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.
APUniversity of Illinois’ Lucas Byrd defeated Drake Ayala in their 133-pound NCAA Championship match[/caption]
APByrd was overcome with emotion after claiming his first NCAA title[/caption]
X@NCAAWRESTLINGHe immediately ran over to girlfriend Ellie Holzman to celebrate[/caption]
GETTUThe height difference between the pair blew away commentator and former UFC champ Daniel Cormier[/caption]
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.”
INSTAGRAM@ELLIEHOZLMANLucas Byrd stands at 5’6 while former UOI volleyball star Ellie Holzman stands at 6’2[/caption]
INSTAGRAM@ELLIEHOZLMANThe couple’s height difference has seen them go viral on TikTok[/caption]
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.”
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.
INSTAGRAM@ELLIEHOZLMANThe couple have over 411,000 followers on TikTok[/caption]
“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.”
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