Cormier: Nick Diaz fought nervous against Robbie Lawler at UFC 266 | DC & RC

Daniel Cormier and Ryan Clark react to Nick Diaz vs. Robbie Lawler 2 at UFC 266, then discuss Nick’s mindset coming into the fight.
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[@ajdwyer1600]

Nick Diaz: If I lose, I wanna fight again straight away

[@Lazy_Prophet]

I hope he wasn't just blowing smoke

[@triple466]

@Jo Zim he will fight he wasnt ready for lawler he didnt even want that fight it all happened so fast for him

[@ajdwyer1600]

Nick Diaz vs Sean Strickland would be a fun fight

[@Donny34738]

@Jo Zim it’s like saying nobody want to see Cowboy Cerrone fight, or saying nobody wants to see a veteran like Sam Avley fight lol we don’t care win or loose we just want them to fight

[@joondagoon6774]

You can tell he still wants to be ufc champion atleast one time. He has the fire but it has to be the right opponent. When masvidal beat Nate, he had that fire. Or when Colby was trash talking he had that fire. That’s all he needs

[@amatya.rakshasa]

He was pretty epic for 2 out of 3 rounds and that was an amazing fight. Yeah he couldn’t get up but I don’t think this brings Nick’s stock down much at all. He’s 38, away for so long, and he created 2 super fun and insane rounds. Most fans are still rooting for him.

[@c.518]

Yea I think he did great. I need to watch it again but i think it was a liver kick that got nick and another body shot that got him. He had 2 more rounds to go, maybe that weighed heavy on his mind and he knew he was defeated. So I think it was the smart thing to do. A smart move to avoid unneeded injuries

[@killmoncher7706]

Imagine if he was in fighting shape

[@HighLlama1016]

@@c.518 yall gonna get this man kill

[@italianstalian331]

@@HighLlama1016 starting to sound like MR murphy

[@slixlixx]

I agree with most of your post except your choice of words that Nick “couldn’t get up.” He refused to get up. His legs weren’t broken and he wasn’t unconscious. He chose not to get up. And that’s okay- live to fight another day. Don’t create a narrative though that fits with your personal opinions. You have an issue with someone “quitting” so you’re creating your own reality of what transpired instead of dealing with the actual reality of what happened. Quitting that way is no different from tapping in a submission. There’s no actual shame in it except for people that create shame.

[@mmadigest]

Needed to lay down and relax like he did vs Anderson

[@thankyoucarti]

Goat

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Nick needed to have fun, and that's when he wins even when losing a decision...

[@joondagoon6774]

He should’ve talked trash atleast. But Robbie didn’t give no space

[@isuckeggs4094]

@@joondagoon6774 he’s not that guy anymore, he’s a gentle man

[@dontworry1031]

It would’ve taken him about 30 seconds to get back up this time. Bro was moving in slow mo

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Nick threw 339 strikes inside 3 rounds after a harsh 6 years layoff with a lot of parties and alcohol, which was around 100 more strikes than Valentina threw against Murphy in 4 rounds and close to the strikes Alex threw against Ortega in 5 rounds. Nick will always be the people's champ :-) We must all appreciate that man, Lawler as well...

[@EazyDuz18]

anyone can throw that many arm punches with zero power lol all show no go

[@cmac5365]

RandomReevuze no they cant you fool.. nick was getting hit by lawlor the whole time while doing it which also takes a toll.. wasnt just throwing strikers it was getting hit too

[@EazyDuz18]

@@cmac5365 you can ive done it with zero boxing traning

[@isuckeggs4094]

Let’s be realistic here, it was impressive for a 6 year lay off but that wasn’t a ufc worthy performance. Don’t compare it to Valentina or volk

[@elidyson256]

Not to mention when he was active 2nd round knocked Robbie. 5 years or more layoff he got knocked down 3rd. That's impressive

[@i_am_Adrian]

When DC talk, Rc looking like a friend that don't watch mma !!!

