Coach defends ‘no means easy fight’ for Khamzat Chimaev against Nate Diaz

Andreas Michael, the top coach of undefeated UFC welterweight contender, Khamzat Chimaev has defended the UFC’s recent booking of a heavily-scrutinized headliner between his scholar and the veteran, Nate Diaz – denying that the September matchup will come as an “straightforward battle” for Chimaev.

Undefeated in his skilled profession, Chechen-born finisher, Chimaev turned his fifth consecutive UFC victory earlier this yr in April, defeating one-time welterweight title chaser, Gilbert Burns over the course of three rounds in a tricky, unanimous choice win at UFC 273. 

For Diaz, the Stockton veteran has been sidelined since June of final yr the place he featured on the principle card of UFC 263 in opposition to incoming title chaser, Leon Edwards, struggling a one-sided, unanimous choice loss over the course of 5 rounds.

Within the time since, nevertheless, Diaz, who beforehand challenged for promotional light-weight spoils, has campaigned for his launch from the group. And are available the conclusion of his September headliner with Chimaev, the Cesar Gracie scholar will exit the UFC as he completes his contractual obligations.

Within the midst of the reserving of Chimaev vs. Diaz, critics have slammed the UFC for pairing the veteran with the streaking former, nevertheless, AllStars MMA trainee, Chimaev has discovered protection within the type of his head coach, Michael, who denies that his scholar has a comparatively care-free battle in entrance of him.

“It’s bullsh*t,” Andreas Michael throughout a latest interview with Submission Radio, previewing Khamzat Chimaev’s return. “Pure bullsh*t. Like, Nate Diaz has fought (everybody), and given Leon Edwards a run for his cash. Like, alright, Leon Edwards was successful each rounds, however he gave Leon Edwards a tricky battle. He’s under no circumstances a straightforward opponent for us. And Nate Diaz might be gonna earn cash.” 

Previous to his victory in opposition to Burns in Jacksonville, Florida – Chimaev had turned in a quartet of vastly dominant wins over Li Jingliang, Gerald Meerschaert, Rhys McKee, and John Philips.

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