If this fight doesnt go on, then the bout between Tony Ferguson and Li Jingliang, who also fight welterweight, will be the main event as it is scheduled as a co-main event at the moment. Cutelaba seized control early by catching a Walker kick and dumping him on the ground. Wolf, a 39-year-old training out of California, is a neophyte MMA fighter and former national Golden Gloves champion boxer who earned her way onto the UFC last year from Dana White's Contender Series. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: mma | pageType: stories | Whether it be at heavyweight or light heavyweight - or in this case, a catchweight - Almeida is a serious problem. LAS VEGAS - When this week started, Nate Diaz's opponent was the dominant rising star Khamzat Chimaev - a little parting gift from the UFC as Diaz heads out the door. Chiasson went down immediately and referee Jason Herzog came over to call the fight. Khamzat Chimaev thinks hed have an easy time with newly crowned middleweight champion Alex Pereira.. Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) rallied to knock out Israel Adesanya in Round 5 this past Saturday at UFC 281, claiming the 185-pound title in Madison Square Garden.. : Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson (not Khamzat Chimaev)UFC 279 PPV Main Card On ESPN+:. 170 lbs. Fighters from Saturday's UFC 282 took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $215,500. Chiasson, a 31-year-old from New Orleans who trains out of Dallas, has dropped two of three. No injuries occurred, but the UFC ultimately chose to cancel the press conference over safety concerns, after Nate Diaz's team also became involved in the fracas. Khamzat Chimaev has a two-fight plan which includes the middleweight title and Colby Covington.. Chimaev (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) wants newly crowned middleweight champion Alex Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC) at UFC 283 on Jan. 21 in Rio de Janeiro, then he wants to move back down to welterweight to take on former title challenger Covington 2022 FOX News Network, LLC. or redistributed. He now falls to 2-4 in the UFC. Oops. Lainesse utilized good footwork to steer clear of trouble and landed just enough offense to eke out the victory in a battle of two fighters looking for their first UFC victory. Paulo Costa, a middleweight fighter, got into a verbal altercation with Chimaev Wednesday. UFC president Dana White was critical of Jared Gordon's approach to the final round against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 282. The 34-year-old from Russia scored the upset victory, his first in the UFC, after rocking Pickett with a number of short elbows. On Saturday night, with Tony Ferguson as the opponent after a bizarre, unprecedented several days, Diaz will leave the promotion as a winner, courtesy of a guillotine choke submission at 2:52 of the fourth round in the main event of UFC 279 at T-Mobile Arena. Hes eyeing the champion for a title bout at UFC 283 on Jan. 21 in Rio. Dawodu, who missed the featherweight limit at Friday's weigh-in, has lost two of his last three fights. 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It was an absolutely dominant performance by Chimaev, but it came one day after he missed weight for a scheduled welterweight main event against Nate Diaz. Almeida took Turkalj down easily, got into mount and worked for an arm-triangle choke. Barnett got smashed early on, wobbled by big punches that bloodied his face, puffed up and closed his left eye and left his mouth sagging open as if he'd suffered a jaw injury. Collier, a 36-year-old from Cuba, Missouri, has lost two in a row. Chimaev came in at 178 pounds, which is 7 pounds heavier than his 171-pound limit in the welterweight class. @KChimaev responds to Alex Pereira claiming he asked to fight him at 205 in January pic.twitter.com/VCVVIGtKrE. After an afternoon of scrambling to fix the fight card, UFC president Dana White has solved the problems brought on by Khamzat Chimaev missing weight for UFC 279. LAS VEGAS -- The UFC 279 scheduled main event is in jeopardy after participant Khamzat Chimaev missed weight by 7.5 pounds Friday morning at the UFC Apex. Well see, I have to go back and listen to my coach. Almeida, 31, is now 3-0 in the UFC with three first-round finishes. While Khamzat Chimaev made quick work of Kevin Holland in the co-main event. Its my life., Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Jake Collier vs. Chris Barnett The California native is a former UFC interim lightweight champion. MMA's Top 25 Under 25 Who are the future stars of the sport? Hes a big guy, [Im] a big guy, lets do it at light heavyweight so we dont have to worry about a weight cut. Dumont, 31, has won four of her last five fights. (1:02). But the idea of Ferguson's career falling off a cliff just as he was finally closing in on an elusive title shot didn't seem realistic at the time. Being a big fighter for welterweight and not making weight by a large amount, some question if Chimaev can have a sustained career at 170 pounds. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. When I fought Strickland, it was a done deal Id be fighting for the title next, so Chimaev wanted to jump on the hype train again, Ill fight you, and again, he knew it wasnt going to happen because he was booked for a title fight so he chose to do that to promote himself.. Alatengheili showed off potent offense and strong defense in scoring his second straight victory inside the Octagon. Subscribe to Morning Kombat with Luke Thomas and Brian Campbellfor the best analysis and in-depth news, including an early preview of UFC 279 below. WebDon't Miss A Moment From UFC 279: Diaz vs Ferguson, Live From T-Mobile Arena In Las Vegas, Nevada On September 10, 2022 Khamzat Chimaev Post-Fight Press Conference | UFC 279 Load More; However, he might have been too aggressive in his advances on the ground, as Walker scrambled to his back after escaping Cutelaba's submission attempt. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Jailton Almeida pulls out the dominant victory at UFC 279 with a submission of Anton Turkalj. Dumont beat up Wolf on the feet and schooled her on the ground for a clear, unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26) on the UFC 279 prelims. By that point, Wolf was sporting a shiner on her right eye and was bleeding from the nose. Rodriguez, who initially was matched against Kevin Holland, ended up in the cage with Li and looked like a man a couple of weight classes bigger than his opponent. Khamzat Chimaev thinks hed have an easy time with newly crowned middleweight champion Alex Pereira. All Rights Reserved. The fact that Diaz enters the final fight of his UFC deal -- with the expectation being that he exits the Octagon for good -- has only added to the soap opera elements of the fight card, which lacks a title bout of any kind and is anything but deep on paper. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Absolute nonsense: Fighters react to Paddy Pimbletts UFC 282 decision over Jared Gordon. Legal Statement. Chimaev says Pereira got fast tracked, so why not him? Latest on Khamzat Chimaev including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN. Market data provided by Factset. Also featured are highlights of Irene Aldanasunique up-kick body shot finish of Macy Chiasson, Johnny Walkers first-round submission of Ion Cutelaba, Jailton Almeidas bonus-winning submission of Anton Turkalj, Chris BarnettsTKO of Jake Collier and more. (James Gilbert/Getty Images). But he withstood the punishment and turned the tide in Round 2, fending off a Collier takedown attempt and securing top position himself. As we draw closer to this weekend's fight card inside T-Mobile Arena, let's take a closer look at the biggest storylines. Chimaev has had a tumultuous week leading into this fight. Turkalj, a 26-year-old Swede, was making his UFC debut. So, Im real, guys. The fight played out primarily on the feet, but the former kickboxers also hit the mat on multiple occasions. Scroll below to check out Chimaevs reaction to Pereira dethroning Adesanya. Denis Tiuliulin was deducted a point after two low shots on his opponent, but he didn't need any judges on Saturday night as he finished Jamie Pickett will ground-and-pound. I care about my money. Not only is this a pivotal pairing in the 170-pound rankings as each fighter looks to crash the top 15, the expectations from fans has been that this will be nothing short of a war. Marina Rodriguez also dropped out of the Top 10 and Erin Blanchfield, who was so impressive in a dominant victory over Molly McCann at UFC 281, and Manon Fiorot entered. Chimaev not impressed with Adesanya and Pereira's wrestling, Chimaev envisions a quick finish over Pereira, Chimaev willing to challenge Pereira in enemy territory, Twitter reacts to Paddy Pimblett's controversial decision win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282, Twitter reacts to Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev split draw in title fight at UFC 282, UFC 282 bonuses: Dana White in a giving mood, awards double-digit winners, Twitter reacts to Raufeon Stots' Bellator 289 split decision win, judge's 50-45 Danny Sabatello scorecard, UFC officially announces early 2023 schedule: Dates, locations, and venues, UFC 282: Official scorecards fromLas Vegas, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox News Digital. Walker, of Brazil, tapped Cutelaba with a rear-naked choke with just 23 seconds remaining in the opening round. The UFC scrambled and bumped Ferguson up from the co-feature. If he says heavyweight, we go to heavyweight. Fighters from Saturday's UFC 282 took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $215,500. As soon as the fight starts Khamzat Chimaev immediately pursues a takedown on Kevin Holland. It is Walker's second win in his last six appearances and first by submission since 2017. (As older brother Nick once famously said, "Don't be scared, homie.") All rights reserved. He has just one UFC win in the last six years. Let's not forget, he has taken on the UFC's prized calf before (McGregor) and was anything but surprised about the result. Manny Pacquiao vs. DK Yoo: Live round-by-round updates. Erosa, who is 33 and from Yakima, Washington, has won three fights in a row and six of his last seven. WebSubscribe to get all the latest UFC content: https://ufc.ac/3u8FIJpExperience UFC live with UFC FIGHT PASS, the digital subscription service of the UFC. "We train all kinds of techniques," Aldana said. The finish came after Walker escaped an early armbar attempt by Cutelaba and worked his way to the back. Pickett couldn't stop his opponent's offense and ultimately ended up on the mat with his hands over his head. In a since deleted Tweet, Chimaev claimed to have accepted a fight with Pereira at UFC 282 on Dec. 10. He didn't go down without a fight, though. When Turkalj defended, Almeida landed some ground and pound and slickly took the back and locked Turkalj in the rear-naked choke. Nate Diaz and Tony Ferguson give the fans their money's worth in the main event of UFC 279. I dont care, Chimaev said when asked about the fan reaction at the UFC 279 post-fight press conference. So Reed smartly went to her grappling game to secure the win (29-28, 29-28, 29-28), her second in the UFC. : Khamzat Chimaev vs. Kevin Holland 170 lbs. