The Herd with Colin Cowherd Daniel Cormier REACTS to Khamzat Chimaev DOMINATING Dricus Du Plessis, Murphy & Prates CRAZY KOs
Aug 17, 2025
Khamzat Chimaev's dominant win over Dricus Du Plessis stole the spotlight, making him the new middleweight champion. Daniel Cormier emphasizes that future challengers must sharpen their wrestling to compete effectively. Lerone Murphy and Carlos Prates delivered jaw-dropping knockouts that had fans buzzing. The podcast also dives into the rising stars in MMA, showcasing performances from Loopy Godinez and Baisangur Susurkaev. Excitement builds as the discussion shifts to potential matchups in the competitive 170-pound category.
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Chimaev’s Dominant Control
- Khamzat Chimaev dominated Dricus Du Plessis with relentless takedowns and control for nearly the entire fight.
- Cormier highlights Chimaev's endurance and 20+ minutes of control as championship-level attributes.
No Cut, More Durability
- Chimaev's move to full middleweight and not cutting weight appears to boost his stamina and strength.
- Cormier suggests the extra mass lets Chimaev maintain pressure for the full 25 minutes.
Run To The Wrestling Room
- Fighters in the middleweight division must prioritize wrestling training to compete with Chimaev.
- Work with wrestling coaches on wrist fighting, hand-fighting, and forward pressure to close the gap.