Nate Diaz

The Sporting News looks into the short UFC career of Khamzat Chimaev, and how much he has made compared to the veteran, Nate Diaz.

In the U.S., the UFC 279 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $99.98 for the UFC 279 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent. The annual ESPN+ subscription package will change from $69.99/yr to $99.99/yr. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost. Against Gilbert Burns at UFC 273, Chimaev took home $50,000 (bonus) and $30,000 through Cryto.com's Fan Bonus of the Night contest. [net worth](https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/mma-net-worth/conor-mcgregor-net-worth/) is about $200 million. Diaz made $620,000 for the first McGregor fight and $2,070,000 for the second. Chimaev, 28, made his pro debut in 2018 and joined the UFC in 2020. At UFC 279 on September 10, Nate Diaz will be looking for his last win and paycheck with the UFC. He is 14-11 with the UFC and has competed against the likes of Clay Guida, Donald Cerrone, Jim Miller, Gray Maynard, and Conor McGregor. Chimaev took the MMA world by storm with his skills and killer mindset. Diaz, 37, won "The Ultimate Fighter" in 2007.

UFC 279 will be Nate Diaz's last dance in the Octagon. Stockton, California's finest is set to headline this weekend's event (Sat., Sept.

[right here](https://www.mmamania.com/ufc-279-results-live-stream-fight-card-start-time-date-location-odds-highlights-khamzat-nate-diaz-espn-ppv-mma). [MMAmania.com](http://mmamania.com/) will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC 279 fight card, starting with the early UFC Fight Pass/ [ESPN+](http://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/482924/595608/9070?subId2=%5B%5Dsb%5Bp%5D23103797%5Bt%5Dw%5Br%5Dmmamania.com/ufc-prelims%5Bd%5DD&sharedid=MMAMania) “Prelims” matches at 6 p.m. Since his March 2016 upset victory over Conor McGregor on short notice, Diaz has been one of the bigger names in mixed martial arts (MMA). ET as well as the remaining undercard balance on ESPNN/ [ESPN+](http://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/482924/595608/9070?subId2=%5B%5Dsb%5Bp%5D23103797%5Bt%5Dw%5Br%5Dmmamania.com/ufc-prelims%5Bd%5DD&sharedid=MMAMania) at 8 p.m. You’re welcome, Dubai. For Chimaev, his ascent to fame has come arguably quicker than fans have ever seen before. You’re welcome, UFC. if I whoop his ass, they’re going to say, ‘Oh, he wasn’t the best in town,’” he continued. But the pressure’s on him — he better finish me, because he’s the next killer in town. The two have been linked to a potential showdown for the better part of 2022, but things didn’t officially come together until July. “But I don’t give a f—k, I’ll fight anybody. Stockton, California’s finest is set to headline this weekend’s event (Sat., Sept.

Don't expect to find Jon Jones on any GOAT lists created by UFC 279 headliner Nate Diaz based on these strong comments.

Many people still argue for Jones being the GOAT based on his highly impressive résumé and records set while in the UFC. Jon Jones has indeed failed multiple drug tests in the past and has been suspended by USADA. I don’t give a [MUTED]. You’re out of the question. [Khamzat Chimaev](https://www.mmanews.com/profiles/khamzat-chimaev/). Okamoto, having noticed Jon Jones’ name still had not been uttered, attempted to help jog Diaz’s memory by mentioning the former light heavyweight king.

UFC 279 headliner Nate Diaz has unfinished business with Conor McGregor at some point after his fight with Khamzat Chimaev.

Later that year, McGregor [outlasted him by majority decision](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2016/08/ufc-202-results-conor-mcgregor-edges-nate-diaz-by-majority-decision-in-all-out-war) in their rematch at UFC 202. So this is the first real fight event that we’ve got is right now, right here.” “This fight right here that I’ve got coming up is brought to you by Real Fight Inc,” Diaz said. The superstar from Stockton, Calif., just It’s for sure going to happen at some point. Diaz

Ahead of his return at UFC 279, welterweight star Nate Diaz has revealed he didn't want to accept the fight against Khamzat Chimaev.