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Hakeem Dawodu vs. Julian Erosa But the challenger Ferguson is taking on is very much an uphill battle. UFC 279 - Diaz vs. Ferguson pits Nate Diaz vs Tony El Cucuy Ferguson fight in T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on Sep 10, 2022. Alex Pereira was aware of Khamzat Chimaevs callout following his middleweight championship victory at UFC 281 and says that he was ready to take Chimaev up on his offer with a condition. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Nate Diaz, Tony Ferguson put on show at UFC 279 (1:02), UFC 279: Nate Diaz wins in triumphant finale, Khamzat Chimaev untouched in victory, UFC 282 takeaways: Blachowicz-Ankalaev leaves 205-pound title picture in a lurch, Blachowicz, Ankalaev leave title vacant in draw. Diaz was initially supposed to fight Chimaev, but Chimaev missed weight by 7.5 pounds Friday, coming in at 178.5 for a 171-pound-limit bout. Chimaev last competed at Septembers UFC 279 event where he finished Kevin Holland via submission in the first round, although Holland wasnt his original opponent. The romantic answer is that Diaz has always been about that life. Aldana had a great first round, landing combos. 12:00 pm ET, Visit SportsLine now to get detailed picks on every fight at UFC 279, Teixeira vs. Hill title fight added to UFC 283, Pimblett remains undefeated, beats Gordon, Rosas Jr. becomes youngest winner in UFC history, UFC 282 odds, parlay, best bets, prop picks, Rosas Jr., 18, sets record in UFC debut with victory, Former champion Dillashaw retires, per reports, Pavlovich smashes Tuivasa in under one minute, Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson fight set for UFC 249 in April, McGregor set to return at UFC 246 in January vs. 'Cowboy'. Others in the fight game, however, have openly pondered whether Burns' ability to trade huge punches on relatively even terms proved that Chimaev was human (in ways his demolitions of Gerald Meerschaert and Li Jingliang failed to do). He's 37. Okamoto: Chimaev cruises to win over Holland after main card shakeup. Elise Reed vs. Melissa Martinez Maximov (8-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC), a training partner of Nate Diaz, witnessed the whole fiasco during UFC 279 fight week in which Diaz went from fighting Khamzat Chimaev to Tony Ferguson.. In the third, Dumont took Wolf down and landed ground and pound. Its been done before, and Chimaev shrugged his shoulders when his weight came in. Afterward, he said he's been working his ground game in Las Vegas to finish fights on the ground and the feet. All three judges scored the bout 29-28, with two going for Lainesse. Market data provided by Factset. Please check your email for a confirmation. The 34-year-old Li, who originally was slated to face Tony Ferguson at welterweight in the co-main event, was fluid with his movement and landed damaging punches and kicks. Tony Ferguson -130 vs. Nate Diaz +110, welterweights; Khamzat Chimaev -550 vs. Kevin Holland +400, 180-pound catchweights Is it impossible? Of course, I did that before, why not? Chimaev said when asked if he can make welterweight again. The suffocating Brazilian grappler seems like someone who will have a fast trajectory in the heavyweight division. The former welterweight winner of "The Ultimate Fighter 13" returns to the 170-pound division for the first time in 11 years when he faces Jingliang, the Chinese slugger who recorded knockouts in each of his last four wins. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. All three judges scored the fight 30-27 in his favor, giving him another victory following a stretch in which he was winless in two straight. According to Chimaev, he purposely eschewed his dominant wrestling attack in order to showcase just how much of a savage brawler he can be if the moment calls for it. [I] went to [my] manager sand said, Look, I just did a hard weight cut, I cant make [185] for this right now, but tell the UFC Ill challenge him to fight me at 205 at [UFC 283] in Rio. Chimaev didnt want it, Pereira said on The MMA Hour. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. The Burns fight was notable because it was the first time in Chimaev's 11-fight pro career that his opponent made it to Round 3. Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson He even posted a joke on his Twitter account. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Khamzat Chimaev Gilbert Burns 1 Khamzat Chimaev John Phillips 0 0 43 1 2 0 1 0 UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs. Ige Jul. He transitioned into the d'Arce attempt in the center of the cage and produced the tap. Chimaev is interested in fighting Covington but also wants a shot at newly crowned UFC middleweight champion The second round was the reverse. One day theyre with me, one day theyre not with me. And how exactly does each fight end? That's the million dollar question for anyone hoping to make a big chunk of cash betting on Diaz as a massive underdog. A post shared by Khamzat Chimaev (@khamzat_chimaev), Khamzat Chimaev (@KChimaev) November 13, 2022, Let me fight with this guy, 1 road finish him , Ready to fight in Brazil @AlexPereiraUFC lets go champ , New champ Alex Pereira "is ready to fight anybody," and that includes Khamzat Chimaev.