Overview
- Askren made the remarks on Daniel Cormier’s Funky and the Champ, saying Diaz “isn’t that good” and had “convinced people he’s good at fighting.”
- He cited Diaz’s 21-13 professional record and a UFC tally he put at 16-12, as some reports noted a 16-11 figure for Diaz’s UFC-only mark.
- Askren joked, “Please don’t post this clip because the Diaz Army will attack me,” acknowledging the likely reaction from Diaz’s fanbase.
- Cormier initially defended Diaz but ultimately conceded the numbers, saying the UFC record “is not good.”
- Coverage reported swift pushback from fans and ongoing online debate, and Diaz had not publicly responded as of the latest reports; Askren has recently returned to media after a 2025 double-lung transplant.