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Diaz Claps Back at Garcia's Khabib Training Claim
5 Dec
Summary
- Ryan Garcia joked about training with Khabib Nurmagomedov.
- Nate Diaz referenced a past altercation with Khabib's camp.
- The incident involved Diaz allegedly slapping Khabib in 2015.
UFC veteran Nate Diaz recently addressed boxer Ryan Garcia's social media post expressing a desire to train under Khabib Nurmagomedov. Garcia, known for his unconventional online presence, shared a video alluding to the popular phrase 'send to Dagestan for 2-3 years,' suggesting an intense training regimen.
Garcia further fueled the jest by commenting 'Ryan Makhachev' under his post, referencing Khabib's close friend and UFC champion Islam Makhachev. This playful exchange quickly elicited a sharp response from Diaz, who has a long-standing animosity with the Russian fighter.
The tension between Diaz and Khabib dates back to a 2015 incident where Diaz allegedly slapped Khabib at a World Series of Fighting event. Diaz later explained this action was a response to Khabib's camp making fun of him, highlighting a history of bad blood between the two.
Diaz's reaction underscores the lingering rivalry and his willingness to engage with those associated with Khabib's circle. Garcia's joke, intended in jest, inadvertently reignited a past conflict in the MMA world.
