There's a Chechen welterweight in Stockholm, literally living in the gym. Diaz was initially supposed to fight Chimaev, but Chimaev missed weight by 7.5 pounds Friday, coming in at 178.5 for a 171-pound-limit bout. After repeating the front-flip-to-butt-drop celebration he did after his first UFC win, Barnett delivered the post-fight interview of a lifetime to Joe Rogan that got the crowd on its feet. And Ferguson's relentless lower leg kicks left Diaz's leg bruised and compromised. No injuries occurred but the UFC ultimately chose to cancel the conference over safety concerns after Diaz's team also became involved in the fracas. Things went from bad to worse for Holland as the fight progressed. In one corner, a group of small children are joyfully learning jiu-jitsu. Holland has a history of issues with takedown defense, but he came into this fight on a two-fight win streak at welterweight. He's been in the UFC longer than Chimaev has been training MMA, and he's a massive betting underdog in the fight. Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson "[My mother thought] always about us," Chimaev says. I dont want to call it lucky or a fluke which is why I said fortunate but if youre Chiasson, its hard to walk away from that one feeling like youre the definitively worse fighter. Khamzat Chimaev is embracing the hate, and I have a hard time blaming him for it. Shammas proposed a solution: Chimaev could live in the gym, in a small storage room under a set of wooden bleachers. ", Then Diaz spoke of a future beyond MMA, saying he planned to take over other sports, including boxing. "But the guy is good. Nate Diaz, above right, returns to the Octagon for the first time in 15 months to face Khamzat Chimaev in a welterweight bout at UFC 279. Daniel Cormier sees danger for Alex Pereira in 205 debut: I have seen [Jan] Blachowicz almost decapitate guys. With Costa coming off extended contract negotiations with the worlds largest MMA promotion, he and his manager both made it public that UFC officials were working on making Chimaev vs. Costa a reality. Darian Weeks vs. Yohan Lainesse. He is already in discussion for a welterweight title shot, and has talked about plans to win belts at 170, 185 and 205 pounds. If Chimaev actually cares about making welterweight which he appeared not to whatsoever last time then Usman is a perfect dance partner. 1? His effortless, flawless domination of Kevin Holland en route to a first-round submission was as easy as it looked. Diaz got his moment to finish it, though, and now he gets to decide what the future holds for himself. Nate Diaz and Tony Ferguson give the fans their money's worth in the main event of UFC 279. See the highlights from UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland Highlights video from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV.#UFC279 | #khamzatchimaev | #kevinholland | #ufchighlightsUFC video provided by the UFCanalysis provided by Jake Hattanmusic provided by https://www.bensound.com/Website: http://www.MMAWeekly.com/Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=MMAWeeklyVideosFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MMAWeeklycom-176775391774/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MMAWeeklycom/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mmaweekly/ As Chimaev ticks each round, seemingly without effort, the myths are becoming a reality right in front of me. Wow Chris Barnett did it! It was a dominant performance by Chimaev, but it came one day after he missed weight for a scheduled welterweight main event against Nate Diaz. Now Im going to fight this guy, in Abu Dhabi; smash his face, finish him. This is Chimaev's fourth UFC win without absorbing a significant strike in a fight, tying Anthony Johnson for most such wins in UFC history. But it was hard. In the main event, Nate Diaz put on one final performance for the ages, as his duel with Tony Ferguson was a fun-filled four rounds of chaotic combat. He would go to the biggest guys in the gym, and he wanted only to prove that he could beat them. Las Vegas witnessed more than just Diaz finish out his contract with Dana White's promotion, as the UFC 279 fight card became unprecedented with the chaos that ensued in just making the card happen. You dont know #Jack yet. "I'm mentally stronger than him. Khamzat Chimaev and Paulo Costa have both been riding the UFC sidelines waiting for a fight. Elise Reed vs. Melissa Martinez As journalists covering this sport we are meant to be unbiased. You cant expect the fans to stay on your side forever, though, especially when you miss weight for what many thought was a layup main event booking against Nate Diaz. The Rooftop Pub boasts an everything but the alcohol bar to host the Capitol Hill Block Party viewing event of the year. Those two fighters have always been unpredictable, awkward and inimitable. After Weeks' original opponent dropped out, he took this fight on short notice. But UFC 279 ended up better off for the musical chairs that one day before fight night, rearranged the top three fights on Saturday's main card. "Put me in Abu Dhabi (UFC 280). With that said, its obvious the 38-year-old is a diminished version of himself and no longer in his prime. Terence Crawford believes Francis Ngannou could have success in boxing, but right now hes aiming a little too high. At UFC 289, this coming June, former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira is set to take on Beneil Dariush in the evenings co-main event. Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Jr. finally official for blockbuster July 29 fight, Matchmaking. Chimaev might have extended his unbeaten streak this week, but this was a loss for his career. All three judges scored the bout 29-28. Chimaevs last time out left his future up in the air regarding which weight class hed fight in. Under the right direction, the coaches felt, maybe he could be something. Tyson Fury answers Dana Whites Jon Jones offer, insists on boxing match: I dont roll round the floor, I stand up and punch, Change. It makes all the sense in the world, and Covington is in the best position to test him. It feels like everyone has, at this point. UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson As bizarre as things got, there was no chaos in the fisticuffs. This was the final fight on Diaz's UFC contract and he has indicated that he will not return to the promotion for now. Webby event_threads [Official] UFC 279: Chimaev vs. Diaz - Weigh-In & Pre-Fight Discussion Thread Welcome to r/mma 's pre-fight and weigh-in discussion of UFC 279: Chimaev vs. Diaz Click here to check the event start time. Nate Diaz was unquestionably the Las Vegas event's top star, but with him poised to exit the UFC after this bout, the promotion did him dirty -- a "punishment," in Diaz's words -- by booking him in a fight whose transparent purpose was to, at Diaz's expense, brighten the star power of undefeated wrecking machine Khamzat Chimaev. Who's the most people [talking] about? IT'S A SATURDAY morning in one of the final weeks of winter, and I'm standing in Allstars Training Center for precisely one reason. I [eventually came to] understand it was war only in my country.". He said that, and then he left for Stockholm.". Oops. Sep 11, 2022 at 1:37 am ET 1 min read Getty Images Khamzat Chiamev made it a short night in Las Vegas. Making weight is not fun, and Chimaev cuts a lot of weight to make 170 pounds, but this is still inexcusable. -- Raimondi. -- Wagenheim. Victoire 10-0 Li Jingliang I want to kill this guy. Doing a lot of things, Chimaev said in a video blog released on his YouTube channel. Kevin Holland (23-8 1 NC, 10-5 1 NC UFC) by submission (Watch on ESPN+) https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-279-takeaways-analysis-khamzat-chimaev-hated-nate-diaz-tony-ferguson, 3. I come to die in the cage. I'm coming for everyone. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. In another corner, professional fighters are torturing themselves on treadmills and stationary bikes. After some exchanges on the feet, Chiasson got the takedown. I am currently 215lbs(97kg) pic.twitter.com/0kxwJiupw9, You guys asked for it for some reason and we finally got around to doing it. Just ask Muhammad Ali, whom Chimaev inexplicably referenced in his unhinged interview. The two got into a brief scuffle earlier in the week, prior to a UFC 279 news conference in Las Vegas. We dont need to be too hard on Tony Ferguson today. Christian Petersen/Getty Canelo you little ginger sausage. Khamzat Chimaev wastes no time going after Kevin Holland, Johnny Walker brings back dancing celebration after win, Nate Diaz, Tony Ferguson put on show at UFC 279 (1:02), UFC 279 takeaways: Nate Diaz goes out on top, Khamzat Chimaev has a relationship to repair with UFC, Sources: Blaydes, Almeida to fight on Nov. 4, UFC's Dvalishvili (hand) to miss several months, McKee vs. 'Pitbull' headlines Bellator-Rizin event, Dern pounds Hill on feet, canvas in lopsided win, O'Malley's coach praises UFC champ Sterling, NSAC: 9 PFL fighters banned for failed drug tests, A eight-second KO kicks off drama-filled first episode of TUF 31, How a former NFL All-Pro and an ex-UFC fighter teamed up to help wounded veterans. As Chimaev started dominating actual sanctioned fights outside of the gym, his team grasped how special he could be. Erosa, who is 33 and from Yakima, Washington, has won three fights in a row and six of his last seven. Dumont, 31, has won four of her last five fights. The UFC is finalizing a welterweight fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Nate Diaz to headline UFC 279 on Sept. 10, UFC Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell told ESPN on Tuesday. Paulo has spoken a lot of shit about me, That guy, I want to smash him. Going from Nate Diaz to Kevin Holland, Chimaev was still as dominant as ever, submitting Trailblazer with a first-round darce choke. UFC President Dana White has insisted that Chimaev will be headed back up to 185 pounds following the UFC 279 turmoil. The suffocating Brazilian grappler seems like someone who will have a fast trajectory in the heavyweight division. Khamzat "Borz" Chimaev has verbally agreed to face off with Kamaru Usman at UFC 294 in Dubai. Martinez, 25 from Mexico, entered her UFC debut undefeated. He has now finished five of the six opponents he's fought in the UFC, including four inside the first round. "This is a fight Nate has been asking for since the middle of April," Rosenfield told ESPN on Tuesday. Zane Simon is a senior editor, writer, and podcaster for Bloody Elbow. It was a matchup of two fighters at essentially the same point in their careers. Early prelims: 6 p.m. on ESPN+. UFC 279 will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. "This workout is a killer," Michael tells me quietly. He has worked with the website since 2013, taking on a wide variety of roles. Not many men would have a better string of results against those names, so take that into consideration before ragging on Ferguson. Because when Walker performed the worm to celebrate a victory back in 2019, he dislocated his shoulder and required surgery. He currently hosts the long-running MMA Vivisection podcast, which he took over from Nate Wilcox & Dallas Winston in 2015, as well as the 6th Round podcast, started in 2014. He's legit good. It's like -- you feel like you're going to get [what you're working for], but nobody believes in you. Why do you need all this?' WHEN HE ARRIVED at Allstars Training Center in 2017, Chimaev was an accomplished wrestler but a complete novice in MMA. Erosa hurt his opponent in the standup in the first round, showed off his grappling prowess in the second and utilized both in the final round to secure a clear decision victory. This is where the myth of Khamzat Chimaev started to take root. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Fighting, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Terence Crawford warns Francis Ngannou about boxing Deontay Wilder: If he hits you, youre going to sleep. ET on ESPN+ PPV). Well see whats going to happen. Chimaev developed a fierce refusal to accept defeat. Walker, of Brazil, tapped Cutelaba with a rear-naked choke with just 23 seconds remaining in the opening round. A lifelong combat sports fan, Zane has trained off & on in both boxing and Muay Thai. It wasnt exactly a pretty fight, and in fact if Ferguson hadnt shot in for a sloppy takedown and got choked, who knows how the rest of the fight wouldve played out if it stayed on the feet. In one of the wildest finishes in UFC history, Aldana landed an upkick from her back to Chiasson's liver area, resulting in a TKO at 2:21 of the third round. All Rights Reserved. Goal officially set! All three judges scored the bout 29-28, with two going for Lainesse. Just one day before UFC 279 in Las Vegas, Khamzat Chimaev, who is set to face Nate Diaz in the main event, was too I win against that guy. We can argue what should be next for Chimaev until were blue in the face. And I didn't need that, because I was believing in myself. And this week, he turned against the fans in what resulted in almost a pro-wrestling-like reaction Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena. Maybe 10 steps.". WebKhamzat Chimaev vs Gilbert Burns | FREE FIGHT | UFC 279. Its just crazy, because it wasnt all that long ago he was the darling of the MMA world. Khamzat Chimaev (11-0, 6 KOs) faces the biggest spotlight of his career Saturday in the main event of UFC 279. Thanks for reading! He has finished all four of his opponents, three of them inside the first round. What can we take away from a unique main event at UFC 279 and victories from Nate Diaz and Khamzat Chimaev? What followed were losses in three of his next four bouts. Thats boom rd. Inside the negotiations that brought the No. Subscribe to get all the latest UFC content: https://ufc.ac/3u8FIJpExperience UFC live with UFC FIGHT PASS, the digital subscription service of the UFC. "Personally, I am not a fan of [MMA]," Artur says. Weeks, who is 28 and from Sedalia, Missouri, has lost all three of his Octagon bouts after coming to the UFC undefeated. Despite being hurt early and outstruck for most of the fight, he stood his ground and exchanged with his opponent, landing some shots but never one that was a difference maker. The UFC teed him up as a fighter's dream at UFC 279, and he flipped them the bird, if I'm being honest. Hes not as much of a wrestler as he used to be. After the event blew up when Chimaev missed weight, he stepped into a five-round bout with Diaz, whom hed obviously not been training for. He was originally scheduled to face Daniel Rodriguez in a 180-pound catchweight. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Matt Brown reveals true story behind infamous lemon juice prank played on him during TUF 7. "I want to be a heavyweight," Almeida said. Earlier this week, Diaz's team announced Diaz would be starting his own combat sports promotion, Real Fight Inc. Diaz has been in the UFC since 2007 and is an 18-year pro in mixed martial arts. From bottom position, though, she flailed an upkick that nailed Chiasson right in the liver. Kevin Holland at UFC 279: Best photos. By that point, Wolf was sporting a shiner on her right eye and was bleeding from the nose. He now falls to 2-4 in the UFC. Team Chandler, A eight-second KO kicks off drama-filled first episode of TUF 31. Burns (20-4) has twice as many professional fights as Chimaev. LAS VEGAS -- The UFC 279 scheduled main event is in jeopardy after participant Khamzat Chimaev missed weight by 7.5 pounds Friday morning at the UFC At night, Chimaev would lie in that storage closet with no windows and watch movies on his phone. Chimaev joins a tiny group of Vicente Luque (4), Tony Ferguson (3), Dustin Poirier (2) and Julian Erosa (2) as the only UFC fighters with multiple D'Arce Choke submissions. The 29-year-old hasnt been seen inside the Octagon since September of last year, when he beat Kevin Holland in a short-notice booking at UFC 279. Over the last two years, Khamzat Chimaev has been surrounded by hype nearly unprecedented in the UFC. Thats also wishful thinking though. "If I die, I die in the cage. However, he might have been too aggressive in his advances on the ground, as Walker scrambled to his back after escaping Cutelaba's submission attempt. But that did not prevent him from losing for the second time in his last three fights. Chimaev absolutely ran over Holland in a hastily put together co-main event Saturday night. Former UFC champion Daniel Cormier wont be surprised if Jan Blachowicz spoils Alex Pereiras light heavyweight debut at UFC 291. Chimaev joins Tom Aspinall as the only UFC fighters with 4 first-round finishes since 2020. Chiasson went down immediately and referee Jason Herzog came over to call the fight. Rodriguez, of California, is primarily a striker, not a wrestler. You can live on it. Walker scored knockouts in 15 of his first 18 victories, but in this fight, he took his opponent to the canvas and methodically worked his way to a rear-naked choke submission. You want to truly understand why his team believes he could be a UFC champion in three weight classes? Chimaev was defiant about the weight miss and screamed that he was going to take out all of the UFC's fighters. