Khalil Rountree on loss to Alex Pereira, Jiri Prochazka, UFC journey, losing father
In Episode 2 of The Daniel Cormier Show, DC's newest show where he talks to UFC and MMA fighters and athletes in the sports world, light heavyweight contender Khalil Rountree joins the show! DC talks to Khalil about his upbringing in Las Vegas, and what impact losing his father to murder had on his life. Rountree dives deep into the moment he decided to become an MMA fighter, and why shortly before then he contemplated his will to live. Khalil also details his fourth-round TKO loss to Alex Pereira and what exactly he was thinking the moment he let that victory and a title opportunity slip away. Plus, Cormier and Rountree dive into his time on The Ultimate Fighter, his weight loss journey, love for music as a child, and so much more! #VolumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Merab Dvalishvili on Sean O'Malley, Cory Sandhagen, Dana White, Umar BEEF
Daniel Cormier drops his DEBUT of The Daniel Cormier Show, where DC talks to UFC and MMA fighters and athletes in the sports world, and UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili is officially the FIRST GUEST on the show! DC talks to Merab about his upbringing in Georgia, his journey to the United States, and trying to make a living while not speaking ANY ENGLISH. Cormier and Dvalishvili also get into his two fights with Sean O'Malley, his upcoming fight against Cory Sandhagen, and his real beef with Umar Nurmagomedov. DC also asks Merab about his crazy antics outside the octagon, and why he consistently seems to be trolling Dana White and the UFC fans with his crazy stunts and injuries. Plus, DC gets introduced to Georgian food live on the show! #Volume 0:00 - Daniel Cormier Show debut2:00 - Merab's surprise for DC4:40 - Moving to the United States9:00 - Merab "The Machine" origin10:00 - Poor start to UFC career14:00 - Intense cardio fight style16:45 - Keeping the motivation18:15 - Not fighitng Aljamain Sterling21:00 - Aljo's influence23:00 - Petr Yan story26:00 - Umar Nurmagomedov spoiled?27:00 - Beef with Umar29:30 - Brother saving Merab's life32:30 - Jumping into frozen water story35:30 - Merab's foot injury36:55 - The eye cut and Dana White40:15 - Sean O'Malley fights43:45 - Cory Sandhagen title fight48:00 - Dating life51:00 - Was journey to USA worth it? All lines provided by hardrock.betSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Daniel Cormier on INSANE Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis presser, Charles Oliveira's fight, Dakota Ditcheva
Daniel Cormier IS BACK with another episode of 3 Rounds with Din Thomas! DC says Charles Oliveira HAS TO TAKE the fight against MATEUSZ GAMROT after speaking out against the rest of the division ducking him. Plus, Cormier and Din talk about the "RIDICULOUS" press conference between Jake Paul and Gervonta Tank Davis, and why that fight should NEVER HAPPEN. The guys discuss Din Thomas' viral comments on Dakota Ditcheva and why he's DOUBLING DOWN on the PFL trading her for the UFC's Magomed Ankalaev. And don't miss DC give his fans a breakdown of his new interview series that starts Wednesday 5pm ET with Merab Dvalishvili! #Volume All lines provided by @hardrockbetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Daniel Cormier CALLS FOR Jon Jones on White House Card, Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler
Conor McGregor announced that he will fight Michael Chandler on the UFC's White House Card, but Daniel Cormier argues that despite that being the fight to make, Jon Jones NEEDS TO ALSO be on that White House card in 2026. DC breaks down why Chandler is the only opponent for McGregor. Plus, hear why Cormier thinks, despite their bad blood, Jones absolutely deserves a chance to fight in June of next year on the White House card. And DC gives his thoughts on the first images of what the event will look like in Washington D.C.! #Volume All lines provided by @hardrockbetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Daniel Cormier REACTS to Ilia Topuria CALLING OUT Terence Crawford: "Ilia is WINNING right now"
Daniel Cormier IS BACK to react to the latest in MMA and UFC, with Ilia Topuria and Terence "Bud" Crawford calling each other out! Fresh off of a win vs. Canelo Saul Alvarez on Saturday, Crawford and Topuria are beefing and are talking about boxing each other in the ring. DC gives his inside take on why Bud is LYING about not knowing who Topuria is. Plus, Cormier talks about that potential payday, and why Ilia is winning the exchange. #Volume All lines provided by @hardrockbetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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