The Herd with Colin Cowherd Daniel Cormier TV - Daniel Cormier REACTS to Nate Diaz BRAWL with Russian fighters on show with Jon Jones in Thailand
May 26, 2025
Daniel Cormier dives into the chaotic brawl involving Nate Diaz and Russian fighters during filming in Thailand. He cautions Diaz about continuing to fight at this age, reflecting on the fighter's longstanding rivalry with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Cormier also shares his missed opportunity to coach alongside Jon Jones on the show. The conversation touches on the unpredictable culture of combat sports, shedding light on health concerns faced by athletes as they age.
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Nate Diaz's Fight on Russian Show
- Nate Diaz fought a competitor early in the filming of the Russian Ultimate Fighter show in Thailand.
- The fight was expected due to past beef with Russian fighters and Khabib Nurmagomedov's ties.
Cormier's Missed Coaching Opportunity
- Daniel Cormier was offered to coach on Russian Tough but turned it down.
- He later learned Nate Diaz replaced him and got into altercations on the show.
Jon Jones on Nate's Slap Fight
- Jon Jones commented that slap fighting Nate Diaz is a bad idea due to Nate's toughness.
- The Russian fighter involved knew Nate's history and probably had backing, escalating the brawl.