#UFC281 | Full video: https://t.co/LHUzawrJe8 pic.twitter.com/oinX3QagCH, MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) November 13, 2022, Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. I'm ready.". JAKE PAUL TO FIGHT FORMER UFC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION ANDERSON SILVA: REPORT, Khamzat Chimaev of Russia poses on a scale during the UFC 279 official weigh-in at UFC APEX Sept. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. It was just over two years ago that "El Cucuy" was riding a 12-fight win streak in arguably the sport's most dangerous division. Jailton Almeida vs. Anton Turkalj The conclusion was a disappointing one for Holland and brought a swift end to a mini rivalry with Chimaev. Rodriguez, who enters having won 12 of his last 13, returns from a 13-month layoff due to a hand injury when he welcomes the brash Holland, who is 2-0 since cutting down from middleweight. Norma Dumont vs. Danyelle Wolf The two got into a brief scuffle earlier in the week, prior to a UFC 279 press conference in Las Vegas. With Chimaev (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC)missing the welterweight mark by a whopping 7.5 pounds in his past outing at UFC 279, middleweight seems to be his next move. Irene Aldana vs. Macy Chiasson For just the fifth time in UFC history, a title fight ended in a draw but this one leaves the light heavyweight division without a champ. After the win, Barnett was transported to the hospital, per the UFC. section: | slug: ufc-279-fight-card-khamzat-chimaev-vs-nate-diaz-five-biggest-storylines-to-watch-in-las-vegas | sport: mma | route: article_single.us | Please check your email for a confirmation. I have nothing to do, only gym. Darian Weeks vs. Yohan Lainesse. The 6-foot-5 Walker once seemed to never meet a spinning strike he couldn't turn into a highlight-reel knockout. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Holland, of Fort Worth, Texas, falls to 7-3 overall in the UFC. All rights reserved. "Put me in Abu Dhabi (UFC 280). Diaz weighed in perfectly at 171 pounds. Please enter a valid email and try again. Odds via Caesars Sportsbook. Imagine Nate Diaz A source close to Chimaev told MMA Fighting on Monday that Pereira and his coachs claims were inaccurate. This was the final fight on Diaz's UFC contract and he has indicated that he will not return to the promotion for now. Either way, Diaz was sick of waiting so he began pushing for the one fight UFC couldn't refuse -- a chance to potentially damage Diaz's brand on the way out while giving Chimaev the best possible platform to become a crossover star before fighting for the 170-pound title. The 30-year-old from China wobbled Anheliger twice in the first round with straight right hands, bloodying him with the second one, and continued to land the more damaging punches and kicks throughout. Chimaev is putting the fight at UFC Apex in jeopardy. UFC 279 fight card, results Nate Diaz def. No, Ferguson never did get the chance to finally challenge former lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov after five attempts by the UFC to schedule the fight. It was a wild contest in which Diaz pulled out some of his old tricks, like turning his back to walk away before resuming the fight. After the fight, Chimaev took to social media challenging Pereira to a fight, calling the new champ easy money, and that hed finish Pereira in a round or less and he would take the fight in Brazil. Chiasson landed a takedown and was dominant on the ground for most of the five minutes. Chimaev, meanwhile, took on Kevin Holland in the co-main event. The California native is 2-2 in his last four fights, but he nearly knocked out Leon Edwards -- now the UFC welterweight champion -- in his most recent fight in June 2021. But the reality is that Diaz was tired of being put on ice by UFC brass. There were several chants for "Mexico" during the bout to support Aldana. The fight played out primarily on the feet, but the former kickboxers also After tomorrow, Im going back and directly going to the gym. It was a stunning TKO -- one the crowd loved. Get the latest in the world of combat sports from two of the best in the business. Dana White called Cameron Saaiman 'the future,' and he wants to prove it at UFC 282, Einstein, cannabis and 4 a.m. convos: Two days in the 209 with Nate Diaz, The sports world reacts to Nate Diaz's victory -- and comments -- at UFC 279, Raimondi: Diaz submits Ferguson, vows return to UFC, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Can't get enough boxing and MMA? 2022 FOX News Network, LLC. Chimaev and Burns co-authored one of 2022's craziest fights at UFC 273 in April, with the native of Chechnya, Russia, coming away with a close unanimous decision after three rounds. UFC 279 fight card, odds. Reed, a 29-year-old from Princeton, New Jersey, appeared to have sustained damage to her upper left leg in the third round due to Martinez's kicks. WebKhamzat Chimaev (12-0 MMA) most recently competed at Septembers UFC 279 event, where he scored a first-round submission victory over Kevin Holland in a 180lbs catchweight contest. Then, during the UFC 279 news conference, Chimaev kicked Kevin Holland, who