UFC 279

2022 - 9 - 9

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UFC 279 Press Conference Called Off 'After Complete S--- Show ... (Sports Illustrated)

UFC president Dana White vows unprecedented incident 'will never happen again' and says Saturday's card will go on as scheduled.

"This is the fight business; these things happen," White said. This will never happen to us again." There were multiple things going on back here at the same time, so there was security over there. We'll have tons of security, metro–you know, it's a totally different ballgame." White confirmed that was, indeed, the starting point but also explained that there were multiple incidents occurring at the same time, just as the press conference was set to begin. It was absolutely nuts back here.

Dana White cancels UFC 279 press conference after 'all hell broke ... (USA TODAY)

Dana White canceled the remainder of the UFC 279 press conference Thursday afternoon after issues arose backstage.

“There aren’t nearly as many people as there are for the ceremonial weigh-ins. However, after Holland and Rodriguez answered a few questions from media, White decided to shut the whole thing down because altercations reignited backstage. Diaz, who showed up with a crowd of approximately 25 people to media day Wednesday, rolled in with a similar crowd Thursday. “We come here with a skeleton crew for the press conferences,” White said. After Holland and Rodriguez were escorted off the stage, there was visible conflict from White, who looked to his staffers for a sign of what was to come next. I don’t even know how to (say it). It was crazy," White said. "It was absolutely nuts back here. They took the stage with White, who announced to the crowd that initially fighters would be brought out in pairs. It appeared Chimaev and Diaz should be next, but after an interjection from White’s personal security guard, White said, “(Expletive) it. “Multiple crazy – I don’t even know what to call it. Holland and Rodriguez fielded a few questions and were squared off, after Holland, like White, declined to give significant comment on what went down.

'Absolute s***show': UFC presser ABANDONED in wild scenes as ... (Fox Sports)

A fight broke out between rival camps backstage, which White later confirmed began between Khamzat Chimaev and Kevin Holland - the “catalysts” - and spiralled ...

“If they wanna fight before (Saturday), fuck the money, brother, I’m gonna fight with them. “Tiki took a couple for the team and he’s not even on a team. This has never happened in the history of this company. I apologise.” “That was why I stopped it.” Indeed, it wasn’t even a fighter on the UFC279 fight that was the spark for the wildfire, but Paulo Costa, who has shared a brutal war of words on social media and in interviews with Chimaev in recent weeks. “I hear ya, I’m with ya. I don’t know anywhere in the US that would offer that service free! White appeared to tell him “F**k it. But that wasn’t the start of the fracas. He told the expectant crowd: “Yeah, this ain’t going to happen. It wasn’t just one thing that erupted,” he said.

Significant Stats | UFC 279: Chimaev vs Diaz (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

Use Significant Stats To Preview Some Of The Top Match-Ups On UFC 279: Chimaev vs Diaz.

[Chiasson Grew Up Under The Brightest Lights](https://www.ufc.com/news/macy-chiasson-grew-up-under-the-brightest-lights-bantamweight-ufc-279) [Aldana](/athlete/irene-aldana) is also particularly difficult to take down due to her strength and good technique. [UFC 279: Chimaev vs Diaz](/event/ufc-279), Live From T-Mobile Arena In Las Vegas, Nevada. [Li](/athlete/li-jingliang) can mix things up and secure a takedown or two to keep opponents honest, and he’s not opposed to grinding away some time controlling his foe along the fence. He doesn’t go wild, but he keeps a steady stream of strikes coming to his opponent once he gets them backed up against the fence. [Diaz Fight Week Interview](https://www.ufc.com/video/nate-diaz-fight-week-interview-ufc-279) When he is on his game, he makes strong use of his reach and long legs with straight punches and low kicks. What It Means: Diaz is a fighter’s fighter who is as comfortable in brawls and technical affairs as anyone on the roster. He’s sharp on the feet with good power in both hands, and his attack is almost always well-balanced. Ferguson will fight with the same pace and pressure no matter what, so how “The Leech” earns respect from Ferguson and gets his back off the cage is crucial. [Diaz](/athlete/nate-diaz) presents a tricky challenge given his jiu jitsu if Chimaev dives in recklessly, but “Borz” did navigate Burns’ guard well enough. When he is on top, he is vicious with ground-and-pound and seems to portray a particular enjoyment in letting his hands go with malicious intent.

