Khamzat Chimaev explains why UFC 279 is a must-watch × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout MMA UFC News People love it when somebody gets killed - Khamzat Chimaev explains why his main event clash against Nate Diaz at UFC 279 is a must-watch By JFoMMATalk Modified 09 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Khamzat Chimaev (left) and Nate Diaz (right)(Images via Getty) Khamzat Chimaev believes the UFC 279 main event is a must-watch because people want to see him 'kill' Nate Diaz. Chimaev vs. Diaz has been the most controversial main event of 2022. The Stockton native is finishing his contract at UFC 279, and the lead narrative is that the promotion wanted to devalue him with a potentially brutal loss against 'Borz.' Check out the official UFC 279 poster below: UFC@ufcPresenting your official #UFC279 poster [ Sep 10 @TMobileArena ufc.ac/3S8rRx6 ]89421042Presenting your official #UFC279 poster [ Sep 10 @TMobileArena ufc.ac/3S8rRx6 ] https://t.co/gVODxGg5aY During an interview with Daniel Cormier, the former heavyweight champion asked Chimaev why people should watch the fight if he expects to dominate Diaz and 'Borz' had this to say: "We're gonna have some fun. We're gonna watch somebody get killed... People love it when somebody gets killed. I don't know why." Chimaev's endless confidence has added to the widespread belief that Diaz could have a brutal fight ahead of him. With that said, the Stockton native has been an underdog before and has the potential to use his five-round experience as an advantage. Watch Khamzat Chimaev discuss why people will tune in to UFC 279 below: Khamzat Chimaev reveals Colby Covington was a possible opponent before Nate Diaz Before the Diaz fight materialized, Chimaev struggled to find a top-ranked opponent. Since the 37-year-old was willing to fight anyone to end his contract, 'Borz' found himself with a dance partner. During the same interview, Cormier asked Chimaev about other fights offered before Diaz, and he had this to say: "Colby [Covington] he's like playing poker or some s**t. This guy disappeared... Now I smashed Gilbert [Burns], and everybody disappear." Covington is involved in a lawsuit against Jorge Masvidal, but Dana White recently said he's ready to fight. 'Chaos' currently finds himself in an intriguing spot at welterweight now that Leon Edwards is the champion, and he's one win away from a title shot. Meanwhile, Chimaev could be close to a title shot if he beats Diaz. 'Borz' and Covington could end up in a no1. contender fight while Usman and Edwards have a trilogy fight. 'Rocky' has truly electrified the welterweight division by becoming the champion. Check out Khamzat Chimaev calling out Colby Covington in May:Khamzat Chimaev@KChimaevWhere are you ? ?@ColbyCovMMA10378634Where are you ? ?@ColbyCovMMA Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by micah.curtis85 × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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