[@Tonyg209ca]

He quit to avoid more damage so he could fight again sooner rather than later

[@OMAR-vq3yb]

No he quit because he didn't have the will to continue.

[@Donny34738]

@@OMAR-vq3yb the same hook probably would’ve knocked u out lmao

[@BigSausage23]

Avoiding damage dosen’t mean quitting it means move your damm head. Something both the Diaz brothers both always lacked through out there careers.

[@Tyler-vw9bh]

@@BigSausage23 Easier said than done. Maybe you should get that BigSausage out of your mouth and try it yourself

[@divineessense2526]

Honestly after watching Nick's performance against Lawler, I cannot actually think of one person on the roster that he can currently beat

[@Lmao2025]

Dude had an anxiety attack during the fight.

[@ironmustardseed]

That's an interesting theory, but idk, 6 years off and coming back at what 38? I think that it was just an extremely tough match up.

[@metaverseb]

Is a fight, he is supposed to fight through it.

[@kregalis]

When you only get 6 weeks to train. The is bs. Dana being Dana

[@spicycombatsports3961]

@@kregalis he had 18 months. That’s when he decided he was coming back to fighting. Also. The fight was announced in June

[@kregalis]

@@spicycombatsports3961 lol I guess that's why they ignore all the 6 weeks talk. He had 18 months but he did not have a date for a fight. Sounded good though . He was planning on fighting at a later date. But them ignoring this and not 1 reporter bringing it up is all you need to know. They told on themselves I didn't have to.

[@j.bone7774]

Nick needs to use his BJJ skills.

[@quae4729]

*Nick Diaz fought nervously against Robbie Lawler

[@Razear]

Nick probably didn't expect the flurry that Robbie brought so early if you studied Robbie's last few fights.

[@joshx413]

RC needs to go.It’s a disservice to DC to pair these two

[@edwardleas592]

I'd be nervous too. First fight back is Robbie Lawler

[@rienalupin8252]

Induct him in the hall of fame , give him the royalties he earned and give him the freedom to critically make his own decisions . He wants to fight , let him explore his option. He doesn't than oh well he brought all these eyes to the supposed sport , there it is , now free yourself from greed and pay-up .

[@ck3837]

I agree, give RC everythin you just said

[@rhysjones1108]

Supposed ?

[@ChristiaanHartNibbrig]

DC and RC are great as a tandem; two intelligent, insightful, thoughtful ex-athletes chopping it up. Bravo!

[@apelaw1183]

Tbh it’s awesome that they have found their momentum, was really bummed out when Ariel left the show, but these guys really developed their own flow. Something to get used to, but great MMA commentary

[@ChristiaanHartNibbrig]

@@apelaw1183 Ariel is excellent.

[@juicebox6398]

I’d still rather see DC with another MMA expert instead of a football player that just so happens to have rhyming initials. I’m sure the initials were the main selling point

[@nirupamrakshit5235]

With all due respect, RC can do this show better on some other sport. But not MMA. DC carries him most of the times.

[@mrchoptop5482]

Exactly

[@jimmylee3023]

No chemistry with these guys..so awkward

[@Midnightx95]

Alot of people dont get what Nick did when he put his knee down when Robbie was near him at the end , Elder Nick gave his time an blood in this sport an him doing that was to signify him being done an giving it one last time for the fans and legacy …

[@Marfmellow88]

Such a good take DC. There’s no better opinion on a fighter’s mindset and performance than from another fighter. He hit the nail on the head on this one imo. This Nick situation has brought out some of the best and worst in the fans and mma media. Mostly the best but some people are just soulless. Knowing how Nick struggles with anxiety I was scared for him. I mean that in a good way. I can’t imagine the nerves he mustve felt walking into the octagon. He must’ve had an out of body experience just out of the disbelief that he was back in there…

[@rattlesnake3d]

say what you want, the guy was out of shape for a professional fight, there was a point where he threw like 5 consecutive punches that wouldn't knock out a kid, almost like his head was telling him to do stuff but the body just could not do it. I hope he comes back better. Lawler was great, and it was obvious to me that he was giving Diaz all the chances in the world to give a good show, but it was rather sad to watch. Man UFC criticize Jake Paul for setting up fake fights , but this one felt close to that .

