Islam Makhachev Roasts Cormier Highlights
- The amiable rivalry between UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev and former two-division champion Daniel Cormier continues, fueled by playful jabs on social media.
- Recently, Makhachev shared a highlights package of Cormier on Instagram, adding the caption "Before it becomes fat." Cormier quickly retorted, playfully acknowledging his weight gain while warning Makhachev...
- This exchange is the latest in a series of playful insults. Cormier previously poked fun at Makhachev before he secured UFC gold,while Makhachev now regularly teases Cormier's post-retirement...
Islam Makhachev and Daniel Cormier’s Ongoing Mock Feud
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The amiable rivalry between UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev and former two-division champion Daniel Cormier continues, fueled by playful jabs on social media. Their back-and-forth banter, rooted in years of training together at the American Kickboxing Academy, provides a lighthearted dynamic within the MMA world.
Islam Makhachev and Daniel Cormier Go Back-and-Forth
Recently, Makhachev shared a highlights package of Cormier on Instagram, adding the caption “Before it becomes fat.” Cormier quickly retorted, playfully acknowledging his weight gain while warning Makhachev about his own potential weight increase as he moves up in weight classes.”Hey man, you’re going up in weight class so you’re gonna have a little more fat than you used to. You better be careful. Stay humble. Lol.”
This exchange is the latest in a series of playful insults. Cormier previously poked fun at Makhachev before he secured UFC gold,while Makhachev now regularly teases Cormier’s post-retirement physique.
Daniel Cormier Once Slapped Islam Makhachev During Hilarious argument
The playful rivalry isn’t limited to social media. There have been instances of more physical interaction, albeit in a lighthearted manner.Reports indicate Cormier once slapped Makhachev during a heated, yet friendly, argument. This occurred amidst other notable events, such as the incident involving Khabib Nurmagomedov being removed from a flight.
History of the Rivalry
Makhachev and cormier share a long history as teammates at the American Kickboxing Academy. their relationship has evolved from training partners to friendly rivals, providing entertaining content for MMA fans.
| Fighter | Notable Achievements | Key Aspect of the Feud |
|---|---|---|
| Islam Makhachev | UFC Lightweight Champion, dominant grappling skills | Teases Cormier’s weight gain |
| Daniel Cormier | Former UFC Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight champion, Olympic wrestler | Previously mocked Makhachev before his championship win |