Fans and MMA Pros rejoiced once again when it was revealed that Nate Diaz & Khamzat Chimaev had verbally agreed on final showdown at UFC 279.
This news was first reported by ESPN reporter Brett Okamoto. He wrote “Khamzat vs. Nate. UFC 279 on Sept. 10 at T-Mobile Arena. Main event. Five rounds. Verbally agreed, per UFC Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell. It is the final fight on Nate Diaz’s current UFC contract.”
Khamzat vs. Nate. UFC 279 on Sept. 10 at T-Mobile Arena. Main event. Five rounds. Verbally agreed, per UFC Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell. It is the final fight on Nate Diaz’s current UFC contract. pic.twitter.com/p7lrcoroH0
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) July 19, 2022
This is Diaz’s last fight in the UFC deal. He has no plans to resign. He indicated that he may be able to box against Jake Paul.
This will be Nate Diaz’s last fight under his current UFC contract. He already hinted at a fight with Jake Paul in boxing, so he will not be renewing his UFC contract any time soon.
Pro’s Reacts to Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev Booking
It is a five-round fight that will headline UFC 279 in Las Vegas. This unexpected event has received many reactions from MMA Pros all over the world. Let’s check them out.
Ben Askren
😬😬😬 this might be really ugly https://t.co/aFQuSb0sP5
— Funky (@Benaskren) July 19, 2022
Belal Muhammad
I hope Nate and Leon both win and ruin everyone’s plans
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) July 19, 2022
Jake Paul
Betr believe I’m putting my money on Nate Diaz to win versus fake Khabib
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) July 20, 2022
Randy Costa
— Randy Costa (@RandyCosta135) July 19, 2022
Darren Till
What a fight https://t.co/VEm7fofZqE
— DT (@darrentill2) July 19, 2022
BJ Penn
@NateDiaz209 is a real OG 🥷
— bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) July 19, 2022
Eric Albarracin
Not a fan , one is chasing the title and the other just wants out. https://t.co/XAv4BiHexO
— Eric Albarracin (@CPTdasAmericas) July 19, 2022