Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz had very different reactions to Khamzat Chimaev’s victory at UFC 319 last night.
On Saturday, Khamzat Chimaev got the job done – and he did so in style. He dominated Dricus du Plessis to claim the UFC middleweight championship, and while he didn’t get the finish, he certainly proved that he can keep the pace up for five rounds. While it’s not clear as to what his next fight will be, one thing is for sure: ‘Borz’ has silenced a lot of his critics.
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As you can imagine, Chimaev’s dominant display earned the praise of many, and it certainly led to some interesting reactions from the mixed martial arts world. Some of the biggest and best fighters to have ever competed in the sport were quick to react to the news.
Two people who have had words to say about Chimaev in the past are Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. As it turns out, both reacted in very different ways.
Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz with very different messages after Khamzat Chimaev’s title win 👀 #UFC319 pic.twitter.com/j7SQxCoGD3
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