is scheduled to fight Daniel Rodriguez on the card Saturday. MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. Alatengheili vs. Chad Anheliger In one of the wildest finishes in UFC history, Aldana landed an upkick from her back to Chiasson's liver area, resulting in a TKO at 2:21 of the third round. Most recently, the Allstars Training Center product submitted Kevin Holland in the opening round of their clash at UFC 279 on Sept. 10. Buckle up. Three late takedowns by Reed made the difference in a fight between two women who spent much of their 15 minutes in the cage together in striking exchanges. He has now finished five of the six opponents he's fought in the UFC, including four inside the first round. But Holland loves to throw hands just as much as he loves to talk and one can expect "D-Rod" to be a willing dance partner. Walker appears anything but comfortable in the cage these days and he'll take on the rugged Ion Cutelaba this weekend in a light heavyweight bout that wouldn't be inaccurate to declare as a must-win for Walker in terms of his overall job security at age 30. Who wins Diaz vs. Chimaev? Let's start with Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev. Will it get easier for Ferguson in his new division? The bout was moved to a catchweight, rather than being at 135 pounds, at the request of Chiasson's team Friday. Diaz (22-13) is a cult favorite who reached superstardom with a 2016 submission win over Conor McGregor. He tried to scramble and separate, but once Chimaev had a grip on him, he wasn't letting go. Weeks, who is 28 and from Sedalia, Missouri, has lost all three of his Octagon bouts after coming to the UFC undefeated. Either way, Ferguson has been such a ready-and-willing warrior for UFC for so many years that the chance to do so has been earned. Follow the UFC 282 live blog for Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev, the light heavyweight title fight on Saturday in Las Vegas. WebUFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson Sep. 10, 2022 SUB D'Arce Choke 1 2:13 win. Chimaev ended up fighting and defeating Kevin Holland in the co-main event of the card, while Diaz faced and submitted Tony Ferguson in the main event. In fact, back in 2019, he looked to be one win away from an improbable title shot after opening his UFC career with a trio of first-round finishes. But Li was the quicker man, and even though he was significantly smaller, the Chinese fighter landed the punches that appeared to have the more significant impact. Wolf is a boxer with some credentials, but Dumont rocked her several times on the feet and dropped her twice in the second round. Speaking with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour on Monday, Pereira and coach Plinio Cruz reacted to Chimaevs callout and said that they were open to a fight at the January pay-per-view event at light heavyweight. Diaz (21-13 MMA, 16-11 UFC), who originally was scheduled to face Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC 279 main event, fought Tony Ferguson at T-Mobile Arena, instead, in what may have been his final fight in the octagon. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Chiasson defended, but Aldana was on top and landed hard ground and pound before working for another armbar. LAS VEGAS Nick Maximov wants a piece of two of the most talked about names in the UFC. Jamie Pickett vs. Denis Tiuliulin Diaz understandably opted not to fight an opponent who was so overweight. The Wolf has gone a perfect 6-0 since joining the UFC ranks in July of 2020, with five of those six wins coming by way of stoppage. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Fighters reacted to the UFC 282 main card fight between Dricus Du Plessis and Darren Till. Following a 20-plus minute battle with Adesanya, Pereira needs time to recover, which made the final pay-per-view card of the year not a possibility which Pereira and his team say Chimaev is well aware of. Adesanya was able to get some solid top control on the ground in Round 3, which had elite grappler Chimaev salivating at the stylistic matchup. At 37 years old, its unclear whether Diaz will be back. After Chimaev missed weight by 7.5 pounds, however, Diaz refused to fight him at a catchweight, which forced the UFC to shuffle the card and schedule Chimaev against Holland at 180 pounds. It's possible, but the better answer is that Diaz remains the perfect boxing opponent for YouTube star turned pugilist Jake Paul. Something went wrong. Legal Statement. "I want to be a heavyweight," Almeida said. And so began the reshuffled portion of the evening's fight card. Not fake people going one way or going the other way.. Khamzat Chimaev prepares to take on Gilbert Burns at UFC 273. Weeks was the aggressor for most of the 15 minutes but could not land much on his elusive opponent. In as unique a pay-per-view main event as the promotion has produced in some time, UFC 279 touches down in Las Vegas on Saturday headlined by a crossroads welterweight bout pairing new sensation Khamzat Chimaev against legendary warrior Nate Diaz. Not likely, especially with how much damage his aggressive style often welcomes. Visit SportsLine now to get detailed picks on every fight at UFC 279, all from the incomparable expert who's up more than $13,000 on MMA in the past three years, and find out. I care about my career. