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Daniel Cormier stopped by during UFC 306 fight week and sat down with us before the Sphere fights. In a one sentence summary: DC is an all around great human being.
He, Kamaru and Henry have a long history, and this hour-long conversation shows you just how much shared respect these three champions have for one another.
The guys hit it all in this one. DC’s time as an NCAA and Olympic force, and the inspiration he was for budding fighters…Henry Cejudo and Kamaru Usman included.
The Cael Sanderson rivalry, or lack thereof, as DC might say. DC’s perspective on missing the 2008 Olympics and how it changed his life forever. Deeper on that subject, how does luck, motivation and preparation come together to breed success.
How does showmanship and celebrity change fighter trajectory in the UFC? Speaking of celebrity: Jon Jones. DC discusses the impact that the ‘baddest man on earth’ (Dana’s words) had on his career, we talk Jones’ upcoming fight against Stipe, and where the reigning reigning Heavyweight champ sits among global athlete superstars.
DC’s palpable friendliness and positivity is even more appreciated when you understand the hardships he carries with him. He opens up about the loss of his daughter, and the mindset and compartmentalization necessary for surviving the heaviest of losses.
Humans at DC’s level have a special drive that never fully leaves them. He shares how that drive for growth has translated into life beyond the octagon.
We close this one with some much deserved words of appreciation from Kamaru and Henry – and from all of us fight fans. Thank you, DC.
Enjoy!
00:00 – Intro
3:00 – Uncle DC
6:30 – NCAA and Olympics
10:40 – DC inspires young Kamaru
16:20 – Fake Drugs, Bad Business
20:00 – Cael Sanderson
23:50 – Great Circumstances
26:20 – Tall Guys Fall Harder
33:00 – Public Persona
41:30 – Jon Jones Rivalry
45:10 – Jon Jones = MJ???
48:30 – Words for Francis
51:20 – Brotherly Love
56:00 – What drives DC
1:01:30 – Flowers for DC
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DC acted like a child. He was ready to walk out because he didn't agree with that opinion. Jon is still in his head.
Stop bein salty lol jones is the jordan of mma
please put a link to DC's Youtube channel in the description.
I love the way DC just shakes off whatever Henry says
DC is the best ever hands down as a human and a champion 🏆
DC is one of the most underrated fighters in MMA. Easily a top 5 of all time in my opinion.
Good pod
Such a great interview. Got TripleC to shut up
Thank you dc for adding Kobe in the goat talks
Where is the belal interview
Dam this show sucks 2 of the biggest cringe gods
Usmans brother has been through the same as Ngannou and Cormier..
Why is every American extremely unintelligent
My Favorite MMA interview yet
I am waiting to read a comment from an ignorant black American to say to Kamaru "you are not black, you are African" lol the most ignorant self hating comment that black Americans make too often. We white folks can't help but to laugh or feel sad.
JJ is the Lawrence Taylor of MMA 😂
Scoring Rules for UFC Ranking System:
5 Points for Each:
Winning a UFC championship in any weight category.
3 Points for Each:
Fighting at least 3 times in a calendar year.
Earning a "Performance of the Night" or "Fight of the Night" bonus.
Successfully defending a UFC championship title.
Breaking a significant UFC record (e.g., longest win streak, most finishes).
Winning via knockout or submission.
2 Points for Each:
Fighting less than 3 times in a calendar year.
Winning by unanimous decision (UD).
1 Point for Each:
Any fight victory, regardless of method.
Winning by split decision.
Fighting only once in a calendar year.
Penalty:
-1 Point for each career loss.
Final Ranking:
Charles Oliveira – 92 points
Jon Jones – 90 points
Alexander Volkanovski – 72 points
Alexandre Pantoja – 70 points
Max Holloway – 63 points
Sean Strickland – 58 points
Sean O’Malley – 55 points
Islam Makhachev – 50 points
Tom Aspinall – 48 points
Ilia Topuria – 47 points
Dricus Du Plessis – 46 points
Belal Muhammad – 44 points
Leon Edwards – 43 points
Alex Pereira – 40 points
Merab Dvalishvili – 38 points
screw circumstances, no point even thinking about them or in that way.. yeh they may play a role, but you have to only focus on what you can control and thats your response. period.
Ariel was DCs MMA Guru was for DDP 😂