Daniel Cormier credits wrestling in his win vs. Derrick Lewis at UFC 230 | Ariel & the Bad Guy

UFC double champion Daniel Cormier joins Ariel Helwani and Chael Sonnen to break down his victory vs. Derrick Lewis to retain his heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 230. (0:11) Cormier’s son, Dan II, briefly joins in saying his dad did “really good,” and thinks he dad did nothing wrong in the fight. Cormier expresses his thoughts on how he able to finish with a submission in the second round and explains how powerful Lewis’ is as he took a hard punch to the eye. Cormier says it was “awesome” to be able to fight inside of Madison Square Garden and his thoughts on the how the fans reacted to him. (5:52) Cormier details the latest on a possible fight vs. Brock Lesnar, saying it is going to happen and details what he is going to expect when it actually takes place. (9:35) Ariel and Chael provide Cormier with some free Popeyes chicken in honor of his victory at UFC 230.
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[@KingKeNNySlay]

I could listen to a 3 hour podcast with Ariel, Chael and DC!!!!

[@jasonhumphrey6601]

Hell yeah

[@Bedtimebuddy07]

Heavy facts

[@mattsherv1986]

King Kenny SLaY Trans?

[@summocommentaction3273]

@Segro Originpark excuse you? Chael is undefeated and undisputed, never lost a round. Only man to beat down Anderson Silva for 24 minutes straight, break Jon Jones toe in half and take down and rope-a-dope Fedor.

[@zephirol4638]

ehh Ariel is only good at wording interviews to piss people off and stirring the pot. Chael is only good at telling stories, DC I can agree on though.

[@jlserna11]

Tony Furguson would be proud of that ankle pick

[@pawrestlingchamp]

jlserna11 I was waiting for someone to say it lol.

[@mauliksharma__7895]

I'll ankle pick you

[@Skoshtwo]

That Dark Souls roll Souza pulled off though

[@H.N.I.C_Hennessy]

Tony Ferguson the type of dude to ankle pick himself for conditioning

[@TheDriftingsmoke]

yoel grunts

[@budisulisto]

Been saying it for a while now, nicest & humblest guy in the UFC, proper champ and role model

[@jnightmare0]

Yep

[@maddog8356]

Budi Sulisto Humblest? You need to listen a little closer to this megalomaniac. DC is so full of himself it’s sickening. He puts on a “good guy” act and you, like a lot of gullible UFC fans, swallow it hook, line, and sinker. I’m so sick of commentators like these two asshats blowing smoke up DC’s ass - they may as well get down on all fours and let DC “go Greek” on them. Cormier isn’t a hero or a good guy-he’s just another MMA thug in a long line of MMA thugs. The only thing setting him apart is his WWE gimmick of trying to be the “nice guy”. I’m calling bullshit on it.

[@shoaibnaqvi5264]

It's called confidence, not arrogance. Learn the difference. You can be confident in your ability, and DC has every reason to be confident. Seriously, who are you? He's the champ champ, an Olympic medalist/hero, represents his country, a good father, always passed every drug test since he was in college. You're some loser with a fake name and fake profile pic on KZbin acting like you're better than him hahahah.

[@krislo4788]

Mad dog...totally agreed.he puts on a act! but he can and is allowed to,he is that damn good!😑

[@Peepthefade]

How tf do you know that he’s nice if you don’t personally know him? Just because he may be portrayed as “nice” doesn’t mean he may not be a dick

[@jyt4244]

DC deserves everything coming to him.

[@brandonjoshua2012]

Until Bones Jones whoop his ass again.

[@jyt4244]

@@brandonjoshua2012 Until Bones Jones gets done again for PEDS 😂 kefz

[@zaaz7721]

@@brandonjoshua2012 in LW yea but in HW I doubt

[@frankmill5172]

JR YT I don't care how much you like DC you can't be using the Heart Eye emoji man ...thats a lil fruity

[@abbott360]

Jon jones is the goat and its not close

[@biancamartinez2580]

Daniel "there's levels to this" Cormier #Goat

[@myrickcarl]

Lol

[@skatterbrainzent.8427]

Bianca Martinez GOAT

[@ramonturner657]

Someone say Jon Jones 🤔

[@Aliens-Are-Our-Friends2027]

levels to his eye-pokes

[@SShaBazzz]

@@ramonturner657 no, he said DC.