Ahead of his return at UFC 279, Nate Diaz has made it clear he didn’t want to fight Khamzat Chimaev. Nate Diaz continued, “He’s the new killer in town, you know what I’m saying? Diaz has also reportedly set his sights on a boxing match with Jake Paul, and that he won’t return to the promotion. What they got me doing right now is acting like I called for this fight, which I didn’t call for, and I don’t want, didn’t want and still don’t want but I don’t give a f*ck. But while the Irishman is out of action, Diaz will be departing from the UFC. Diaz has been out of action since his decision loss to Leon Edwards last June.

“It feels like a fight week of hell just like always,” Diaz said in an ESPN interview released Tuesday. Diaz faces undefeated rising star Khamzat Chimaev in the ...

“All I was after was making sure that I was whipping ass the hardest and being the dopest I could be for me, for my own personal reasons, for my homeboys at home, for everybody,” Diaz said. I was a champion, you know what I’m saying, as long as I did the job how it was supposed to be done, how it’s supposed to be right. [didn’t want it last year](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/12/ufc-news-nate-diaz-shuts-down-khamzat-chimaev-fight-rookie-disrespect) when the UFC offered it to him. Even [White seemed into it](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/12/ufc-news-dana-white-down-dustin-poirier-nate-diaz-do-it). And he doesn’t appreciate anything UFC president Dana White [has said](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/07/ufc-news-dana-white-nate-diaz-final-bout-vs-khamzat-chimaev-not-easy-to-make) or will say to the contrary. Vegas is where he was crowned the Season 5 “Ultimate Fighter” champion in 2007. But in a way, it’s perfect that his promotional tenure will come to an end in Las Vegas. Use Diaz’s star power to help build a new star is the UFC’s goal. “It’s about making this guy. It felt like the right send-off. “What they got me doing right now is they’re acting like I called for this fight, which I didn’t call for, and I don’t want, and didn’t want, and still don’t want, but I don’t give a f*ck. It has everything to do with respect – or lack thereof.

Dana White has claimed that Diaz asked the UFC for a fight with Chimaev after 'Borz' defeated Gilbert Burns. But it seems like Stockton's own wants to set ...

“Regardless of what happens, though—and say I leave, or do whatever—the best fighters are in the UFC and have been for a long time and will be for a long time, I’m sure. So well, in fact, that Diaz could even see himself going back to the promotion for another contract. And I don’t give a f-ck,” Diaz proclaimed in an extended ramble. As far as he’s concerned, this is all just business, and he and White get along just fine. Is they’re acting like I called for this fight, which I didn’t call for and don’t want and didn’t want and still don’t want. Somebody needs to check the record, because Dana White and Nate Diaz have a couple of very different stories to tell.

Nate Diaz believes a trilogy with Conor McGregor will indeed happen despite him fighting out his contract at UFC 279.

is going to be involved,” Diaz said. As for Conor McGregor, he’s still recovering from a broken leg and is coming off back-to-back stoppage losses to Dustin Poirier. Yet, Diaz says that isn’t the case as he believes it will happen at some point. Now, with Nate Diaz set to fight out his UFC contract at UFC 279 against Khamzat Chimaev, many think the trilogy with Conor McGregor will never happen. Diaz went on to shock the world as he submitted the Irishman. However, he says no matter what is next, Real Fight Inc., his new fight promotion will be involved from here on out.

Diaz, 37, is set to headline UFC 279 on Saturday in a non-title welterweight affair against Khamzat Chimaev, which takes place in Las Vegas. It's the final ...

He called Nate Diaz a “legend” for the UFC and wished him well in his future endeavors if UFC 279 ultimately marks the end of their time together. ... Everybody had gotten off the show and then we went to the club when Dana and them were having a big afterparty, and then Dana’s all [intoxicated]. “I was like, what’s up? “I’m on Dana White’s side too, it’s all good but I understand business. It was before his breakout win over “It was a long time ago, when Gilbert [Melendez] did The Ultimate Fighter [20]. Diaz laughed about the story and said he “almost beat up” White during the alleged incident. He was talking s*** and I was arguing with him. “He was talking s***. I was mad at him — I shouldn’t have been mad at him, I understand. It’s the final fight of Diaz’s UFC contract, which means that Diaz’s 15-year run with the promotion will likely soon come to an end. “Allegedly.

