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Israel Adesanya shares bold prediction for Saturday’s UFC 279 main event between Khamzat Chimaev and Nate Diaz
Susan Cox - September 9, 2022
Israel Adesanya has shared a bold prediction for Saturday’s UFC 279 main event between Khamzat Chimaev and Nate Diaz. It will be fan favorite Nate Diaz (21-13 MMA) entering the Octagon to battle Khamzat Chimaev (11-0 MMA) in the welterweight main event tomorrow night in Las Vegas.
Khamzat Chimaev's coach breaks down UFC 279 press conference brawl: "Let’s f**king be sportsmen and stop all this s**t"
Ryan Harkness - September 9, 2022
The highly anticipated UFC 279 press conference featuring Khamzat Chimaev and Nate Diaz was canceled at the last second after a backstage brawl involving Chimaev, Diaz, and Kevin Holland got so heated Dana White was forced to pull the plug. No footage from the incident has surfaced online yet, but Chimaev’s coach Andreas Michael shared his view on how things went down. “What happened was, Khamzat went inside and was by himself, then it started with Kevin Holland,” Michael said in an Instagram video. “He gave him like a boot in the chest then they started whatever they’re doing. And then the Diaz crew came in, and they started doing what they’re doing, but nobody got injured. Thank God!”
Michael Bisping reveals the only way Nate Diaz has "any shot at being successful" against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279
Susan Cox - September 9, 2022
Michael Bisping is revealing what he feels is the only way Nate Diaz has ‘any shot at being successful’ against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279. UFC 279 takes place tomorrow night, Saturday September 10th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Khamzat Chimaev and Kevin Holland's teams continue to bicker at fighter hotel (Video)
Cole Shelton - September 8, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev and Kevin Holland and their teams continued to bicker at one another following the press conference being canceled. Before the press conference was set to begin, Dana White said “all hell broke loose” and there was a scuffle. The UFC boss was then forced to cancel the event, and he gave more details about it as he said Chimaev and Holland went at it followed by Diaz’s team being part of it.
Khamzat Chimaev reacts after reportedly push kicking Kevin Holland in the chest backstage at UFC 279 press conference
Jeffrey Walter - September 8, 2022
Khamzat Chimaev has taken to social media after reportedly push kicking Kevin Holland in the chest backstage at the UFC 279 press conference. The incident, which caused the press conference to be cancelled entirely, occurred moments after Kevin Holland and his upcoming opponent Daniel Rodriguez exited the stage for other fighters to come on.
Kevin Holland issues statement after backstage scuffle with Khamzat Chimaev cancels the UFC 279 press conference
Christopher Taylor - September 8, 2022
Kevin Holland has issued a statement after his backstage scuffle with Khamzat Chimaev forced Dana White to cancel today’s UFC 279 press conference. Holland participated in the event opposite his upcoming opponent Daniel Rodriguez. Once finished fielding questions from the media, ‘Trailblazer’ and ‘D-Rod’ made their way backstage so the next set of fighters could come on.
Dana White cancels UFC 279 press conference after "all hell broke loose" backstage: "This has never happened in the history of the company"
Cole Shelton - September 8, 2022
Dana White was forced to cancel the UFC 279 press conference on Thursday. The event was scheduled to take place at 4 p.m. local time but was running nearly 30 minutes late with no fighters in sight. White then took the podium and announced it was a ‘shit show’ backstage and instead of doing the press conference at once, the fighters would be brought out in pairs.
Chad Anheliger hoping for a "drawn-out war" against Heili Alateng at UFC 279: "I want this fight to be wild"
Cole Shelton - September 8, 2022
Chad Anheliger is excited to face Heili Alateng at UFC 279 and he’s confident it will be a fun fight for the fans. Anheliger will be making the walk to the Octagon for the second time and will fight on the same card as his teammate Hakeem Dawodu. He will also be fighting in front of fans for the first time in the UFC which he’s excited about.
