Daniel Cormier Exposes Islam Makhachev's Lies, Shows Proof

By: Shreya Jha Image Credit: UFC

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Islam captioned the post, "Finally, everyone will find out the truth, who’s wrestling is better. I warned you DC"

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Reacting to this clip on ESPN with his co-host Ryan Clark, Daniel Cormier said, "Makhachev has the greatest video editors of all time. Because, yes, he did get points there...But Ryan, he didn't put the rest of the match."

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Islam Makhachev claimed the vacant lightweight title at the UFC 280 defeating former champion Charles Oliviera by submission.

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Daniel Cormier has been immensely impressed by Islam's performance against Oliveira. "He knew exactly what he needed to do and I thought that was shown very early in the fight". DC said via ESPN.

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Daniel Cormier Exposes Islam Makhachev's Lies, Shows Proof

Islam captioned the post, "Finally, everyone will find out the truth, who’s wrestling is better. I warned you DC"

Reacting to this clip on ESPN with his co-host Ryan Clark, Daniel Cormier said, "Makhachev has the greatest video editors of all time. Because, yes, he did get points there...But Ryan, he didn't put the rest of the match."

Islam Makhachev claimed the vacant lightweight title at the UFC 280 defeating former champion Charles Oliviera by submission.

Daniel Cormier has been immensely impressed by Islam's performance against Oliveira. "He knew exactly what he needed to do and I thought that was shown very early in the fight". DC said via ESPN.

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