Dana White cancels UFC 279 press conference after major scuffle ... (CBSSports.com)

According to UFC president Dana White, Kevin Holland and Khamzat Chimaev, both of whom are fighting on the card but not facing each other, were at the heart of ...

"This is the business we're in. "This is what we do," White said. This is the fight business. What we do is look at how this happened today -- why were we unprepared for this? Early word is Khamzat Chimaev and Kevin Holland initially got into it and the whole situation got out of hand. Thursday's press conference for UFC 279 was canceled at the last minute when arguments and physical confrontations between the fighters got out of hand.

UFC 279: Chimaev vs. Diaz prediction, odds, picks, time, lines: Best ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's Kyle Marley reveals his UFC 279 picks and predictions for Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev.

He's also backing "a dangerous grappler" to emerge with a surprising upset victory. The 30-year-old was knocked out by rising prospect Jamahal Hill in February. Diaz (20-13) never won a title but fought for it once, coming up short against former lightweight champion Benson Henderson nearly 10 years ago. The 28-year-old is coming off a submission loss to veteran Ryan Spann in May. Diaz has won just one UFC fight since the first meeting with McGregor, but the Northern California native's popularity remains unchanged among his fan base. However, his legacy was cemented when he pierced the veil of Conor McGregor's perceived invincibility in their March 2016 showdown. The Diaz brothers are revered for their tenacity, fearlessness and irreverent attitudes outside of the cage. Their wild, three-round brawl generated Fight of the Night honors and Chimaev won a razor-thin decision. He memorably knocked out veteran submission specialist Gerald Meerschaert with the first punch thrown in their September 2020 fight. He watches every single fight for every professional MMA card and does extensive research before each event. Before making any UFC 279 picks, make sure you He could lock up a title shot with an impressive win over Diaz, a 15-year UFC veteran who is considered among the pioneers of the growth of the sport.

UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz weigh-in results (Sporting News)

The Sporting News will be providing updates from the last weigh-in in the UFC for Nate Diaz.

- Main event: 12:15 a.m. The Sporting News may earn an affiliate commission when you sign up for a streaming service through our links. 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. - Main card: 10 p.m. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost. 12 p.m. 10 a.m. The Sporting News will be providing weigh-in results for UFC 279. Chimaev finally returned in October 2021 and beat Li Jingliang via submission. He made his pro debut in 2018 and joined the UFC in 2020, winning three fights for the promotion that year. Diaz is 14-11 with the UFC and has competed against Clay Guida, Donald Cerrone, Jim Miller, Gray Maynard and Conor McGregor. In the last fight of his UFC contract, he will face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279 inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Khamzat Chimaev misses weight by 7.5 pounds; UFC 279 bout vs ... (ESPN)

Khamzat Chimaev missed weight by more than seven pounds on Friday, putting his welterweight bout with Nate Diaz in serious jeopardy ahead of UFC 279 on ...

Holland was 179.5 pounds and Rodriguez was 179 for their 180-pound catchweight bout. The news conference was ultimately canceled. Chimaev kicked Holland during the fight. Chimaev, 28, is one of the UFC's biggest rising stars and was a -1000 favorite, per Caesars Sportsbook. It's unclear what would happen contractually if Diaz, 37, does not fight Saturday. Diaz was 171 pounds.

Khamzat Chimaev Misses Weight for UFC 279 Main Event by 7.5 ... (Sports Illustrated)

The star welterweight's status for his upcoming clash with Nate Diaz is jeopardy heading into Saturday night.

