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The Latest Breaking News from UFC 279

Irene Aldana ready to take on all challenges, but ‘aware that a title fight can happen at any time’

Irene Aldana is ready for a title shot if she beats Macy Chiasson at UFC 279.

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Khamzat Chimaev happy for Leon Edwards, but thinks new champ will try to duck him

Ahead of his UFC 279 main event against Nate Diaz, Khamzat Chimaev thinks new welterweight champ Leon Edwards is avoiding a fight with him.

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Julian Erosa has no issues turning Hakeem Dawodu matchup into a dirty fight at UFC 279

After five straight pandemic-era fights at the UFC Apex, Julian Erosa finally will be back in front of fans Saturday.

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Hakeem Dawodu hopes to kickstart title run with finish of Julian Erosa at UFC 279: ‘My time is now’

Minus a setback to Movsar Evloev, Hakeem Dawodu has been on a roll at 145 pounds.

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Li Jingliang comfortable sharing UFC 279 with Khamzat Chimaev, focused on Tony Ferguson

Perhaps it's not the most ideal situation for Li Jingliang to have to share a card with Khamzat Chimaev, but he doesn't see it that way.

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Johnny Walker reborn for UFC 279 after getting off CBD, THC: ‘It f*cked my life’

Johnny Walker made a significant change ahead of UFC 279, and he expects it produce a different performance inside the octagon.

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Daniel Rodriguez largely leaving UFC 279 chatter to Kevin Holland, but ‘if you ain’t trash talking back, you’re getting roasted’

"If you ain't trash talking back, you're getting roasted, bro."

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With team behind him at UFC 279, Tony Ferguson calls welterweight home: ‘I’m here to collect’

Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson feels good about his decision to move up and fight Li Jingliang.

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Khamzat Chimaev hopes Nate Diaz can ‘survive’ five rounds in UFC 279 headliner

Khamzat Chimaev wants Nate Diaz to show his trademark heart and durability in the UFC 279 main event.

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UFC 279 ‘Embedded,’ No. 3: Tony Ferguson tells a dad joke about muffins

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Dana White: If Nate Diaz is Done With the UFC, 'I Wish Him All the Best’

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

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‘We were drinking’: Dana White, Nate Diaz recount alleged 2014 nightclub altercation

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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UFC 279 ‘Embedded,’ No. 2: Nate Diaz’s message: ‘Eat your motherf*cking vegetables’

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UFC 279 commentary team set: Joe Rogan on call for Nate Diaz’s final contracted fight

Joe Rogan will be on commentary for a Nate Diaz fight one last time in the UFC 279 headliner vs. Khamzat Chimaev.

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UFC 279 video: A conversation with Khamzat Chimaev at Las Vegas airport

MMA Junkie Radio caught up with Khamzat Chimaev at the airport while he waited for a friend – or was it Nate Diaz? – days before UFC 279.

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Daniel Cormier: Li Jingliang could be too tough of a welterweight matchup for Tony Ferguson at UFC 279

Daniel Cormier still is skeptical that Tony Ferguson can have a career resurgence at welterweight vs. Li Jingliang at UFC 279.

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Nate Diaz says Conor McGregor trilogy fight ‘for sure’ will happen

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

The Independent UK

Khamzat Chimaev and Paulo Costa involved in altercation ahead of UFC 279

Costa was training at the UFC Performance Institute when he was confronted by an agitated Chimaev, who faces Nate Diaz this Saturday

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UFC 279: Make your predictions for Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz

We want your predictions for Saturday's UFC 279 event in Las Vegas, which features Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz.

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UFC 279 ‘Embedded,’ No. 1: Khamzat Chimaev shoots an interview, then shoots off some steam

Daily Mirror

When is Nate Diaz fight? UK time, UFC 279 card and stream for Khamzat Chimaev bout

Former UFC lightweight title challenger Diaz is leaving the promotion after over 15 years on Saturday night, and they're doing him no favours putting him against Chimaev

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MMA Junkie Radio #3292: UFC Paris recap, UFC 279 look-ahead, Paul-Silva, more

Monday's edition of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" is here.

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Video: UFC 279 ‘Countdown’ for Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz

Go behind the scenes with Khamzat Chimaev and Nate Diaz in the buildup to Saturday's UFC 279 main event.

The Independent UK

UFC 279 card: Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson, Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland and all fights tonight

All you need to know about the main event, main card and prelims

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UFC 279 time: When does Nate Diaz vs Khamzat Chimaev start in UK and US this weekend?

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