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UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev v Nate Diaz preview and how to watch

UFC 279 has arrived – and not without a major controversy – with the legend Nate Diaz farewelling the Octagon on Sunday, Australian time, in Las Vegas. Preview and how to watch live at Main Event on Kayo.

David Gavin
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September 9, 2022 - 9:18PM
Nate Diaz speaks to the media earlier in the week prior to the main UFC 279 press conference. Picture: Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Nate Diaz speaks to the media earlier in the week prior to the main UFC 279 press conference. Picture: Amy Kaplan/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

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Preview

All the fire and brimstone associated with UFC is promised in Las Vegas for the farewell of mixed martial arts’ legend American fighter Nate Diaz when he fights Sweden’s Khamzat Chiamaev.

Diaz against Jamaican Leon Edwards in his last fight during June, won by his rival. Picture: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
Diaz against Jamaican Leon Edwards in his last fight during June, won by his rival. Picture: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images

But the mayhem arrived two days early when the official UFC 279 press conference started over half an hour late and was soon abandoned in an all-time chaotic meltdown.

Four of the six fighters, on Sunday, scheduled to appear onstage (Kevin Holland, Daniel Rodriguez, Diaz, Chimaev, Tony Ferguson, and Li Jingliang) were involved in the brawl backstage.

Diaz, 37, who has won 21 of 34 fights throughout his storied career, faces a man who is undefeated at welterweight level in his 11 fights.

What time does the undercard start?

Coverage of UFC 279 live on Main Event at Kayo starts from 12pm (AEST), 11.30am (ACST) and 10am (AWST), Sunday 11 September.

Chimaev is yet to be defeated. Picture: James Gilbert/Getty Images
Chimaev is yet to be defeated. Picture: James Gilbert/Getty Images

Where is UFC 279 being held?

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, USA.

How do I watch UFC 279?

UFC 279 will be broadcast live at Main Event on Kayo. Start your Kayo 14-day free trial today.

How can I watch more UFC and boxing?

See more UFC and boxing on Kayo here.

Where can I read more UFC?

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