Diaz to face Ferguson at UFC 279; Chimaev embraces boos at weigh-in
Nate Diaz and Tony Ferguson will meet in the primary occasion of UFC 279 tonight, after Khamzat Chimaev’s failed weight-cut precipitated a significant shake-up to the cardboard at Las Vegas’ T-Cellular Area.
Icon Diaz, getting into the ultimate combat of his UFC contract, was set to face the fastest-rising star within the firm in Chimaev, however the Russian-born Swede capped off per week to neglect by lacking weight. The unbeaten Chimaev, 28, had already confronted middleweight Paulo Costa on the UFC Efficiency Institute on Monday and precipitated a sequence of backstage incidents on Thursday by kicking Kevin Holland, the latter second seeing the pre-fight press convention deserted.
Now, fan favorite Ferguson will combat fellow veteran Diaz in a five-round, welterweight essential occasion, whereas Chimaev takes on Holland in a catchweight bout. In the meantime, Ferguson and Holland’s authentic opponents – Li Jingliang and Daniel Rodriguez – additionally meet in a catchweight contest. Followers have lengthy wished to see People Diaz, 37, and Ferguson, 38, go face to face, and they’ll lastly get their likelihood this night earlier than Diaz rides off into the sundown. In the meantime, Chimaev’s exceptional stand up the welterweight rankings has hit its first actual roadblock, together with his future within the division now at the very least considerably unclear. Observe reside updates from UFC 279 under.
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Ferguson: “That s*** was wild now. I’m gonna be actual, it’s been an honour to come back in right here and combat for you followers. No bull****, Joe [Rogan, interviewer], that was enjoyable.”
Alex Pattle11 September 2022 05:42
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Diaz: “I outdid everyone on pay, I outdid everyone on surviving. I wanna get out the UFC for a minute and present all these different fighters tips on how to personal up one other sport.
“Then I’m gonna be proper again right here to get a motherf*****g UFC title.”
Alex Pattle11 September 2022 05:41
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Diaz: “Full-blown wrestling combat camp [for Chimaev], no boxing. So, we made that occur [tonight]…”
Alex Pattle11 September 2022 05:39
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Loads of respect proven by Ferguson.
Nate Diaz def. Tony Ferguson by way of fourth-round submission (guillotine choke, 2:52).
Alex Pattle11 September 2022 05:38
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Diaz vs Ferguson – Spherical 4
Ferguson hammers an inside leg kick into Diaz’s left thigh. Diaz catches Ferguson on the tip of a southpaw one-two.
Ferguson burrows a left hook into the midriff of Diaz, who responds together with his personal physique pictures and a flurry of punches to the pinnacle, too.
Ferguson with a double-leg takedown off the fence in response… however Diaz instantly catches him in a guillotine choke!
Alex Pattle11 September 2022 05:36
Alex Pattle11 September 2022 05:32
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Diaz vs Ferguson – Spherical 3
Diaz is chasing Ferguson across the ring now. He takes a second to shout on the UFC broadcast staff, it appears, mocking Ferguson for working away.
Ferguson’s left shin is bleeding badly once more. Diaz backs him up and lands a physique kick earlier than pointing and laughing on the former interim light-weight champion.
Alex Pattle11 September 2022 05:31
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Diaz vs Ferguson – Spherical 3
“Diaz” is the mantra within the T-Cellular Area. Each rounds have been shut, however Diaz might need edged them.
A heavy leg kick lands for Ferguson; Diaz is unsteady on his left leg. Now Diaz goes for a stroll whereas shaking his head. Thoughts video games, it appears, or the behaviour of somebody who actually doesn’t wish to be right here. Ferguson lays down momentarily. He’s quickly again up. An odd sequence…
A proper cross lands for Ferguson. Diaz tries for a double-leg takedown however offers up on the try.
Alex Pattle11 September 2022 05:29
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Diaz vs Ferguson – Spherical 2
Ferguson is now reduce round his proper eye, too. He steps in with a clear proper hook to the physique.
Diaz with one other efficient punch mixture. He’s closing down Ferguson now.
Ferguson retaliates with extra inside low kicks, and Diaz briefly stands orthodox.
Alex Pattle11 September 2022 05:25
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Diaz vs Ferguson – Spherical 2
Ferguson’s staff doesn’t seem to have executed something to that reduce leg.
Ferguson retains over-extending, stepping previous Diaz and going through away. It’s a behavior he’s all the time had however one which he used to virtually right with spinning assaults. Now, he’s simply leaving himself uncovered. His staff warn him about it.
Ferguson will get an uppercut by means of. Diaz responds with a one-two.
Physique kick from Ferguson, who then kicks low twice.
Alex Pattle11 September 2022 05:23
