Darren Till criticizes Daniel Cormier over UFC Shanghai cage entry comments

Following the UFC Shanghai main event, Usman Nurmagomedov entered the Octagon after Song Yadong defeated his brother, Umar Nurmagomedov. While the interaction did not escalate into physical violence, the incident drew immediate criticism regarding safety protocols. Daniel Cormier defended the move as an emotional reaction from a sibling, urging a degree of grace despite acknowledging that the action is against official rules. Darren Till publicly challenged Cormier’s stance, labeling the commentator a company man and dismissing his perspective on the incident. UFC CEO Dana White stated that Usman crossed the line by entering the cage, though he noted that no further repercussions are expected because the situation did not result in injury.

• 1:54 PMYahoo Sports — Darren Till roasts ‘potato head’ Daniel Cormier for defending Usman at UFC Shanghai, Dana White chimes in