Overview
- Speaking on Daniel Cormier’s YouTube show, Askren said Diaz “isn’t that good” and argued the fighter “convinced people he’s good at fighting,” calling him average.
- Askren cited Diaz’s 21-13 career mark and a UFC record he put at 16-12, while some reports note 16-11, underscoring a minor discrepancy in the figures.
- He urged producers not to post the clip for fear of the “Diaz Army,” yet the comments circulated widely and drew online pushback from fans and media.
- Cormier initially defended Diaz but later conceded the UFC record “is not good,” acknowledging that star power may have outpaced results.
- Coverage places the exchange in context with Diaz’s résumé—TUF 5 winner, marquee wins over Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson, 1-1 in boxing vs. Jake Paul and Jorge Masvidal—and notes Askren’s return to media after a 2025 double lung transplant.