At a glance
- Two division UFC champion, light heavyweight and heavyweight, UFC Hall of Famer
- The Daniel Cormier Show, launched in 2023: more than 440 episodes
- About 562,000 YouTube subscribers (September 2026)
Overview
Daniel Cormier, known as “DC”, is a two division UFC champion. He held the light heavyweight and heavyweight belts and is a member of the UFC Hall of Fame. Since his fighting career ended, he has been covering MMA on his own channels.
His YouTube channel launched in September 2021 and has about 562,000 subscribers as of September 2026. He also hosts The Daniel Cormier Show, a podcast launched in 2023 and produced with iHeartPodcasts and The Volume, which has passed 440 episodes.
What you'll find
On YouTube, Cormier posts instant reactions after big UFC events, fight breakdowns and fighter interviews in his DC Check-In format. In September 2026, for example, he sat down with Alexandre Pantoja and Arman Tsarukyan ahead of their fights, then reacted to the results of the card.
The Daniel Cormier Show comes out several times a week. It sometimes branches into other sports: in September 2026 he hosted former NFL player Ryan Clark. Short clips pull the best moments from each show.
Why follow
Cormier won titles in two UFC divisions, which gives him an unusual read on fights, especially on wrestling, his original sport. His breakdowns explain how a fighter controls an opponent on the mat or against the fence, and why a game plan works or falls apart.
His standing also gets him access to headliners. Fighters come on before and after their bouts, and his interviews give you their view without a filter. If you want a fast, reasoned reaction, he posts his takes right after big events. And his memories as a fighter, including his fights with Jon Jones, add a personal angle to his analysis. The podcast gives him more room for long conversations, including with guests from outside MMA, so you get a broader sports show on top of the fight coverage. Between the channel and the podcast, you can hear from him several times in a normal fight week.
MMA Official's take
This is for UFC fans who want a former champion's opinion, with a close eye on wrestling. Start with his instant reaction to the latest big UFC event. Then watch a DC Check-In with a fighter from the next card, and listen to The Daniel Cormier Show for longer conversations.