UFC 279: khamzat chimaev says 'thank god he should' about Nate Diaz.

Khamzat chimaev said that Nate Diaz was lucky as their welterweight match was canceled.

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Khamzat Chimaev and Nat Diaz were fighting for the first time at UFC 279.

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The match between them was canceled due to Khamzat chimaev's weight being 7.5 pounds more.

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Due to this, the returnee had to change his schedule and the match of both was made separately.

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Khamzat chimaev fought Kevin Holland in the 180 pound category and defeated him in the first round itself.

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Nate diaz also played his match against Tony Ferguson and defeated him in the fourth round.

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Khamzat chimaev said that “Kevin Holland, tough guy, stronger guy, much better than Diaz,”

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Khamzat chimaev said that if Diaz and Holland were fighting, Holland would kill him. I finished that guy, so easy, first round.

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Khamzat chimaev is undefeated in the UFC. They have won 6 out of 6 matches they have played in their UFC.

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Khamzat chimaev is ranked #3 in the UFC walterweight rankings.

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