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! It's been a tough stretch for Walker over the last two years, but Saturday's performance was a throwback to what once made him a standout prospect at 205 pounds. Cutelaba falls to 5-7-1 in the UFC. But Chimaev missed weight massively, coming in 7.5 pounds over the 171 limit. Wow Chris Barnett did it! https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-news-khamzat-chimaev-wants-champ-alex-pereira-brazil-calls-easy-money. (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Is it impossible? You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Rodriguez, a 35-year-old from Alhambra, California, has won four contests in a row and 12 of his last 14. Pereira stopped longtime rival Israel Adesanya earlier this month in the fifth round to win the title earlier this month at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. That was the fight that was supposed to headline UFC 279. Anheliger, 35 and from Calgary, Alberta, saw a 10-fight winning streak end. It was a slobber knocker, a bloody brawl between big bodies, with the more damaged of them getting the finish and celebrating with a sloppy front flip. Almeida big-brothered Turkalj over the course of the first round before finally locking in a rear-naked choke submission at 4:27. 6-keys: media/spln/mma/reg/free/stories, at When she postured and stood up to get better position, Aldana let fly with upkicks - and landed one to Chiasson's right side, just under her ribs. Follow Manny Pacquiao vs. DK Yoo live round-by-round updates for their exhibition clash Saturday. Barnett, who is 36 and fights out of Tampa, Florida, has won two of his last three fights in the UFC. You care about that sh*t? For just the fifth time in UFC history, a title fight ended in a draw but this one leaves the light heavyweight division without a champ. Both fighters weighed in at 170. All three judges scored the bout 29-28. Johnny Walker vs. Ion Cutelaba (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Fighters had a lot to say about Paddy Pimbletts win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282. UFC 279: DIAZ vs FERGUSON *Khamzat Chimaev weighed 7.5 lbs over the welterweight limit of 171 pounds, he was rescheduled to face Kevin Holland at a catchweight of 180lbs He was able to bloody up Ferguson and eventually submitted him in Round 4. He looked perfect inside the Octagon on Saturday, as he shot straight into a takedown in the fight's opening seconds and immediately took Holland to the floor. It didnt take long for Khamzat Chimaev to call out newly-crowned UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira. He will also be facing an unbeaten future star who will enter the Octagon as high as a -1100 betting favorite. In the co-main event, Khamzat Chimaev (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC)ran through Kevin Holland by submitting him with a DArce choke in the first round. Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images Khamzat Chimaev is determined to fight in Brazil, even if it means running it back with Gilbert Burns. You can watch it all unfold in super-slow motion in the UFC 279 Fight Motion video highlights above. Knowing Diaz, he probably would've accepted this fight anyway, even without the contract drama. Get UFC 282 results for the Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev fight card Saturday night in Las Vegas. Chimaev (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) was supposed to take on Nate Diaz in the main event of the card, but he came in 7.5 pounds over the weight limit. UFC president Dana White was critical of Jared Gordon's approach to the final round against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 282. Chimaev is coming off a quick win over Kevin Holland at UFC 279 in September after missing weight to face Nate Diaz on the fight card. UFC 279 PPV Main Event On ESPN+:. (AP Photo/John Locher) 04:55 Lainesse, a 30-year-old from Saint-Bruno, Quebec, Canada, had suffered his first career defeat in his Octagon debut in April. Seeing what Khamzat Chimaev did to Kevin Holland at UFC 279, Dana White realizes that the Nate Diaz fight may have only gone worse.. Chimaev (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) was initially scheduled to face Diaz (21-13 MMA, 16-11 UFC) in the main event of Sept. 10 pay-per-view card in Las Vegas, but after coming in 7.5 pounds over the The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). Just one day before UFC 279 in Las Vegas, Khamzat Chimaev, who is set to face Nate Diaz in the main event, was too heavy at weigh-in Friday. Everybody that watched my fight saw that it was a hard fight, they know that he got hurt, needed to recover, so its impossible, Pereira said. Chris Barnett is ecstatic after his comeback win vs. Jake Collier at UFC 279. Chiasson shot for a takedown against the cage, and Aldana reversed it and ended up in position for an armbar. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM, Khamzat Chimaev of Russia punches Gilbert Burns of Brazil in their welterweight fight during UFC 273 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena April 9, 2022, in Jacksonville, Fla. Was the promotion simply offering Diaz fights it knew he wouldn't accept in hopes of awaiting Conor McGregor's return from injury for a trilogy fight? Stephen Thompson gives Colby Covington the edge vs. Khamzat Chimaev if they fight five rounds.. Covington (17-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) and Chimaev have been linked to a bout for a while now, but neither man has been booked yet. Kevin Holland vs. Khamzat Chimaev Diaz (21-13 MMA, 16-11 UFC), who originally was scheduled to face Khamzat Chimaev in the UFC 279 main event, fought Tony Ferguson at T-Mobile Arena, instead, in what may have been his final fight in the octagon. Raimondi: Diaz submits Ferguson, vows return to UFC | Watch Diaz vs. Ferguson on ESPN+. We offered 205 for Rio.. Ready to fight in Brazil @AlexPereiraUFC lets go champ. