Why did Nate Diaz respond to Ryan Garcia's post about Khabib Nurmagomedov?

Nate Diaz responded due to his long-standing rivalry and past physical altercation with Khabib Nurmagomedov and his team.

What is the 'send to Dagestan' phrase Ryan Garcia used?

The phrase implies sending someone to Dagestan for a rigorous training period, effectively cutting off contact for years.

What happened between Nate Diaz and Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2015?

Nate Diaz allegedly slapped Khabib at a WSOF event after Khabib's camp reportedly made fun of Diaz.

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Diaz Claps Back at Garcia's Khabib Training Claim

5 Dec, 2025

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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.

Diaz Claps Back at Garcia's Khabib Training Claim

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.