K. Chimaev and N. Diaz would face each other in the UFC 279. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
The devastating performance of Khamzat Shimaev before Kevin holland No. UFC 279 brought relief to Dana White. About two weeks after the show, the president of Ultimate 'celebrated' the cancellation of the clash between the Swede and Nate diaz, who would star in the event. In an interview with podcast 'The Action Junkeez', the agent explained his position.
“After you watch the fight (between Chimaev and Holland), you understand that the initial duel would not be good. I know the fans were upset with Khamzat for not making weight. But, oh my goodness, did you see the image that Holland published the next day, with his eyes red from the strangulation?” White said.
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To fulfill the last commitment in his contract with Ultimate, Diaz was chosen to face the big bet for the future of the organization. With the failure with the scale, the 'bad boy' ended up staring Tony Ferguson and overcame the veteran with a fourth-round submission.
Before the cancellation, there were concerns about a possible technical imbalance between Nate and Khamzat. While the 37-year-old North American was going through an unstable moment in MMA, the Swede is experiencing his peak, undefeated throughout his career in the sport and aiming for a welterweight (under 77kg) belt fight.
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