The two fights between Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor were among the most successful UFC events of all time and there has been much talk that they could make ...

"It was madness, and then the second fight was awesome. Conor was landing these crazy bombs, then Diaz comes out in that second round. But we ain't going nowhere." "It's for sure gonna happen at some point... Yeah, at some point. Diaz, for his part, believes it will happen.

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Take a look below at the current UFC event schedule for 2022. Now the two collide in what is expected to be the native of Stockton, California's final fight for the promotion. The second half of 2022 is heating up in a big way for UFC.

With UFC 279 days away, Dana White discusses if he thinks Nate Diaz will be done with the promotion for good.

“It’s about making this guy. It’s about making this motherf*cker. I’m expecting good things this weekend. They’re legends in this company. They’re legends in this sport. While he said he has love for the UFC and White, Diaz expressed how he felt more disrespected than respected at this point in time – especially pertaining to the negotiations for his upcoming fight.

The popular "Embedded" fight-week video series is back to document what's happening behind the scenes at UFC 279.

[Khamzat Chimaev](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/khamzat-chimaev) (11-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) and fan favorite [Nate Diaz](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/nate-diaz) (20-13 MMA, 15-11 UFC) in what is likely to be Diaz’s last fight in the promotion. [UFC 279](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/ufc-279). Khamzat Chimaev brings his entire team to Las Vegas. Nate Diaz feeds his crew. The second episode of “Embedded” follows the featured fighters while they get ready for fight week. In the co-feature, former interim lightweight champion [Tony Ferguson](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/tony-ferguson) (25-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC) takes on [Li Jingliang](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/li-jingliang) (19-7 MMA, 11-5 UFC).

Many fans believe the UFC have deliberately matched Nate Diaz with undefeated Khamzat Chimaev as a result of his ongoing dispute with president Dana White.

Many fans believe the UFC have deliberately matched Diaz with undefeated Chimaev as a result of his ongoing dispute with president Dana White (right) And you're not gonna let me go unless it's off of somebody? it's about 'making' this guy. 'This fight isn't even about this guy... Nate Diaz (L) says he never asked to fight against undefeated star Khamzat Chimaev (R) Diaz - who is nine years older than Chimaev - insists the pressure is on the undefeated star and insists he is doing UFC a favour by taking the fight.

Nate Diaz doesn't see any place in the all-time great discussion for Jon Jones.

[Denise Gomes](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/6075/denise-gomes) (6-1) vs. 17 [Reinier de Ridder](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5633/reinier-de-ridder) (16-0) vs. 21 [John Lineker](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/645/john-lineker) (35-9) vs. It’s just not how the sport works](https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/9/6/23323510/dan-hooker-dismisses-criticism-teammate-israel-adesanya-its-just-dumb-its-not-how-the-sport-works)’ [Georges St-Pierre](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/123/georges-st-pierre)), Fedor [Emelianenko] ... Loma Lookboonme (6-3); [UFC Vegas 60](https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1322/ufc-vegas-60-sandhagen-vs-yadong), Sept. native’s way will be surging undefeated superstar [Khamzat Chimaev](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5368/khamzat-chimaev). Are you ready for a big move or not?— Arman Tsarukyan UFC (@ArmanUfc) [UFC 263](https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1210/ufc-263-adesanya-vs-vettori-2) in June 2021 and has his next bout rapidly approaching. Out of the question,” Diaz told [ESPN](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tecPzsis2jg) regarding the greatest of all time discussion. [UFC 279](https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1324/ufc-279-chimaev-vs-diaz) this weekend will mark the end of Diaz’s run in the promotion as he finishes out the last fight on his contract. In the cage, Jones’ only blemish on an otherwise perfect 26-1 (1 no contest) record came as a result of him illegally elbowing his opponent,

Nate Diaz will be fighting out the last bout in his current UFC contract this weekend when he faces Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279. What happens after is still ...

You guys are all in trouble because of the big street fight that I helped instigate last night… We’re in a fight house, and you guys are all sitting here acting like you’re in trouble. And I was like, ‘What the f–k is going on out here?’ I was like, ‘Alright, you want me in, then me and my ten guys, we’re all coming. They’re gonna sign all my friends and I have to fight here. If I’m gonna re-sign since you guys are so adamant…’ if they’re so adamant about it and they kept coming back at me.