[@theman3068]

Nick Diaz is a legend at 20 yrs old the man had fight magic

[@mikaelabowen6447]

Dang!!!! This was a great video!!! I love the insight and what was said. Nice job guys!

[@c.a.r7658]

He has nothing left to prove in MMA.. He has belts and fame and money. Life is a journey. This just looks like a old warrior visiting the days of his youth. You can outgrow things ...And that is ok.

[@Energyzed97]

I really liked Clarks comparison to when he retired, always good to have a different outlook

[@mr.vancando4849]

No one better then DC to touch down on this. Thanks fella's

[@riccoronado430]

Who else fast forwarding thru rc talking

[@thepistolguy859]

I love Nick Diaz and Nate. If Nick would of came in shape and made weight it would of been a long night for Lawler.

[@rkumar3000]

Awesome video guys, good analysis 👍👍

[@grant8721]

I miss Ariel

[@michaelspoto8720]

He has 2 three hour shows every week in case u didnt know

[@Eagles2020]

@@michaelspoto8720 right? He acts like he’s dead or something

[@therealwewin]

@@Eagles2020 he means on this show.

[@MMASLAMPODCAST]

He didn't fight nervous. He was out of shape, not at his best and rusty. Yet he still displayed pretty slick boxing and had a good account of himself. Let Nick come back at 170lbs in shape, he'll do even better. And for the people saying why didn't he use his BJJ... Well you have to be on the ground to use your BJJ. He never had strong takedowns, and Robbie has pretty solid defensive wrestling. Wasn't gonna happen unless Nick tired him out and beat him up on the feet first.

[@johnjohnson1242]

These guys won't say it openly because that would discredit Lawler's performance, but the match was over before it began. Nick lost match in the fight camp. He was way out of shape. It is impressive his skills carried him all the way to the third round. Try fighting while out of shape and you'll have an epiphany on the subject.

[@sainttrunks1982]

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[@stephanwatson7902]

I think it's not altogether a bad quality, to admit defeat in a contest. In a real fight when lives are on the line, you fight to the death; no reason to get extra brain damage, when you know you've lost. Save it for the future

[@shaq868singuineau6]

Bro does anyone else miss Ariel ?! RC suck 🥱

[@lefthookheaven6377]

Nervous or not he was out of shape which was unusual and a bigger factor than nerves.

[@hayleysowards9431]

Nick diaz is so much smarter than anyone gives him credit for…who knows his reasons

[@arthurfleck8777]

ESPN coming in with 360p again. Got me feeling like its 2009 again.

[@Meatdevil]

Ryan Clark looks like a college kid himself. Incredible he has a son playing college ball.

[@kevinsweetwater7293]

Ref stepped in and stopped the Nate vs Josh Thompson fight, Nick didn’t throw in the towel

[@691Micro]

He looked down when he said “you look up” 😊

[@jasonbored8319]

Nick is fighting again weather you snowflakes like it or not. So accept it. Don’t let it ruin your sleep. Just Accept It

[@Nolbert24]

What

[@carniv5812]

Lol

[@user-dx3mq1io5r]

He is a Warrior 🪖 Respect 💯

[@lowlowseesee]

everyone giving RC a hard time. he was pronouncing Bullets last name wrong last week ahhaah. i like the kid but yeah, you guys are a tough crowd

[@sean9366]

they cant give him a break lmao, the shows not dc & helwani level but its still pretty good. can never please the mma community tho

[@humanoid9787]

Bruh RC knows less about mma than any of us. Why would anyone want to watch that? Get good or get out

[@BrettCagle98]

MAKE CERRONE VS NICK

[@timothymiddleton6651]

Was he watching on ESPN app or bootleg stream tho?

