Want to Stream UFC 279: Diaz vs Ferguson? This is Why Every UFC Fan Needs ESPN+
After Khamzat Chimaev missed weight, Tony Ferguson (26-7-0) will take to the octagon on ESPN+ Pay-Per-View to face Nate Diaz (20-13), the winner of “Ultimate Fighter” Season 5, who is fighting in the final match of his UFC contract.
For UFC 279, new ESPN+ subscribers can get UFC 279 on the ESPN+ Annual Plan for just $124.99, a $50 savings from the normal price of $174.99. Don’t miss a single second of UFC 279 with a subscription to ESPN+.
How to Watch UFC 279: Ferguson vs. Diaz
- When: Saturday, Sept. 10 | Early Prelims: 6 p.m. ET | Prelims: 8 p.m. ET | Main Card: 10 p.m. ET
- Where: ESPN+
- Stream: Get the Fight Only on ESPN+ for $74.99.
Existing ESPN+ subscribers can purchase the PPV for just $74.99. If you don’t have ESPN+ yet, you can get the fight plus one year of ESPN+ for just $124.99, which is 30% off the normal price.
About UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson
Nate Diaz was supposed to take on Khamzat Chimaev, one of the fastest-rising stars in the UFC, who won 10 of his last 11 fights by knockout or submission – but Chimaev missed weight by 7.5 lbs. Instead, Diaz will face Tony Ferguson at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The two will compete in a five-round contest.
Although Diaz has lost three of his last four fights, he remains one of the most popular fighters in MMA. He has 11 wins by submission and is best known for being the first fighter in the UFC to defeat Conor McGregor.
As of now, this is Nate Diaz’s final fight of his UFC contract, having first appeared in 2007. Will he be able to go out with one final victory like he did over Anthony Pettis, Cowboy Cerrone, and Jim Miller? The winner will have their first victory since 2019.
Chiamev will now fight Kevin Holland in the 180-lb catchweight fight which will be a co-main event. Holland was originally supposed to face Daniel Rodriguez.
Check out the teaser for UFC 279:
UFC 279 Fight Card
card subject to change
Main Card
| Position on Card | Fighter | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Main | Tony Ferguson vs. Nate Diaz | Welterweight |
| Undercard | Khamzat Chimaev vs. Kevin Holland | Welterweight |
| Undercard | Li Jingliang vs. Daniel Rodriguez | Catchweight (180 lb) |
| Undercard | Irene Aldana vs. Macy Chiasson | Women’s Bantamweight |
| Undercard | Johnny Walker vs. Ion Cuțelaba | Light Heavyweight |
Prelims
| Position on Card | Fighter | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Main | Hakeem Dawodu vs. Julian Erosa | Featherweight |
| Undercard | Jailton Almeida vs. Anton Turkalj | Catchweight (220 lb) |
| Undercard | Denis Tiuliulin vs. Jamie Pickett | Middleweight |
| Undercard | Jake Collier vs. Chris Barnett | Heavyweight |
Early Prelims
| Position on Card | Fighter | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Main | Norma Dumont vs. Danyelle Wolf | Women’s Featherweight |
| Undercard | Chad Anheliger vs. Alateng Heili | Bantamweight |
| Undercard | Melissa Martinez vs. Elise Reed | Women’s Strawweight |
| Undercard | Darian Weeks vs. Yohan Lainesse | Welterweight |
Why You Need ESPN+ if You’re a UFC Fan
Since the UFC partnered with ESPN+, the worldwide leader in sports’ streamer has become a must-have service for all MMA fans. Not only are the promotion’s major events available via ESPN+ Pay-Per-View, but the platform also is the home of “Dana White’s Contender Series,” “The Ultimate Fighter,” “UFC Live,” “UFC Embedded,” “DC & RC,” and tons of other original UFC-focused content.
The service also has an extensive archive including UFC’s earliest events dating back to UFC 1, highlights from recent cards, a library of title fights, past PPVs, and more — all of which can be watched on-demand on ESPN+.
Whether it’s for the biggest events in the sport, the best behind-the-scenes content, or can’t-miss original programming, ESPN+ has become the go-to outlet for all things Ultimate Fighting. The streamer is an invaluable service for UFC fans all year round, but especially on Saturday for UFC 279.
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