MMA.UFC.UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson
MMA.UFC.UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson took place on September 10, 2022 in Paradise, USA, headlined by Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 13-fight card below.
Fight Results
13 of 13 fights completed — 4 Submission · 2 Decision (Split) · 3 KO/TKO · 4 Decision (Unanimous)
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson | Nate Diaz | Submission | R4 (2:52) |
| Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland | Khamzat Chimaev | Submission | R1 (2:13) |
| Li Jingliang vs Daniel Rodriguez | Daniel Rodriguez | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
| Irene Aldana vs Macy Chiasson | Irene Aldana | KO/TKO | R3 (2:21) |
| Johnny Walker vs Ion Cutelaba | Johnny Walker | Submission | R1 (4:37) |
| Hakeem Dawodu vs Julian Erosa | Julian Erosa | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Jailton Almeida vs Anton Turkalj | Jailton Almeida | Submission | R1 (4:27) |
| Denis Tiuliulin vs Jamie Pickett | Denis Tiuliulin | KO/TKO | R2 (4:52) |
| Jake Collier vs Chris Barnett | Chris Barnett | KO/TKO | R2 (2:24) |
| Norma Dumont Viana vs Danyelle Wolf | Norma Dumont Viana | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Chad Anheliger vs Alateng Heili | Alateng Heili | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Melissa Martinez vs Elise Reed | Elise Reed | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Darian Weeks vs Yohan Lainesse | Yohan Lainesse | Decision (Split) | R3 (5:00) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · 5-round bout · 5:10 AM UTC
Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson
Welterweight
Nate Diaz
43.1% · 2.32
VS
Tony Ferguson
56.9% · 1.76
Winner: Nate Diaz · Submission · Round 4 (2:52)
Fight Statistics
Control — Nate Diaz: 0:00 · Tony Ferguson: 00:08
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Nate Diaz edged the striking 22-19 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Nate Diaz edged the striking 28-20 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Tony Ferguson edged the striking 30-26 in significant strikes.
Round 4: Nate Diaz edged the striking 25-11 in significant strikes; Tony Ferguson landed a takedown; Nate Diaz hunted a submission (1); Tony Ferguson controlled for 00:08.
The fight ended in round 4 at 2:52 with Nate Diaz winning by Submission.
5-round bout · 4:45 AM UTC
Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland
Catchweight
Khamzat Chimaev
81% · 1.23
VS
Kevin Holland
19% · 5.26
Winner: Khamzat Chimaev · Submission · Round 1 (2:13)
Fight Statistics
Control — Khamzat Chimaev: 01:56 · Kevin Holland: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Khamzat Chimaev landed 2 takedowns; Khamzat Chimaev hunted a submission (2); Khamzat Chimaev controlled for 01:56.
The fight ended in round 1 at 2:13 with Khamzat Chimaev winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 4:10 AM UTC
Li Jingliang vs Daniel Rodriguez
Catchweight
Li Jingliang
39% · 2.56
VS
Daniel Rodriguez
61% · 1.64
Winner: Daniel Rodriguez · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Li Jingliang: 00:02 · Daniel Rodriguez: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Li Jingliang edged the striking 27-20 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Daniel Rodriguez edged the striking 34-24 in significant strikes; Li Jingliang landed a takedown; Li Jingliang controlled for 00:02.
Round 3: Daniel Rodriguez edged the striking 34-27 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Daniel Rodriguez winning by Decision (Split).
3-round bout · 3:40 AM UTC
Irene Aldana vs Macy Chiasson
Catchweight
Irene Aldana
61.9% · 1.62
VS
Macy Chiasson
38.1% · 2.62
Winner: Irene Aldana · KO/TKO · Round 3 (2:21)
Fight Statistics
Control — Irene Aldana: 01:00 · Macy Chiasson: 03:28
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Irene Aldana edged the striking 25-13 in significant strikes; Irene Aldana hunted a submission (2); Irene Aldana controlled for 00:55; Macy Chiasson controlled for 00:17.
Round 2: Macy Chiasson edged the striking 17-9 in significant strikes; Macy Chiasson landed 2 takedowns; Irene Aldana controlled for 00:05; Macy Chiasson controlled for 02:51.
Round 3: Macy Chiasson edged the striking 9-3 in significant strikes; Macy Chiasson landed a takedown; Irene Aldana scored a knockdown; Macy Chiasson controlled for 00:20.
The fight ended in round 3 at 2:21 with Irene Aldana winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 3:20 AM UTC
Johnny Walker vs Ion Cutelaba
Light Heavyweight
Johnny Walker
36.8% · 2.72
VS
Ion Cutelaba
63.2% · 1.58
Winner: Johnny Walker · Submission · Round 1 (4:37)
Fight Statistics
Control — Johnny Walker: 02:10 · Ion Cutelaba: 02:02
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Striking was even (3-3 significant strikes); Johnny Walker landed a takedown; Johnny Walker hunted a submission (3); Johnny Walker controlled for 02:10; Ion Cutelaba controlled for 02:02.
