When does UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson start?
The provider lists the event start as Sep 9, 5:00 PM CDT. This is the listed event start, rather than a guaranteed walkout time for the main event. Fight lengths and changes to the card can move individual bout times.
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Open the full event card ↗ or download a calendar reminder.
The main event
Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson is the main matchup identified in the supplied card.
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Where to watch
A verified broadcast listing has not been supplied for this event. Check the official UFC event listing for availability in your region before making viewing plans.
Bout order and matchup research
The card below uses the provider’s current order and excludes bouts marked cancelled or postponed. A numbered card position is a supplied listing, not a guaranteed running order. Open a matchup for the tale of the tape, completed fight totals and round-by-round figures when those data are available.
Nate Diaz
Tony Ferguson
Denis Tiuliulin
Jamie Pickett
Johnny Walker
Ion Cutelaba
Chris Barnett
Jake Collier
Jailton Almeida
Anton Turkalj
Elise Reed
Melissa Martinez
Irene Aldana
Macy Chiasson
Julian Erosa
Hakeem Dawodu
Yohan Lainesse
Darian Weeks
Khamzat Chimaev
Kevin Holland
Alatengheili
Chad Anheliger
Norma Dumont
Danyelle Wolf
Daniel Rodriguez
Li Jingliang
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