Club Shay Shay - Daniel Cormier Part 1

UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier sits down with Shannon Sharpe at Club Shay Shay for an unfiltered conversation about his legendary journey — from Lafayette, Louisiana to becoming one of the greatest fighters to ever step in the octagon.

DC reflects on his humble beginnings, being bullied as a kid, arrested for street fighting in college, and even trying and failing at selling fake crack before finding his path through wrestling. He explains how his wrestling background shaped his fighting style, why his 5’10” height gave him an advantage grappling, and how his first love of boxing through Wide World of Sports laid the foundation for his combat career. Despite not going to school for media, he became one of the most respected voices in sports, proving fans want authenticity and lived experience.

Cormier opens up about starting MMA at 30, fighting into his 40s because the money was too good, and joining the UFC without ever throwing a punch. He talks about cutting massive amounts of weight — even avoiding Thanksgiving seasoning to drop from 255 to 205 in just weeks — and why so many fighters struggle with drugs after retirement, chasing the high of walking through an electric UFC crowd. He even shares the secret of sleeping before fights, baffling his coaches and teammates.

DC relives his iconic rivalry with Jon Jones, from brawling at their first press conference to being knocked out for the first time in his life. He recalls not remembering anything from the knockout to the ambulance ride, and Dana White sending him $1 million afterward. He details how Jones set him up with body kicks before the head-kick KO, why Jones is the most talented fighter ever but not the GOAT because of steroids, and why finding out about Jones’ failed tests felt like losing his first girlfriend. He says Jones wouldn’t beat him at heavyweight, wonders why he won’t fight Tom Aspinall, and insists Jon should fight at the White House so an American can actually win.

Cormier doesn’t hold back on today’s stars: praising Tom Aspinall, calling Derrick Lewis the “Knockout King,” and saying Francis Ngannou looks like the perfect heavyweight champion. He recalls Cyril Gane being starstruck in the ring with Jon Jones, predicts Jake Paul’s boxing ceiling, and weighs in on matchups like Jake Paul vs. Canelo Alvarez, Anthony Joshua, and Mike Tyson. He even explains why boxers can’t beat MMA fighters in a street fight.

On his personal Mount Rushmore, DC picks Demetrious Johnson, Georges St-Pierre, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Chuck Liddell, and Randy Couture — leaving off Anderson Silva and Jon Jones because of steroids. He shares why Khabib is the greatest fighter ever, how their friendship formed, and why Dagestan fighters like Khabib and Islam Makhachev are so dominant. He recalls Khabib turning down $40 million to fight again, explains why Conor McGregor’s money ruined his career, and calls Khabib vs. McGregor the biggest fight in UFC history.

Outside the octagon, DC talks about nearly playing football at LSU, cornering Herschel Walker, his run-ins with fighters like Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate, and Brock Lesnar (who he says he’d beat easily), and why he never wanted to join WWE despite the money. He also touches on his friendships with athletes across sports — from Christian McCaffrey, the Manning brothers, and Bronny James to Ken Griffey Jr., Barry Bonds, Vlad Guerrero Jr., and Tom Brady — and whether athletes’ kids can ever surpass their famous fathers.

Cormier also opens up about his darkest chapters: his biological father being killed by his stepmother, losing his young daughter in an 18-wheeler accident, and how tragedy shaped him as a father and husband. He explains how his stepfather stepped in as the best role model of his life, how he bought his mom a house, and how money changed his perspective.

Finally, DC gives Shannon insight into fight preparation, the science of recovery, and competing into his 40s like LeBron James, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He reveals how a simple sneeze before the Derrick Lewis fight ended his career, why even LeBron could face the same fate from one freak injury, and why a fighter’s legacy can change in a single moment.

From rivalries and weight cuts to family, fatherhood, and fighting for legacy — this is Daniel Cormier like you’ve never heard him before.

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Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to the Kansas City Chiefs beating the Indianapolis Colts in overtime, the New England Patriots go on the road and beat the Cincinnati Bengals, the Baltimore Ravens beat the New York Jets and much more! 0:00 - Chiefs beat Colts10:03 - Pats beat Bengals14:48 - Ravens beat Jets20:00 - Lions beat Giants29:25 - Bears beat Steelers37:55 - Packers beat Vikings42:35 - Falcons beat Saints44:45 - Seahawks beat Titans52:21 - Q & Ayyyyyyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Nov 1h 11min

Nightcap Hour 1: Shedeur Sanders Gets WIN & DOESN’T RECEIVE Game BALL + Raiders FIRE Chip Kelly + Eagles FUMBLE WIN vs Cowboys

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to a wild day of Sunday football! The Los Angeles Rams blow out the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday Night Football, Shedeur Sanders makes his first NFL start for the Cleveland Browns and go to Las Vegas to beat the Raiders, the Dallas Cowboys overcome a 21 point deficit to beat the Philadelphia Eagles and much more! 04:30 - Rams beat Buccaneers7:34 - Browns beat Raiders48:38 - Cowboys beat Eagles (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Nov 1h 8min