Things nearly turned physical between Dana White and Nate Diaz in a nightclub years ago – allegedly – as the two described before UFC 279.

“Dana was all (expletive). White was visibly caught off guard when asked his side of the story, perhaps a skeleton in the closet he wasn’t expecting. I was mad at him. He was talking sh*t and then I was arguing with him. I shouldn’t have been mad at him. However, the two UFC staples spoke publicly Tuesday for the first time about a different kind of altercation.

Can Nate Diaz beat Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279? Diaz is a huge underdog before the fight but can he managed another upset this weekend?

Yet, it was McGregor who wobbled and was submitted in the second round. The first major being Donald Cerrone who at the time was undefeated in the UFC and on a six-fight win streak. The two held titles in separate divisions, and the bout was scheduled for McGregor to potentially make history as the first-ever double champion. In terms of ranking, the highest level he achieved in the sport was fighting for the 155lb title in 2012 against Benson Henderson and he stayed a perennial contender for most of his career afterward. Well, in a game of inches, where anything can happen, of course Diaz has a shot, but the true question is, “what are his chances?” Nate Diaz is a former lightweight turned welterweight, coming off of two losses, with his last win coming in 2019 against Anthony Pettis, another former lightweight.

UFC president Dana White confirmed on Tuesday that he almost got into a fight with Nate Diaz after the latter claimed he 'almost beat Dana up' at a ...

The win vaulted Diaz into stardom and saw The Ultimate Fighter 5 winner go from cult hero to overnight superstar. ... Everybody had gotten off the show and then we went to the club when Dana and them were having a big afterparty, and then Dana’s all [intoxicated]. “I was like, what’s up? “It was a long time ago, when Gilbert [Melendez] did The Ultimate Fighter [20]. He was talking s*** and I was arguing with him. “He was talking s***.

In the latest UFC news, Dana White appeared embarrassed when asked about a drunken altercation with Nate Diaz, and tried to change the subject.

Diaz fights Chimaev on Saturday in an event that airs on ESPN, ESPN+, and UFC Fight Pass from 6 p.m. "Allegedly," White smiled. "They're legends in this sport. If Nate is ready to make this his last fight, I wish him all the best in the world. More money and more fucking better fights than everyone here.'" Diaz told ESPN: "You should have seen it.

White, expecting Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev to mean big business at UFC 279, remains unsure about what comes next.

Regardless of what happens though, and say I leave or do whatever, the best fighters are in the UFC and have been for a long time and will be for a long time, I'm sure. "We feel it now," White said." You know, if Nate's ready to make this his last fight, I wish him all the best in the world." "It's been fun," White said. He has since registered 26 appearances for the organization, including a pair of legendary battles with fellow superstar and former two-division champion Conor McGregor, as well as a 2019 clash with Jorge Masvidal for a specially crafted "BMF" title. "He's fought incredible wars for us, and, you know, he's been a big part of this company for a very long time–and what more could I ask of Nate Diaz?

Nate Diaz has revealed the names of four potential opponents that he has suggested the UFC didn't let him fight.

[head to head](https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/khamzat-chimaev-warns-nate-diaz-against-starting-any-trouble-in-the-lead-up-to-ufc-279/) with rising star [Khamzat Chimaev](https://www.bjpenn.com/fighters/khamzat-chimaev/) and while many are counting him out, we all know that if anyone is capable of springing a surprise, it’s going to be Nate Diaz. He’ll be going Nate Diaz has revealed the names of four potential opponents that he has suggested the UFC didn’t let him fight.

Diaz is set to face Chimaev on Saturday night at UFC 279 in his final octagon outing, but admittedly isn't too keen on the match-up against the unbeaten ...

Now, the division could be held up as a rematch is organised, meaning Chimaev must stay busy, and even consider a move back up to middleweight. He is planning to launch his own promotion in the coming weeks and has insisted no amount of money from the UFC could convince him to stay. if I whoop his a**, they’re going to say, ‘Oh, he wasn’t the best in town. For Chimaev, the bout is a strange stop-gap. He was keen to get another match-up and very publicly turned down Chimaev at first, but is now more focused on getting out of his promotional contract. But the pressure’s on him — he better finish me, because he’s the next killer in town.

