| Event: | UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson |
| Date: | Sat., Sep. 10, 2022 |
| Start time: | 10:00 PM ET (Main card) 8:00 PM ET (Prelims card) |
| Total Fights: | 13 |
| Main Event: | Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson |
| Venue: | T-Mobile Arena |
| Location: | Las Vegas, Nevada |
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the T-Mobile Arena for UFC 279 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A welterweight match between Nate Diaz and Tony Ferguson is set to headline this event. “Diaz vs. Ferguson” will take place on Saturday, Sep. 10, in 2 years ago.
On Saturday night, we’ll also watch Khamzat Chimaev taking on Kevin Holland in an great bout. Daniel Rodriguez vs. Jingliang Li are targeted for a monumental clash that’s also slated to take place at UFC 279. Other announced fights include Irene Aldana vs. Macy Chiasson; and Johnny Walker vs. Ion Cutelaba.
So who is fighting on UFC 279 on September 10th? Let’s take a look!
UFC 279 card
UFC 279 fight card consists of three sections: early prelims, prelims, and the main card. Early prelims showcase new and up-and-coming fighters. The preliminary card usually features four to five fights, ending with an exciting matchup just before the main card begins. The main card features the highly-anticipated fights, including the main event.
“Diaz vs. Ferguson” is a PPV event, which means prelims and the main card will be streamed exclusively on ESPN+ streaming service. Find out how to watch the full event here.
Here are the bouts announced for UFC 279 thus far in no particular order:
Main event:
- Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson
Full card:
- Khamzat Chimaev vs. Kevin Holland
- Daniel Rodriguez vs. Jingliang Li
- Irene Aldana vs. Macy Chiasson
- Johnny Walker vs. Ion Cutelaba
- Julian Erosa vs. Hakeem Dawodu
- Jailton Almeida vs. Anton Turkalj
- Denis Tiuliulin vs. Jamie Pickett
- Chris Barnett vs. Jake Collier
- Norma Dumont vs. Danyelle Wolf
- Heili Alateng vs. Chad Anheliger
- Elise Reed vs. Melissa Martinez
- Yohan Lainesse vs. Darian Weeks
Please note, UFC 279 fight card, bout order, and the number of matches subject to change due to unusual circumstances related to the pandemic, but rest assured that Tony Ferguson versus Nate Diaz will be just one of the highlights on an action-packed night.
UFC 279 time
While final details are still waiting to be confirmed, the UFC 279 preliminary card is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM on ESPN/ESPN+, and the main ‘Diaz vs. Ferguson’ card is set to start at 10:00 PM, with the main event beginning around 12:00 AM PM.
All times are in Eastern Time (ET). If you are in a different time zone, click here to find out exact time UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson starts in your local area.
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