The Herd with Colin Cowherd Daniel Cormier TV - Umar Nurmagomedov on beating Merab Dvalishvili in rematch, Mario Bautista
Oct 23, 2025
Umar Nurmagomedov, a rising UFC bantamweight star and part of Khabib's camp, joins Daniel Cormier to discuss his impressive trajectory. He reflects on his recent fight against Merab Dvalishvili, emphasizing he fought well despite a broken hand. Umar explains his strategy against Mario Bautista, his next opponent, while expressing his championship ambitions. They delve into the intense training camp dynamics with Khabib and the challenges posed by upcoming contenders. Plus, a humorous moment arises as DC tries to convince Umar to part with his Rolex!
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Long Recovery From A Broken Hand
- Umar described recovering from a broken hand and avoiding punching for four months to prevent re-injury.
- He said teammates warned him some returned too early and broke again, so he took no risks.
Turning First Loss Into Motivation
- Umar said losing felt like everyone reacted as if someone died, but he reassured them he'd return stronger.
- He promised revenge and vowed to come back and fight for the title after the loss.
Belief He Won Despite Decision
- Umar believes he won the early rounds of the Merab fight despite the decision and cites the broken hand as a limiting factor.
- He argued judges scored late minutes and physical game management favored his opponent, not skill dominance.