292 – Better Suited Opponents – UFC 279

This week I break down all the drama and action from UFC 279. Chimaev missing weight, card shuffling, the last fight on Nate Diaz’s contract, Jingliang Li’s suit and more. Cheers!

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#UFC279
170 lbs.: Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson (not Khamzat Chimaev)

UFC 279 PPV Main Card On ESPN+:
179 lbs.: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Kevin Holland
170 lbs.: Jingliang Li vs. Daniel Rodriguez
140 lbs.: Irene Aldana vs. Macy Chiasson
205 lbs.: Johnny Walker vs. Ion Cuțelaba

UFC 279 Late ‘Prelims’ Under Card On ESPN+:
145 lbs.: Hakeem Dawodu vs. Julian Erosa
220 lbs.: Jailton Almeida vs. Anton Turkalj
185 lbs.: Jamie Pickett vs. Denis Tiuliulin
265 lbs.: Jake Collier vs. Chris Barnett

UFC 279 Early ‘Prelims’ Under Card On ESPN+:
145 lbs.: Danyelle Wolf vs. Norma Dumont
135 lbs.: Alateng Heili vs. Chad Anheilger
115 lbs.: Elise Reed vs. Melissa Martinez
170 lbs.: Darian Weeks vs. Yohan Lainesse

#UFCVegas60
135 lbs.: Cory Sandhagen vs. Song Yadong

UFC Vegas 60 Main Card, Prelims On ESPN+:
145 lbs.: Giga Chikadze vs. Sodiq Yusuff — SCRATCHED
185 lbs.: Chidi Njokuani vs. Gregory Rodrigues
145 lbs.: Andre Fili vs. Bill Algeo
125 lbs.: Sijara Eubanks vs. Maryna Moroz
265 lbs.: Tanner Boser vs. Rodrigo Nascimento
155 lbs.: Trey Ogden vs. Daniel Zellhuber
155 lbs.: Nikolas Motta vs. Cameron VanCamp
170 lbs.: Louis Cosce vs. Trevin Giles
145 lbs.: Damon Jackson vs. Pat Sabatini
115 lbs.: Denise Gomes vs. Loma Lookboonmee
125 lbs.: Mariya Agapova vs. Gillian Robertson
135 lbs.: Aspen Ladd vs. Sara McMann
185 lbs.: Marc-Andre Barriault vs. Anthony Hernandez
185 lbs.: Alen Amedovski vs. Joe Pyfer
135 lbs.: Javid Basharat vs. Tony Gravely