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Aldana, 34, has won two straight and four of her last five. In the co-feature, Khamzat Chimaev (11-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) fights Kevin Holland (23-7 MMA, 10-4 UFC) at a catchweight. . This was most fun I've had in long time. Earlier this week, Diaz's team announced Diaz would be starting his own combat sports promotion, Real Fight Inc. Diaz has been in the UFC since 2007 and is an 18-year pro in mixed martial arts. Martinez, 25 from Mexico, entered her UFC debut undefeated. But that did not prevent him from losing for the second time in his last three fights. This was Pickett's second consecutive loss. SHAQ PALS AROUND WITH HASBULLA MAGOMEDOV IN AUSTRALIA: ALMOST KNOCKED ME OUT. Chimaev is coming off a quick win over Kevin Holland at UFC 279 in September after missing weight to face Nate Diaz on the fight card. Alex Pereira responds to Khamzat Chimaevs callouts, even revealing he offered to fight Chimaev at UFC 283 in Rio at 205 pounds. The 31-year-old Brazilian was coming off a split decision loss to Macy Chiasson at UFC 274 in May. The judges gave him all three rounds, handing in 30-27 scorecards. Li Jingliang vs. Daniel Rodriguez LAS VEGAS Khamzat Chimaev wont pay any mind to the critics. Diaz called Chimaev a "b---h ass" rookie and said he only trained wrestling during this camp because Chimaev is a dominant wrestler. Sign up for the At Friday's weigh-ins, he became just the second heavyweight in UFC history to miss the 266-pound limit; he surrendered 20% of his purse for a fight that ended up being contested at a catchweight. Ferguson, 38, won 12 straight fights from 2013 to 2019, and is tied for the UFC lightweight record streak with Khabib Nurmagomedov. No. Fighters from Saturday's UFC 282 took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaling $215,500. Chimaev is a heavy favorite to win this matchup. Rodriguez got the nod from two of the three judges likely because he remained busy for three rounds and was the aggressor, walking down Li for much of the fight. UFC canceled the news conference immediately after the fight was broken up. Ferguson (26-8) has dropped five in a row, most recently a knockout loss to Michael Chandler at UFC 274 in May. And with that, the lore of Diaz -- one of the most popular, unconventional fighters in MMA history -- continues. Johnny Walker brings back his famous worm dancing celebration after a submission Ion Cutelaba. #UFC279. Then Barnett did the front flip and delivered an epic postfight interview with the crowd roaring his name. If the PPV is purchased, all fights from UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson will be available to watch on ESPN+. Yo this is insane that is hands down the come back of the year!!!#UFC279. Khamzat Chimaev (12-0) submitted Kevin Holland (23-8) with a d'Arce choke at 2:13 of the opening round inside T-Mobile Arena. Ferguson was scheduled to fight Li Jingliang, who was shifted to a fight with Daniel Rodriguez. I care about my family. Chimaev and Burns co-authored one of 2022's craziest fights at UFC 273 in April, with the native of Chechnya, Russia, coming away with a close unanimous decision after three rounds. Despite being hurt early and outstruck for most of the fight, he stood his ground and exchanged with his opponent, landing some shots but never one that was a difference maker. Holland has a history of issues with takedown defense, but he came into this fight on a two-fight win streak at welterweight. (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC). During the ceremonial weigh-ins and even on fight night, Chimaev was booed by the fans like never before in his UFC career. If the PPV is purchased, all fights from UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson will be available to watch on ESPN+. Tony Ferguson via fourth-round submission (guillotine choke) Khamzat Chimaev def. Fox News Flash top headlines for September 9. Rodriguez, of California, is primarily a striker, not a wrestler. So why would the native of Stockton, California, sign on to face such an unyielding monster in the 28-year-old Chimaev? He then rained down big shots until the referee jumped in at 2:24. So this is a big problem, and Chimaev needs to cut that weight in time for Saturdays final weigh-in. Khamzat Chimaev takes down Kevin Holland in a 180-pound catchweight fight during the UFC 279 event at T-Mobile Arena on September 10, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Guadalajara native is 7-2 in her previous nine fights overall. Pereira (7-1 MMA, 4-0 UFC)rallied to knock out Israel Adesanya in Round 5 this past Saturday at UFC 281, claiming the 185-pound title in Madison Square Garden. The UFC star doesnt care about the backlash and criticism that has been thrown his way following his big weight miss for UFC 279.Chimaev (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) was supposed to take on Nate Diaz in the main event of the card, but he came in 7.5 pounds over the He was originally scheduled to face