The Daniel Cormier Show - DC REACTS to Alexander Volkanovski BEATING Diego Lopes, Ruffy & Benoit TKO win

UFC 325 just wrapped in Sydney, and I’m here with a fired‑up post‑fight reaction.

What changed in the Volkanovsky vs. Diego Lopez rematch? He controlled every phase with sharp footwork and clean striking, dictated where exchanges happened, and won wide on the cards without needing takedowns.

How did his fight IQ show up? He adjusted on the fly by switching his circling direction when Lopez shut down one side, and he explained that choice calmly in the cage while the arena was going nuts.

Where does this put his legacy and what’s next? He’s the best featherweight ever, with eight title fights and signature wins over Holloway and Aldo, and he’ll take on any tough contender rather than hunting easy matchups.

How wild was the atmosphere? His walkout blew the roof off; TV doesn’t capture how loud it was.

What happened in Benoit Saint Denis vs. Dan Hooker? Hooker started well, but Benoit couldn’t help himself and marched forward, forced scrambles, took over on top, and made it four straight as his finishing run keeps building after a team change.

And that heavyweight brawl? Pure chaos that left both men spent late, with cardio looking like the next fix.

Any notable grappling swings? Junior Tafa got grounded and rear‑naked choked after his opponent weathered early striking trouble and stuck to the plan.

How did Cameron Rolston look? Legit—he keeps leveling up and handled Cody Brundage with poise.

What about Jacob Malkoun vs. Torres Finney? Malkoun impressed; I thought it was a great matchup for Finney, but he tore his LCL early and the fight slipped away.

Did we get a comeback submission? Jonathan Mikkola was getting outworked by Elliott, then flipped it with a takedown and a finish despite their bad blood.

Any controversial calls? I scored it for Yizan, but the judges gave it to Awfully, and that felt like a robbery.

Who earned contracts on Road to UFC? The winners sealed the deal and punched their tickets with strong finishes.

Performance of the Night? Mauricio Rufi blasting Rafael Fiziev for the biggest win of his career—did not see that ending coming, and he gets my nod.

Thanks for always riding with me; I appreciate you, and I’ll see you on the next one—peace.