The Herd with Colin Cowherd The Daniel Cormier Show - DC REACTS to Petr Yan beating Merab Dvalishvili, Joshua Van TKO vs. Alexandre Pantoja
Dec 7, 2025
Petr Yan stunned fans with an impressive victory over Merab Dvalishvili, showcasing his striking and improved takedown defense. Daniel Cormier provides his immediate insights on how this win reshapes the division. The co-main event turned chaotic when Joshua Van secured a TKO against Alexandre Pantoja, who suffered a shoulder injury. Cormier also discusses rising star Tatsuro Taira's performance, Henry Cejudo's retirement bout, and highlights from the prelims, including jaw-dropping knockouts.
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Yan's Masterclass Adjustment
- Daniel Cormier says Petr Yan executed a masterful gameplan, winning rounds 3–5 and showcasing elite striking and cardio.
- Yan mixed improved wrestling with sniper-like boxing to decisively regain the bantamweight title.
Wrestling Changed The Rematch
- Cormier highlights Yan's unexpected wrestling as a pivotal adjustment that kept Merab off balance.
- That blend of takedowns and striking turned the rematch into a dominant, tactical performance.
Title Ends With Early Injury
- Cormier recounts Alexandre Pantoja dislocating his shoulder less than 30 seconds into the title fight, ending the bout instantly.
- He praises Joshua Van for showing sportsmanship and immediately recognizing Pantoja's injury.