In a few short days, Nate Diaz and Khamzat Chimaev will meet in one of the biggest fights of the year. The fan favourite veteran and surging contender will.

Still, the Stockton native has proved he has the gas tank to go five rounds—and probably a lot longer. He has only competed in six championship rounds in his career, and according to The Californian is a long-time Brazilian jiu jitsu black belt under Cesar Gracie, and he has picked up submissions in 11 of his 20 pro victories. He has won six of his 11 fights by knockout or TKO and rocked his foes in several bouts that he's won by other methods. The unbeaten welterweight has won all but one of his fights inside the distance, and his only decision win came in a three-rounder with Gilbert Burns. In a few short days, Nate Diaz and Khamzat Chimaev will meet in one of the biggest fights of the year. He has a 100 percent takedown defense rate, while Diaz stops just 41 percent of takedown attempts. Diaz (20-13), one of the most popular fighters in MMA history, will be fulfilling the final obligation on his UFC contract and potentially leaving the promotion afterward. The Chechen star also throws with greater accuracy, landing 59 percent of his strikes compared to Diaz's 45. That is probably an overstatement, but it is rooted in reality: The Californian has excellent hands. All that to say he's a good striker—even if he's only finished five of his twenty victories by KO or TKO. We've seen him string together some beautiful punching combinations, oftentimes targeting the head and body in the same sequence.

UFC 279 press conference brawl would make Khamzat Chimaev happy, because it would pit Stockholm against Stockton ahead of his Nate Diaz welterweight main ...

10, 2022) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, in what marks the final fight on the [Stockton slapper’s](https://www.mmamania.com/2016/6/5/11860994/ufc-video-nate-diaz-hits-ufc-president-dana-white-with-a-stockton-slap-mma) existing UFC contract. [UFC 279 pay-per-view (PPV) main event](https://www.mmamania.com/2022/9/6/23340044/nate-diaz-i-dont-want-to-fight-khamzat-chimaev-he-better-finish-me-ufc) this Sat. Let’s just hope promotion president Dana White doesn’t get steamrolled like Dave Sholler [did after the shit hit the fan back in 2014](https://www.mmamania.com/2014/8/9/5985087/ufc-video-dave-sholler-espn-sportscenter-not-top-10-plays-week-jon-jones-mma). [here](https://www.mmamania.com/2022/7/26/23279099/latest-ufc-279-fight-card-ppv-lineup-chimaev-vs-diaz-sept-10-las-vegas-mma). His team is old, brother. [regardless of the cost](https://www.mmamania.com/2021/6/11/22529761/ufc-threatens-cancel-fights-suspend-fighters-get-physical-during-staredowns-mma).

In what is set to be the final fight on Diaz's current UFC contract, the fan-favorite will take on undefeated rising star Chimaev (11-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in a ...

“I’m going to go take his head off,” Chimaev said. “I come here, don’t take the points and play the games. If I beat him first round everyone is going to say the guy is too old and ‘Uncle Diaz is going to have to go home.'” When it comes time to be locked inside the octagon, Chimaev said there will be no relishing at the moment or holding back. (The) fight (is) at 170,” Chimaev told MMA Junkie and other reporters at UFC 279 media day. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNNews and ESPN+.

NATE DIAZ insists he had no intention of fighting Khamzat Chimaev other than to see out his UFC contract.The Ultimate Fighter season five winner will.

it's about 'making' this guy. [ new deal with the promotion](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18242378/nate-diaz-next-fight-dana-white-ufc-meeting/) but is eager to test free agency. [CASINO SPECIAL - BEST NEW CUSTOMER SIGN UP DEALS](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/betting-tips/15779007/online-casino-deals-new-customer-sign-up-bonus/) [Diaz](https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/nate-diaz/) initially declined a "disrespectful" offer to fight Chimaev last year but performed a U-turn to see off the final fight of his deal with the [MMA](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/mma/) leader. [ESPN](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tecPzsis2jg), he said of the [UFC](https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/ufc/) brass: "They're acting like I called for this fight, which I didn't call for and don't want and didn't want and still don't want. [main event of UFC 279.](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19254251/nate-diaz-ufc-279-khamzat-chimaev/)

If Saturday's UFC 279 main event turns out to be the final walk to the Octagon for Nate Diaz after 15 unpredictable years, the circumstances surrounding ...

