We’re so close to UFC 279.
It’s been a weird one.
Where do we even start?
Let’s start with Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev.
That was the fight that wassupposedto headline UFC 279.
But Chimaev missed weight massively, coming in 7.5 pounds over the 171 limit.
To save the card, the UFC had to rearrange the entire main card.
And one that, bizarrely, makes a lot more sense.
Instead of being outmatched by Chimaev, Nate Diaz is now facing off against fellow UFC legend Tony Ferguson.
Chimaev is now fighting Kevin Holland at a 179-pound catch weight in the co-main event.
In short we’ve gone from…
To…
But the card is alive.
Press conference canceled?
It’s been a chaotic few days.
The pair had been arguing back and forth before things got physical.
Reportedly, members of Diaz’s entourage also got involved, with bottles being thrown.
MMA reporter Ariel Helwani has the full story.
More info coming in.Khamzat Chimaev push kicked Holland in the chest.
Chimaev was reacting to things Holland has said recently and it set him off, Im told.
UFC 279 Start time
The UFC 279 main card starts at 10 p.m.
ET (7 p.m. PT) on Sept. 10.Here are all the details from multiple time zones.
Especially if you’re one of the UFC fans who want to watch UFC in the US.
MMA fans in the UK can watch UFC 278exclusively through BT Sport.
There are more options if you live in Australia.
you might watch UFC 278 through Main Event on Foxtel.
you’re free to also.
you’re able to even orderusing your PlayStationor using the UFC app on your Xbox.
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Full fight card
As always, these cards are subject to change.
