K. Chimaev challenges N. Diaz. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
The mystery surrounding his next opponent Khamzat Shimaev in the UFC continues. Curiously, the Swedish prospect was already scheduled to perform in the main fight of an organization event in December, but the refusals of several athletes gained prominence. Therefore, Chimaev decided to hunt and, after aiming Demian Maia, Stephen Thompson, Leon edwards, Michael chiesa e Chris Weidman, challenged Nate diaz.
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“I don't play fight, I fight! Bring your soft body to Las Vegas and I'll finish you off on December 19th. You are a real fighter! Let's go, Nate diaz!” Chimaev posted on his Twitter.
the trajectory of Khamzat Shimaev in the UFC it was meteoric. The athlete, still undefeated in MMA, hasn't even had ten fights in his career, but is already on his fourth in Dana White's organization, all of which took place in 2020. The Swede debuted in July, in the first season of 'Ilha da Luta' , returned to the octagon ten days later, his third appearance was in Las Vegas, USA, and lasted just 17 seconds. The next one will be the main fight and the expectation is that the opponent will be a top-15 welterweight (77,6kg) or middleweight (83,9kg). The names leading the race are Neil Magny e Ian Heinisch.
Moreover, Nate diaz, 35 years old, was knocked out in his last fight by Jorge masvidal, in November 2019. It is worth remembering that, before returning to acting, the bad boy had announced his retirement in 2016, after winning and losing to Conor McGregor. The trilogy against the Irish star is still on the agenda.
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