"Regardless of what happens, though -- and say I leave, or do whatever -- the best fighters are in the UFC and have been for a long time and will be for a long time, I'm sure. Does Diaz and his management team deserve a certain level of blame for agreeing to said contracts and handling his career the way in which they did? The only thing certain about UFC 279's closing bout is that there has never been a fight with a storyline as unique and weird as this one. After winning Season 5 of "The Ultimate Fighter" in his 2007 UFC debut, Diaz signed a front-loaded and lengthy contract that was anything but indicative of his ability or potential star power. I’m tryin to get a fight wit a real fighter asap/July— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) Diaz's payouts only spiraled from there despite him remaining a go-to feature fighter for the promotion in a series of primetime cards on Fox. Chimaev (11-0) enters the Octagon as an overwhelming -1100 betting favorite to the +700 underdog in Diaz (20-13). Still, the long history of the Diaz brothers fighting with UFC brass over money and opportunity simply can't be ignored. Had Diaz taken the fight because he wanted to, it might be a different story. The 28-year-old Chimaev could've just as easily been fighting for the welterweight title this weekend had UFC matchmakers gone a different route. While it is true wins and losses have never told the full story of Diaz's impact on both the sport and UFC, this weekend's betting odds paint a particularly grim picture about what is expected. UFC certainly knows that, which is likely why the rest of the fight card can be best described as sub-par for the promotion's typical PPV standards.

Things nearly turned physical between Dana White and Nate Diaz in a nightclub years ago – allegedly – as the two described before UFC 279.

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In classic Nate Diaz fashion, he rolled into UFC 279 media day over two hours late with a large group of the Nick Diaz Army.

Within the brief line of questioning Diaz answered, however, he captivated the room as always. “I feel like the UFC, it’s kind of limited for me,” Diaz said. Like I said, it’s only the halftime show. The big bucks sponsor beverage was replaced by a large bottle of water, which Diaz sipped on in between each question as he shifted somewhat uncomfortably in his chair. He smiled, always polite despite not being the biggest fan of media activities. The mini-mob decked out in Represent Ltd.

Nate Diaz will face Khamzat Chimaev in the main event of UFC 279 on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, a fight Diaz says will be the last of his epic ...

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Nate Diaz doesn't intend on re-signing with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) after his final fight this weekend (Sat., Sept. 10, 2022) at UFC 279.

ET on [ESPN+](http://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/482924/595608/9070?subId2=%5B%5Dsb%5Bp%5D23105902%5Bt%5Dw%5Br%5Dmmamania.com/ufc-prelims%5Bd%5DD&sharedid=MMAMania) PPV. ET, then the remaining undercard balance on [ESPN+](http://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/482924/595608/9070?subId2=%5B%5Dsb%5Bp%5D23105902%5Bt%5Dw%5Br%5Dmmamania.com/ufc-prelims%5Bd%5DD&sharedid=MMAMania) at 8 p.m. “Whether I fight the toughest guy, the newest guy, whatever you want to make of him or call him. Like I said, it’s only the halftime show. Having garnered the attention of Jake Paul, Diaz seems like too big of a name for the YouTube star to possibly pass up. [MMAmania.com](http://mmamania.com/) will deliver LIVE round-by-round, blow-by-blow coverage of the entire UFC 279 fight card right [here](https://www.sbnation.com/e/23102223), starting with the early [ESPN+](http://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/482924/595608/9070?subId2=%5B%5Dsb%5Bp%5D23105902%5Bt%5Dw%5Br%5Dmmamania.com/ufc-prelims%5Bd%5DD&sharedid=MMAMania) “Prelims” matches online, which are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. “I feel like the UFC, it’s kind of limited for me,” he continued. Under the UFC umbrella, like I said, you’re limited. 2022 has been a year of Diaz trying to find his way out of the promotion. Or anybody on the planet. One of the more popular options for Diaz post-UFC is a run in the boxing world. 10, 2022) at UFC 279.

He has long been one of the UFC's most popular fighters, and at UFC 279 Nate Diaz will fight in what is expected to be his final match with the promotion.

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