UFC icon Daniel Cormier was blown away by the size difference between Lucas Byrd and his girlfriend during the NCAA Wrestling Championships.
University of Illinois’ Byrd won his first NCAA Division 1 title last weekend with a thrilling win over Drake Ayala.
Bryd fulfilled his dream with a 3-2 win in double overtime and was overcome with emotion.
But former two-weight UFC champion Cormier was seemingly more blown away by the stature of Byrd’s girlfriend Ellie Holzman, who dwarfs her 5’6 other half, in the immediate aftermath of the thrilling championship match.
DC said: “Hey, look at Byrd’s girlfriend. She’s 6’3. Byrd’s got a 6’3 girlfriend.
“Look at him, he’s like 5’5. Volleyball girl over there. They’re famous on TikTok.”
As the 6’2 Holzman – who used to play volleyball for UOI – celebrated with Byrd’s parents, Cormier added: “You can’t see her head because she’s hugging his parents. Lucas Bryd.”
Cormier – a runner-up in the 2001 NCAA Division 1 184lbs final – proceeded to lose his mind after an emotional Byrd embraced Holzman.
He said: “Look, look, look, look, look, look, look, look, look, look, look, look, look.
“He’s picking [her up]. He loves her, Ellie.”
Cormier’s co-commentator – the legendary Mike Couzens – then proceeded to say: “Love knows no boundaries, certainly not height, DC.”
Cormier replied: “I think they’re wonderful together.” They’re wonderful.”
[bc_video account_id=”5067014667001″ application_id=”” aspect_ratio=”16:9″ autoplay=”” caption=”‘How is this allowed-‘ blast March Madness fans after ‘rigged’ selection Sunday for NCAA Tournament” embed=”in-page” experience_id=”” height=”100%” language_detection=”” max_height=”360px” max_width=”640px” min_width=”0px” mute=”” padding_top=”56%” picture_in_picture=”” player_id=”pV1KxHf2t” playlist_id=”” playsinline=”” sizing=”responsive” video_id=”6370145603112″ video_ids=”” width=”640px”]Viewers were left stunned by the couple’s height difference, with one saying on X: “Short king.”
Another said: “5’5 on paper, 6’7 in spirit.”
And another said: “She pet him like he was her pup.”
One remarked: “Short kings win again.”
Another chimed in: “As a 6’2″ fella, I find a 5’5 guy with a 6’3” girl to be…somewhat odd.
“Ah well. They’re not hurting anyone.”
Cormier’s incredible commentary spread like wildfire on social media, with one viewer saying: “Daniel Cormier a damn legend hahaha.”
Another said: “DC with a call of the century.”
And another said: “DC sounds so happy commenting the wrestling NCAA championships.”
One remarked: “Daniel Cormier saluting short king Lucas Byrd.”