Dominick Reyes Details Criticism of Daniel Cormier's UFC 333 Commentary

Dominick Reyes has detailed his grievances regarding Daniel Cormier's commentary during his UFC 333 bout against Azamat Murzakanov in Abu Dhabi. Following a social media exchange where Reyes gave Cormier an "F-plus" grade and labeled him a "low IQ hater," the light heavyweight explained several specific moments that fueled his frustration with the broadcast.

Reyes took issue with Cormier's technical analysis from the opening seconds of the fight. According to Reyes, Cormier incorrectly stated that Murzakanov switched to southpaw right away, failing to realize that Murzakanov is naturally a southpaw fighter. Reyes cited this as proof of a lack of preparation by the commentator. Reyes also expressed frustration with play-by-play announcer Jon Anik for focusing on his past health history with blood clots rather than his early kicks and movement in the cage.

Additionally, Reyes pushed back against Cormier's assessment of his career trajectory. Cormier noted on the broadcast that Reyes was previously on a losing skid and not fighting well before returning to face ranked opposition. Reyes countered that he has consistently fought ranked contenders throughout his entire UFC run, including during his four-fight losing streak that featured two championship bouts. With the knockout over Murzakanov, Reyes has now secured two consecutive victories.

Reyes also took exception to Cormier's remarks during the bout's final sequence. After Reyes stunned Murzakanov with a head kick and dropped him with a left hand before finishing the fight, Cormier joked that referee Mike Beltran "could have stopped the fight at any moment but he just wanted to see murder." Reyes voiced his disagreement with the characterization of the stoppage as unnecessary damage.