It has been all-change in the build-up to UFC 279.
Khamzat Chimaev will now face Kevin Holland after weighing in seven pounds overweight for his original clash with Nate Diaz.
And Diaz will take on Tony Ferguson in what promises to be a toe-to-toe thriller in Las Vegas.
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Here's more info on the fight and how to watch it:
When and where is UFC 279?
It all takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night, September 10, although it will be into Sunday, September 11 for fans watching from the UK.
What time does it start?
The UFC prelims get under way at 1am with the main card scheduled to start at 3am, both UK times.
How can I watch it?
BT Sport 1 are showing the fights live. BT Sport subscribers can also stream the event on the BT Sport app.
Who is on the prelims?
Early prelims
- Darian Weeks vs Yohan Lainesse – Welterweight Bout
- Melissa Martinez vs Elise Reed – Women’s Strawweight Bout
- Chad Anheliger vs Alatengheili – Bantamweight Bout
- Norma Dumont vs Danyelle Wolf – Women’s Featherweight Bout
Prelims
- Jake Collier vs Chris Barnett – Heavyweight Bout
- Denis Tiuliuin vs Jamie Pickett – Middleweight Bout
- Jailton Almeida vs Anton Turkalj – Catchweight Bout
- Hakeem Dawodu vs Julian Erosa – Featherweight Bout
Who is on the main card?
- Johnny Walker vs Ion Cutelaba – Light Heavyweight Bout
- Irene Aldana vs Macy Chiasson – Women’s Bantamweight Bout
- Li Jingliang vs Daniel Rodriguez – Catchweight Bout
- Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland – Catchweight Bout
- Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson – Welterweight Main Event Bout
Betting odds
- Diaz 10/11
- Ferguson 4/5
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