This weekend, be sure to tune into the exclusive coverage of UFC 279: Chimaev vs. Diaz on ESPN+ PPV (English & Spanish)! Khamzat Chimaev steps into the welterweight bout undefeated (11-0) to face The Ultimate Fighter winner, Nate Diaz (21-13) in Las Vegas. It’s undoubtedly a match-up you don’t want to miss.
Leading up to the main event, the Prelims will air on ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ starting at 8PM. Early Prelims on ESPN+ begins at 6PM with live coverage, presented by DraftKings Sportsbook: Chimaev vs Dias, at 5:30PM ET on ESPNEWS. The prelim show will provide fans with exclusive insights and viewpoints heading into Fight Night.
Chimaev enters the main event following an impressive unanimous decision over Gilbert Burns back in April at UFC 273. Diaz, on the other hand, looks to continue his dominance as a southpaw 15-year veteran who took the crown on The Ultimate Figure 5. Who will come out on top?
Additionally, the co-feature, No. 14 Li Jingliang, will fight The Ultimate Fighter (season 13) winner, Ferguson. Jon Anik will be calling the action, alongside former two-division Champion and UFC Hall of Fame, Daniel Cormier, and Joe Rogan. Megan Olivi will handle reporting duties, and all coverage in Spanish will be handled by Victor Davila, alongside Brandon Moreno.
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