[@Cc-rh5qr]

Give me more nick Diaz, he looked unbelievable

[@robstory173]

Good fight. Could of went either way if it was a 3 round fight.

[@tuffthomas7869]

Bro he looked stressed out and look like he didn't train 8 weeks I think he's volume of punches were more then ever hopehe comes back still one of the best god bless nick 🙏

[@BP83299]

You were so perfect on your interview after fight sir.

[@JoeJoe-di4oj]

Does anyone Miss DC and Ariel show

[@Whatisgoingon-od9yb]

Ryan knows nothing lol

[@RoseUnseen]

the ultimate evolution of a fighter is to longer be one . -abe lincoln

[@antoniovillalobos1043]

I don't think Nick is done. He needed the toughness of Robbie Lawler to relize that he needs to get back into war shape. Both Nick and Robbie brought it to the Octagon. Robbie is Elite and Nick had to experience that in order to shoot for the top. He wants to fight and be the best but he also has to save himself to be able to get into the physical condition to compete at the level of greatness. He also said that he'd be ready to come back fast if he got his @$$ beat and thats exactly what happened. Nick has about 4 to 5 great fights left in him. They will be high paying elite level fights! N.D.A!💪🏽👊🏽💪🏽👊🏽💥💯

[@LionAndALamb]

Diaz just wasn't in fighting shape. You could see it in the way he had trouble catching his breath half way through the first round, and how Robby's body shots took all of the fight out of him.

[@MrMhaney32]

His cardio wasn't close to going 5 rounds let alone 3. He knew he was going to tap out from exhaustion.

[@ajaystyles1230]

He was pretty composed during the fight

[@myNameisImSorry]

Diaz's opening kick was the most graceful opening strike I've seen. If he'd ko'd Lawler with that he'd have gotten Adesanya next lol

[@farmbear1231]

Diaz mentally is better and is a killer when he has the F you attitude. When hes nice n quiet hes not the same. Definately still has the skill n heart

[@karimloberg6876]

Nicks punches looked so slow that I sincerely felt bad for him for being in there. He looked like a 55 year old man trying to do combinations. *Why are nobody talking about this?*

[@slimspen7560]

Nick never punched fast....

[@jarredthorpe846]

I gotta say I don’t think DC could be more off on his statement about Nick continuing to fight. He made mention of the fact that Nick was only 38 and how he had his most successful year of his career at 39. Being out of the sport for almost a decade than returning at 38 is a whole different ball game. Nick did a lot of good things against lawler but at the end of the day he looked a step behind another older fighter and doesn’t seem to have it in him to go through the rigors of being an active fighter. Nick has nothing to be ashamed of by walking away, he put on an entertaining show Saturday. I’d rather see him walk away than endure the damage he’s in for by competing, I don’t see him keeping up with the younger fighters

[@jasonbored8319]

Nick is fighting again weather anyone likes it or not. So accept it

[@jarredthorpe846]

@@jasonbored8319 why do you think that? No malice genuinely curious as to what leads you to believe that

[@jasonbored8319]

@@jarredthorpe846 Nick Diaz said he will be back win or lose

[@jasonbored8319]

@@jarredthorpe846 It came from the horses mouth So people like you need to relax and stop acting like a mother towards a warrior you never met or know

[@jarredthorpe846]

@@jasonbored8319 and maybe he does but he said that before the fight

[@stockchartart1147]

I miss DC and Helwani for real. Why can’t they do DC And Sonnen. This new guy is alright, nothing against him, he just doesn’t really offer anything that captivates you.

[@RoseUnseen]

THIS WAS Shikamaru vs Temari FIGHT 100 ,

[@RNLTRAP]

Ima go ahead and say it since nobody saying it… Diaz get in shape and the performance was hard to watch‼️

[@roylopez9797]

You have no idea what you are talking about!