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Khamzat Chimaev recounts the journey that has led to him to success in UFC. ast Thursday's cancelled press conference for UFC 279 was just a prelude of the absolute disaster that is taking place on Friday. It appeared like the third might go the same way. A workhorse who never gets tired. Really hard.". 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We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Zane is also responsible for developing and maintaining the List of current UFC fighters on Bloody Elbow, a resource he originally developed for Wikipedia in 2010. (3:25). I'll kill everybody.". He deserves another chance, with a full training camp and an opponent appropriate to his current skill level and career position. Khamzat Chimaev thinks the UFC is protecting Israel Adesanya from him.. Chimaev (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) has been keen to return to action, and appears to be gearing towards a welterweight showdown with former champion Kamaru Usman at UFC 294 on Oct. 22 in Abu Dhabi. Actually, that brings up the one thing that was missing on this night: Because of the mutual respect, we saw none of Diaz's usual mean-mugging. 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Chimaev (12-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) botched his weight cut so badly, then proceeded to offer no apologies, flip off fans, berate them and more until hes now arguably one of the most hated figures in the MMA space. Just an absolute machine in the gym. It wasnt that long ago that a fight between Paulo Costa and Khamzat Chimaev seemed like a sure thing for the UFCs return to Abu Dhabi in October. The implication behind the term "Plan B" is that it's a lesser option than the course originally plotted out. Weve got the Jackd Fitness Center (we love puns), open 24 hours for whenever you need it. Chimaev defeated Burns, and now fights Nate Diaz in the main event of UFC 279 on Saturday. That moment led Chimaev to MMA. Sign up for the You just got caught with something absolutely crazy. (1:02). My end of June 2023 goal is to be a bigger version of this to celebrate my birthday and @AKAThailands 10 year anniversary. "I am going to handle Nate Diaz's funeral with the UFC," said Chimaev, in a statement he provided in Swedish to his representatives. After Chimaev missed weight by 7.5 pounds, however, Diaz refused to fight him at a catchweight, which forced the UFC to shuffle the card and schedule Chimaev against Holland at 180 pounds. It's me.". UFC title matchup projections: What does our model think of Nunes-Aldana and Jones-Miocic? He sought out the greatest challenges in the gym, including UFC veterans Alexander Gustafsson and Ilir Latifi. 'Is Khamzat really that good?' [The UFC] really do see that the potential of a fight against Chimaev is gigantic, Costas manager said back in March. UFC title matchup projections: What does our model think of Nunes-Aldana and Jones-Miocic? 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Subscribe to get all the latest UFC content: https://ufc.ac/3u8FIJp Experience UFC live with UFC FIGHT PASS, the The Brazilian needed to change something. Chimaev exploded overnight. Jailton Almeida pulls out the dominant victory at UFC 279 with a submission of Anton Turkalj. He said, 'I have been training all my life. His father was not around during his childhood, as he spent years at a time working outside of Chechnya. I am curious though why Khamzats been on the shelf for so long. He is 5-0 since signing with the promotion in 2020. What taught him to be like this? Usman recently revealed that big-name contender fights like his fellow top-ranked welterweight Khamzat Chimaev would make for an ideal pairing. Like a real-life, bearded Drago. As soon as the fight starts Khamzat Chimaev immediately pursues a takedown on Kevin Holland. And yet, after all that, there's little doubt that the UFC has something in Chimaev. Chimaev's overwhelming wrestling ability made for quick work in the Octagon on Saturday. Afterward, Diaz reiterated his respect for Ferguson, calling him "a worthy, OG representative of mixed martial arts. Born in Chechnya and now fighting out of Sweden, Chimaev is one of the fastest-rising stars in UFC history. At 36 and with the majority of his career behind him, moments like these are probably going to be the height of Barnetts UFC career. And he wants to fight with other guy? We finish the food and the things we left, she eat [only] this. I think maybe a younger less beat-up Kamaru, I think that fights a little bit different. UFC newcomer Jose Henrique suspended 2 years for USADA violation. Irene Aldana vs. Macy Chiasson Main card: 10 p.m. The rest of us wouldve been sad to see it, but coming into fight week were also understanding its what had to be done if Diaz (21-13 MMA, 16-11 UFC) wanted to complete his contractual obligations with the organization and hit free agency. Ultimately, with the Usman matchup He nearly got into a physical altercation with Costa at the UFC Performance Institute. Irene Aldana vs. Macy Chiasson He was 10 or 11 years old. "If you are