[@KiDAmazin20]

As soon as the announcers said Derrick Lewis had never lost by submission, I knew it was over for him. Smh...

[@realmajinboof]

I know DC doesn’t owe Jon anything after the past 2 incidents. But I want one last fight between the two, hopefully Jon stays clean.

[@hectormorones8733]

YoSoyPapi Jones and Cormier were always pretty evenly matched but Jones always had that slight edge. Jones always got into Cormiers head also and played mind games with him.

[@danielcormierfanpage8001]

@@hectormorones8733 Evenly matched? Please shut up. Jones was juicing and DC was NOT!

[@danielcormierfanpage8001]

@@hectormorones8733 Jones was too scared to play fair, simple as that. Jones has had red flags with ped s his entire career.

[@wrighj]

Hector Morones Ye because one was cheating and the other wasn’t .

[@l9ikjam]

Why, so you can see another ass whooping? DC is not on Bones Jones level, No matter how big of a man crush that tou have on DC

[@wrighj]

DC THE GOAT ! No enhancements needed .

[@mrself9130]

Big Virgil westbeast what up bro.Liverpool drew against arsenal while Man Utd won.

[@wrighj]

Mr Self Sup shank let me know when united get above Bournemouth 😂

[@outoftime417]

Until he beat Jones in that octagon d.c will never be the GOAT . D.c knows he has to beat Jon Jones first before he retires. He will never live that down. He knows who the GOAT Right Now is. Its Jonny bone Jones

[@alexxunder22]

Shut the fuck up with that coked up nigga, you clown

[@pawrestlingchamp]

Florida Vs. TheWorld #StayWoke That junky Cheater will never be recognized as a goat.

[@Razear]

"I said "would you eat it?"" "Let's not get crazy..." hahahaha

[@brownstuff42]

i seriously lost it there, that was the greatest part.

[@javierestrada620]

That was the funniest thing in the world

[@marcGOAT1]

@@dylanw8823 ya i would ask your girl bud

[@emjayscat5947]

Stand up human being and best role model ANYONE could ever have...we love you DC...we always did!

[@r91playsind]

@@charism9990 he calls himself one of the greatest* of all time. That's like I am humble but still very confident in my capabilites.

[@Papimillenium2K]

How could you not love rooting for a guy like DC....

[@Papimillenium2K]

@@charism9990 lol!

[@edgar22452]

I root for him. Fuck the Nay Sayers. He's the 🐐.

[@mishmash3968]

DC is being 100% honest there. You’d be surprised how many people throw their back out by sneezing, coughing even puking.

[@paulbryant8403]

Yea i yawned and fucked up my neck for 3 days once

[@str8904]

No joke. I got really drunk one weekend, ended up throwing up the next morning and jacked up my back lol. Stupidest injury I ever had.

[@haise8810]

One time I sneezes and popped my shoulder out of place

[@anthonysefo3522]

My back hurts from walking on sand too much

[@jnightmare0]

@@musicobsessive123 😂😂😂so fucking true dude i sneeze and my back feels like it's gonna snap in half

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Well, now I understand why dc didn't bodyslam lewis because of his back.

[@zackharris4293]

Yeah mad respect for him for that

[@edisonsun21c]

Was hoping for that lol

[@War_Maker]

Love how he references gsp, giving respect to the goat. Wrestling is the strongest in the cage if you have good stand up defense.

[@amarti23]

All new found respect for DC........ Keep up the great work champ champ 👍💪

[@shah5524]

New found? The man has been the same dominant , nice , cool dude since day 1. I hate all these late supporters who used to hate on him for no reason smh

[@bowfin9553]

Dc has always been awesome, his Bigfoot Silva KO in strikeforce is legendary

[@danielcormierfanpage8001]

Dominant DC

[@summocommentaction3273]

@Tyler Reckless you're still on about that shit? Jesus Christ dude everyone knows what happened your boy is a fuck up that's why no one cares. DC took everything he worked for that's why Jon is still begging to fight him after beating him twice.

