Storyline
UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on September 10, 2022, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A welterweight bout between Khamzat Chimaev and former lightweight title challenger (also The Ultimate Fighter 5 lightweight winner) Nate Diaz was originally expected to headline the event. However at the weigh-ins, Chimaev weighed in at 178.5 pounds, 7.5 pounds over the welterweight non-title limit and the bout was cancelled. As a result, the organization opted to shuffle a trio of fights: a new main event featuring Diaz against former interim UFC Lightweight Champion (also The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos welterweight winner) Tony Ferguson, who was originally scheduled to face Li Jingliang in a welterweight bout, was then set.
Cast & Crew
Nate Diaz
Self
Lead
Tony Ferguson
Self
Khamzat Chimaev
Self
Kevin Holland
Self
Daniel Rodriguez
Self
Li Jingliang
Self
Irene Aldana
Self
Macy Chiasson
Self
What People Are Saying
1.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. the director's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
