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UFC welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev has spoken out regarding his UFC 279 weight miss on Friday in Las Vegas. Chimaev was set to face Nate Diaz in his first-career UFC main event at UFC 279 on Saturday. The matchup put two of the biggest fan favo…
UFC welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev has spoken out regarding his UFC 279 weight miss on Friday in Las Vegas. Chimaev was set to face Nate Diaz in his first-career UFC main event at UFC 279 on Saturday. The matchup put two of the biggest fan favorites in the sport against one another in a welterweight…
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After one of the craziest days before a fight night in MMA history, it seems that UFC 279 finally has some clarity. It was originally expected that UFC 279 would feature a welterweight main event between Nate Diaz, who is fighting out his UFC contract,…
After one of the craziest days before a fight night in MMA history, it seems that UFC 279 finally has some clarity. It was originally expected that UFC 279 would feature a welterweight main event between Nate Diaz, who is fighting out his UFC contract, and Khamzat Chimaev. However, after starting fights throughout the week…
Continue Reading Fighters React To UFC 279 Shakeup: Diaz vs Ferguson, Chimaev vs Holland at MMA News.
In an incredible turn of events ahead of tomorrow’s UFC 279 card, original event headliner, Khamzat Chimaev has now dropped to co-main event status following his seven and a half pound weight miss, and will draw Kevin Holland in a 180lbs catchweight fight. Chimaev, who was scheduled to headline UFC 279 tomorrow night in Las […]
In an incredible turn of events ahead of tomorrow’s UFC 279 card, original event headliner, Khamzat Chimaev has now dropped to co-main event status following his seven and a half pound weight miss, and will draw Kevin Holland in a 180lbs catchweight fight.
Chimaev, who was scheduled to headline UFC 279 tomorrow night in Las Vegas, Nevada – missed weight for his welterweight main event against former lightweight title challenger, Nate Diaz, tipped the welterweight non-title scales at 178.5lbs, resulting in the shelving of that fight. UFC president, Dana White confirmed the reworked fight between Chimaev and Holland during an interview with ESPN SportsCenter.
As a result, Diaz, who will remain on the ‘Sin City’ card – in a headliner, in fact, now draws former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson at the welterweight limit. Ferguson will make his first welterweight walk since 2011 to boot.
In another reshuffling of the UFC 279 main card, Daniel Rodriguez, who was slated to fight the above mentioned, Holland – will now share the Octagon with Li Jingliang in a catchweight fight, with the Chinese striker set to remain on the card as original foe, Ferguson now fights Diaz.
In the midst of an 11-fight undefeated run, Khamzat Chimaev last featured on the main card of UFC 274 against former welterweight title chaser, Gilbert Burns – securing a close, unanimous decision win over the Brazilian in Jacksonville, Florida.
Enjoying a two-fight rise since his move to the welterweight ranks, Holland featured at UFC Austin earlier this year, submitting Tim Means with a D’Arce choke, adding to a second round knockout win against Alex Oliveira at UFC 272 in March.
UFC 279 takes place from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada – with a welterweight main event between Nate Diaz, and former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson booked as a result of the above mentioned, Khamzat Chimaev’s weight-cut mishap earlier this Friday.
Following today’s stunning weight miss by undefeated welterweight challenger, Khamzat Chimaev, Nate Diaz is slated to headline UFC 279 tomorrow night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada – scoring a short notice fight against former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson at the welterweight limit. Nate Diaz lands an impromptu headliner against Tony Ferguson […]
Following today’s stunning weight miss by undefeated welterweight challenger, Khamzat Chimaev, Nate Diaz is slated to headline UFC 279 tomorrow night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada – scoring a short notice fight against former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson at the welterweight limit.
As per UFC president, Dana White, who confirmed the new event headliner during an interview with ESPN Sportscenter — Nate Diaz will remain on tomorrow’s UFC 279 – in a headlining function, as he draws Ferguson at the welterweight limit, following Chimaev’s weight cut blunder.
Earlier this Friday evening, reports emerged detailing how Chimaev was struggling to shed the remaining pounds to successfully make the 171lbs welterweight non-title fight limit, before the AllStars MMA staple tipped the scales at 178.5lbs – a total seven and a half pounds above the non-title fight limit.
As for Diaz, the Stockton veteran successfully made weight at 171lbs ahead of his final contracted fight with the organization.
Originally, former interim lightweight titleholder, Ferguson was scheduled to co-headline UFC 279 this weekend against Chinese finisher, Li Jingliang, however, Chimaev’s weight cut mishap has forced the impromtu headlining fight between Diaz and Ferguson.
Last time out, Diaz featured on the main card of UFC 263 back in June of last year against current welterweight champion, Leon Edwards, suffering a unanimous decision loss.
As for Ferguson, the Oxnard fan-favorite featured on the main card of UFC 274 back in May against Michael Chandler, suffering a brutal second round front kick knockout loss. Tomorrow’s fight against Diaz will come as Ferguson’s first fight at the welterweight limit since 2011.
Khamzat Chimaev’s coach explained what led to a backstage brawl prior to the scheduled UFC
Khamzat Chimaev’s coach explained what led to a backstage brawl prior to the scheduled UFC
Khamzat Chimaev was criticized by fellow fighters after he failed to make weight for UFC 279. The top-ranked welterweight contender was scheduled to take on Nate Diaz in the main event this Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tensions were rising during the build-up and the pre-fight press conference got called off due […]
Khamzat Chimaev was criticized by fellow fighters after he failed to make weight for UFC 279.
The top-ranked welterweight contender was scheduled to take on Nate Diaz in the main event this Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tensions were rising during the build-up and the pre-fight press conference got called off due to the risk of a brawl backstage.
At this morning’s weigh-ins, Chimaev missed weight by a huge margin, showing up at 178.5 pounds for the 170-pound contest. Chimaev put the pay-per-view finale at risk as the fight would not get sanctioned by the athletic commission based on the current standings.
Following the epic mishap, reactions from fellow fighters and members of the community came flooding in.
Top-ranked welterweight Belal Muhammad tweeted: “Me vs khamzat at 185 Tony vs Nate at 170 and. leech can be the special guest referee.”
Derek Brunson chimed in, tweeting: “The Smash brothers are eating good ….178.5 for Chimaev. What an disaster #UFC279”
The Smash brothers are eating good
….178.5 for Chimaev. What an disaster
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) September 9, 2022
Mini Khabib claimed to have spotted Chimaev eating dinner and drinking sparkling water the night before at a restaurant. Michael Chiesa shared her message: “Ran into Khamzat Chimaev He was hanging out at a restaurant for hours drinking sparkling water and eating the night before weigh ins and now Khamzat misses weight . I was worried all night about this when I saw it.hope the fight still happens tomorrow . #ufc279.”
Julian Marquez asked the burning question: “Okay, so what happens next? 8lbs is a lot of weight. I’m pretty sure commission cuts the fight after 5lb over (not 100% on that). Did we just lose our headliner?”
Paulo Costa gave his take: “GourmetChenChen trying losing some weight Good morning for those can’t make weight.”
Good morning for those can’t make weight— Paulo Costa ( Borrachinha ) (@BorrachinhaMMA) September 9, 2022
Kevin Holland made weight early and shared a video commenting on the situation.
Who will be next for Khamzat Chimaev?
….178.5 for Chimaev. What an disaster 
