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Danny Segura

Khamzat Chimaev surprised Nate Diaz accepted UFC 279 fight: ‘I’ll kick his ass and let him go’

Khamzat Chimaev can’t live by Nate Diaz’s famous line “I’m not surprised, motherf*ckers.” Because he is surprised.

Chimaev, the undefeated UFC welterweight title contender, is actually surprised that Diaz signed a contract to make their clash official. The two MMA stars are scheduled to square off in the main event of UFC 279 on Sept. 10 in Las Vegas.

Prior to the booking, Diaz (20-13 MMA, 18-12 UFC) revealed that he was offered Chimaev (11-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) multiple times but didn’t deem it a fitting matchup and felt disrespected – which is why Chimaev is surprised the fight actually came to fruition.

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