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...

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...

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...

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!...

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...

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

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 -...

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...

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...

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...

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...

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...

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 See...

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

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...

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...

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 -...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Pereira4:00 - Usman's career at the #1 P4P...

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...

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...