Daniel Cormier, a former two-division UFC champion, has issued a sharp response to recent criticisms leveled by Nate Diaz. In a prior interview with Theo Von, Diaz had disparaged Cormier, along with Dustin Poirier and Charles Oliveira, in a series of pointed remarks.
Despite Cormier’s extensive list of UFC accomplishments, Diaz did not hold back in his assessment. The Stockton native asserted that while “DC” possesses great wrestling skills, he lacks true fighting prowess. Diaz also took a jab at Cormier for displaying emotional reactions after his losses. During his lengthy rant, Diaz further boasted about earning significantly more money than Cormier, despite never holding a UFC championship title.
Diaz specifically questioned Cormier’s current role as an analyst, labeling him “boring” and claiming he had only witnessed one of Cormier’s fights where he was knocked out. He suggested Cormier’s comments stemmed from bitterness over Diaz earning more without being a champion, concluding that Cormier, despite his wrestling ability, was not a genuine fighter and was prone to crying after defeats.
Cormier Counters Diaz’s Claims
In a video published on his YouTube channel, Daniel Cormier directly addressed Diaz’s remarks. Cormier argued that Conor McGregor was instrumental in elevating Diaz’s profile within the sport and significantly boosting his earnings.
Cormier went on to highlight the stark contrast in their professional fight records, noting Diaz’s 13 career losses compared to Cormier’s mere three. He firmly stated that Diaz is, at best, an “average” fighter and should never be compared to a UFC Hall of Famer and former double champion. Cormier clarified that his own peak earnings came from major championship bouts against formidable opponents like Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic, whereas Diaz’s substantial paydays were largely attributed to his matchups with Conor McGregor.
Cormier emphasized the difficulty of comprehending 13 career losses in a chosen sport, reiterating the fundamental differences between their careers. He acknowledged crying after losses, explaining that it stemmed from viewing defeat as a profound setback, but ultimately concluded his rebuttal by stating that Diaz “is average, and always has been.”