Tony Ferguson not dwelling on Michael Chandler knockout loss ahead of UFC 279: "You get the f*ck back up, and do it again"
Josh Evanoff - September 8, 2022
UFC welterweight contender Tony Ferguson isn’t worried about his return to the octagon. ‘El Cucuy’ has been out of action since his fight with Michael Chandler in May. In that outing, Ferguson was brutally knocked out in round two. The loss was his fourth in a row and the first time that the former interim lightweight champion had been put out cold.
Daniel Rodriguez prepared to put on "f*cking war" against Kevin Holland: "He’s been talking s*it and it’s time for me to speak with my hands"
Josh Evanoff - September 8, 2022
UFC welterweight Daniel Rodriguez is excited about his fight against Kevin Holland on Saturday. ‘D-Rod’ has been out of action since his fight with Kevin Lee in August 2021. In that outing, Rodriguez scored the biggest win of his career to date, defeating the former title challenger by decision. The victory moved the 35-year-old to 6-1 in the UFC octagon.
Nate Diaz gives thoughts on Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva: "I think they’d be stupid if they’re trying to count him out"
Josh Evanoff - September 8, 2022
UFC welterweight Nate Diaz has given his take on Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since his win over Tyron Woodley last December. In that outing, Paul was first expected to face Tommy Fury, but ‘TNT’ pulled out. As a result, ‘The Chosen One’ stepped in on short notice for the headliner.
Leon Edwards questions Kamaru Usman’s “weird” reaction to KO loss at UFC 278: “I just don’t believe it”
Josh Evanoff - September 8, 2022
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards has questioned Kamaru Usman‘s recent comments. ‘Rocky’ faced ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ in the main event of UFC 278 last month. The bout was a rematch of their previous encounter at UFC on Fox 17 in December 2015. In that first meeting, Usman scored a unanimous decision victory.
Conor McGregor reacts after Tony Ferguson dubs himself the ‘BOAT’ of MMA
Susan Cox - September 8, 2022
Conor McGregor is reacting after Tony Ferguson dubbed himself the ‘BOAT’ of MMA. Ahead of UFC 279 which takes place this Saturday, September 10th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, Ferguson has labelled himself the ‘BOAT’ – Best Of All Time.
Thiago Santos parts ways with UFC, signs with PFL
Cole Shelton - September 8, 2022
Thiago Santos will be taking his talents to the PFL. According to PFL president Ray Sefo – who spoke to ESPN, Santos has signed with the PFL to be a part of their 2023 season in the light heavyweight division.
Israel Adesanya claims there’s only one thing that his UFC 281 opponent Alex Pereira is really good at: “Completely honest, threat meter six”
Susan Cox - September 8, 2022
Israel Adesanya is claiming there’s only on thing that his UFC 281 opponent Alex Pereira is really good at. Yes, UFC 281 will see Israel Adesanya (23-1 MMA) vs Alex Pereira (6-1 MMA) in the middleweight main event on Saturday November 12th at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Khamzat Chimaev reacts to Kevin Holland calling him "wannabe street": "Forget that last slap I gave you?"
Ryan Harkness - September 8, 2022
Kevin Holland is very familiar with Khamzat Chimaev’s habit of getting in the faces of UFC athletes on fight week. Back in September of 2020, Chimaev accosted him at the UFC fighter hotel, getting physical with ‘Trailblazer’ over an Instagram comment about wearing masks. “He only does this extra wannabe street s*** when the media is around,” Holland said during UFC 279 media day interviews. “Other than that, he doesn’t do it. When you guys aren’t around, he wants to do fist bumps and he wants to be your best friend. When you guys are around, he’s like, I’m going to rip your head off! You ain’t ripping s*** off dog, you just want a paycheck like the rest of these guys around here.”
Tony Ferguson explains his decision to move up to welterweight for UFC 279: “This is where I hang my hat”
Susan Cox - September 8, 2022
Tony Ferguson is explaining his decision to move up to welterweight for UFC 279. UFC 279 takes place this Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Dana White reacts to the possibility of UFC 279 being Nate Diaz’s final Octagon appearance
Susan Cox - September 8, 2022
Dana White is reacting to the possibility of UFC 279 being Nate Diaz’s final Octagon appearance. It will be Nate Diaz (21-13 MMA) vs Khamzat Chimaev (11-0 MMA) in the welterweight main event this coming Saturday, September 10th at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.