alone every night and don't see somebody, nobody helps you, nobody knows you. The two got into a brief scuffle earlier in the week, prior to a UFC 279 press conference in Las Vegas. "From [the] day I recognized myself, I was feeling this. He doesn't accept that anybody is better.". (1:02). -- Okamoto. I'll take everything from you guys.". Ferguson (25-8 MMA, 15-6 UFC) originally took a three-round fight against Li Jingliang on three weeks notice for this card. Chimaev, meanwhile, took on Kevin Holland in the co-main event. The seven upsets at UFC 279 are the most on any PPV card this year, topping UFC 274, headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Justin Gaethje. And the ability to get one emotional, don't forget that. And he was like, 'Sure, I can stay here.' He's sparring with Alexander Gustafsson, and he's holding his own. "At that time, it was normal to us. He showed off the last of those attributes to finish Ion Cutelaba in the first round. Thanks for all the love pic.twitter.com/jpKI654M7Y, June 2 years ago at 42. The UFC 279 main card kicks off at 10pm ET / 7pm PT on Saturday. 1,'" says Artur, who is five years older. I'll make it for mother and me. Fresh off his UFC debut, where he picked up a first round KO of Phil Hawes, the 30-year-old Aliskerov sports a shiny 14-1 record in MMA. Id beat you with NO HANDS. Chimaev defeated Burns, and now fights Nate Diaz in the main event of UFC 279 on Saturday. Be sure to visit the MMA Junkie Instagram page and YouTube channel to discuss this and more content with fans of mixed martial arts. The UFC isn't happy about it, nor should his team be happy. Subscribe to ESPN+ to get exclusive live UFC events, weigh-ins and more; Dana White's Contender Series; and more exclusive MMA content. He's coming off a full week of training, more than ten sessions. It against to Khamzat Chimaev, back in 2019. Instead, he would train three, four times per day. He's finished. It's my home. Dawodu, who missed the featherweight limit at Friday's weigh-in, has lost two of his last three fights. The UFC was quickly informed and went to work refiguring the card Friday morning. Whoever comes out of that bout with their hand raised is likely to face Islam Makhachev later this year (assuming health and timing allows). He has now finished five of the six opponents he has fought in the UFC, including four inside the first round. A soundtrack of culturally diverse music pumps through its sound system. However, his massive 7.5-pound weight miss at UFC 279 this past September led to a big shake-up atop the card. Chiasson landed a takedown and was dominant on the ground for most of the five minutes. 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Bellator to launch mens flyweight division, Crossover. And maybe you go halfway and die -- but if you go, you [can] get there.". But the thing that was most evident was that he had so much will. Khamzat Chimaev is not a fan of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight contender, Paulo Costa, and launched another verbal attack on the UFC Tags Khamzat Chimaev, Kevin Holland, UFC 279 UFC 279 - Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland - Sep 10, 2022 Full Fights Replay Yo this is insane that is hands down the come back of the year!!!#UFC279. Nate Diaz's last 3 submission victories have been against Tony Ferguson, Conor McGregor and Jim Miller. Jacks got amenities youll actually use. Then Belal [Muhammad] has talked about fighting him at certain points, Kamarus ready to fight him. Khamzat Chimaev is embracing the hate, and I have a hard time blaming him Inside the negotiations that brought the No. But Diaz did his usual stalking, and Ferguson utilized the unorthodox techniques for which he's known. Per ESPN's Stats & Information research, here are some interesting tidbits from Saturday's action: Due to so many fighters missing weight, the four "catchweight" bouts are the most on any fight card in UFC history. Jailton Almeida vs. Anton Turkalj WebKhamzat Chimaev's Win Streak | UFC 279 Athletes Retrace the path that led one of MMA's hottest talents to his first Pay Per View main event September 10 at UFC 279 Khamzat Chimaev, who missed weight badly for his weigh-in by 7.5 pounds, ended up in a matchup versus Kevin Holland. I was like, 'I'm gonna find some way to make my life better.'". Maybe this wasn't such a bad week for Chimaev after all. It's been a weird one. Recent UFC signee Jose Henrique has accepted a two-year suspension for violating the promotions anti-doping policy. Im just waiting for the opponent, for the contract. Okamoto: Chimaev cruises to win over Holland after main card shakeup. If he stays at welterweight, as he said he would do -- along with middleweight -- after the fight, expect the UFC to monitor his weight the next time. He tried to scramble and separate, but once Chimaev had a grip on him he wasn't letting go. Heck of a Morning. It seems pretty clear to me whats going to happen at this point, though. "I was watching them, and [then] I go back to [my] small apartment and was like, 'If somebody can live like that, why we don't do it?' When she postured and stood up to get better position, Aldana let fly with upkicks - and landed one to Chiasson's right side, just under her ribs. If Chimaev can get together whatever led to this gong show of a fight week for him, anyone who steps into that eight-sided cage is in big, big trouble. Matt Brown reminisces about his time on The Ultimate Fighter 7, including details about the infamous lemon juice prank that was played on him ahead of a fight against Jeremy May. Darian Weeks vs. Yohan