Overview of Daniel Cormier TV - DC REACTS to Islam Makhachev beating Jack Della, CRAZY Bo Nickal & Carlos Prates KOs
Daniel Cormier breaks down a stacked UFC card (post-fight reaction), praising performances, highlighting dominant title wins, and naming his Performance of the Night. The episode mixes play-by-play analysis, fighter context/personal anecdotes, and takes on rankings and GOAT conversations — with Cormier repeatedly emphasizing dominance, technique, and which fighters are now must-watch.
Key takeaways
- Islam Makhachev dominated Jack Della Maddalena — DC calls it a shutout: 50–45 on all cards. Wrestling/grappling plus damaging leg kicks controlled the fight.
- Islam is now a two-division champion and ties Anderson Silva for 16 consecutive UFC wins (per DC). Cormier views him as firmly in GOAT discussions.
- Valentina Shevchenko delivered a one-sided win over Zhang Weili; DC argues she should be in the “greatest of all time” conversation (compared to Amanda Nunes).
- Several undercard fighters had breakout or statement performances: Bo Nickal (huge head-kick KO), Michael Morales (first-round KO of Sean Brady), Carlos Prates (KO of Leon Edwards), and a very quick 16‑second KO from Benoit.
- DC’s Performance of the Night: Bo Nickal — the setup and head kick convinced him Bo is moving to the next level.
- DC notes how deep and stacked the welterweight division is — some big wins don’t automatically guarantee title shots because of the competition at 170 lbs.
Fight-by-fight highlights
- Islam Makhachev vs. Jack Della Maddalena
- Dominant performance by Makhachev: effective calf/leg kicks, superior wrestling and grappling, won every round on the scorecards (50–45).
- Cormier praises Islam’s confidence, preparation, and continued elite-level consistency; calls him a two-division champ and a likely top pound‑for‑pound name.
- Valentina Shevchenko vs. Zhang Weili
- Shevchenko controlled the fight and physically dominated Zhang Weili. DC stresses Shevchenko’s longevity and title-fight résumé (11 UFC title fight wins referenced) and argues she belongs in GOAT discussions.
- Bo Nickal
- Scored a spectacular head-kick knockout — Cormier says it was the exact response needed after an earlier career loss and shows Bo’s striking is evolving.
- Michael Morales
- First-round knockout of Sean Brady; DC highlights Morales’ 19–0 record and finishing ability, but notes the crowded welterweight landscape.
- Carlos Prates
- Knocked out a former champion (Leon Edwards, per transcript) in round two — a big statement, though DC again notes 170 lb is very deep.
- Benoit (Saint‑Denis in context)
- Very fast knockout (16 seconds) — DC points out his career resurgence after earlier losses.
- Erin Blanchfield
- Secured a submission over Tracy Cortez; showed development in mixing striking and wrestling to get submissions.
- Other notable finishes: Ethan Ewing, and a return-win (TKO) by a fighter named Sengar Shusakayev in the card (transcript contains some name transcription issues).
Notable stats, records & implications
- Islam ties Anderson Silva for most consecutive UFC wins (16) — DC emphasizes historical significance.
- Islam is now a two-division champion; DC views a potential Islam vs. Ilya Topuria matchup as the biggest possible fight for him next.
- Valentina Shevchenko: DC cites roughly 11 UFC title-fight wins and around nine successful defenses, placing her among the elite in UFC history.
- Welterweight division depth: many top contenders with long undefeated streaks or single-loss records — makes matchmaking and title shots more complicated.
DC’s perspective and memorable quotes
- On Islam: “He was confident…he looked like a real welterweight.”; “Islam’s a man now.”
- On Shevchenko: “She’s one of the greatest of all time…we should be having a conversation about her and Amanda Nunes.”
- On the card: “One of the best fight cards of the entire year…Madison Square Garden was fantastic.”
Performance of the Night
- Total Wireless Performance of the Night: Bo Nickal — awarded for the one of the “nastiest” head-kick KOs, excellent setup, and showing major growth in striking.
Future watchlist / implications for fans
- Watch for possible Islam Makhachev vs. Ilya Topuria matchup (ranking/legacy implications).
- Keep following Valentina Shevchenko — DC believes she deserves wider GOAT conversation in women’s MMA.
- Track breakout talents who made statements: Bo Nickal, Michael Morales, Carlos Prates, Benoit — all could become key players in their divisions if momentum continues.
- Note: welterweight (170 lb) is very crowded; big wins there don’t guarantee an immediate title shot.
Notes & caveats
- The episode contains multiple ad reads. The transcript had some misspellings and name inconsistencies; I’ve kept core points intact but minor fighter-name transcriptions in the source may be incorrect. Refer to official UFC results for precise fight records and opponent spellings.
If you want, I can produce a one‑page “who to watch next” with suggested matchups based on DC’s comments and current divisional landscapes.