UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev vs Nate Diaz –The much expected welterweight bout of the year is set to happen in UFC 279 las vegas. UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier doesn’t feel good about the match-up and has revealed his stand on it. Follow UFC news and UFC Live Updates with InsideSport.IN
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UFC 279: UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier feels Khamzat Chimaev vs Nate Diaz is a “mismatch”
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Daniel Cormier on UFC 279- Khamzat Chimaev vs Nate Diaz has rises so much expectation in UFC circle and is counted to be a historic event.
But former, UFC double division champion and Hall of Fame Daniel Cormier has a different statement regarding the massive match-up.
“You know what RC, I don’t believe that Nate will go down quietly. I just think that at this point in their careers, Nate is on a different path than Khamzat Chimaev. Nate will tell you there’s still championship aspirations because he’s a fighter and is as tough as they come. But when you look at what he’s done recently, you can’t just say Nate Diaz is in title contention. Popularity-wise, sure. But in terms of what he’s put on paper in regard to his fighting, you can’t say that.”
Daniel Cormier continued, “Khamzat is every bit of what you would expect a soon-to-be title challenger to be. If he gets past Nate Diaz, which will be his biggest win to date, even though the Gilbert Burns fight was fun, it will not be as valuable as a win over Nathan Diaz… I just think these guys are in different points of their careers right now, and I do believe it’s a mismatch.”
However, Chimaev stands as a threat in the division staying undefeated and being a new entry in the division took out Gilbert Burns in UFC 273 and has propelled to great heights.
Khamzat Chimeav, Being a newbie in UFC from his debut fight, he has proven his dominance inside the octagon.
The Swedish fighter is a three-time national wrestling champion. Chimaev has only fought five times in the UFC, winning two by knockout, two by submission, and won by unanimous decision.
Khamzat Chimaev’s unanimous decision victory over number two ranked welterweight fighter, Gilbert Burns, in UFC 273 has created gigantic waves in the UFC. UFC 273 witnessed a three-round thrilling encounter between the ‘Borz’ and ‘ Durinho’.
Durinho ranked second in the welterweight division, posed as a potential opponent for ‘The Borz’, and has won seven of his last eight bouts. He lost to the division’s champion Kamaru Usman via TKO at 34 seconds in the third round.
Khamzat Chimaev is waiting to pounce into his next fight in the fight organization.
Nate Diaz has finally found his last match in his contract. The Stockton slapper is to face welterweight contemporary terror Khamzat Chimaev.
UFC has reportedly made the clash between Nate Diaz and Khamzat Chimaev official after months of online Ruckus between Nate and Dana White. They’re set to headline the UFC 279 PPV in Las Vegas.
Nate Diaz stands as a behemoth in the game, even though not winning a title in his entire career, he has notable wins over UFC historic champ Conor McGregor, Donald Cerrone, Rafael dos Anjos, and more.
Diaz being inactive in UFC for a year with his last two losses to Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal is awaiting his last fight in the contract.
Fans expected a trilogy bout with his notable rival Conor McGregor to be his last fight. However, Conor McGregor’s comeback is not yet confirmed. The Stockholm fighter has his skills polished for any potential next opponent.
He is expected to venture into boxing with his debut fight against Jake Paul. He has also been involved in a spat with UFC’s president Dana White about his contract and payment.
UFC 279: UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier feels Khamzat Chimaev vs Nate Diaz is a “mismatch”
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