Lainesse. Chiasson defended, but Aldana was on top and landed hard ground and pound before working for another armbar. Although he didnt look the sharpest, fastest, or his most dangerous in a fourth-round submission loss to Diaz, anyone with a brain in their skull understands how tough it was going to be for vintage El Cucuy to show up under these circumstances. Lets be real: The Chimaev fight wouldve been an execution, and only a handful of people wanted to end their Saturday night by witnessing that. He couldn't bear a loss. Chiasson, a 31-year-old from New Orleans who trains out of Dallas, has dropped two of three. So in Round 4, as Ferguson came forward, Diaz grabbed his neck and took the fight to the canvas, where he quickly finished Ferguson with a guillotine choke at 2:52. Inside the negotiations that brought the No. Mixed martial arts is full of obsessive, hungry human beings. Diaz (22-13) is a cult favorite who reached superstardom with a 2016 submission win over Conor McGregor. Chimaev found work through his older brother, loading boxes onto trucks inside a refrigeration warehouse at a poultry factory. On a card with two title fights, it's Chimaev everyone is talking about. She couldn't pick up her first UFC stoppage victory, but it was still a dominant win. "Everything is happening with me now," Chimaev says. Chimaev tuned out deafening boos from the crowd And at the end of the day, what we noticed is that he was fearless. Shammas started hounding UFC matchmaker Sean Shelby for a contract, but he couldn't sell Chimaev on his MMA experience. Weve got kegerator space; weve got a retractable awning because (its the best kept secret) Seattle actually gets a lot of sun; weve got a mini-fridge to chill that ros; weve got BBQ grills, fire pits, and even Belgian heaters. Thank U, Next. Raimondi: Diaz submits Ferguson, vows return to UFC | Watch Diaz vs. Ferguson on ESPN+. Now, when I become older, I understand what she did.". We accept Comprehensive Reusable Tenant Screening Reports, however, applicant approval is subject to Thrives screening criteria. The main event for Saturdays UFC 279 is in jeopardy after Khamzat Chimaev failed to make weight ahead of his anticipated clash with Nate Diaz. Barnett got smashed early on, wobbled by big punches that bloodied his face, puffed up and closed his left eye and left his mouth sagging open as if he'd suffered a jaw injury. The judges gave him all three rounds, handing in 30-27 scorecards. Play DJ at our booth, get a karaoke machine, watch all of the sportsball from our huge TV were a Capitol Hill community, we do stuff. Here are a few post-fight musings . It says a lot about where he is mentally because I think a lot of people were kind of writing him off just a little bit and saying, Oh, hes done. I think that guy will beat [Costa] as well. He has been such a person since childhood.". Endless conversations -- in English, Swedish and Arabic -- occur all over its mats. According to sources, Diaz's camp and the UFC were involved in discussions around a new contract, however the 37-year-old recently made it very clear he wished to fight out the deal. Zach Rosenfield, Diaz's representative, confirmed the date and opponent of Diaz's next fight. I don't want it all to be in vain, for nothing.' "None of these other [MMA] fighters know how to do it. One of the most popular fighters on the roster, Diaz hasn't fought since a decision loss to current UFC welterweight title challenger Leon Edwards in June 2021. Anheliger, 35 and from Calgary, Alberta, saw a 10-fight winning streak end. Chimaev grew up with two brothers and two sisters. UFC 279 results Catchweight (180 pounds): Khamzat Chimaev (12-0, 6-0 UFC) def. Twenty seconds on, 20 seconds off, 20 seconds on -- over and over, until the five rounds are up. And basically [I asked for] a pay bump, too. Diaz is angling for a money-fight boxing match with Jake Paul win or lose against Anderson Silva on Oct. 29 then hes going to come back and angle for a title bout, a Conor McGregor trilogy or the biggest available option in the UFC welterweight division. Middleweight king Israel Adesanya has flat out said he's pulling for Chimaev (10-0) to lose. Khamzat Chimaev of Sweden reacts after his victory over Li Jingliang of China in a welterweight fight during the UFC 267 event at Etihad Arena on October 30, You've got a main event fight against one of the most popular fighters in the sport, in a matchup where you are a significant favorite, and you miss weight? Johnny Walker brings back his famous worm dancing celebration after a submission Ion Cutelaba. Rodriguez, who initially was matched against Kevin Holland, ended up in the cage with Li and looked like a man a couple of weight classes bigger than his opponent. It was unfair! Holland has a history of issues with takedown defense, but he came into this matchup on a two-fight win streak at welterweight. The myth of Khamzat Chimaev is real. WebUFC welterweight Khamzat Chimaev continued his undefeated win-streak in the Octagon Saturday at UFC 279, earning the co-main event victory via submission over opponent The Walker who showed up at UFC 279 was more disciplined, patient and well-rounded. Holland, of Fort Worth, Texas, falls to 7-3 overall in the UFC. Collier, a 36-year-old from Cuba, Missouri, has lost two in a row. He transitioned into the D'Arce attempt in the center of the cage and produced the tap. He is a multiple-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion and a former UFC welterweight title challenger. Alatengheili showed off potent offense and strong defense in scoring his second straight victory inside the Octagon. The conflict between Chechen rebels and Russia continued for the first two years of Chimaev's life. Diaz, 37, came in having lost three of his last four fights, with just a single victory since 2016. