The Herd with Colin Cowherd Daniel Cormier TV - DC REACTS to Islam Makhachev vs. Jack Della Maddalena, Dana White says White House IS ON
Aug 30, 2025
Daniel Cormier dives into thrilling fight announcements, spotlighting Islam Makhachev's upcoming clash with Jack Della Maddalena at Madison Square Garden. The excitement doesn't stop there, as major matchups like Weili Zhang versus Valentina Shevchenko heat up the card. Dana White reveals groundbreaking news about future UFC events at the White House. Cormier breaks down the odds and strategies for these pivotal fights, making predictions about Makhachev's potential challenges. Fans should be ready for a spectacular showcase of talent!
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White House Card Is Official
- Dana White confirmed the White House event for July 4, 2026 is officially happening and not tentative.
- Daniel Cormier emphasizes this was deeper in talks than publicly known and now it's finalized.
Weili vs Shevchenko Comes To MSG
- Cormier notes a super fight between Weili Zhang and Valentina Shevchenko is set for Madison Square Garden.
- He frames this as the flyweight fight fans wanted and a marquee matchup for women's MMA.
Edwards Steps Up Against Prates
- Leon Edwards accepted a surprising fight with Carlos Prates for Madison Square Garden, a stylistic shift away from heavy wrestlers.
- Cormier thinks this matchup suits Edwards' striking more than repeated wrestling-heavy opponents.