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https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-279-nate-diaz-vs-khamzat-chimaev-reactions-las-vegas
Nate Diaz and Khamzat Chimaev have agreed to fight.
UFC CBO Hunter Campbell on Tuesday announced news of verbal agreements by broadcast partner ESPN and reporter Brett Okamoto. The fight is expected to take place at UFC 279 on September 10, scheduled for the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
After a very public fight and negotiations over a promotional agreement between Diaz and the UFC, the MMA community unsurprisingly had a lot to say about the sudden addition of one of the biggest matchups on the promotion’s calendar.
Scroll down to see what the MMA community had to say.
Caposa
Wicked and pathetic. This is how they reward 15 years of entertainment. Don’t try so subtly to feed him to the wolves (Borz). Of course Nate is ready to fight the hired idiot. Sincerely hope this miraculously explodes in her face. https://t.co/LPilxBUXXM
— Caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 19, 2022
Belal Muhammad
I hope Nate and Leon both win and ruin everyone’s plans
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) July 19, 2022
Ben Fowlkes
Dana White a few weeks ago: Nate has won a fight in five years. He should probably box Jake Paul.
UFC now: But first, let’s compare him to our hottest welterweight prospect… https://t.co/d3lkkt8zDR
— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) July 19, 2022
Aljamain Sterling
I’m exhausted 🥱
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) July 19, 2022
Chamzat Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev (@KChimaev) ESPN provided this commentary about the fight. Translated from Swedish by its representative Majdi Shammas.
“I will organize Nate Diaz’s funeral with the UFC.”
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) July 19, 2022
Simon Samano
Will Nate Diaz walk out in a glow of fame (or some kind of glow) or just not even give AF? Then rest. ✌🏽 https://t.co/NtDxALLhwH
— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) July 19, 2022
John S Nash
Find it stupid of Diaz to take up this fight, but if you’re not prepared to fight it in court (a state court stacked against you, mind you) and you want out of your contract, then I think it’s for the best decision you can make. https://t.co/nf9FxihcS8
— John S. Nash (@heynottheface) July 19, 2022
Nate Diaz’s rep Zach Rosenfield
Nate Diaz’s rep Zach Rosenfield confirms the date and opponent of Diaz’s next appearance to ESPN.
Adds, “This is a fight Nate has been asking for since mid-April.”
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) July 19, 2022
Danny Segura
From a sporting point of view, this fight makes no sense. These two shouldn’t be fighting each other.
Dana says that Diaz “only won one fight in 5 years”. Then why pit him against an undefeated top title contender? https://t.co/h9PlFkqtFz
— Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) July 19, 2022
Nolan King
Nate Diaz is trending at #1 in the United States. #UFC279
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) July 19, 2022
Joe Giannetti
Nate Diaz from Sub & I’m sorely into it!😤😭🤑
– Joe Joe Giannetti 💀 (@Giannettimma) July 19, 2022
