The Herd with Colin Cowherd Daniel Cormier TV - DC on INSANE Jake Paul vs. Tank Davis presser, Charles Oliveira's fight, Dakota Ditcheva
Sep 24, 2025
Din Thomas, a seasoned MMA coach and former fighter, joins Daniel Cormier for a lively discussion. They dive into why Charles Oliveira should fight Mateusz Gamrot after criticism of other fighters. The duo also slams the absurdity of the Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis press conference, arguing it risks embarrassing MMA fans. Plus, Din stands firm on the idea of trading Dakota Ditcheva to the UFC for Magomed Ankalaev, igniting a spirited debate. Cormier teases his new interview series launching soon with Merab Dvalishvili!
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Thomas’s Year-Old Trade Suggestion
- Din Thomas recounts advocating a trade of Magomed Ankalaev to PFL and bringing Dakota Decheva to the UFC from a year-old clip.
- He says he is doubling and tripling down on the idea after revisiting the clip when it resurfaced.
Dakota Decheva’s Star Potential Debated
- Din Thomas argues Dakota Ditcheva is a breakout star who could be massive in the UFC given her looks and 80% KO rate.
- Daniel Cormier counters that level of competition in the UFC may stop those knockouts and recreate Ronda-level stardom is unlikely.
Take The Replacement Fight
- Din Thomas says Charles Oliveira should accept a replacement opponent after criticizing the division for ducking fights.
- Daniel Cormier advises Oliveira to take a safer stylistic matchup like Moicano or Diego Lopez instead of risky Fazeev.