UFC 279
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will return to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sat., Sept. 10, 2022, with a must-watch Welterweight thriller between undefeated No. 3-ranked contender, Khamzat Chimaev, locking horns with perennial fan favorite (and looming high-profile free agent), Nate Diaz, who could be competing for the final time inside the Octagon. UFC 279's co-main event on ESPN+ pay-per-view (PPV) will feature the return of former interim Lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson, heading back up to 170 pounds to try and tackle Welterweight “Leech,” Li Jingliang. We'll stockpile all the real-time UFC 279 updates, odds, start time, tickets, weigh ins, predictions, previews, video highlights, press conferences, winners, losers and much more from "Sin City" right here before, during and well after the ESPN+-streamed live PPV show concludes.
Are You The Keymaster?
Video: Former UFC headliner Nate Diaz earned a key to the city of Stockton from Mayor Kevin Lincoln during the Stockton Kings basketball game last weekend.
Holland Retiring (Again) With Khamzat Title Shot
UFC Orlando headliner Kevin Holland will go back to the land of retirement — rich with weed and video games — if the promotion awards Khamzat Chimaev with an immediate middleweight title shot opposite Alex Pereira.
BKFC Targeting Diaz, Fury (Once Triller Check Clears)
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) recently signed a deal with Triller and hopes to use that new capital to sign big time free agents like UFC veteran Nate Diaz and boxing superstar Tyson Fury.
Bully: Stupid Kham-Fat Disrespecting Division
UFC 280 attraction Belal Muhammad takes exception to the behavior of Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279 and believes "Borz" need to stop being fat and stupid.
Sourdough BAM!
Video: Former UFC welterweight Nate Diaz knocked out San Francisco 49ers mascot Sourdough Sam with a single blow because that’s how they roll in the 209 (and beyond).
Holland ‘Officially Retired’ From UFC
Former UFC welterweight Kevin Holland is done competing in MMA because he doesn’t want to wrestle anymore in the wake of his Khamzat Chimaev loss at UFC 279.
Poirier Says ‘Everything Was Good To Go’ For Diaz Fight At UFC 279
Dustin Poirier discusses nearly fighting Nate Diaz on short notice at UFC 279 last month.
White Not Sold On Holland’s Retirement
UFC President Dana White believes Kevin Holland made an "emotional" decision to retire and will likely come back to MMA when the fire to compete returns.
‘185’
Khamzat Chimaev just made a huge announcement on Twitter regarding his future in both the welterweight and middleweight divisions.
Kevin Holland ‘Retired’
UFC welterweight Kevin Holland claims he retired on Instagram and wants MMA fans to help him explore his next career choice.
Diaz ‘Looking To Dabble In WWE’
Former UFC welterweight Nate Diaz could make an appearance for WWE after parting ways with the MMA giant but not all fans are excited for the opportunity.
‘He’s Probably Training Too Much’
Why did Khamzat miss weight? A former UFC champion with a history of failed weight cuts provides new insight into why "Borz" struggles at welterweight.
Video! Diaz Leaks New Footage Of UFC 279’s Backstage Melee
Check out Nate Diaz’s UFC 279 pre-fight video blog showing new footage of the infamous press conference melee.
GSP Addresses Khamzat’s Weight Miss: ‘It’s Hard To Forgive’
Georges St-Pierre discusses Khamzat Chimaev’s controversial weight miss at UFC 279 earlier this month.
Fight Motion! ‘Borz’ Works Holland In Super Slo-Mo
UFC 279 "Fight Motion" video for the "Diaz vs. Ferguson" PPV event on Sept. 10 in Las Vegas, also featuring Khamzat beating Kevin Holland at catchweight.
Embrace The Hate!
Darren Till reveals has advised Khamzat Chimaev to embrace the villain role after he has been getting a lot of criticism from fans for missing weight and causing the UFC 279 card to be reshuffled.
Fergie Fries ‘Hater’ Cormier For ‘Done’ Decree
Daniel Cormier believes Tony Ferguson is "done" as a top lightweight after his Nate Diaz loss at UFC 279 but "El Cucuy" insists "DC" is just being a hater.
White, Schaub Go To War Over Khamzat Conspiracy
Khamzat purposely missed weight for UFC 279, according to a new theory, but promotion president Dana White believes it’s a "stupid" conspiracy peddled by ex-heavyweight bruiser Brendan Schaub.
White: Khamzat ‘Came In On Weight’
UFC President Dana White insists Khamzat Chimaev came in on weight for UFC 279 and was even lighter than when he fought Gilbert Burns at UFC 273.
‘EL BENTLEY’
UFC Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell let Tony Ferguson drive his "expensive" Bentley before "El Cucuy" accepted Nate Diaz fight at UFC 279 in Las Vegas.
Rogan Gushes For ‘209’ Tap
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan celebrated the "209" tap from Nate Diaz at the UFC 279 PPV on Sept. 10 in Las Vegas, even though the numbers didn’t match up.
Idiot Fan Heckles KhamFat, Gets (Ph)Owned
UFC fan ambushes Khamzat Chimaev and mocks the welterweight "wolf" for missing weight ahead of his Nate Diaz fight at UFC 279, then gets his phone slapped to the ground for his dopey efforts.
Rodriguez Boots ‘Leech’ From Welterweight Top 15
Latest UFC rankings update following the UFC 279 pay-per-view (PPV) event last Sat. night (Sept. 10, 2022) in Las Vegas featuring welterweight movement from Daniel Rodriguez and Li Jingliang.
Khabib To Khamzat: Get More Muslims!
Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov believes troubled welterweight phenom Khamzat Chimaev needs to surround himself with more muslims.
Midnight Mania! Khamzat’s Coach Reveals Nasty Truth Behind Failed UFC 279 Weight Cut
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UFC 279 Presser Fiasco Under NAC Investigation
The biggest storylines of UFC 279 fight week all came outside the octagon.
‘Flawless’ Diaz May Have Set Up Potential Paul Match
Nate Diaz is officially free from the UFC’s clutches.
Walker Tossed From UFC 279 Without Shirt Or Shoes
UFC light heavyweight Johnny Walker along with coach John Kavanagh were tossed from UFC 279 before the Brazilian had time to get dressed. Dana White explains why.
UFC Saved Diaz, Kept Khamzat From Jail
Khamzat Chimaev believes his beating against Kevin Holland would be small potatoes compared to his destruction of Nate Diaz in the UFC 279 headliner.
What’s Next For Tony Ferguson?
It’s time to ponder what could be next for Tony Ferguson after he suffered a submission loss to Nate Diaz at UFC 279, his fifth straight defeat.
‘Leech’ Sounds Off After Controversial Loss At UFC 279
It was a rough week for Li Jingliang and even rougher night on Saturday after the welterweight lost a questionable split decision to Daniel Rodriguez.
Matches To Make After UFC 279
UFC 279 results: It’s time to see what could be next for all of the main card winners from last night’s "Diaz vs. Ferguson"-led event in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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