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Kevin Holland: Khamzat Chimaev ‘only does this extra wannabe street sh*t when the media is around’

Ahead of UFC 279, Kevin Holland said there's no beef with Khazmat Chimaev and he's just telling it how he sees it – and he sees a phony.

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Nate Diaz admits he doesn't want Khamzat Chimaev fight just days before bout

Diaz is set to face Chimaev on Saturday night at UFC 279 in his final octagon outing, but admittedly isn't too keen on the match-up against the unbeaten Swede

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Will UFC 279 be Nate Diaz’s final fight with the promotion? Dana White weighs in on upcoming free agency

With UFC 279 days away, Dana White discusses if he thinks Nate Diaz will be done with the promotion for good.

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Welcome to Nate Diaz’s ‘fight week of hell’ at UFC 279 | Opinion

The way Nate Diaz's career unfolded, an ugly departure from the UFC likely was inevitable.

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Spinning Back Clique: Nate Diaz’s decision, UFC Paris, Paul vs. Silva, and more

MMA Junkie's weekly "Spinning Back Clique" discusses Nate Diaz's impending decision after UFC 279, UFC Paris fallout, and more.

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Khamzat Chimaev could skip 170lb title fight to face Israel Adesanya instead

Chimaev could be next in line for a welterweight title shot after UFC 279 but he could pass up the fight and move up to middleweight

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Paulo Costa rips ‘scared’ Khamzat Chimaev after altercation: ‘The guy stood there and froze’

"I met Chimaev there and man, he was scared. The guy stood there and he froze."

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Khamzat Chimaev held back during heated gym confrontation with UFC rival

Costa recently predicted Chimaev would lose to Nate Diaz in their UFC 279 fight and the Chechen confronted him for his comments

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Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez verbally agreed to for UFC 279 in Las Vegas

Kevin Holland will look to snap the win streak of Daniel Rodriguez at September's UFC pay-per-view.

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Daniel Cormier: Khamzat Chimaev ‘biggest loser’ after Leon Edwards’ UFC 278 title win

Daniel Cormier says Leon Edwards winning the UFC welterweight title was bad for Khamzat Chimaev.

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UFC 279 free fight: Nate Diaz pulls major upset, hands Conor McGregor first UFC loss

Watch Nate Diaz hand Conor McGregor his first UFC loss.

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UFC 279 free fight: Khamzat Chimaev wins in an all-out war vs. Gilbert Burns

Watch Khamzat Chimaev go toe to toe with Gilbert Burns in a Fight of the Night.

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UFC 279 referee, judges selected for Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz headliner

Nevada has announced the referee and judges for the UFC 279 main event between Nate Diaz and Khamzat Chimaev.

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UFC accused of putting on "worst card of all time" for Nate Diaz's final fight

UFC 279 is headlined by a welterweight fight between Nate Diaz and Khamzat Chimaev but the rest of the card is noticeably weak on paper just weeks out from the event

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UFC 279 adds Hakeem Dawodu vs. Julian Erosa

UFC 279, headlined by Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev, now has 10 fights with the addition of Hakeem Dawodu vs. Julian Erosa.

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Khamzat Chimaev ‘doesn’t believe’ Nate Diaz will show up for UFC 279 fight

The UFC’s fastest-rising star is set to face fan favourite Diaz in Las Vegas on 10 September

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A longtime fan, Khamzat Chimaev skeptical ‘skinny boy’ Nate Diaz shows up at UFC 279

There is no bad blood between Khamzat Chimaev and Nate Diaz, but there is a lot of confidence from the Chechen.

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UFC 279 gets rescheduled Jamie Pickett vs. Denis Tiuliulin bout

Slowly but surely the UFC 279 lineup is filling out.

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UFC 279 adds Ion Cutelaba vs. Johnny Walker

Exciting finishers Ion Cutelaba and Johnny Walker are on a collision course for Las Vegas.

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UFC accused of "sacrificing" Nate Diaz by pitting him against Khamzat Chimaev

Diaz will finally fight in the final outing of his UFC career when he takes on rising star Khamzat Chimaev who will look to continue his hot streak in his rise to a welterweight title shot

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Twitter reacts to Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev being agreed to for UFC 279

Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev is agreed to for UFC 279 – and the MMA community had plenty to say about it when the news broke.

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Aljamain Sterling vs. T.J. Dillashaw no longer on UFC 279 table, but possible for UFC 280

With a new main event targeted, the UFC has rescinded its offer to Aljamain Sterling and T.J. Dillashaw for UFC 279 – and sent out a new one for UFC 280.

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Nate Diaz to fight Khamzat Chimaev in final bout of UFC legend's contract

Diaz will take on welterweight dangerman Chimaev over five rounds in the main event of UFC 279 in Las Vegas on September 10

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Irene Aldana returns at UFC 279, set to face Macy Chiasson at bantamweight

A women's bantamweight bout between Irene Aldana and Macy Chiasson has been booked for UFC 279 on Sept. 10.

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Hannah Cifers withdraws from UFC 279 bout vs. Melissa Martinez

The UFC 279 women's flyweight bout between Hannah Cifers and "Super Melly" Melissa Martinez is canceled.

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