Nightcap Hour 2: Jonathan Taylor leads Top 50 College RBs since 2000 + Alabama RB Kevin Riley joins NIGHTCAP + Brandon Aiyuk leaving $27M on THE TABLE?! + George Pickens MISSES BUS + Morning Sex is KEY to SUCCESS + Chris Paul RETIRING + Klay Thompson & Ja Morant BEEF

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson welcome Alabama RB Kevin Riley after 2 TD game, 49ers void Brandon Aiyuk’s guaranteed money, George Pickens benching due to missing bus, Morning sex is the key to success, Chris Paul’s retirement and Klay Thompson & Ja Morant beef! 0:00 - Alabama RB Kevin Riley joins Nightcap21:24 - Kyle Shanahan & 49ers void Brandon Aiyuk’s guarantees28:06 - George Pickens’ benching on Monday41:10 - Morning Sex is the key to success51:26 - Chris Paul Retiring1:02:11 - Play or Fade with PrizePicks1:04:19 - Klay Thompson and Ja Morant beef1:08:37 - Q & Ayyyyyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Nov 1h 20min

Nightcap Hour 1: Lane Kiffin’s DECISION: LSU or Florida?! + Arch Manning BIG PERFORMANCE + Diego Pavia SHINES in win over Kentucky + Notre Dame HANGS 70 on Syracuse

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to LSU and Florida eyeing Lane Kiffin, Arch Manning and Diego Pavia’s career nights, Notre Dame hangs 70 on Syracuse and looking forward to the CFP landscape! 4:30 - Tennessee beats Florida30:13 - Arch Manning prob had best career performance tonight34:35 - Diego Pavia threw for a career-high tonight38:44 - Oregon beat USC43:27 - Notre Dame beat Syracuse1:01:50 - Top 50 running backs since 2000 (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Nov 1h 5min

Best of NFL News Part 1: Browns START Sheduer Sanders, Ja'Marr Chase suspended

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson deliver the BEST of the NFL week! Unc and Ocho react to Shedeur Sanders earning his first NFL start and the massive pressure on the Browns rookie, Justin Fields benched for Tyrod Taylor and more! 0:00 - Shedeur Sanders Browns starter this week29:45 - Ja'Marr Chase suspended 1 game42:37 - Jets bench Justin Fields (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Nov 52min

Best of NFL News Part 2: CeeDee and Pickens' Drunk Night Before Game, Michael Penix JR. ACL injury!

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson deliver the BEST of the NFL week! Unc and Ocho break down CeeDee Lamb admitting he and George Pickens broke curfew, react to Shedeur Sanders earning his first NFL start and the massive pressure on the Browns rookie, and discuss the devastating ACL tear to Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. and what it means for Raheem Morris’ future in Atlanta. 0:00 - Michael Penix Jr. suffers partially torn ACL14:45 - CeeDee Lamb & George Pickens missed Vegas curfew22:12 - Pickens wants to stay in Dallas31:41 - "something else going on" with Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown44:54 - Joe Burrow returns to practice (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Nov 1h 5min

Deebo & Joe - TNF REACTION: Texans UPSET Bills + Steelers-Bears predictions, Shedeur expectations

Join NFL Legends James "Deebo" Harrison and Joe Haden as they react to Thursday Night Football where Davis Mills and the Houston Texans upset Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Later, they preview Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers matchup vs. Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears, preview Shedeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns matchup vs. the Las Vegas Raiders , and much more news from Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season! Timeline:00:00 - Texans upset Bills32:00 - Steelers-Bears Preview40:17 - Expectations for Shedeur's 1st start46:40 - CeeDee & Pickens miss team curfew49:50 - Jameis Winston on money problems55:40 - Tipping culture out of control? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Club #NightcapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Nov 1h

Nightcap Hour 2: Jameis Winston BLEW $400K a MONTH on Family & Friends + Lakers NEW regime FIRES Buss Brothers + Gelo Ball CHEAP TIPPER

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to A.J. Brown clapping back at critics for people saying he isn’t the same player, Drake Maye calls Stefon Diggs dramatic even though he’s playing through a broken finger, and James Winston opens up about giving 400k to family members a month and much more! 0:00 - A.J. Brown claps back at critics13:10 - Drake Maye calls Stefon Diggs dramatic20:00 - Jameis Winston giving family 400k a month27:30 - Kyle Shanahan believes Tetiaroa McMillan can be one of the best WRs31:00 - Amon Ra St Brown doesn’t think there’s a disconnect with Jared Goff34:07 - Lamar Jackson 8th most sacked in NFL despite missing games36:22 - Lakers majority owner Mark Walter Fire Joey and Jesse Buss45:00 - Gelo Ball on tipping51:11 - Q & Ayyyyyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Nov 1h 12min

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