Amidst the chaos, Nate Diaz and Tony Ferguson clash between icons in the main fight of UFC 279

N. Diaz (left) and T. Ferguson (right) face each other in the UFC 279. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Surrounded by controversies throughout the week, the UFC 279 will come out of the paper. This Saturday (10), in Las Vegas (USA), the event presents fans with a spectacle that featured last-minute changes to its main clashes. The show will be headlined by the clash between Nate diaz e Tony Ferguson.

Initially, Diaz would measure forces with Khamzat Shimaev in the last fight of the show. The Swede, however, exceeded the welterweight limit (up to 77,1kg) by almost 3,5kg, forcing the fight to be cancelled.

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With the pupil gone, Tony Ferguson, which would face li jingliang in the penultimate fight of the show, he took on the confrontation against Nate. The athletes now hold a meeting of veteran icons in the company.

After exceeding the limit of the scale, Chimaev continues in the event, but also with a new rival. Interestingly, the Swede will measure forces with Kevin holland. The athletes got into a fight last Thursday (8), which resulted in the cancellation of the press conference.

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Athletes who would initially face Kevin holland e Tony Ferguson, Daniel Rodriguez and li jingliang they will fight each other.

No UFC 279, Brazil has three representatives. The only Tupiniquim on the main card will be Johnny Walker, who fights decisively against Ion cutelaba.

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In the first half of the show, the yellow-green will be taken to the octagon by two fighters. Promise of the country, the Bahian Jaílton Malhadinho measures strength with the newcomer Anton Turkalj.

Featherweight representative (up to 65,7kg.), Norm Dumont tries to get closer to a title fight and faces Danyelle Wolf.

Diaz x Ferguson: decisive fight

Favorite of the North American fans, Nate diaz he will fulfill his wish and is getting closer to ending his career in Ultimate. This Saturday, the 'bad boy' will have the last fight in his contract with the company and has already expressed his desire to leave the company.

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While Diaz tries to free himself from the organization, Tony seeks redemption. Former interim lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg.), 'Bicho Papão' is trying to end a streak of four consecutive defeats in the organization. If he is exceeded, the 38-year-old North American runs the risk of being fired.

Chimaev x Holland: those who fight, don't fight

Directly responsible for the confusion that resulted in the cancellation of the promotional press conference for the UFC 279, Chimaev and Holland will have the opportunity to resolve their differences in the Octagon. The clash takes place at catch weight.

Both Khamzat and Kevin seek to expand the company's good times. While the Swede wants to maintain his unbeaten record in his career and reach his 12th consecutive victory, the American wants his third consecutive victory.