On September 10 at UFC 279, Nate Diaz faces off against Khamzat Chimaev. The fight will take place inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It is the last bout of Diaz’s deal with the UFC.
Despite being a massive favorite against Diaz (-1100 to +700 according to the FanDuel Sportsbook), Chimaev told Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour he is not looking to discredit Diaz.
“Who cares about that? For me, it doesn’t matter,” Chimaev stated, via MMA News. “When I was beginning my career, I was fighting a guy (who was) 8-0. He was world champion, something like that. Some guys from my country (said), ‘Oh, that guy’s gonna beat you,’ and (I was only 1-0.).
“And now, people are saying, ‘Oh, you’re gonna win the fight.’ But Diaz lost his fights. That’s why I think he’s underdog. If he was on winning streak, this has to be like 50-50. People gonna think like, ‘Oh, he’s also good shape.’ Now, everyone talking the guy’s like old, this shit. But it’s still a fight. Fighting is dangerous, you know? I’m just happy to fight with that guy.”
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A silver medalist in the Pan American Jiu-Jitsu Championships, Diaz made his pro debut in 2004 for WEC. The 37-year-old won “The Ultimate Fighter” in 2007. Diaz is 14-11 with the UFC. He has competed against Clay Guida, Donald Cerrone, Jim Miller, Gray Maynard, and Conor McGregor. Diaz is on a two-fight losing streak; he last fought in 2021 against Leon Edwards at UFC 263.
Chimaev joined the UFC in 2020 and won three fights for the promotion that year. Chimaev took the MMA world by storm with his skills and killer mindset.
The man born in Chechnya suffered complications after testing positive for COVID-19 in 2020, forcing multiple bouts against Edwards to be nixed. At one point he considered retirement after coughing up blood. Chimaev finally returned in October 2021 and beat Li Jingliang via submission. Chimaev’s last fight was a unanimous decision win in April over Gilbert Burns. He is currently ranked third in the UFC’s welterweight rankings.
Looking to buy the fight card? Here’s all the information you need to watch UFC 279, including the price of the event.
What channel is UFC 279 on?
- TV channels: ESPN+
- Live stream: ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass
The main card for UFC 279 is available in the U.S. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost.
Earlier fights are viewable live on ESPN+, the WatchESPN app, and, for the early prelims, on UFC Fight Pass.
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In Canada, the main card pay-per-view is available on TSN, Bell, Rogers, Shaw, Eastlink and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
In the United Kingdom, the main card will be available on BT Sport, with the prelims available on UFC Fight Pass.
In Australia, the main card will be on Main Event, Kayo Sports, FOXTEL, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz price: How much does UFC 279 cost?
- $74.99 (current ESPN+ subscribers)
- $99.98 (new subscribers)
In the U.S., the UFC 279 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 279 is $74.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $99.98 for the UFC 279 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent.
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| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
| UFC PPV Standalone | $74.99 each |
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $99.98, then $69.99/year |
| UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle |
$88.98, then $13.99/month |
Click here to learn about the different pricing and bundling options with the ESPN+ platform.
When is UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz?
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 10
- Start time: 6:15 p.m. ET | 11:15 PM BST | 8 a.m. AEST
- Prelims: 8 p.m. ET | 1 a.m. BST | 10 a.m. AEST
- Main card: 10 p.m. ET | 3 a.m. BST | 12 p.m. AEST
- Main event: 12:15 a.m. ET | 5:15 a.m. BST | 2:15 p.m. AEST (Approximately)
UFC 279 takes place on Sept. 10. The FIGHT PASS prelims take place at 6:15 p.m. ET, with the prelims going on after at 8 p.m. ET. The main card goes live at 10 p.m. ET. Chimaev and Diaz should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
UFC 279 fight card
Main card
- Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz; Welterweights
- Li Jingliang vs. Tony Ferguson; Welterweights
- Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez; Catchweight
- Irene Aldana vs. Macy Chiasson; Bantamweights
- Johnny Walker vs. Ion Cutelaba; Light Heavyweights
Prelims
- Hakeem Dawodu vs. Julian Erosa; Featherweights
- Jailton Almeida vs. Anton Turkalj; Catchweight
- Denis Tiuliulin vs. Jamie Pickett; Middleweights
- Shamil Aburakhimov vs. Jailton Almeida; Heavyweights
- Jake Collier vs. Chris Barnett; Heavyweights
FIGHT PASS Prelims
- Norma Dumont vs. Danyelle Wolf; Featherweights
- Chad Anheliger vs. Alateng Heili; Bantamweights
- Elise Reed vs. Melissa Martinez; Strawweights
- Darian Weeks vs. Yohan Lainesse; Welterweights
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