Dominick Reyes isn’t holding back anymore, openly slamming UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier for ‘lazy’ commentary after his stellar first-round knockout win over Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 333 this past Saturday in Abu Dhabi. Reyes, who closed out the prelims with that huge victory, says he was ‘none too pleased’ when he finally sat down to watch the fight back.
The “Meat Pies” Moment That Sparked the Fire
The frustration had been building for years, Reyes told ‘The Ariel Helwani Show’ on Monday. He’s noticed issues with UFC commentary for a long time, but Cormier’s ‘off-base’ comments during the Murzakanov fight were the last straw. Reyes called Cormier out on social media, explaining that the commentary booth has a ‘tendency to be a little biased.’ He pointed to other sports with ‘extremely professional’ and ‘extremely prepared’ commentary, contrasting it with what he hears in the UFC. Reyes isn’t just looking for good; he wants great. ‘It’s color commentary. It’s not just talking about meat pies during the fight,’ Reyes stated.
Accountability Is the Name of the Game
For Reyes, who is 36, this isn’t just about Daniel Cormier. He’s on a mission to hold *all* announcers accountable, something he believes nobody else in the UFC ever does. Reyes emphasized that fighters are always under the microscope, but the broadcast team somehow gets a pass. Cormier, who fought at 205 pounds for most of his career just like Reyes, did respond to the gripes with a few follow-up posts and a standalone tweet on Saturday. He defended himself and even mentioned an edited highlights package released by Paramount as part of the issue. Reyes admitted Cormier was ‘partially right’ about the package, but clearly, it wasn’t enough to quell his concerns.
Reyes was clear: this isn’t personal beef. He has ‘no problem with him’ but wants Cormier, and everyone else in the booth, to ‘do better.’ He believes Cormier’s status as an ‘all-time great’ might even give him an ‘easy excuse to be lazy with preparation.’ It’s a call to arms for the entire commentary team to ‘show up, and do their research and ready to go.’ Reyes warned that if they don’t, ‘Dom’s YouTube channel is right there, and I’m going to be calling you out.’ The message is loud and clear: accountability has officially arrived for UFC commentators, and Reyes is leading the charge.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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