UFC 279 is set to be another massive event for the biggest promotion in MMA, and we’ve got everything you need to know about the fight night!
The absolutely huge main event will see Nate Diaz returning to the octagon to take on Khamzat Chimaev at 170 pounds.
This could end up being the last time ever that we see Diaz make the famous walk to the cage for the UFC, so it won’t be a contest to miss.
Here’s everything you need to know about UFC 279, including the date, announced fight card thus far, location and more.
Latest News
UPDATE 10th September 2022
What are the betting odds for the new co-main event? Find out below!
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What are the betting odds for the new main event? Find out below!
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What time does Diaz fight on the card for fans in the UK to watch? Find out below:
Read More: What time does Nate Diaz fight at UFC 279?
Check out our prediction for the new co-main event below!
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Chimaev has 'blamed' a British MMA star for missing weight!
Read More: Khamzat Chimaev 'blames' UK fighter for missing UFC 279 weight
Daniel Cormier addresses the massive changes to the card before fight night:
Read More: Daniel Cormier reacts to UFC 279 fight card changes
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UPDATE 9th September 2022
Tony Ferguson will face Nate Diaz in the main event of UFC 279 after Khamzat Chimaev failed to make weight on Friday!
Read More: Tony Ferguson replaces Khamzat Chimaev vs Nate Diaz in UFC 279 main event
Dana White has revealed the UFC 279 press conference was cancelled minutes after it began “for everybody’s safety”...
Read More: Dana White explains why he decided to cancel the UFC 279 press conference
Tony Ferguson will face Nate Diaz in the UFC 279 main event after replacing Khamzat Chimaev
UPDATE 8th September 2022
Khamzat Chimaev issues a warning to Nate Diaz!
Read More: UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev sends haunting warning to Nate Diaz
Kevin Holland had some unkind words for Khamzat Chimaev heading into UFC 279!
Read More: UFC 279: Kevin Holland believes Khamzat Chimaev is being fake
Tony Ferguson believes he can get Khabib Nurmagomedov out of retirement!
Read More: UFC 279: Tony Ferguson claims he will lure Khabib Nurmagomedov out of retirement
Check out the latest odds for the main event below:
Read More: Khamzat Chimaev vs Nate Diaz Betting Odds: What is available?
Hoping to watch the live stream? Find out how to below!
Read More: UFC 279 Press Conference Live Stream: How to watch
Check out our predictions for the main event below:
Read More: Khamzat Chimaev vs Nate Diaz Prediction: Big KO expected?
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 09: Khamzat Chimaev of Russia reacts as he is introduced for his welterweight fight against Gilbert Burns of Brazil during the UFC 273 event at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on April 09, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
UPDATE 7th September 2022
Nate Diaz discusses the renewal of his UFC contract!
Read More: UFC 279: Nate Diaz reveals how close he came to signing new contract
Dana White admits he nearly had a scrap with Nate Diaz in a nightclub!
Read More: UFC 279: Dana White admits he nearly fought Nate Diaz
Find out the date for the event below:
Read More: What date is UFC 279?
Check out the full fight card for the event below:
Read More: What is the fight card for UFC 279?
Hoping to watch the event in the UK? Check out our guide to the start times below!
Read More: What is the UK Start Time of UFC 279?
Want to know how to watch the event live? We're got you covered:
Read More: UFC 279 Live Stream: How to watch
Check out how to watch the weigh-ins for the fight card below!
Read More: UFC 279 Weigh-ins Live Stream: How to watch
Check out what time Chimaev fights on the night below!
Read More: What time does Khamzat Chimaev fight at UFC 279?
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UPDATE 6th September 2022
Nate Diaz still wants to throw down with Conor McGregor one more time!
Read More: UFC 279: Nate Diaz still wants Conor McGregor trilogy fight to happen
Kamaru Usman isn't a big fan of Khamzat Chimaev vs Nate Diaz!
Read More: UFC 279: Kamaru Usman gives honest opinion on Khamzat Chimaev vs Nate Diaz
Khamzat Chimaev has been accused of trying to start a fight with Paulo Costa at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas!
Read More: UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev accused of trying to start a fight with Paulo Costa at UFC PI
Khamzat Chimaev has been accused of trying to start a fight with Paulo Costa.
