Li Jingliang vs Tony Ferguson 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 Li Jingliang will fight Daniel Rodriguez.

This UFC betting preview for Li Jingliang vs Tony Ferguson will share the odds, picks, prediction, stats, start time, UFC best bets and stream for how to watch UFC 279 fights this weekend. But first, let’s take a look at this exciting UFC 279 signup offer at BetOnline Sportsbook.

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Li Jingliang vs Tony Ferguson Prediction and UFC 279 Start Time

UFC 279 — Welterweight Bout | Match 4
Li “The Leach” Jingliang (19-7-0, 10 KO, 4 Sub) vs. Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson (26-7-0, 13 KO, 8 Sub)
Date: Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022
Start Time: This will be the second 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.

Li Jingliang vs Tony Ferguson Odds & UFC Picks

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

Moneyline:

Li Jingliang: (-305)
Tony Ferguson: (+255)
Draw: (+6600)

Rounds Fought:

2.5 — Over: (-110) | Under: (-120)

Method of Victory:
Li Jingliang

KO/TKO or DQ: (+125)
Submission: (+3300)
Decision: (+150)

Tony Ferguson

KO/TKO or DQ: (+1000)
Submission: (+750)
Decision: (+550)

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Fighter Comparison

Li Jingliang	NAME	Tony Ferguson
19-7-0	RECORD	26-7-0
China	COUNTRY	USA
6-0	HEIGHT	5-11
183 lbs	WEIGHT	185 lbs
71.5 in	REACH	76.5 in
40.5 in	LEG REACH	40.5 in
53%	KO WIN %	50%
21%	SUB WIN %	31%
26%	DEC WIN %	19%

Li Jingliang vs Tony Ferguson Betting Trends & Stats

– Li Jingliang defeated Muslim Salikhov, by knockout, in his last fight on July 16, 2022.
– Tony Ferguson lost to Michael Chandler, by knockout, in his last fight on May, 2022.
– Jingliang averages 4.39 significant strikes landed per minute with a 42% accuracy rate.
– Ferguson averages 5.12 significant strikes landed per minute with a 45% accuracy rate.
– Jingliang averages 3.66 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 58% defense rate.
– Ferguson averages 3.81 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 58% defense rate.
– Jingliang has a 60% takedown defense rate.
– Ferguson averages 0.41 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Stats via UFC.com