“DC spitting absolute bars” – Daniel Cormier reminding Nate Diaz that they’re not in ‘same stratosphere’ wins over MMA fans

Daniel Cormier replies to the recent insult from Nate Diaz.


“DC spitting absolute bars” – Daniel Cormier reminding Nate Diaz that they’re not in ‘same stratosphere’ wins over MMA fans

Daniel Cormier responds to Nate Diaz's profane insult (via Imago)

Nate Diaz and Daniel Cormier recently shared a few words concerning Diaz’s wish to headline UFC 306 at the Las Vegas Sphere. Cormier didn’t approve of it and criticized Diaz. As such, Diaz fired back with a fierce response and disrespected the UFC double champion. He labeled him a ‘Bi***’ and said he wasn’t a fighter. This called for a reply from Cormier.

In his recent YouTube video, Daniel Cormier addressed the insult from Nate Diaz. Firstly, he insisted on not comparing himself to Nate Diaz because they were two contrasting figures with very unlike fighting careers. As such, he stood up for himself and mentioned the criticisms only came from a professional point of view, given he was an analyst. Here is what he said:

One thing we will not do is compare myself to Nate Diaz because it’s different levels. Much different. I’m a champion. Two weight classes. We are not in the same stratosphere in terms of fighters. We’re not. And it’s time for me to stop allowing people to attack or come at me in these ways when I’m doing my job.

Daniel Cormier (via YT-Daniel Cormier)
YouTube video

Daniel Cormier is a UFC Hall of Famer with many accolades to his name. He has an impressive MMA record of 22-3 with only losing to divisional greats Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic. Moreover, he became a double champion, and he was the only person to defend both titles simultaneously. As such, there was truth to his claims.

FS Video

Nate Diaz, a fan favorite, always expressed his unapologetic thoughts frankly. His insult of Daniel Cormier was one such instance. He felt disrespected by DC’s criticism and verbally hit back at him. Nonetheless, his career stood out from other fighters as Diaz never cared about records or UFC titles. He loved the game and just wanted to fight. As of now, he is a free agent trying to book a fight with a viable opponent.

Fans react to Daniel Cormier’s response to Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz and Daniel Cormier had a back-and-forth exchange after the latter critiqued Diaz’s chances of headlining the upcoming UFC event at the Las Vegas Sphere. As such, Diaz verbally abused Cormier on X. Now, DC responded to him rationally on his YouTube channel, claiming they were on two different levels as fighters.

Fans react to Danie Cormier's response to Nate Diaz
Fans react to Danie Cormier’s response to Nate Diaz (via Sportsnet/DAZN)

This response from Daniel Cormier received the attention of the MMA fans. As such, they reacted to it on X. Here are some interesting reactions:

Fight fans sided alongside Daniel Cormier and agreed with his statements. Even some fans of Nate Diaz agreed DC was on the right. As such, Comier’s criticisms were part of his job as an analyst and weren’t a personal attack on Diaz.

In case you missed it: