The Herd with Colin Cowherd The Daniel Cormier Show - DC on Joaquin Buckley & Shakur Stevenson UFC-boxing BEEF, MVP's DISAPPOINTING next fight
Feb 14, 2026
Daniel Cormier, former two-division UFC champion turned analyst, weighs in on the boxing vs UFC showdown. He champions Joaquin Buckley’s trash talk against Shakur Stevenson. He also breaks down why Michael Venom Page’s matchup with Sam Patterson is a strange, risky career move. Quick, punchy takes and lively debate.
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MVP's Style Forces Opponents To Adapt
- Daniel Cormier recounts Michael Venom Page's UFC run and how his awkward, unorthodox style has repeatedly confused opponents like Kevin Holland and Ian Machado Gary.
- He explains those fights forced opponents to change game plans and made matchmaking for MVP particularly difficult.
Treat Unexpected Matchups As Opportunities
- Do approach awkward matchups professionally and focus on performance, as MVP and Sam Patterson agreed to 'put on the show' despite surprise at the pairing.
- Avoid burning bridges when offered unexpected fights; treat them as opportunities to showcase skill.
Force Spectacular Wins To Advance Career
- Do recognize that a mismatch in profile can stall a fighter's trajectory; Daniel Cormier warns MVP needs a standout performance to avoid stagnation.
- Try to make fights that let marquee fighters produce spectacular finishes to earn better future matchups.