Khamzat Chimaev vs Nate Diaz Prediction, Odds, UFC 279 Picks

Due to a bunch of drama ahead of UFC 279, including Khamzat Chimaev missing weight by 7.5 pounds, this fight has been canceled. Now, Nate Diaz will fight Tony Ferguson, while Chimaev will fight Kevin Holland.

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Khamzat Chimaev vs Nate Diaz Prediction and UFC 279 Start Time

UFC 279 — Welterweight Bout | Main Event
Khamzat “Borz” Chimaev (11-0-0, 6 KO, 4 Sub) vs. Nate Diaz (21-13-0, 4 KO, 13 Sub)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022
Start Time: This will be the final fight on the Main Card, which begins at 10 PM EST
Venue: T-Mobile Arena — Las Vegas, NV
Coverage: ESPN+

How to Watch UFC 279 Tonight

If you are wondering how to watch UFC 279, it’s easy! The UFC 279 prelims and early prelims will be available to watch for free via ESPN+. Anyone who has an ESPN+ account is already good to go. If you do not have an ESPN+ account, you can click here to get it! Either purchase an ESPN+ account ($9.99) or buy the full Disney+ bundle ($13.99), which includes Disney+ and Hulu — a worthwhile investment.

The packed main card will be available via PPV here. With Nate Diaz being in possibly his final UFC fight ever, there’s no doubt that UFC 279 is a must-watch event on Saturday night.

Khamzat Chimaev vs Nate Diaz Odds & UFC Picks

UFC betting odds for UFC 279 are taken from BetOnline Sportsbook.

Moneyline:

Khamzat Chimaev: (-1600)
Nate Diaz: (+800)
Draw: (+6600)

Rounds Fought:

1.5 — Over: (-140) | Under: (+110)

Method of Victory:
Khamzat Chimaev

KO/TKO or DQ: (-160)
Submission: (+275)
Decision: (+700)

Nate Diaz

KO/TKO or DQ: (+1000)
Submission: (+1000)
Decision: (+2200)

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Fighter Comparison

Khamzat Chimaev	NAME	Nate Diaz
11-0-0	RECORD	21-13-0
Sweden	COUNTRY	USA
6-2	HEIGHT	6-1
197 lbs	WEIGHT	170 lbs
75 in	REACH	76 in
40 in	LEG REACH	38 in
9%	KO WIN %	24%
6%	SUB WIN %	57%
86%	DEC WIN %	19%

Khamzat Chimaev vs Nate Diaz Betting Trends & Stats

– Khamzat Chimaev defeated Gilbert Burns, by unanimous decision, in his last fight on April 9, 2022.
– Nate Diaz lost to Leon Edwards, by unanimous decision, in his last fight on June 12, 2021.
– Chimaev averages 7.89 significant strikes landed per minute with a 59% accuracy rate.
– Diaz averages 4.51 significant strikes landed per minute with a 45% accuracy rate.
– Chimaev averages 4.30 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 41% defense rate.
– Diaz averages 3.73 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 52% defense rate.
– Chimaev has a 100% takedown defense rate.
– Diaz averages 1.10 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Stats via UFC.com