Daniel Rodriguez in a 180-pound catchweight. The Diaz fight will be Chimaev's first attempt at the five-round limit and it just so happens to come against a fighter fit and dogged enough to never be truly out of a fight until it's over. It appeared like the third might go the same way. Khamzat Chimaev of Russia poses on a scale during the UFC 279 official weigh-in at UFC APEX Sept. 9, 2022, in Las Vegas. Till just freaking gave up there: Fighters react to Dricus Du Plessis UFC 282 win over Darren Till. The undefeated contender wont close the door on welterweight just yet, but is also not opposed to moving up in weight. After some exchanges on the feet, Chiasson got the takedown. Update: Chimaev just responded on social media to Pereiras claims. She couldn't pick up her first UFC stoppage victory, but it was still a dominant win. Chimaev was set to fight Diaz in the main event until he missed weight so badly a welterweight fight wasnt going to be sanctioned. Walker has lost four of five since that time, however, and the most recent attempts from new trainer John Kavanagh of SBG Ireland to tone down the Brazilian's high-wire act has been difficult to watch. Yes, Holland can wrestle and he showcased his ground game in June by submitting a stubborn veteran in Tim Means. Khamzat last fought at UFC 279 where he submitted former middleweight contender Kevin Holland with a brabo choke in the first round. He just goes after what is impossible. Ill do my training camp, train hard and never stop. Chimaev, a 28-year-old who is undefeated at 11-0-0 in his UFC career, is set to face Diaz, who is in his final fight on his current contract. In the build-up to UFC 279, Dana White tried selling everyone on the notion that Nate Diaz, who was unranked and hadnt won in three years, fighting top welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev made complete sense. So, I like the people that are real. Toward the end of the frame, Chiasson was looking for a choke while landing hard strikes from the top. Kevin Holland via first-round submission (D'Arce choke) Both fighters had difficulty getting much offense going. 179 lbs. After Weeks' original opponent dropped out, he took this fight on short notice. LAS VEGAS Khamzat Chimaev wont pay any mind to the critics. The shuffle happened because Chimaev (12-0 MMA, 6-0 It's a welterweight matchup (contested at a catchweight of 180 pounds) that hardcore UFC fans rejoiced upon hearing. Borz was scheduled to headline the card against Nate Diaz but missed weight by 7.5 pounds that led to the entire card being shuffled around, and to additional questions about the future of Chimaev in regards to what weight class he would fight at. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Erosa hurt his opponent in the standup in the first round, showed off his grappling prowess in the second and utilized both in the final round to secure a clear decision victory. UFC 279: Chimaev vs. Diaz is now days away, and MMA News is here to continue getting you prepared with our expert staff predictions!. newsletter, UFC Authentic Camouflage Fight Night Shorts, UFC 282 live blog: Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon. Things went from bad to worse for Holland as the fight progressed. Fox Bet has him at -1000 (bet $1000 to win $100). UFC acts fast, sets Teixeira-Hill title bout in Jan. 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Khamzat Chimaev Admits UFC 279 Hostility Gave Him Extra Juice. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/09/ufc-279-video-highlights-slow-motion-nate-diaz-vs-tony-ferguson-khamzat-chimaev-knockouts-submissions, Twitter reacts to Paddy Pimblett's controversial decision win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282, Twitter reacts to Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev split draw in title fight at UFC 282, UFC 282 bonuses: Dana White in a giving mood, awards double-digit winners, Twitter reacts to Raufeon Stots' Bellator 289 split decision win, judge's 50-45 Danny Sabatello scorecard, UFC officially announces early 2023 schedule: Dates, locations, and venues, UFC 282: Official scorecards fromLas Vegas, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The weight miss triggered last-minute changes to matchups at the top of the card. The industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (aka Ultimate Fighting). If he says 170, we go 170. It was a wild contest in which Diaz pulled out some of his old tricks, like turning his back to walk away before resuming UFC 282 live blog: Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev. Just ask newly crowned welterweight champion Leon Edwards. 3M; Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The UFC star doesnt care about the backlash and criticism that has been thrown his way following his big weight miss for UFC 279. Please check your email for a confirmation. But Ferguson is suddenly 38 and riding a four-fight losing skid, which has included two devastating stoppage losses. For just the fifth time in UFC history, a title fight ended in a draw but this one leaves the light heavyweight division without a champ. UFC 279 takeaways: Nate Diaz goes out on top, Khamzat Chimaev has a relationship to repair with UFC. UFC president Dana White was critical of Jared Gordon's approach to the final round against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 282. Dan Hardy wasnt buying the UFC presidents words then and he certainly isnt buying them now.