When a problem arises, the UFC was able to adapt. After Khamzat Chimaev missed weight for his upcoming fight against Nate Diaz at UFC 279, the UFC had to scramble to make things right. As a result, a matchup fans have been waiting years for will be taking place on September 10.
Inside the T-Mobile Arena, Diaz will face Tony Ferguson in the main event. The co-main event will see Chimaev face Kevin Holland. Chimaev and Holland got into an altercation at the pre-fight press conference, which gave this event a spark. Everything else following that has been a bonus.
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Diaz made his pro debut in 2004 for WEC. The 37-year-old won "The Ultimate Fighter" in 2007. Diaz is 14-11 with the UFC and has competed against Clay Guida, Donald Cerrone, Jim Miller, Gray Maynard and Conor McGregor. He is on a two-fight losing streak; he last fought in 2021 against Leon Edwards at UFC 263.
Ferguson made his pro debut in 2008. Winner of The Ultimate Fighter 13, Ferguson is 15-5 with the UFC. A former interim UFC lightweight champion, Ferguson had his 12-fight win streak (from 2013-2019) snapped against Justin Gaethje in 2020. Including the Gaethje fight, Ferguson is 0-4 in his last four bouts. His last fight was a front kick KO loss at the hands of Michael Chandler.
Ferguson was supposed to fight Li Jingliang before UFC President Dana White announced the changes to the card. Jingliang will now face Daniel Rodriguez.
The Sporting News has a full rundown of UFC 279, including schedule, matchups, start times, odds and more for Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson and the entire card.
When is UFC 279: Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson?
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 10
- Start time: 6:15 p.m. ET | 11:15 PM BST | 8 a.m. AEST
- Prelims: 8 p.m. ET | 1 a.m. BST | 10 a.m. AEST
- Main card: 10 p.m. ET | 3 a.m. BST | 12 p.m. AEST
- Main event: 12:15 a.m. ET | 5:15 a.m. BST | 2:15 p.m. AEST (Approximately)
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UFC 279 takes place on Sept. 10. The FIGHT PASS prelims take place at 6:15 p.m. ET, with the prelims going on after at 8 p.m. ET. The main card goes live at 10 p.m. ET. Ferguson and Diaz should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch UFC 279: Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson
- TV channels: ESPN+
- Live stream: ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass
The main card for UFC 279 is available in the U.S. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost.
Earlier fights are viewable live on ESPN+, the WatchESPN app, and, for the early prelims, on UFC Fight Pass.
In Canada, the main card pay-per-view is available on TSN, Bell, Rogers, Shaw, Eastlink and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
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In the United Kingdom, the main card will be available on BT Sport, with the prelims available on UFC Fight Pass.
In Australia, the main card will be on Main Event, Kayo Sports, FOXTEL, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson price: How much does UFC 279 cost?
- $74.99 (current ESPN+ subscribers)
- $99.98 (new subscribers)
In the U.S., the UFC 279 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 279 is $74.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $99.98 for the UFC 279 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent.
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| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
| UFC PPV Standalone | $74.99 each |
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $99.98, then $69.99/year |
| UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle | $88.98, then $13.99/month |
Click here to learn about the different pricing and bundling options with the ESPN+ platform.
Where is UFC 279?
UFC 279 takes place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Home to several UFC events, the arena can hold up to 20,000 people.
How much do tickets cost for UFC 279: Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson?
Tickets for UFC 279 start at $195, per TicketSmarter.
Prices then range from $200, $300, $400, $500, $600, $700, $800, $900, $1,000, $2,000, $3,000, $4,000, $5,000, $6,000, $8,000, $9,000 and $11,770.
Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson odds for UFC 279
Odds are currently unavailable for this matchup. The Sporting news will be providing more information as they are released.
Nate Diaz record, bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: April 16, 1985
- Height: 6-0
- Reach: 76 inches
- Total fights: 33
- Record: 20-13 with five wins via knockout
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Tony Ferguson record, bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: February 12, 1984
- Height: 6-0
- Reach: 76.5 inches
- Total fights: 32
- Record: 25-7 with 12 wins via knockout
UFC 279 fight card
Main card
- Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson
- Khamzat Chimaev vs. Kevin Holland
- Li Jingliang vs. Daniel Rodriguez
- Irene Aldana vs. Macy Chiasson; Bantamweights
- Johnny Walker vs. Ion Cutelaba; Light Heavyweights
Prelims
- Hakeem Dawodu vs. Julian Erosa; Featherweights
- Jailton Almeida vs. Anton Turkalj; Catchweight
- Denis Tiuliulin vs. Jamie Pickett; Middleweights
- Jake Collier vs. Chris Barnett; Heavyweights
FIGHT PASS Prelims
- Norma Dumont vs. Danyelle Wolf; Featherweights
- Chad Anheliger vs. Alateng Heili; Bantamweights
- Elise Reed vs. Melissa Martinez; Strawweights
- Darian Weeks vs. Yohan Lainesse; Welterweights
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