UFC 279: Hakeem Dawodu Wants Ranked Opponents, Feels Like “My Time Is Now”
Las Vegas, NV — Canadian featherweight Hakeem Dawodu has been seeking out a ranked opponent, but hasn't been able to land one just yet. Instead, "Mean" Hakeem faces Julian Erosa at UFC 279, though he believes that should finally land...
UFC 279: Li Jingliang Says Former Foe Khamzat “Is A Good Guy”
Las Vegas, NV — China's Li Jingliang welcomes Tony Ferguson back to the welterweight division at UFC 279. For Jingliang (19-7), it's a chance to build on a recent win, one that saw him bounce back from a crushing defeat...
UFC 279: Chimaev vs. Diaz Pre-Fight Press Conference Live Stream
Whether UFC 279's main event, featuring breakout star Khamzat Chimaev against longtime veteran Nate Diaz, is a mismatch or not, there is no question that fight fans are intrigued by the pairing. Diaz is expected to exit the promotion following...
UFC 279: Daniel Rodriguez “Used to Trash Talk” After Stints In Juvie, L.A. County...
Las Vegas, NV — UFC 279 welterweight Daniel Rodriguez is not overly concerned about opponent Kevin Holland's propensity for trash talk. The pairing will actually take place at a 180lb catchweight, given it was added to the card just a...
UFC 279’s Irene Aldana: “Not A Crazy Idea” To Fight At 145lbs
Las Vegas, NV — Bantamweight contender Irene Aldana returns to action at UFC 279 for the first time in over a year. "It feels like home again. I'm glad to be here, really glad," Aldana (13-6) told media outlets including...
Cris Cyborg Says Zingano Next for Title: “When She’s Ready, I Will Be Waiting”
Los Angeles, CA — Bellator women's featherweight champion Cris Cyborg will make her pro boxing debut later this month under the Fight Music banner in Brazil. Cyborg (26-2, 1NC) has long pursued a match in the ring, and that will...
UFC 279: Kevin Holland Says Chimaev Only Does “Wannabe Street Sh*t” When Media Around
Las Vegas, NV — UFC welterweight Kevin Holland jumps into something of a short notice fight this Saturday at UFC 279. But while his match-up with Daniel Rodriguez was a late addition to the PPV card, Holland (23-7, 1NC) is...
UFC 279: Nate Diaz Says Whatever Comes Next Will Be “Something Bigger Than I’ve...
Las Vegas, NV — This Saturday's UFC 279 main event is widely expected to be the last time Nate Diaz fights under the UFC banner. As such, he's been paired up in a "passing of the torch" match-up with Khamzat...
UFC 279: Tony Ferguson Believes He Can Lure Khabib Out of Retirement
Las Vegas, NV — Former UFC interim lightweight champ and fan favorite Tony Ferguson moves to welterweight this weekend at UFC 279. It's a return to the weight class for "El Cucuy," who fought at 170 earlier in his...
UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev Hopes Diaz Exits UFC “Like a Warrior,” Downplays Potential Costa...
Las Vegas, NV — Khamzat Chimaev is about the headline his first UFC Pay-Per-View, topping this weekend's UFC 279 card opposite Nate Diaz. It's a rare non-title PPV headliner, but the weight of the names involved afford the promotion some...