[@danielcormierfanpage8001]

@Tyler Reckless you keep saying the same thing over and over lol Jon was too scared to fight without roids

[@theboss297]

DC = GOAT

[@sangmiskin2617]

ARTEM > DC

[@l.s3132]

@Hames James jon jones = steroids

[@outoftime417]

If dc is the GOAT then Jon Jones must be the GOAT slayer. D.c< Jonny bones jones

[@outoftime417]

@@l.s3132 you got that backwarda. Steroids = Jon Jones. Jonny bones Jones Dont need steroids , steroids need him 😂

[@pavetheway9483]

@@yodathecloverholder69 DC took roids in their first fight and still lost. Don't make excuses for him. He even cheated to make weight before and flicked his fingers into Stipe's eyes to impair his vision. DC is a cheat and fraud. Jon Jones will always be the GOAT.

[@chowder2260]

Really great questions from Chael!!! Kinda like that addition to Ariel's interviews as he adds the technical questions to the already great interview Ariel provides. DC - my fave fave fave champ! Top fighter but also the most stand up great guy in MMA. Huge congrats!!

[@danielcormierfanpage8001]

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐲 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐭

[@pavetheway9483]

DC is on steroids, check his test levels in DC Jones 1. Jon Jones is the GOAT and always will be.

[@Dennell_Mount_and_Blade]

@Tyler Reckless Steroid Jones*.

[@danielcormierfanpage8001]

@@pavetheway9483 you DC haters are willing to reach and lie hard lmao DC been tested well over 70 times since his early athletic career never popped

[@meangene1980]

Gsp is the natty GOAT

[@theelitesquad5923]

Daniel Cormier vs Brock Lesnar-Wrestlemaina 35/UFC 235

[@yosefalghanam]

UFC 235

[@srouji6]

EPIC

[@professorkush2567]

Bro DC is a real one. He don't need that fake shit.

[@bullybasher1746]

🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@wilsonc-y2x]

Goat

[@SushiTuna635]

Popeyes messed up... they better make it up to dc with bouquets of chickens and a suit case full of cash

[@ashleytaylor994]

They really did mess up. He is from Louisiana and is a great speaker. He would be an amazing presenter.

[@mr.t1057]

He clearly had a popeyes contract when he fought stipe.

[@danielcormier466]

Moe Moe kfc is dog shit compared to Popeyes

[@ActuallyJozu]

I thought you were going to say suitcase full of grease LOL

[@summocommentaction3273]

@nodnarb pretty sure he's from Houston JS,

[@drjaye1962]

I dont think ive ever seen Chael laugh so hard, much respect DC, always giving props to OSU, and the HS team (coach) ...gotta luv dat

[@megaunknown400]

I can imagine the headlines "Daniel confirmed sneezes, fight canceled"

[@BedlamsBluff]

Nice to see DC giving props to some old school wrestling opponents. Alireza Heidari happened to beat him 3 times in the Worlds (x2) and Olympics.

[@MichaelP-ke1tm]

Jones doesn't want DC at heavyweight. DC wants Brock as his last fight. DC and Jones won't happen.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Jones is only saying that to bother dc, I think jones will be a replacement for dc vs lesnar.

[@billytheog4792]

Pat L DC wants Brock no matter what dc will come back when he turns 40 to fight Brock if he doesn’t get to fight him before then if JJ vs dc happens it needs to happy soon because dc will only come back after the age of 40 for Brock the reason he wants to fight Brock so bad is because he knows this is going to be his biggest check and his final big money check and that will let him leave the ufc without worrying about money

[@HamoodiClash]

500 Subs No Video Challenge but Lesnar is no more attracting viewers in mma.

[@nicolas___4278]

I see your point, and I would like your comment, but I really want Jones-DC 3 to happen

[@mixansa4016]

I seriously think jones is scared to fight him at heavyweight.DC has big big chance

[@computerhow2674]

1:54 Chael: "cya pal" - priceless

[@alvarovargasbang-wutang8461]

that was a great interview it was like a feel-good movie that simply just brings you Joy.

