I like chaos in sports. I enjoy when the status quo gets put on its head or deposited on its ass. I especially relish when the powers that be fail to get what the outcome they want.
With that, a Nate Diaz win in the main event of UFC 279 would be a wonderful outcome because it would bring a level of mayhem to the fight card — and to the sport itself — that is a delight to contemplate.
The UFC’s matchmaking of Chimaev vs Diaz was widely criticized when the promotion announced the fight. Former UFC title challenger Dan Hardy said, “It doesn’t feel like a fair fight.