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkies event hub for UFC 279. Episode one is in the books. 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Denis Tiuliulin was deducted a point after two low shots on his opponent, but he didn't need any judges on Saturday night as he finished Jamie Pickett will ground-and-pound. Feeling I had something to put out, to make [a] better life. 10 p.m. I was feeling, I [could] break him. Borz has called out almost every top contender whether Thats absolutely, stupidly ridiculous. If he makes that money, why not me?". The conclusion was a disappointing one for Holland and brought a swift end to a mini rivalry with Chimaev. Dawodu, a 31-year-old from Calgary, Alberta, tried to play catchup but could never halt his opponent's momentum. 1 heavyweight in the world, Francis Ngannou, to the PFL, he's out-landed his UFC opponents in total strikes by 254-2. Who are the best fighters at every age, from age 21 to 42? The bout was moved to a catchweight, rather than being at 135 pounds, at the request of Chiasson's team Friday. MMA Fightings Mike Heck discusses if Khamzat Chimaev vs. Kamaru Usman is the fight to make. Amanda Serrano has no regrets but says Katie Taylor rematch probably wont happen following Taylors loss. Sean OMalleys coach believes UFC wants Sugar to beat Aljamain Sterling: UFC knows what theyre doing, Smesh. The fighters' respect for each other's skills kept the bout moving at a measured pace, steady but far from frenetic. This was Pickett's second consecutive loss. At Friday's weigh-ins, he became just the second heavyweight in UFC history to miss the 266-pound limit; he surrendered 20% of his purse for a fight that ended up being contested at a catchweight. Something that could be very big. He started the sport at age 6. WebKhamzat Chimaev a affront un autre combattant de l'Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC 279 10 septembre 2022: 1 2:13 Las Vegas, Nevada: Victoire 11-0 Gilbert Burns: Dcision unanime UFC 273 9 avril 2022: 3 5:00 Jacksonville, Floride: Combat de la soire. MFs out here surprised by my striking must not have seen my highlight reel pic.twitter.com/pcUr4bJBnh, Hear me out.. Abel Trujillo should get some credit for 20 escapes, Gabriel Bonfim (14-0) vs. Trevin Giles (16-4); UFC 291, July 29, Sinead Kavanagh (9-5) vs. Sara Collins (4-0); Bellator 299, Sept. 23, Luke Trainer (7-1) vs. Laurynas Urbonavicius (14-1); Bellator 299, Sept. 23, Mark Ewen (4-0) vs. Noah Gugnon (1-1); Bellator 299, Sept. 23, Kenny Mokhonoana (5-0) vs. Josh OConnor (4-0); Bellator 299, Sept. 23, Chiara Penco (8-3) vs. Mackenzie Stiller (1-0); Bellator 299, Sept. 23, Nicolo Solli (5-1) vs. Romain Debienne (9-4); Bellator 299, Sept. 23. Gustafsson, a three-time UFC light heavyweight title challenger, is constantly being asked about his training partner. Lainesse, a 30-year-old from Saint-Bruno, Quebec, Canada, had suffered his first career defeat in his Octagon debut in April. Khamzat Chimaev needs 17 seconds and one punch to knock out Gerald Meerschaert at UFC Fight Night. Weeks was the aggressor for most of the 15 minutes but could not land much on his elusive opponent. 2023 Bloody Elbow. Dumont beat up Wolf on the feet and schooled her on the ground for a clear, unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26) on the UFC 279 prelims. Reed, a 29-year-old from Princeton, New Jersey, appeared to have sustained damage to her upper left leg in the third round due to Martinez's kicks. A 124-2 edge over Phillips in total strikes. That would then free up Usman for Shavkat Rakhmonov, who is now left in a weird spot. Please check your email for a confirmation. See the highlights from UFC 279: Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland Highlights video from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. He took it personally if he didn't immediately succeed. The 31-year-old Brazilian was coming off a split decision loss to Macy Chiasson at UFC 274 in May. Li Jingliang vs. Daniel Rodriguez The finish came after Walker escaped an early armbar attempt by Cutelaba and worked his way to the back. "Who's the famous fighter? In big numbers, they will be following him wherever he ends up next. Chimaev has shown arguably more potential early on in his career than any fighter in the history of this sport, but if you can't make weight for this spot -- it's a concern. THIS SATURDAY IS already a fork in the road for Chimaev, whose UFC career has only just begun. Johnny Walker vs. Ion Cutelaba But then the fighting resumed, and there were moments when each man pointed at the other with a smile on their face. During the first round, Khamzat Chimaev picks up Li Jingliang off the mat, carries him toward the fence and chats it up with Dana White. Now Costa's booked, but what's Chimaev doing? Chimaev found victory via D'Arce choke on Saturday, the second time he's used the submission maneuver to win. He transitioned into the d'Arce attempt in the center of the cage and produced the tap. Almeida, 31, is now 3-0 in the UFC with three first-round finishes. Rodriguez got the nod from two of the three judges likely because he remained busy for three rounds and was the aggressor, walking down Li for much of the fight. But it seems likely that well be seeing more concrete plans laid down in the coming weeks. It was the most competitive fight of Chiamev's professional career, but it