Ben Askren IS BACK with Daniel Cormier for a BRAND NEW EPISODE of Funky and the Champ! Askren and DC give their takes on UFC 311, including Islam Makhachev's first-round submission of Renato Moicano, Merab Dvalishvili smothering Umar Nurmagomedov in the win, and why Merab is now the GOAT of the bantamweight division. Cormier brings up Henry Cejudo's comments on Dvalishvili, and why he's RIGHT to call him the bantamweight GOAT. And don't miss Cormier and Askren react to the Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev announcement for UFC 313, and why Pereira is entering UFC GOAT status if he defeats Ankalaev. Plus, are you with Ben saying that Sean O'Malley vs. Umar is the fight to make?! #Volume #Herd

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After Islam Makhachev submitted Renato Moicano to defend his championship belt, Daniel Cormier IS BACK from octagon side to give you his post-fight analysis of the main event fight at UFC 311 and all the best action of the night! DC gives his take on Merab Dvalishvili beating Umar Nurmagomedov, and why he's on his way to becoming one of the all-time greats in the division. Plus, Cormier GOES IN ON what's next for Islam Makhachev, and why he still thinks Arman Tsarukyan deserves another title shot. And don't miss Cormier's take on Payton Talbott's first career UFC loss, Jiri Prochazka's knockout vs. Jamahal Hill, Umar falling short against Merab, and so much more from UFC 311! #Volume #Herd

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Umar Nurmagomedov IS BACK on a new edition of the DC Check-In ahead of his MASSIVE UFC 311 championship fight against Merab Dvalishvili! After a press conference that went viral, Umar speaks on his back-and-forth with Merab, and why he believes the REAL REASON is for Merab's beef with him. Umar also fires shots at Sean O'Malley, saying he's the EASIEST FIGHT in the division. Plus, Umar speaks on training with Khabib and how much a championship would mean to him and his team in the UFC history books. And don't miss Nurmagomedov's response to Cormier saying he thinks he's "more gangster" than Al Capone. #Volume #Herd

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Merab Dvalishvili IS BACK on the Daniel Cormier check-in ahead of his massive title defense against Umar Nurmagomedov. Merab GOES IN on why he is fed up with Umar's "disrespect" ahead of this championship fight at UFC 311. Plus, don't miss Merab talk about his preparation for this fight, and why his perfect fight ends with him punching Umar's face. Arman Tsarukyan, in spite of dropping out of this fight with Islam Makhachev, also sat down with Cormier ahead of what he thought was his chance at a UFC title. #Volume #Herd

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Islam Makhachev IS BACK on the DC Check-In with Daniel Cormier, ahead of his MASSIVE UFC 311 main-event fight against Arman Tsarukyan. Islam GOES IN ON Khabib Nurmagomedov getting kicked off a Frontier flight when sitting in the exit row, how it was the ultimate DISRESPECT, and why he recommends DC doesn't sit in an exit row ever. Plus, Makhachev talks about his rematch with Arman Tsarukyan, and why it will be a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT fight after having gone through Alexander Volkanovski and Dustin Poirier. Islam also talks about his parents not really caring for fighting, and you don't want to miss him talk about what they do during his fights! Plus, stick around to see when Makhachev asks DC to come back and fight in the UFC! #Volume #Herd

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Bo Nickal made some BOLD CLAIMS against Khamzat Chimaev, and it's clear he seems ready for this MASSIVE fight. Daniel Cormier is here to break down that super fight and why Nickal might have a point in what he's saying! DC gives his take on just how good Nickal's wrestling is, and where it will be tested specifically in a battle against Khamzat. Plus, DC gives other potential fights for Bo Nickal BEFORE Chimaev gets put on his schedule. #Volume #Herd

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Joe Rogan recently came out and said Jon Jones wants $30 million from the UFC to fight Tom Aspinall for the heavyweight championship, and DC is here to give you his REACTION to this MASSIVE update in the Jones-Aspinall saga. Plus, Cormier GOES IN ON why $30 million is WAY MORE than any other fighter is getting per fight in the UFC. And don't miss DC give his take on why a Jones loss is THE BEST RESULT for the UFC as a company, even with a guy like Alex Pereira still being a huge superstar in the sport. #Volume #Herd

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Daniel Cormier IS BACK to react to the biggest news in the UFC and MMA worlds, with this week being ALL ABOUT Dustin Poirier and Alex “Poatan” Pereira. Poirer is looking to have a HUGE FIGHT to end his career, and Cormier talks about the possibility of a trilogy with Max Holloway or fighting one of the up-and-coming talents in Rafael Fiziev or Renato Moicano. Plus, is the light heavyweight division "up for grabs" for an elite wrestling talent entering the division? And DC breaks down why Magomed Ankalaev should be worried after Alex Pereira came out and said he WON'T BE FIGHTING him and plans to fight in Sydney, Australia. #Volume #Herd

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It's the FINAL Funky and the Champ of 2024, and Ben Askren is BACK with Daniel Cormier to talk all things MMA. The guys talk about Alex Pereira's title run, compare it to other fighters like Islam Makhachev, and break down how wins vs. Israel Adesanya and Sean Strickland quickly had him in championship fights just 12 months into his UFC career. Plus, Askren and DC talk Welterweight and what needs to happen next for Leon Edwards, Belal Muhammad, Sean Brady, Joaquin Buckley, and more! Don't miss Cormier and Askren talk about their fight prep and how DC got a "caveman" mentality when he would fight. And check out DC telling the story of his EPIC FIGHT against Dan Henderson! #Volume #Herd

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CHECK OUT Daniel Cormier's craziest moments on the channel from 2024! Some of the wildest moments on the show from the year include Nate Diaz calling DC b***h, DC calling out Ben Askren on Funky and the Champ, and hilarious clips from his fighter interviews! Khamzat Chimaev, Islam Makhachvev, Shavkat Rakhmonov, Alex Pereira and so many more UFC stars make their way in DC's wildest moments of 2024. Check it out! #Volume #Herd

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