Watch: Video Of Chimaev’s UFC 279 Presser Altercations Released

Video has finally been released of the altercations that caused the UFC 279 pre-fight press conference to be canceled have been released, and it was not what you may expect. Excitement was growing to see Nate Diaz fight out his UFC contract by taking o…

Video has finally been released of the altercations that caused the UFC 279 pre-fight press conference to be canceled have been released, and it was not what you may expect. Excitement was growing to see Nate Diaz fight out his UFC contract by taking on Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of UFC 279. Ultimately,…

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(Watch) Footage of Khamzat Chimaev and Kevin Holland’s Backstage Brawl Released

Khamzat ChimaevKhamzat Chimaev and Kevin Holland were involved in a brawl backstage as the UFC 279 press conference was scheduled to get underway on Thursday evening. Up to this point, most of the details we had received were from firsthand accounts. Now, ESPN has released the footage, giving us our best look at what exactly went […]

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Khamzat Chimaev and Kevin Holland were involved in a brawl backstage as the UFC 279 press conference was scheduled to get underway on Thursday evening.

Up to this point, most of the details we had received were from firsthand accounts. Now, ESPN has released the footage, giving us our best look at what exactly went down between the two men that will now face one another in the UFC 279 co-main event.

In the video uploaded on ESPN MMA’s Twitter account, the footage starts with Khamzat Chimaev and Kevin Holland going after one another and sharing insults. The footage then shifts to Nate Diaz‘s arrival, who began to have words with Khamzat Chimaev and chucking a water bottle in the Swedish star’s direction. In the end, Dana White had no choice, but to cancel the press conference as they were unable to ensure the safety of those in attendance.

Khamzat Chimaev Meets Kevin Holland Following Significant UFC 279 Shake-Up

After things had seemingly calmed down following the chaos on Thursday night, Khamzat Chimaev struck once again, this time on the scale at the UFC 279 weigh-ins. The Chechnyan-born fighter weighed in 7.5 pounds over the contractually obligated limit for his main event clash with Nate Diaz. This put the entire card in jeopardy.

Fortunately for fans and fighters scheduled to fight in Las Vegas on Saturday night, Dana White and the UFC’s chief business officer Hunter Campbell were able to rework the card. Nate Diaz will remain in the main event, now facing Tony Ferguson. Khamzat Chimaev will face Kevin Holland while Li Jingliang and Daniel Rodriguez round out the main card.

Jingliang Reacts To Constant Replays Of Chimaev Beating Him

UFC welterweight contender Li Jingliang has discussed how it feels to be made to relive his crushing loss to Khamzat Chimaev ahead of their appearances tonight. While Chimaev is set to face Kevin Holland in a catchweight grudge match, Jingliang will ha…

UFC welterweight contender Li Jingliang has discussed how it feels to be made to relive his crushing loss to Khamzat Chimaev ahead of their appearances tonight. While Chimaev is set to face Kevin Holland in a catchweight grudge match, Jingliang will have a short-notice bout of his own. Less than two months on from his…

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Chimaev: If You’re Not A Fan Of Nate Diaz, Why Are You Here?

UFC welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev has some thoughts on those who don’t like Nate Diaz. Chimaev and Diaz were scheduled to face off in the UFC 279 main event tonight in Las Vegas. Now, after Chimaev missed weight by 7.5 pounds, he will be…

UFC welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev has some thoughts on those who don’t like Nate Diaz. Chimaev and Diaz were scheduled to face off in the UFC 279 main event tonight in Las Vegas. Now, after Chimaev missed weight by 7.5 pounds, he will be facing Kevin Holland in a catchweight bout instead while Diaz headlines…

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Li Jingliang Offers To Host ‘Friend’ Khamzat Chimaev In China

Li Jingliang offers a tour of China to his new “friend” Khamzat Chimaev. Khamzat Chimaev has been like a rocket shooting up the welterweight rankings over the last few years. He is potentially only one fight away from the title if he were t…

Li Jingliang offers a tour of China to his new “friend” Khamzat Chimaev. Khamzat Chimaev has been like a rocket shooting up the welterweight rankings over the last few years. He is potentially only one fight away from the title if he were to beat Kevin Holland at UFC 279 tonight, though his massive weight…

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Li Jingliang Offers To Host ‘Friend’ Khamzat Chimaev In China

Li Jingliang offers a tour of China to his new “friend” Khamzat Chimaev. Khamzat Chimaev has been like a rocket shooting up the welterweight rankings over the last few years. He is potentially only one fight away from the title if he were t…

Li Jingliang offers a tour of China to his new “friend” Khamzat Chimaev. Khamzat Chimaev has been like a rocket shooting up the welterweight rankings over the last few years. He is potentially only one fight away from the title if he were to beat Kevin Holland at UFC 279 tonight, though his massive weight…

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