Summary of “The Daniel Cormier Show – DC GUARANTEES 10-0 win vs. Jon Jones in wrestling match + NEW REALITY SHOW details”

Podcast: The Herd with Colin Cowherd
Date: January 8, 2026
Host: Daniel Cormier ("DC")
Episode Theme:
This episode dives deep into Daniel Cormier’s rivalry with Jon Jones as they reunite as opposing coaches on a new international martial arts reality show. DC discusses behind-the-scenes details, the ongoing competitive tension with Jones, and his bold claim of a dominant win in a wrestling match. The episode blends humor, candid reflections, and exclusive insight into the dynamic between two of UFC’s most storied rivals.

Main Discussion Points & Key Insights

1. NFL Wild Card Weekend Picks

[01:20 – 02:55]

• Cormier opens with his NFL Wild Card predictions, blending playful bias and sports commentary.
  • Picks the Rams over the Panthers, Bears over the Packers, Patriots over Chargers, Bills over Jaguars ("the best chance for Josh Allen"), and Niners over Eagles.
  • Notable quote: “When a whole bunch of bad teams are playing for a playoff spot... somebody's got to go.”
  • Jokes about personal disappointment: “Unfortunately, this year Tyler Shuck didn’t start playing early enough for us to make the Super Bowl. But I digress.”

2. Announcement & Background of the New Reality Show

[03:30 – 05:25]

• DC reveals he and Jon Jones are coaching against each other on "ALF Global," a new reality show.

• The invitation came via a mysterious WhatsApp video from a Russian promoter, including Jon Jones issuing a direct challenge.

  • DC's take:
    “You guys know that the one thing that I want to do always is compete against Jon Jones. Anything, right? … If you challenge me, you know that I'm going to respond.” [03:50]

• Details how he initially misunderstood the show's format, imagining a "The Ultimate Fighter"-style competition.

3. Personal and Professional Tensions with Jon Jones

[05:30 – 07:45]

• Cormier lays bare the unending friction between him and Jones:
  • Age and experience have mellowed the urge for physical altercations, but the rivalry remains strong.
  • “That need to rush and fight at every turn is gone. We were as cordial as we can be. When in reality, there's a lot of underlying things between us that will never die. It just won't die.” [06:40]
  • Questions Jon’s authenticity when extending a “friendship” olive branch:
    “I have said time and time again that the authenticity that surrounds Jon Jones can come into question…” [07:15]

4. Behind the Scenes: Coaching Styles & Show Surprises

[07:50 – 09:15]

• DC describes the “craziest” show he’s ever done, full of unexpected drama and intense arguments:
  • Initially believed it would involve MMA, only to discover it was actually boxing with MMA gloves, making his jiu-jitsu coach redundant.
  • Contrasts his own hands-on approach with Jones:
    “It’s very different watching my coaching style versus Jones’s coaching style. The amount of time spent with the guys, it’s, like, so different.” [09:00]
  • Frequent arguments with Jones on and off camera: “Whenever we're around each other, we're just arguing.”

5. Public Challenge: Wrestling and the Will to Compete

[09:20 – 12:05]

• DC recounts the genesis of the much-anticipated wrestling challenge from Jones, referencing past offers for charity grappling matches.

  • He agrees to a real American freestyle wrestling match and guarantees a lopsided victory:
    • “Stay tuned, because if he steps on that line, I'm taking this dude 100 like I said.” [11:40]
  • Confidently discusses his ongoing wrestling practice:
    • “Even at 46 years old... I still coach wrestling. I still wrestle three days a week... I don't understand how this idea that I could lose a wrestling match is out there.” [11:00]

• Attributes the rivalry to mutual respect as fighters, but admits they’ll never see eye-to-eye as people.

  • “No matter what it is, in terms of respect for skill, respect for ability... in terms of a person, him and I will never be or see eye to eye. But in terms of the fighter, I feel like between us, there's a need to compete.” [10:35]

6. Takeaways and Final Thoughts

[12:10 – 13:20]

• DC closes by acknowledging that his competitive drive with Jones will never fade, teasing more drama on the reality show and his ongoing digital content plans.
  • “For the rest of my life, there’s going to be a desire to compete with Jon Jones. And I’m okay with that.” [13:10]
  • “He called me out. He knows all you gotta do is challenge DC to get him to show up.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Jones’s friendship overture:
  “I don't know that he believes that, and I honestly don't know that that's what he wants… The authenticity that surrounds Jon Jones can come into question.” [07:00]

• On rivalry as a gift:
  “In the heart of the fighting, it was actually a gift to have someone with that level of skill to want to compete… And that still sits today.” [10:50]

• The 10-0 Wrestling Guarantee:
  “If he steps on that line, I'm taking this dude 100—like I said.” [11:40]

• On what keeps the feud alive:
  “For the rest of my life, there’s going to be a desire to compete with Jon Jones. And I’m okay with that.” [13:10]

Timeline of Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | Highlights | |-----------|----------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 01:20 | NFL Wild Card Picks | Cormier’s humorous, candid football predictions | | 03:30 | Reality Show with Jon Jones | The mysterious invitation and format confusion | | 05:30 | The DC-Jones Relationship | Candid thoughts on rivalry, friendship, authenticity | | 07:50 | Coaching in Thailand | Realities of show structure, coaching style clash, ongoing arguments | | 09:20 | Athletic Challenges & Wrestling | Genesis of the wrestling challenge; Cormier’s guarantee of victory | | 12:10 | Reflections & Farewell | Final thoughts on lifelong rivalry & teasers of more content |

Tone and Style

The episode is direct, personal, and full of DC’s signature mix of humor, honesty, and competitive bravado. He presents behind-the-scenes details with an open—and sometimes vulnerable—tone, always returning to the spirit of competition that defines his career and his celebrated rivalry with Jon Jones.

For UFC fans and combat sports enthusiasts, this episode is a must-listen for exclusive insights into the DC-Jon Jones dynamic, the making of a wild new reality show, and the neverending story of two titans who just can’t say no to a challenge.