UFC 279 date, start time, odds, schedule
Following pushback with the UFC on his potential opponents and contract, Nate Diaz might end with his toughest fight since joining the franchise. Diaz will face rising star Khamzat Chimaev on 10th September inside the Las Vegas T-Mobile Arena. You can browse VN sports News for a full rundown of the fight.
Khamzat Chimaev is a 28-year-old three-time Swedish gold medalist who made his professional debut in 2018 before joining the UFC in 2020. The 28-year-old won three UFC fights in 2020 and has taken the MMA world by storm with his killer mindset and skills.
The Chechnya-born fighter suffered complications after being diagnosed with Covid-19, affecting multiple bouts between him and Edwards. Chimaev once considered retiring after coughing blood in 2020, before finally returning to action in October 2021. After returning to the UFC, the 28-year-old beat Li Jingliang through submission.
Chimaev’s last bout was through a unanimous decision over Gilbert Burns in April. However, despite his skills and age difference, Chimaev and his team aren’t looking to discredit Diaz’s ability to win the bout.
According to Chimaev’s head coach Andreas Michael, Nate Diaz is by no means an easy fight for the team. However, the fight is beneficial for Diaz no matter the outcome, as it must have taken a lot to convince him to take the fight against the Chechnya-born fighter.
Diaz made his professional debut in 2004 at the WEC before winning the 2007 edition of the Ultimate Fighter. Diaz ranks 14-11 in the UFC, competing against Donald Cerrone, Clay Guida, Gray Maynard, Jim Miller and Conor McGregor. The 37-year-old has lost his last two fights, with his last bout being against Leon Edwards at the 2021 UFC 263.
When is UFC 279: Nate Diaz against Khamzat Chimaev
- Date: Saturday, 10th September
- Starting time: 6:15 p.m ET
- Preliminaries: 8 p.m ET
- Main card fight: 10 p.m ET
- Main events: 12:15 a.m ET
How to watch Chimaev vs. Diaz (UFC 279)
The main card fight for UFC 279 will be available in Mexico and the US on ESPN+ streaming service through a pay-per-view system. Earlier fights will be available on the WatchESPN app, and the early preliminaries will be available through the UFC Fight Pass.
Canadian fans can access the main card fight through the Pay-per-view option available on TSN, Rogers, Bell, Eastlink, Shaw and UFC’s PPV on Fight Pass. BT Sport will offer the main card fight in the UK, and the preliminaries will be accessible on UFC Fight Pass. Additionally, Australian fans can watch the main card on Kayo Sports, Main Events, Foxtel and UFC Fight Pass for PPV.
How much will UFC 279 cost?
In the US, Chimaev vs. Diaz fight will be available through Pay-per-view through a subscription on ESPN+. The PPV cost for this bout will be $74.99 for the current subscribers, while new subscribers will pay $99.98 for all the UFC 279 bouts and an annual subscription that saves you over 30%.
Where’s UFC 279?
The UFC 279 bouts will be hosted at the Las Vegas T-Mobile Arena, which can host around 20,000 people.