also came against a former UFC title challenger. Alatengheili vs. Chad Anheliger Turkalj, a 26-year-old Swede, was making his UFC debut. The four of them settled in a small apartment in a village in the southern part of the country. What we cant argue is the depth of his talent. I'm gonna go out there, I'm gonna take over another profession and become the best at that And then I'm gonna come right the f--k back here to get a mother----ing UFC title.". Ferguson was scheduled to fight Li Jingliang, who was shifted to a fight with Daniel Rodriguez. Moreover, it was the fourth time in six UFC fights Chimaev has never been hit. The family did not have much. They attacked me two on one!' Everyone knows the money. Who talks about Khabib [Nurmagomedov]? The Guadalajara native is 7-2 in her previous nine fights overall. One year later, Chimaev, his mother, his other brother and one sister also moved to Sweden. Go, slowly. "But after [the war], you see the buildings down. Want more? Khamzat Chimaev is not a fan of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight contender, Paulo Costa, and launched another verbal attack on the Brazilian fighter earlier this week. Nobody. Card Info Airing on (Pay Per View) @ Saturday 09.10.2022 at 06:00 PM ET Main Card: Undercard: A 68-0 shutout of McKee. "One time, some guys jumped him," Artur says. Jeff Wagenheim, Marc Raimondi and Brett Okamoto offer up their thoughts from a highlight-packed event in Las Vegas. Always. Fortunately, Chimaev shot himself in the foot by missing weight. "Guys think about one belt, I think about three belts. We can argue who he should fight, and which division he should fight in. Jailton Almeida vs. Anton Turkalj Happy Friday, everyone. Kamaru Usman, the welterweight champion and pound-for-pound king, has been prodded to weigh in on him. "Conor McGregor didn't know how to do it," Diaz said. If you find something youd like to see in the Morning Report, hit up @DrakeRiggs_ on Twitter and let him know about it. He signed with the promotion in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and picked up two wins in just 10 days, setting a UFC record. This is what's been happening.". UFC title matchup projections: What does our model think of Nunes-Aldana and Jones-Miocic? There is a couple people that are willing to step up and do it and for whatever reason just hasnt happened so it seems like theres something else going on in the background., New. This is the 10th pay-per-view card of the year. Its just a remarkable turn of events. Chael Sonnen has a simple question: Where in the world is Khamzat Chimaev? "Every morning I would run before work and [I'd see] buildings, nice houses," Chimaev remembers. Kevin Holland vs. Khamzat Chimaev Both fighters turned their backs to their opponent at various times; when Diaz did it in Round 3, it appeared for a second that we might have a "No mas" situation on our hands. 1 heavyweight in the world, Francis Ngannou, to the PFL, with boos cascading down from all corners of T-Mobile Arena, Diaz taps Ferguson, will leave UFC 'for a minute', The sports world reacts to Nate Diaz's victory -- and comments -- at UFC 279, UFC 279: Nate Diaz wins in triumphant finale, Khamzat Chimaev untouched in victory, Barnett's Richter scale-triggering front flip onto his derrire, he dislocated his shoulder and required surgery, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. LAS VEGAS Khamzat Chimaev was the villain of UFC 279 from start to finish, but he did his job Saturday in amazing fashion. Hes shit, bro.. Inside the negotiations that brought the No. Please enter a valid email and try again. Also, follow MMAFighting on Instagram and like us on Facebook. In 2012, Artur moved to Sweden to seek medical treatment for torn ligaments in his shoulder he sustained in wrestling. He used to chase the takedown relentlessly. Ferguson, 38, won 12 straight fights from 2013 to 2019, and is tied for the UFC lightweight record streak with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Usman, 36, fully intends on regaining the belt he held from March 2019 to August 2022 but will have to do some significant work to justify a fourth outing with Rocky.. He continued to wrestle and was very successful in national competitions. "I've never seen anything like him.". I'm ready.". Unfortunately, though, you cant hate on Chimaevs talent. Ranking the TUF coaches fights: Which fight was No. Some athletes would take a day off after such a grueling week, or at least take it easy -- but here is Chimaev, running a treadmill aimed halfway to the sky. Replays showed one of Aldanas kicks landed clean on Chiassons weak spot on her body, and that was that. Usman wants to fight, I make [it] his last fight. Why did you fail?' I dont think he even has the capability to really do that anymore just with his knees and some of that stuff.. As of yet, no bookings have been made official for the UFC 294 fight card at this time. 1 heavyweight in the world, Francis Ngannou, to the PFL, Einstein, cannabis and 4 a.m. convos: Two days in the 209 with Nate Diaz, The sports world reacts to Nate Diaz's victory -- and comments -- at UFC 279, Raimondi: Diaz submits Ferguson, vows return to UFC, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Cutelaba seized control early by catching a Walker kick and dumping him on the ground. A hectic Friday has created a brand new fight card for UFC 279 on Saturday night. He looked perfect inside the Octagon on Saturday, as he shot straight into a takedown in the fight's opening seconds and took Holland to the floor. 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