against Joshua Van! Pantoja speaks on the "DISRESPECT" from Van leading up to the fight this week, and why he has to treat Joshua "like a child." Plus, hear Alexandre's take on the freak injury he had in their first matchup, and why he thinks he was going to FINISH HIM in the first fight. And hear what he has to say about him potentially having come back early to fight…
18 Sep 2026 · 15 min
Arman Tsarukyan on Mauricio Ruffy fight, Justin Gaethje "EASY WIN" vs. Ilia Topuria
Daniel Cormier IS BACK with another special edition of the DC Show, as Arman Tsarukyan RETURNS to catch up with DC ahead of his HUGE number-one contender fight against the dangerous Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 in Los Angeles. Arman talks about his fight with Ruffy, and why he HAS TO outwrestle him and finish him in spectacular fashion in order to be the next in line for a championship opportunity. Tsarukyan weighs in on the Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria beef, and says he was shocked that it was "SO EASY" for Justin to finish Ilia in the way that he did. Plus, don't miss the MMA star talk…
14 Sep 2026 · 13 min
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Tom Aspinall VACATING UFC HEAVYWEIGHT BELT, Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit NEXT?
Daniel Cormier IS BACK, this time with BREAKING NEWS out of the UFC that heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has vacated his championship belt. DC discusses who Ciryl Gane will fight for the heavyweight belt, including potential opponents like Josh Hokit, or a rematch with Alex Pereira. Hear Cormier break down who's next at heavyweight, who needs more time, and what his take is on seeing Aspinall unable to return to the octagon. 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more…
13 Sep 2026 · 15 min
Conor Benn on MAJOR BEEF with Ryan Garcia, weight-cut callout, Chris Eubank rivalry
DC IS BACK with a brand new episode of The Daniel Cormier Show, as boxing sensation Conor Benn joins Daniel ahead of his MASSIVE TITLE FIGHT at Welterweight against another boxing superstar in Ryan Garcia. Benn speaks on Garcia not showing up to their scheduled faceoff and tells DC he has sources that say Garcia is struggling with the weight. Cormier talks to Benn about his difficult upbringing, working with his father and hall-of-fame boxer Nigel Benn, and what it's taken to get him to this point where he's fighting for a championship. And don't miss DC and Ben talk about his heated Chris…
11 Sep 2026 · 15 min
Ryan Garcia CALLS OUT Conor Benn for weight-cut callout, Devin Haney & Barrios wins
DC IS BACK with a brand new episode of The Daniel Cormier Show, this time sitting down with boxing superstar Ryan Garcia ahead of his WBC welterweight title fight against British boxing star Conor Benn! Garcia calls out Benn for "being a b**ch" for speaking on his weight cut, and says there "are levels" to this fight game and Conor is not on his level. Ryan talks about the matchup and why he's sure he can break him down in the first five rounds because Benn's style will feed into his gameplan. Plus, hear DC and Garcia talk about fighting from seven years old, sleeping in cars, why he doesn't…
7 Sep 2026 · 11 min
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Salahdine Parnasse KNOCKING OUT Dan Hooker in 1st round: "Best debut EVER"
DC is BACK, this time following an incredible showing from Salahdine Parnasse in the main event in France where he KNOCKED OUT Dan Hooker in the first round of his UFC debut! Daniel Cormier breaks down the victory for 28-year old, 155-pound star in his first UFC fight, and why Parnasse is going to be a problem in this division. DC also discusses the Max Holloway callout, and what's next for the up-and-coming star in the division. Parnasse also went to the mic after the fight and declared himself "the best fighter in the world" and called for a Top 5 opponent and mentioned a "dream fight"…
2 Sep 2026 · 43 min
Jorge Masvidal on Nate Diaz & Kamaru Usman fights, Ben Askren KO, CRAZY Kimbo Slice street fights
Daniel Cormier IS BACK with another special edition of the DC Show, this time featuring one of the biggest stars the UFC has ever seen, Jorge "Gamebred" Masvidal! Masvidal talks about his viral videos participating in Kimbo Slice's street fights, his incredible relationship with Kimbo, and why he knew that despite his early success his goal from a young age was always to be a fighter in MMA and the UFC. Jorge also talks about the fame that the Ben Askren UFC-record knockout got him, the Kamaru Usman title fights, winning the BMF championship against Nate Diaz, and so much more! #Volume See…
30 Aug 2026 · 10 min
Daniel Cormier REACTS to Song Yadong CRAZY KNOCK OUT WIN over Umar Nurmagomedov
Daniel Cormier IS BACK with the latest reaction to all things UFC and MMA, this time DC gives his take on Song Yadong getting a KNOCKOUT WIN vs. Umar Nurmagomedov in the second round of the main event in UFC Shanghai Saturday. Yadong caught Umar with a punch as he was ducking down, and has officially stamped himself among the top contenders in the division. Cormier breaks down the massive main event fight and what the loss means for Umar going forward. Plus, DC weighs in on whether or not this victory is enough for Yadong to be considered the official #1 contender in the UFC's STACKED…
28 Aug 2026 · 12 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…
23 Aug 2026 · 11 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…
20 Aug 2026 · 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,…
16 Aug 2026 · 10 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…
14 Aug 2026 · 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…
13 Aug 2026 · 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,…
13 Aug 2026 · 18 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.
10 Aug 2026 · 12 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.
7 Aug 2026 · 13 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!…
1 Aug 2026 · 12 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…
30 Jul 2026 · 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…
27 Jul 2026 · 13 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…
23 Jul 2026 · 30 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…
19 Jul 2026 · 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…
12 Jul 2026 · 13 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…

About The Daniel Cormier Show

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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Publisher: iHeartPodcasts and The Volume
Language: English
Category: Sport
New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 13 min
Latest episode: 9 Oct 2026
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