The Herd with Colin Cowherd Daniel Cormier Show - Islam Makhachev, Khamzat Chimaev, Alex Pereira & DC's Top-5 Interviews of 2025
Dec 31, 2025
Islam Makhachev, the reigning UFC Lightweight champion from Dagestan, dives into his preparations for a potential second title and reflects on his legacy. Arman Tsarukyan discusses his dominant win against Dan Hooker and urges for a title shot, sharing insights on being overlooked in matchmaking. Umar Nurmagomedov rejects Daniel Cormier's 'gangster' label while detailing his title aspirations and significant fight experiences. The banter among these fighters, especially Makhachev's playful jabs at DC, adds to a lively discussion!
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Gangster Talk Turns Humble Moment
- Umar Nurmagomedov jokes that DC calling himself a 'gangster' doesn't match Umar's idea of a gangster and insists gangsters hide, don't sit for interviews.
- The exchange shows Umar's humility and how cultural definitions and respect shape his media interactions.
Be Early, Be Professional
- Islam Makhachev emphasizes discipline: show up early and be professional in training and media commitments.
- He links consistent punctuality and hard work to championship preparation and respect from teammates.
Train Broadly To Become Complete
- Umar Nurmagomedov stresses continuous learning: improving striking and wrestling across camps made him a complete fighter.
- He credits training variety and mentorship from teammates for rapid, necessary skill growth.