Fans convinced that MMA gods were with Nate Diaz at UFC 279

By: Shreya Jha Image Credit: UFC

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Nate Diaz was initially supposed to fight Khamzat Chimaev but Chimaev missing his weight led to the reshuffling of the card.

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Fans convinced that MMA gods were with Nate Diaz at UFC 279

Nate Diaz was initially supposed to fight Khamzat Chimaev but Chimaev missing his weight led to the reshuffling of the card.

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