Home » Sports » MMA

Daniel Cormier slammed by fans after bizarre commentary on Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev’s vicious UFC 333 KO

Daniel Cormier’s commentary has come under fire from fight fans after he made some strange claims on the desk. During the prelims of UFC 333…

Bloodyelbow

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 6:40 PM

Key Things to Know

Daniel Cormier faced fan backlash for questioning the referee stoppage during a UFC 333 preliminary fight.
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev defeated Nikita Krylov by a vicious first-round knockout with a knee.
Cormier argued on the broadcast that Krylov appeared to recover quickly despite the apparent knockout.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Daniel Cormier faced criticism from mixed martial arts fans following his commentary during UFC 333. During a light-heavyweight preliminary bout, Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev secured a first-round knockout victory over Nikita Krylov via a knee. Despite Krylov appearing unconscious on the canvas, Cormier questioned referee Jason Herzog's stoppage, arguing that Krylov had bounced back up quickly.

Cormier's reaction sparked significant backlash on social media, with viewers accusing him of bias and questioning his perspective on the finish. Several fans strongly disagreed with his assessment of the stoppage, calling for his removal from the UFC commentary desk.

Read the full article on Bloodyelbow

Daniel Cormier slammed by fans after bizarre commentary on Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev’s vicious UFC 333 KO

More MMA News

Never Miss a Sports Update