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Daniel Cormier jokes about criticism during UFC Vegas 123 broadcast
Daniel Cormier answered his commentary critics during the UFC Vegas 123 broadcast at the Meta Apex.
The former two-division champion has worked as a UFC commentator for years, but fans have often criticized his performances.
Dominick Reyes had also criticized Cormier last week, adding to the attention around his commentary.
On the Halloween broadcast, host Dan Hellie joked that Cormier was dressed as a commentator.
Cormier replied that, according to some people, he was only pretending to be one.
The exchange brought their criticism into the live broadcast, and Hellie referred to Reyes without naming him directly.
The broadcast offered no further developments in the dispute.
Daniel Cormier joked about criticism of his commentary during the UFC Vegas 123 broadcast.
The exchange took place on Halloween night at the Meta Apex.
Host Dan Hellie joked that Cormier was dressing up as a commentator.
Cormier replied that, according to some people, he was pretending to be a commentator.
Bloody Elbow reported that Dominick Reyes had criticized Cormier the previous week.
- Who
- Daniel Cormier, joined at the commentary desk by Dan Hellie and Laura Sanko.
- What
- Cormier made a joke in response to criticism of his commentary.
- When
- Halloween night; the article was published on October 31, 2026.
- Where
- The Meta Apex, during the UFC Vegas 123 broadcast.
- Why
- Hellie joked about Cormier dressing as a commentator, prompting Cormier to refer to his critics.
Daniel Cormier
Commentary critics
Cormier's commentary
Daniel Cormier
Cormier joked that some people think he is pretending to be a commentator.
Commentary critics
Critics have mocked or harshly judged his commentary performances.
Criticism
Daniel Cormier
Cormier responded to the mockery during the broadcast.
Commentary critics
Dominick Reyes criticized Cormier on multiple occasions the previous week.
Bloody Elbow reported that Dominick Reyes criticized Cormier on multiple occasions.
Cormier joked about his critics during the UFC Vegas 123 broadcast at the Meta Apex.
- Event
- UFC Vegas 123
- Venue
- Meta Apex
- Date
- October 31, 2026
- Commentary desk
- Daniel Cormier, Dan Hellie and Laura Sanko
- Prior criticism
- Dominick Reyes criticized Cormier the previous week
What people are saying
Hey, if you ask certain people, I’m pretending to be a commentator so I am dressed up!
Halloween at the Apex. Costumes are everywhere. DC just dressing up as a commentator for us tonight.
Posts on X
🗣️ Dan Hellie: "Halloween at the Apex. Costumes are everywhere. DC just dressing up as a commentator for us tonight." 🗣️ DC: "Hey, if you ask certain people, I'M PRETENDING TO BE A COMMENTATOR." 😂😂😂