UPDATE 5th September 2022
Nate Diaz reveals how his fight against Khamzat Chimaev got booked!
Read More: UFC 279: Nate Diaz explains how Khamzat Chimaev main event came together
Nate Diaz will launch his own mixed martial arts promotion after UFC 279!
Read More: UFC 279: Nate Diaz set to launch his own MMA promotion
UPDATE 29th August 2022
Khamzat Chimaev explains why he's fighting Nate Diaz next month!
Read More: UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev explains why he’s fighting Nate Diaz
UPDATE 24th August 2022
Leon Edwards will gladly give Nate Diaz a title shot if he beats Khamzat Chimaev!
Read More: UFC 279: Leon Edwards will '100 per cent' give Nate Diaz a title shot if he beats Khamzat Chimaev
UPDATE 17th August 2022
Dana White makes a big statement about Khamzat Chimaev's future!
Read More: UFC 279: Dana White confirms Khamzat Chimaev will fight for title if he beats Nate Diaz
UPDATE 10th August 2022
Nate Diaz's coach believes he is 'a better grappler' than Khamzat Chimaev...
Read More: UFC 279: Nate Diaz's coach claims star is a better grappler than Khamzat Chimaev
Nate Diaz is a better grappler than Khamzat Chimaev says coach
UPDATE 5th August 2022
Jorge Masvidal wouldn't be surprised to see Nate Diaz pull off the upset at UFC 279!
Read More: UFC 279: Jorge Masvidal shares prediction for Nate Diaz vs Khamzat Chimaev
UPDATE 4th August 2022
Anthony Pettis wants people to put some respect on Nate Diaz's name!
Read More: UFC 279: Anthony Pettis says Nate Diaz deserves ‘respect’ for taking Khamzat Chimaev fight
UPDATE 26th July 2022
Chimaev has sent a chilling threat to Diaz
Read More: UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev sends chilling threat to Nate Diaz with 'gangster' comparison
UPDATE 23rd July 2022
Michael Bisping has made a pretty massive claim about the main event!
Read More: Michael Bisping makes massive claim about Diaz vs Chimaev
JACKSONVILLE, FL - MAY 16: UFC Announcer Michael Bisping looks on during UFC Fight Night at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on May 16, 2020 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
UPDATE 20th July 2022
Jake Paul has revealed he will be placing a big bet on the main event!
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Date
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 09: Khamzat Chimaev of Russia punches Gilbert Burns of Brazil in their welterweight fight during the UFC 273 event at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on April 09, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
UFC 279 will be taking place on Saturday, September 10th 2022.
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Announced Fight Card
LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 20: (R-L) Nate Diaz punches Conor McGregor of Ireland in their welterweight bout during the UFC 202 event at T-Mobile Arena on August 20, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
The following contests have been confirmed for the event (as of writing on Saturday, September 10th 2022) by the official UFC website:
Early Prelims
- Darian Weeks vs Yohan Lainesse - Welterweight Bout
- Melissa Martinez vs Elise Reed - Women’s Strawweight Bout
- Chad Anheliger vs Alatengheili - Bantamweight Bout
- Norma Dumont vs Danyelle Wolf - Women’s Featherweight Bout
Prelims
- Jake Collier vs Chris Barnett - Heavyweight Bout
- Denis Tiuliuin vs Jamie Pickett - Middleweight Bout
- Jailton Almeida vs Anton Turkalj - Catchweight Bout
- Hakeem Dawodu vs Julian Erosa - Featherweight Bout
Main Card
- Johnny Walker vs Ion Cutelaba - Light Heavyweight Bout
- Irene Aldana vs Macy Chiasson - Women’s Bantamweight Bout
- Li Jingliang vs Daniel Rodriguez - Catchweight Bout
- Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland - Catchweight Bout
- Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson - Welterweight Main Event Bout
We will update this page as and when there are more contests confirmed for the UFC 279 fight card by the company.
Location
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - APRIL 09: Khamzat Chimaev of Russia looks on after his welterweight fight against Gilbert Burns of Brazil during the UFC 273 event at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on April 09, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
UFC 279 will be taking place live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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