[@jromero1775]

Diaz such an honest man and I respect him for that but no one should ever step into the octagon with that mind set and I know he doesn't love this, that he doesn't like fighting but just the things he would say you almost expected that he would get beat...

[@randyb637]

Nick spent his Prime fighting years in a club

[@patrickwatts8143]

I think it would be interesting to see Nick Diaz vs Anderson Silva in a boxing match. Anderson has been doing good and Nick proved he's still a great boxer. Not saying it should or needs to happen it just sounds interesting to me

[@michaelorsini9695]

This makes me sick...people saying how great Diaz was in thIs fight...how entertaining. The guy didn't belong anywhere near an MMA Octagon and shouldn't be fighting. He obviously did it just for the money.

[@Z.S1992]

Octagon homie. We don't do rings in the ufc.

[@adrianybarra3140]

It felt like we the fans fought because he's a people champ. And we didn't do so bad

[@jcentertainment1503]

Nick Diaz vs Damien maia next

[@josephkelley8641]

DC had a better view than I did - plus he's a professional. My take was/is? Nick knew he had half-a-fight in Nick, tops - very very tops. Turned out it was more like a round, maybe round and a half. an absolute Miracle, maybe Nick Diaz's greatest night. Just doesn't seem possible someone can DO that! (get into 3rd being inactive for six years - and vs. an MMA killer in Robbie). Like to see Nick's next fight in the Garden.

[@josephkelley8641]

July 4th in the Garden, that's where I next see Nick. Could even be a Nick-Robbie trilogy - why not. Either way let Nick decide. Choose opponent, venue, etc etc etc. Nick's earned that. Make it spectacular - what Nick did last Sat nite = one for the Ages. "Unthinkable."

[@bbrewski7749]

Diaz looked unprepared and fat wasn’t ready for that fight at all and ppl really tried to campaign for him to get a title shot🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@digitaldystopia3733]

Nick has fight left in him. It depends if he can get his mind right.

[@PHM4614]

What I like about Nick Diaz is that imagine 6 year not fighting takes this fight has little time to prepare and still does good against Robbie who’s a savage they both did good the lay off I really think it messed him up you slow down when you don’t fight for a while,..

[@chadjeffery9635]

The kick was a troll from first fight. Nick just trolled everyone. He didn’t get bank. So, He did not train at all. He cut no weight. And he did not bleed for them. Diaz brothers have never fought anyone on a loosing streak. Learn the Diaz brothers better.

[@robertballard4611]

I thought he looked ok considering only 6 week camp after half a decade on the bench. He was deff slower, less gas tank

[@ShyShiesty]

Nick Diaz army

[@joshg3827]

360p? Really ESPN?

[@Aitonomouss]

Budget cuts

[@emiliobotello6446]

I just want a Ariel and dc podcast

[@stevenmuralles3046]

Is it me or did anyone else see him sweating like crazy when he was coming out to the octagon?

[@MrHandsomeboynow]

We saw that, that’s how I knew for a fact he was out of shape.

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Well, Nick threw 339 strikes in around 11 minutes, which was amazing. Gotta appreciate that legend :-)

[@killmoncher7706]

@@MrHandsomeboynow bro just go look at nicks ig post from April, them pics of him being ripped is what got everyone talking bout him coming back

[@anthonypeck8448]

Nick looked like he didn't want to fight at any point during the whole lead up and event. I don't want to watch a fighter who doesn't want to fight. Whatever the reasons. It just made me uncomfortable.

[@kamthenihilist.]

