In news that should surprise absolutely nobody, Alexander Gustafsson has backed Allstar Training Center teammate and undefeated Chechnan Khamzat Chimaev to beat Nate Diaz in their now-confirmed welterweight fight at UFC 279.
Gustafsson predicts Khamzat will beat Diaz up in what will likely be another stoppage victory for the No. 3-ranked welterweight who has finished everyone but Gilbert Burns in a string of victories dating back to his UFC debut in 2020.
Here’s what ‘The Mauler’ had to say about ‘Borz’ ahead of his light heavyweight showdown with Nikit Krylov at UFC London this weekend (h/t Sportskeeda).