UFC is returning with one of the most anticipated fights on the 10th of September in Las Vegas. Yes, you might have guessed it right! We will witness a highly exhilarating fight between Nate Diaz and fast-rising welterweight wrestler Khamzat Chimaev.
It could be ageing legend Nate’s final appearance in the Octagon, after completing 15 years with the promotion and the 9th consecutive fight as a betting underdog.
In 2018, all die-hard UFC fans were heartbroken over the news of the delay in the scheduled booking between Chimaev and Diaz. Now, get ready to enjoy a classic UFC 279 battle between the most-celebrated opponents in the sports!
Khamzat Chimaev UFC Career-Defining Fight
People who were asking about when is Khamzat Chimaev next fight have to wait only a few more days!
Everyone is pretty excited to see Borz back in action. This time, his competitor is not any top-ranked welterweight division fighter, but he is in a war against a legend who knows all the tricks to corner the competitor. Currently, UFC has set their lines with Chimaev being a massive -1150 favourite to the Diaz at +750. It will be Khamzat’s very first pay-per-view event.
Dana White, the UFC president, made a public statement in 2018 that this matchup is his personal preference. White said of the matchmaking process, "It takes a very long f***ing time. We got through it, and here we are. It’s a very popular fight that people want to see that people like, and everybody’s getting what they want.”
Not to mention, Diaz will be one of the biggest, strongest, resilient, and most-experienced fighters Khamzat has ever encountered till now. Where Nate has a prominent position in the wrestling industry, Khamzat is also a beloved fighter on the UFC roster. Both have the heart and strength to fight till the last bell.
According to the UFC middleweight Sean Strickland, it will be an easy win for Chiamev as Nate is now an "old man." He told Schmo, "I don't know, man... Do you have to get ready for Nate Diaz? The UFC just said, 'Hey [Khamzat Chimaev], we love you. Come f****ng beat up this old man.' I don't really think Khamzat needs to get ready for him. He's probably just gonna roll in, not even train, come off the couch, and just f****ng destroys him."
37-year-old Nate has experienced many downs and lost many matches, unlike Khamzat, an undefeated wolf. There are not many reasons to expect Borz to lose the game, but the bad boy Nate Diaz cannot be contested against his experience and cardio skills, especially when he went in only for the kill. As time passes, more UFC fans are getting excited and expecting something special to happen.
Nate Diaz’s coach feels confident and considers him a better grappler compared to Khamzat Chimaev. In fact, it was Diaz’s team proposal to square off against Khamzat.
In response to Nate’s team, Chimaev has also replied with big words, “I still don’t believe that guy will come or show up, that skinny boy. We’ll see what’s happening. I’m just waiting for Sept.10. It doesn’t matter who I have. I’m training. I said, ‘If you want to fight at [185 pounds] for his last fight, just show up. I can fight at [185 pounds]. It doesn’t matter.”
Record Comparison
Khamzat Chimaev next UFC fight needs a little comparison first to understand the odds!
The Khamzat Chimaev record shows 11-0 with 6 knockouts, 4 submissions, and 0 losses. Inspiring, right?! Well, he also has an uninspiring 20-13 record, losing 3 of his latest 4 clashes. He had 5 fights in the past 2 years while being hit for once. This 28-year-old standout welterweight is unrelenting and has taken a significant step up. Khamzat Chimaev ranking is #3 after he defeated Gilbert Burns in April.
Coming to the Nate Diaz record, it says 20-13 having 5 knockouts and 11 submissions with only five fights in the past six years. In 2019, he lost to Jorge Masvidal, bringing his ranking way down. But, the latest fight with Leon Edwards was a disaster. Despite all the defeats, he is ready to stand up against the odds again.
Looking at the odds, it can become a one-sided affair. Whoever gets to handle the storm earlier can put the opponent under pressure, forcing him to the margin line and pushing him to make mistakes.
Khamzat Chimaev Next Fight Date | Watch Chimaev vs Diaz
Chimaev vs Diaz is the main event of UFC 279, taking place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, at 10:00 pm E.T. / 7:00 pm P.T. It will be aired exclusively on ESPN+ for $74.99 on 10th/11th September. If you are a new subscriber, it is worth $99.98.
- In the U.K., the main card will be available on B.T. Sport
- It will be on Main Event, Kayo Sports, and FOXTEL in Australia.
- In the U.S., the main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription.
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