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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 8, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 8, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 8, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2022

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

The popular "Embedded" fight-week video series is back to document what's happening behind the scenes at UFC 279.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2022

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.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 7, 2022

‘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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 7, 2022

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

The popular "Embedded" fight-week video series is back to document what's happening behind the scenes at UFC 279.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 6, 2022

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 6, 2022