The pleasure of this champion of UFC 319 was apparently hindered by one known voice at the comment office.
Saturday's pay-per-view event in Chicago was certainly a memorable affair. While the victory of Khamzat Chimaev at Drus Du Plessis in the main event was unilateral and entertainment was missing in the eyes of many, the same cannot be said for the Undercard.
The event contained two consecutive spinning-back-elbow knockouts, with Lerone Murphy starch debutant Aaron Pico in the Co-Main event immediately after Carlos Prates Geoff Neal sent to the same fate. There were also impressive versions of Tim Elliott, Michael 'Venom' page and Baisangur Susurkaev.
But although the fighting may have delivered, a ruling title holder had one problem with the UFC 319 broadcast – and it concerned the usual trio of commentators that were cageside.
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Jack della Maddalena is not a fan of the UFC commentary from Daniel Cormier
Among those who looked from home, UFC Welterweight was champion Jack della Maddalena. But the viewing experience of the Australian was apparently far from ideal.
The subject of comments in the leading promotion of MMA remains a polarizing, with fans and analysts divided when it comes to the work of Daniel Cormier, Joe Rogan and the like.
But it is clear where Della Maddalena is on 'DC' …
“The only way Kayo can cash in. DC Mute Button,” wrote della Maddalena in a message about his Instagram stories.
For various reasons, Cormier has been criticized in the past, of alleged bias to talk about insufficient research before you call UFC events.
Daniel Cormier was accused of bias against Jack della Maddalena on UFC 315
The comment by Della Maddalena during UFC 319 is perhaps the first indication that the Australian can share the fan sentiment when it came to Cormier's comments for his most recent fight last May.
Cormier called the UFC 315 Fight Card in Montreal next to Dominick Cruz and Jon Anik. He was taken under fire during the victory of Della Maddalena at Belal Muhammad in the main event, with some who accuse 'DC' of showing favoritism to 'remember the name'.
“Daniel Cormier, Stop (expletive) your boy Muhammad and call the fight evenly without bias.”
“Daniel Cormier Commentary is biased … Belal Belal Belal …”
“The Belal -Bias of Daniel Cormier is unbearable.”
“Daniel Cormier (certainly) biased against Mohammed. Does not shout when Jack lands on him.”
Daniel Cormier Def biased against Muhammad. Does not shout when Jack lands on him
– Michael Scott (@notoriouscumbag) 11 May 2025
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But Cormier had many people forward to support him after the brutal call of Della Maddalena for a “stupid button” last Saturday.
“I will never understand the DC commentary hatred. DC, Rogan, Anik is the dream team and I will not accept any questions.”
“I enjoy DC the most.”
“This forced hatred must be stopped.”
“Team Dc.”