No. 3 ranked welterweight Khamzat “Borz” Chimaev will face veteran Nate Diaz on UFC 279 in September. Photo: Johnathon Michael – Frontkick
UFC has finally released the promo for the highly anticipated welterweight clash between rising superstar Khamzat Chimaev and former UFC lightweight championship challenger, and living legend, Nate Diaz. And if you were not stoked about the fight before, you will be now.
UFC 279 will take place on September 10 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Besides the massive welterweight headliner, the card also features an exciting fight where former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson moves up a weight class to challenge the tough Li Jingliang.
We will also see an intersting fight in the stacked women’s bantamweight division where No. 4 ranked Irene Aldana takes on No. 10 ranked Macy Chiasson.
Check out the current fight card below!
Welterweight: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz
Welterweight: Tony Ferguson vs. Li Jingliang
Heavyweight: Shamil Abdurakhimov vs. Jailton Almeida
Women’s bantamweight: Norma Dumont vs. Danyelle Wolf
Women’s bantamweight: Irene Aldana vs. Macy Chiasson