Barring a change in Chimaev’s status, UFC is reportedly already preparing a backup plan and “working to finalize it, though it involves multiple parties agreeing to a change in circumstances,” The undefeated welterweight stepped on the scale for official weigh-ins Friday and weighed in at 178.5 pounds, 8.5 pounds over the contracted weight of 170 pounds. The main event for Saturday’s UFC 279 is in jeopardy after Khamzat Chimaev failed to make weight ahead of his anticipated clash with Nate Diaz.

Chimaev misses weight, UFC 279 main event in doubt (Reuters)

Swedish fighter Khamzat Chimaev missed the weight for Saturday's main event showdown with American Nate Diaz at UFC 279, throwing the card into further ...

Weigh-In Results | UFC 279 (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

They've Stepped On The Scales In Las Vegas To Make It Official For Saturday's Pay Per View Event.

[Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor](https://www.ufc.com/video/free-fight-nate-diaz-vs-conor-mcgregor-ufc-279-chimaev-diaz-vegas) [Nate Diaz vs Cowboy Cerrone](https://www.ufc.com/video/free-fight-nate-diaz-vs-donald-cowboy-cerrone-ufc-279-chimaev-diaz-vegas) [Khamzat Chimaev vs Li Jingliang](https://www.ufc.com/video/free-fight-khamzat-chimaev-vs-li-jingliang-ufc-279-chimaev-diaz-vegas) [Khamzat Chimaev vs Gilbert Burns](https://www.ufc.com/video/free-fight-khamzat-chimaev-vs-gilbert-burns-ufc-279-chimaev-diaz-vegas) [UFC 279: Diaz vs Ferguson](/event/ufc-279), Live From T-Mobile Arena In Las Vegas, Nevada. [ESPN+](https://plus.espn.com/ufc/ppv?ex_cid=DSS-OFF-UFC-INARTICLE-EN) PPV.

Local Hero Nick Bostic To Be A Guest Of Dana White At UFC 279 (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

On July 11, 2022, Nick Bostic of Lafayette, Indiana was driving home from the gas station when he noticed a nearby house on fire. Without hesitation, Bostic ...

Now, he will have the opportunity to meet UFC President Dana White and watch UFC 279: Chimaev vs Diaz in T-Mobile Arena this Saturday as a thank you for his heroism on July 11. “My opportunity in life and chance to make a difference in the world off just one action,” Bostic said regarding the doors that have opened for him since that night. The way the world is, I’d want to bring my boy or girl into a world with people integrating acts of kindness in their decision making.” I knew one day that the world could be tough for my kids to grow up in and, at a couple points in my life, I didn’t know whether I should think about having kids. When Bostic was approaching the home, he already had made up his mind many years earlier what he’d do in a situation like this. Nonetheless, Bostic crashed through a second-floor window with her in his arms, carrying her to local police as they arrived on scene.

UFC 279 predictions, odds, best bets: Hakeem Dawodu, Jake ... (CBSSports.com)

UFC 279 could be the final fight in the storied UFC career of fan-favorite Nate Diaz. Standing in front of him going out on a high is Khamzat Chimaev, ...

While it's possible this fight plays out with Collier grinding Barnett down to the decision, his range and cardio likely allow him to do whatever he wants while Barnett increasingly gasses out and becomes more and more open to a finish. Of the four women in this parlay, Aldana is the best finisher. As aggressive and often effective as he can be, Erosa tends to get hit just as much as he hits with a career 6.29 strikes landed per minute vs. He is, however, a sharp and effective striker who has the technique to work over Erosa in this fight. It's set up to be an interesting main event on top of a card loaded with intriguing fights from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night, making it the kind of event that can draw plenty of interest from bettors. Standing in front of him going out on a high is Khamzat Chimaev, an absolute wrecking ball who has dominated the competition since making his UFC debut with two wins in a 10-day stretch in July 2020.

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