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Nate Diaz criticizes Chimaev-Strickland rivalry as fake promotional feud

May 12, 2026, 3:05 PM
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Nate Diaz has publicly criticized Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland for what he perceives as a manufactured rivalry leading up to their fight. Diaz stated he will never engage in fake or artificial feuds to promote fights, saying he felt the two fighters were trying to deceive fans. He emphasized that this type of behavior is something he has never participated in throughout his career. Diaz's comments suggest he values authenticity in fight promotion over manufactured drama. The criticism comes after the Chimaev-Strickland bout, where tensions between the two fighters were heavily featured in pre-fight media.

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