The Herd with Colin Cowherd Daniel Cormier Show - DC CAN'T WAIT for Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry fight on Francis Ngannou & Ronda Rousey card
Mar 20, 2026
Daniel Cormier, retired two-division UFC champ turned analyst, reacts to the Rousey/Ngannou Netflix card. He breaks down why Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry is the must-watch fight. Cormier weighs Perry’s bare-knuckle resurgence, Diaz’s drawing power, matchmaking drama, and how alternative platforms shake up the fight scene.
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Name Recognition Can Outweigh Recent Records
- Non-UFC fighters can still drive massive attention through personality and timing.
- Daniel Cormier highlights Nate Diaz and Mike Perry as examples who built star power outside UFC by boxing and bare-knuckle runs, making their matchup a compelling draw.
Star Signings Reflect Business Tradeoffs
- High-profile free-agent signings may be mutual separations driven by financials and return on investment.
- Cormier suggests Francis Ngannou's exit from PFL likely involved negotiated release because of his high pay and uncertain ROI for promoters.
Entertainment Value Trumps Rank For Some Matchups
- Fight quality and championship level differ, but entertainment value creates marketable matchups.
- Cormier admits Diaz and Perry aren't elite welterweights yet their trash talk and brawling style make the fight special for viewers.