[@biancamartinez2580]

JONES DOESN'T WANT ANY PART OF DC AT HEAVYWEIGHT. STOP IT!

[@jackjill5252]

Lol Jones don't want it with a man he beat twice 👀😂👍

[@outoftime417]

If Jones bulk up and fight d.c in heavyweight then d.c is fucked. D.c is much slower at HW he wouldnt be able to box Jones up like he did their last fight . Jones would out maneuver him all night at HW

[@elbohike3500]

JJ can beat him in any weight class. But DC is one of UFCs Goats

[@nestortoledo2100]

This is a hard one, Jones has a skill set that would translate well into almost any division, plus he'll still have the reach advantage, but people forget DC started and dominated everyone he's ever fought as a HW, I'm talking before Lewis and Stipe,he's like 11-0 up there and he's hitting a lot harder, I can't call it I'd definitely love to see DC vs JJ at HW, I personally feel that it would be a closer fight and be up there as a classic

[@samathyos1277]

San Joaquin Valley Transparency totally, because cutting 25 lbs to make 205 is prolonging his career. Dummy.

[@AutoAddict84]

Somebody give this man a Popeyes contract !!! Popeyes your fkn up !!

[@thenextguy2167]

We need more of this content!!! Ariel and the Bad Guy!

[@eazythetruth]

Daniel "I predict dese tings" Cormier

[@paulhammSOLD]

I was torn in this fight but this interview genuinely put a smile on my face

[@farret1998]

Phenomenal interview all around!

[@c-mafawken-mo4747]

legend has it tony ferguson taught daniel how to ankle pick.

[@IrishCapone]

Ariel "You won't even eat it then?" Dc "Lets not get crazy"

[@xxAZNATIONxx]

Great video, great of a combo between all of them.

[@keithscanlan14]

This would be a great weekly show these three together

[@ryanray5533]

DC is the greatest....there is no one on earth that is more sincere and true....best role model. I can't say enough good things about him....and his fighting ability is 2nd to none imo.....100% NATURAL!!!

[@VitalYFZ]

Man I love DC, what a great guy, much respect.

[@AcidGlow]

*I'm so happy to see DC enjoying his victory and still being Double Champ. His fight vs Brock will be epic! ✅🙂*

[@IRISHMAN555]

G.O.A.T...! and every single bit done...CLEAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@phenomenoddity]

This trio is fucking FANTASTIC.

[@dh4495]

Chael can be a lot of things but it was cool to see how he interacted with dan dan giving him his mic, welcoming him to the set and saying bye to him. I feel like Chael is the type who can read the room and know time and situation very well.

[@jonathanmurti8746]

Tony Ferguson is proud of DC for that ankle pick

[@iW3RK]

What a great guy, couldn’t help but smile

[@Merkathomas]

Daniel...that humble shit is an act!!

[@andrewm3961]

Daniel 'ankle pick' Ferguson.

[@tadhgogorman3459]

Theres something truly wholesome about watching the baddest man on the planet doing interviews with his son on his knee.

[@elbohike3500]

Champ Champ defends both belts and he is mad respectful. Class act. Am still a Bones guy but shit you ain't no joke.. Bless u DC

[@brucelye5640]

Popeyes Chicken sound good right now !!!

[@apatheticallyconcerned6574]

How can you not love this guy?

[@beeseebee_]

The end was the best! "Let's not get crazy"

[@je1653]

Best thing that ever happened to the sport. anyone that boos someone with the class and heart that Daniel possesses is not a true fan of this game.Its easy to talk crap but to carry yourself like DC and win consistently is not easy I would imagine.

[@sagenoise]

Ariel low key with them insults, "Daniel Senior"?! LOOOOL

[@mosesalexander8944]

I ❤DC

[@ashersambitions9166]

"That was me at 30%!" - DC's sneezed back

[@TheBalotelli123]

How can you not love Daniel!

