UFC 279 just got a lot more exciting thanks to a last-minute fight card changeup. Now, MMA legends Nate Diaz and Tony Ferguson are going toe-to-toe in the Octagon at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, with Ferguson replacing Khamzat Chimaev for the main card. Chimaev will now be facing Kevin Holland as the co-headliner. If you’re planning to tune in and watch the UFC 279 live stream online tonight, now’s the time to sign up for ESPN+ and grab the pay-per-view. Here’s everything I need to know.
After a history making Paris event last week, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to it's base with a welterweight headliner this weekend in UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson.
The main event of UFC 279 will see undefeated No. 3 ranked contender Khamzat Chimaev battle perennial fan favorite Nate Diaz, while No. 14 ranked UFC welterweight Li Jingliang welcomes fellow fan favorite Tony Ferguson back to the division in the co-main event.
Also on the main card, Kevin Holland and Daniel Rodriguez both step in on short notice for an exciting catchweight fight at 180lbs after No. 4 ranked women's bantamweight contender Irene Aldana faces No. 11 Macy Chiasson in a pivotal bout.
The main card opener will see No. 13 ranked light heavyweight contender Johnny Walker squares off with Ion Cutelaba after featherweights, Hakeem Dawodu and Julian Erosa clash in the ESPN+ Prelims headliner.
The preliminary and early prelims card will also see the likes of Jailton Almeida, Anton Turkalj, Denis Tiuliulin, Jamie Pickett, Jake Collier, Chris Barnett, Norma Dumont, Danyelle Wolf, Chad Anheliger, Alateng Heili, Melissa Martinez, Elise Reed, Darian Weeks and Yohan Lainesse in action.
How To Watch
Main Card: Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson
Date & Time: September 10 @ 10:00 PM (ET)
Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
TV Channel: ESPN, ESPN+
Online Streaming: PPV.com, Traditional PPV & fuboTV (Try for free)
Watch in Australia, Canada & United Kingdom: Fetch TV, TSN, BT Sport, DAZN
This weekend sees the UFC return to Las Vegas for a major event that features one of the biggest bouts of 2022.
UFC 279: Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson doesn’t have the deepest card overall, but given the headline bout, it’s still expected to be one of 2022’s biggest shows.
With plenty on the line, then, here are the predicted outcomes for UFC 279: Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson.
UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev vs Nate Diaz Fight Card
Main Card:
- Main Event: Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson
- Co-Main: Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland
- Li Jingliang vs Daniel Rodriguez
- Irene Aldana vs Macy Chaisson
- Johnny Walker vs Ion Cutelaba
Prelims:
- Hakeem Dowodu vs Julian Erosa
- Jailton Almeida vs Anton Turkalj
- Denis Tiuliulin vs Jamie Pickett
- Jake Collier vs Chris Barnett
Early Prelims:
- Norma Dumont vs Danyelle Wolf
- Chad Anheliger vs Alatengheili
- Melissa Martinez vs Elise Reed
- Darian Weeks vs Yohan Lainesse