Nate Diaz says Chimaev and Khabib are scared, ahead of UFC 279.

By: Shreya Jha Image Credit: UFC

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Nate Diaz looked excited about fighting Tony Ferguson. "We should've fought a long time ago", said Diaz.

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Nate Diaz says Chimaev and Khabib are scared, ahead of UFC 279.

Nate Diaz looked excited about fighting Tony Ferguson. "We should've fought a long time ago", said Diaz.

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