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UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz weigh-in results, 3 fighters miss weight

By Alec Arritola

Aug 16, 2019; Anaheim, CA, USA; Nate Diaz during weigh ins for UFC 241 at Anaheim Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 16, 2019; Anaheim, CA, USA; Nate Diaz during weigh ins for UFC 241 at Anaheim Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz weigh-in results.

On Saturday, Sept. 10, live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, rising welterweight star Khamzat Chimaev will face Stockton legend Nate Diaz for the main event of UFC 279. UFC 279 will mark Diaz’s departure from the UFC, which he has been a staple in since winning The Ultimate Fighter 5 in 2007. Diaz (20-13) is coming in a massive underdog against the undefeated Chimaev (11-0) at +750.

The co-main event of UFC 279 also features another fan favorite, Tony Ferguson (25-7), who will face welterweight Li Jingliang (19-7). Though not as stark of a contrast as the main event, UFC veteran “El Cucuy” Ferguson is also a considerable underdog at +255. The former interim lightweight champ has lost four in a row and will move up a weight class to welterweight to face “The Leech” Jingliang.

Other interesting matchups to keep an eye on including a 180-pound catchweight bout in Kevin Holland vs. Daniel Rodriguez, women’s bantamweights Irene Aldana vs. Macy Chaisson, and light heavyweights Johnny Walker vs. Ion Cutelaba.

On Friday morning, fighters will weigh in after a highly hectic Thursday night that resulted in a press conference cancellation after a backstage brawl between multiple fighters and their camps.

UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz weigh-in results

Main Card 

  • Khamzat Chimaev (178.5) vs. Nate Diaz (171)
  • Li Jingliang (170.5) vs. Tony Ferguson (171)
  • Kevin Holland (179.5) vs. Daniel Rodriguez (179)
  • Irene Aldana (137.5) vs. Macy Chaisson (139.5)
  • Johnny Walker (205) vs. Ion Cutelaba (205.5)

Preliminary Card

  • Hakeem Dawodu (149.5) vs. Julian Erosa (146)
  • Jailton Almedia (216.5) vs. Anton Turkalj (214)
  • Denis Tiuliulin (186) vs. Jamie Pickett (185.5)
  • Jake Collier (265) vs. Chris Barnett (267.5)

Early Prelims

  • Norma Dumont (146) vs. Danyelle Wolf (146)
  • Chad Anheliger (135.5) vs. Alatengheili (135)
  • Melissa Martinez (113.5) vs. Elise Reid (115.5)
  • Darian Weeks (170.5) vs. Yohan Lainesse (171)

Khamzat Chimaev missed weight by 7.5 pounds

Hakeem Dawodu missed weight by 3.5 pounds

Chris Barnett missed weight by 1.5 pounds

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UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz takes place on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Follow along with FanSided MMA, who is on-site, for all your news and highlights.

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