[@paddygreen3266]

DC 39, jacare 40, yoel Romero 41......inspirational,

[@xxAZNATIONxx]

Ariel: "Will you eat it?" DC: " Let's not get crazy?" Hahahahahahaaha

[@thmpr426]

That end part is SO funny. LOL good on DC

[@artmho1987]

I knew there has to be a reason why I really like DC so much. We both share a birthday on March 20th.

[@srouji6]

I can't say enough good things about Daniel Cormier!

[@marksilva2929]

DC is an awesome person!! Now I finally understand his popularity!

[@TYancy001]

Great interview

[@Ironclad6661]

DC executed the perfect fight against Derrick Lewis. I could tell after Derrick landed that one shot that DC was like, "Okay I've had enough of that power," and then seemed determined to get the SUB on the next takedown." Another world class performance by the Champ Champ.

[@carlDJS]

“Let’s not get crazy” lmao that’s a yes!

[@dope4041]

Daniel has his little boy looking right ... look at that crispy cut🔥✂

[@tech1238]

This is top tier content ESPN 👍🏻

[@joeairbender267]

Wrestling is very important, only fake fans says its boring and only want striking.

[@mcstrad10]

God i love DC. Obviously in the octagon it's undeniable how amazing he is and anybody that says otherwise is lying to themselves or not paying attention. But what makes it so easy to root for him is who he is in the practice room, who he is as a dad and what he stands for as a man. All of that combined is what a world champion is supposed to be. I'd still really like to see him smash Brock and although unlikely beat Jon Jones. Both would be quite satisfying, the good guy needs to win.

[@comingsoon7118]

dc deserves so much more!

[@damnson6556]

Anyone else looking at Dan Dan bored in the background and remembering those days when you had to wait for the adults to stop talking to each other before leaving lol

[@markcollard9326]

dc is such a great guy, i just wish the fans saw it more.

[@georglieber2158]

It’s so great to hear a wrestling nerd explain the flow

[@HT.100]

damn right DC you give them Popeye's jabronis hell

[@acerkarim]

The end was hilarious 😂😂

[@winterose2331]

I wonder what DC Jr. Feels like being the son of a double champion

[@curtisgorner3072]

DC not diving into that chicken was probably harder than the fight. Respect.

[@sarathsp23]

I wish DC does the JRE asap. He is such a good guy. Champ Champ

[@meme-jl9fs]

I'VE always believed wrestling is one of the best Martial Arts, and i luv it because it doesnt involve cuncussing sombody

[@neilyringworm]

Great guy and a legend. Will never understand people who have booed him for years. Just Jones fans I guess

[@OG_BigLargeCoke]

The man is from Louisiana and has promoted your brand for free for years and you give his opponent the sponsorship, that bit at the end was so satisfying 🤣🤣

[@ScyCharlEdward]

National Treasure is DS. So loveable

[@judasjunior6503]

Ariel n Chael duo is the best. DON'T u change that ESPN! Unless they want to of course.

[@r.b.4611]

The top 3 GOATS are: DJ, GSP, DC. Anyone who thinks different is just wrong.

[@naijapekin]

Daniel "DC (Double Champ)" Cormier = GOAT

[@Migraineboy420ganjajoe]

DC is very down to earth. A role model to all.

[@TommyTorit]

DC is a living superhero. Fuck what a hero. Love you brother

[@str8904]

Chael, DC, Bisping & GSP need their own show together.

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

DC "i got up this morning I sneezed and my back went out"

[@kingammo6090]

10:55 😂😂😂😂😂✔️ CLASSIC

[@abramporras7877]

I had a dumb ass Xbox commercial and it took me back in the day in the middle of the interview

[@diablotare]

"Here's the dealdo!" - Daniel "The Notorious" Cormier

[@kobbb610]

what an honor for dc to sit next to the undefeated and undisputed goat!

[@allengainzmma]

“Hey Toney, ill ankle pick you.”- Daniel (Double Champ) Cormier

[@Woadyn]

Daniel Cormier is the peoples champion, a man who has integrity and the respect of his peers.

[@robertwilson6443]

Great trio

[@rodbuenfiL]

I love DC. I don't understand the boo's. Looking forward for his last fight and having him in the commentary booth.

[@boxout90]

That story of his back should be highlighted more