I think they wanted him to fail from what I heard he was supposed to fight someone else at middleweight but it didn’t happen so he got Robbie and was only given a few weeks to make 170 I feel like we could have seen nick look much better

[@vitokazhimomi633]

Experienced fighter Nick is did not get nervous in any way , shape or form. It's just your illusional thoughts

[@darrinv6721]

Bring back Ariel Hewani

[@gabagoolovahere5869]

Did they pick this RC guy just because it has a nice ring to the name "DC & RC"

[@quinnimon]

We are talking about a guy that in three rounds put the greatest pound for pound of all time BJ Penn in a hospital to secure a title shot against an opponent that would end up being overweight and fixed to win. Why would Nick want to repeat the same mistake ten years later actually giving it all to win in a non-welterweight fight that means nothing as far as advancing the rankings is concerned and be able to avoid hurting Robbie more than is necessary. five rounds for an inconsequential fight? plus Nick got 75,000 taken from his purse after the fight. This is laughable, Nick got fight of the night for two rounds without doing the most AGAIN, so no I don't think Nick was nervous.

[@EAsp100]

There are teenagers making making videos in their bedrooms that they upload at 1080p quality and here is ESPN, the only channel still in 2008. Sad.

[@adamturner1563]

Good. Go watch em

[@EAsp100]

@@adamturner1563 good answer bro Well done

[@blazingheartproductions]

Nick looked tired. And then he couldn’t finish. I guess he used to be great.

[@triocha233]

He used to be Young*

[@rhysjones1108]

Ya a lot of people expected him to show up like he’s still 30 years old. Dude has been gone for close to 7 years, literally like 2 years ago he was making party vids on Instagram saying stuff like “I don’t wanna hurt anyone i just want to party” drunk af. iMO Nick was guaranteed to lose this fight even against an old beat up lawler

[@triocha233]

@@rhysjones1108 People underestimate the Young Mans Mentality, as you get old you don’t wanna hurt other people because you know the damage it could cause long term… but when you’re young dumb and hungry you could care less 😂

[@ELBO360]

ESPN 360p Video Quality

[@Wild_Danimal]

Why are we so delusional when it comes to Diaz?? This is straight up embarrassing

[@gunlism8774]

Thank you DC. You always know what to say you took the words right out my mind 💯

[@leon_is_alive7590]

Thats all great now just update him to 4 stars with current model in ea ufc 4 . Cheers

[@streetplatoon562]

RC PLEASE 🤫🤫🤫

[@rj_nbk]

Fr

[@nazarcakir]

please have a proper set up like ariel helwani with a proper Mic and cam. you made millions but still lacking to manage a proper set up.

[@DyingBreed8]

Nick was good 10 years ago but I dont really think he's the most exciting or beloved fighter.

[@parthagogoi6376]

Or beloved fighter lol 😂😂

[@parthagogoi6376]

The sold out the las Vegas

[@Darksagan]

MMA isnt for you lmfao

[@leonardodakimchi]

Money makes any man soft. Especially fighters.

[@apelaw1183]

And what money is that, these guys don’t make enough to get comfortable

[@isaacharper7883]

Hope you ain't talking bout nick

[@bartholomew8823]

I think it’s more the fact that he has been out for 6 years

[@iejejduc8379]

He had 6 years out, it wasn't money bro

[@bhlv89]

I think he was on TRT and had to get off it in order to fight. His body didn’t take it well. I hope he can come back, he will need a much longer camp and better preparation.

[@cozy_king]

No on can keep up a with a pace like the one Robbie Lawler put on Nick but If Nick had of been the Nick of days gone bye he wouldn’t have given up like that after Robbie blitzed him with the body drooping thunder shot that caused Nick to question the truth about himself,If he was ready to fight hard until Robbie slowed down THEN pick up the pace.Real talk though I think Nick should get 1 or 2 more fights win or lose people would still watch.

[@TetraHydroCannabinolTHC]

Yea we didnt see any taunting like whatsup after a couple shots

[@bananasgaming1975]

Hey D C your my favorite black person

[@realsunni1732]

I was surprised that it was a 5 round fight

[@crockpot2283]

He was eating heavy shots throughout the first 2 rounds, was still giving the same back. Watching that fight a second time I was even more impressed by him after having such a layoff like he had, great fight all around. Hope to see him come back for 1 more.

[@aqualife6848]

RC sucks. I miss DC and helwani