Islam Makhachev continued his playful social media feud with Daniel Cormier by roasting the UFC legend in just four words. Sharing a highlights package of Cormier on Instagram, Makhachev captioned the clip: “Before it becomes fat,” tagging his former teammate.
Cormier fired back jokingly, warning Makhachev about gaining weight as he moves up in divisions: “You better be careful. Stay humble. Lol.”
The pair, former training partners at American Kickboxing Academy, have a long history of humorous exchanges. In one memorable incident last year, Cormier even slapped Makhachev during a heated but playful argument over Khabib Nurmagomedov being removed from a flight. Makhachev had teased Cormier about his size, prompting the UFC Hall of Famer’s quick reaction.
Their ongoing rivalry mixes mutual respect with comedic jabs, keeping fans entertained on and off the Octagon.
