The Herd with Colin Cowherd Daniel Cormier TV - DC ARGUES Ilia Topuria HAS TO FIGHT Arman Tsarukyan next: "IT NEEDS TO HAPPEN"
Nov 29, 2025
Daniel Cormier, a former two-division UFC champion and MMA analyst, dives into the future of Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan. He strongly argues that Tsarukyan deserves the next title shot, emphasizing his recent performances over the hyped Paddy Pimblett. Cormier highlights the rivalry potential between Topuria and Tsarukyan, the marketability of their fight, and Tsarukyan's impressive five-fight win streak. His passionate plea is simple: Topuria vs. Tsarukyan must happen!
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Tsarukyan Reinforced As Top Contender
- Arman Tsarukyan reestablished himself as the clear number one lightweight contender by dominating Dan Hooker.
- Daniel Cormier argues that Tsarukyan's resume (wins over Dariush, Oliveira, Hooker) makes him the rightful next challenger.
Backup Role Should Have Counted
- Tsarukyan once pulled out of a planned fight with Islam Makhachev the night before, causing controversy about his standing.
- He later served as a backup and made weight, which Cormier says should have earned him credit toward a title shot.
Dominant Win Removes Doubt
- Tsarukyan's win over Hooker was decisive and removed doubt about his place at the top of the division.
- Cormier notes the victory wasn't close and reinforced Tsarukyan's claim to the title shot.