The former UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has not competed in the octagon since UFC 254 last October. After his victory over Justin Gaethje, he announced his retirement from the sport. Now, Chael Sonnen made a huge claim about Nick Diaz on Tuesday. He suggested the former welterweight title challenger is set to call out Khabib if he wins at UFC 266.
Nick Diaz could call out Khabib Nurmagomedov
Nick Diaz is set to face Robbie Lawler this weekend at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Sonnen said that with a dominant victory, Diaz might look to challenge ‘The Eagle’ to a welterweight bout. Speaking to Jorge Sedano during the latest edition of the Chael Sonnen show on ESPN+, the 44-year-old retired mixed martial artist added that his source was pretty sure about Nick Diaz’s upcoming challenge. Conor McGregor Partner Sad Arrest Video Leaks
Here is what he said:
“I’m sitting on something, partner! I’ve been waiting for this very moment to pull this out of my sleeve. I’ve got a source named Tommy from the Bronx and I said to Tommy ‘I am going to put your name on ESPN.’ He said Chael you go ahead, ‘my sources are good.’ He claims that Nick Diaz, with an impressive win over Robbie Lawler, plans to call out Khabib Nurmagomedov. I don’t know where that comes from. That is interesting though. You want to talk about one of my favourite moments. If he calls out Khabib, gets a response from him, piques Khabib’s interest and comes back at 170 (pounds), should it happen, that would be my favorite Nick Diaz moment,” said Chael Sonnen.
If Tommy from the Bronx says it… 😶 #UFC266
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