“Might get ugly” Pros react to Nate Diaz and Khamzat Chimaev in controversial matchmaking for UFC 279

Nate Diaz vs Khamzat Chimaev has become all but official. The bout that many thought would be nothing more than fan fiction is actually set to main event the UFC 279 card. One of the biggest mismatches in UFC main event history, the fight has nonetheless peaked fan interest as it is the final UFC fight of Nate Diaz

While Diaz seems to look at this bout as a formality to finally get rid of his UFC contract obligations, Chimaev plans to walk in and crash the grand farewell plans for the Stockton native. Saying, “I will handle his funeral” it’s safe to assume that Khamzat plans to be his most violent self again.

Fans and professionals alike were taken aback by the announcement and while some seemed excited, others were simply worried for the well-being of one of the biggest Fan favorites to walk out of the UFC.

Related: BREAKING: Nate Diaz vs Khamzat Chimaev in works for UFC 279 as Diaz’s final UFC bout

Pros react to Nate Diaz vs Khamzat Chimaev

Here are the best reactions by the pros to the announcement of Chimaev vs Diaz

First things first, veterans of the sport gave huge props to Nate for always being down to fight, none bigger than former Lightweight champion, BJ Penn, calling Diaz a “real OG”

Ben Askren however, while being a fellow veteran himself was not so idealistic about the outcome

Belal Muhammad had some encouraging words for Nate

Moreover he also wished for a double upset that would perpetually shake up the Welterweight division

UFC Welterweight, Phillip Rowe had us in the first half. We played sir.

Meanwhile Gilbert Burns is locked in and prepared to step in if anything were to happen between now and September.

Even Jake Paul rode with the Diaz camp, despite being his future opponent even had a sneak diss a Khamzat

Headcoach Damien Brown, had a different way of looking at it, considering he had access to Diaz right before he went a finished the invincible status of another company favourite back in 2016.

And finally with Diaz fights, in come the hoard of casual fans who are ready to ride with the Stickton Native, no matter how impossible the competition may seem

What do you think about this fight? Is it a fair farewell to one of the UFC’s biggest veterans? Do you think Nate has a chance against a big-name contender like Chimaev?

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