The fight ended in round 1 at 4:37 with Johnny Walker winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 2:40 AM UTC
Hakeem Dawodu vs Julian Erosa
Featherweight
Hakeem Dawodu
65.5% · 1.53
VS
Julian Erosa
34.5% · 2.90
Winner: Julian Erosa · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Hakeem Dawodu: 00:12 · Julian Erosa: 04:22
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Julian Erosa edged the striking 48-31 in significant strikes; Hakeem Dawodu controlled for 00:04; Julian Erosa controlled for 00:41.
Round 2: Julian Erosa edged the striking 22-21 in significant strikes; Julian Erosa landed a takedown; Julian Erosa controlled for 02:30.
Round 3: Striking was even (22-22 significant strikes); Julian Erosa landed a takedown; Hakeem Dawodu controlled for 00:08; Julian Erosa controlled for 01:11.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Julian Erosa winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 2:10 AM UTC
Jailton Almeida vs Anton Turkalj
Catchweight
Jailton Almeida
82.2% · 1.22
VS
Anton Turkalj
17.8% · 5.62
Winner: Jailton Almeida · Submission · Round 1 (4:27)
Fight Statistics
Control — Jailton Almeida: 04:14 · Anton Turkalj: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Jailton Almeida edged the striking 17-1 in significant strikes; Jailton Almeida landed 3 takedowns; Jailton Almeida hunted a submission (2); Jailton Almeida controlled for 04:14.
The fight ended in round 1 at 4:27 with Jailton Almeida winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 1:40 AM UTC
Denis Tiuliulin vs Jamie Pickett
Middleweight
Denis Tiuliulin
47.9% · 2.09
VS
Jamie Pickett
52.1% · 1.92
Winner: Denis Tiuliulin · KO/TKO · Round 2 (4:52)
Fight Statistics
Control — Denis Tiuliulin: 00:59 · Jamie Pickett: 00:35
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Jamie Pickett edged the striking 35-22 in significant strikes; Jamie Pickett controlled for 00:32.
Round 2: Denis Tiuliulin edged the striking 51-25 in significant strikes; Denis Tiuliulin scored 2 knockdowns; Denis Tiuliulin controlled for 00:59; Jamie Pickett controlled for 00:03.
The fight ended in round 2 at 4:52 with Denis Tiuliulin winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 1:10 AM UTC
Jake Collier vs Chris Barnett
Heavyweight
Jake Collier
79.8% · 1.25
VS
Chris Barnett
20.2% · 4.95
Winner: Chris Barnett · KO/TKO · Round 2 (2:24)
Fight Statistics
Control — Jake Collier: 01:26 · Chris Barnett: 01:07
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Jake Collier edged the striking 42-16 in significant strikes; Jake Collier landed a takedown; Jake Collier scored a knockdown; Jake Collier hunted a submission (1); Jake Collier controlled for 01:26; Chris Barnett controlled for 00:04.
Round 2: Chris Barnett edged the striking 38-9 in significant strikes; Chris Barnett controlled for 01:03.
The fight ended in round 2 at 2:24 with Chris Barnett winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 12:35 AM UTC
Norma Dumont Viana vs Danyelle Wolf
Featherweight
Norma Dumont Viana
75.8% · 1.32
VS
Danyelle Wolf
24.2% · 4.13
Winner: Norma Dumont Viana · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Norma Dumont Viana: 06:41 · Danyelle Wolf: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Norma Dumont Viana edged the striking 17-9 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Norma Dumont Viana edged the striking 22-10 in significant strikes; Norma Dumont Viana landed a takedown; Norma Dumont Viana scored a knockdown; Norma Dumont Viana controlled for 02:04.
Round 3: Norma Dumont Viana edged the striking 13-1 in significant strikes; Norma Dumont Viana landed a takedown; Norma Dumont Viana controlled for 04:37.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Norma Dumont Viana winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 12:10 AM UTC
Chad Anheliger vs Alateng Heili
Bantamweight
Chad Anheliger
38.6% · 2.59
VS
Alateng Heili
61.4% · 1.63
Winner: Alateng Heili · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Chad Anheliger: 0:00 · Alateng Heili: 01:23
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Alateng Heili edged the striking 16-12 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Alateng Heili edged the striking 16-14 in significant strikes.
Round 3: Alateng Heili edged the striking 17-13 in significant strikes; Alateng Heili landed 2 takedowns; Alateng Heili controlled for 01:23.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Alateng Heili winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 11:45 PM UTC
Melissa Martinez vs Elise Reed
Strawweight
Melissa Martinez
61.5% · 1.63
VS
Elise Reed
38.5% · 2.60
Winner: Elise Reed · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Melissa Martinez: 02:42 · Elise Reed: 03:34
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Melissa Martinez edged the striking 16-9 in significant strikes; Elise Reed scored a knockdown; Melissa Martinez controlled for 01:06; Elise Reed controlled for 00:31.
Round 2: Melissa Martinez edged the striking 19-13 in significant strikes; Melissa Martinez controlled for 00:42; Elise Reed controlled for 00:45.
Round 3: Elise Reed edged the striking 16-10 in significant strikes; Elise Reed landed 3 takedowns; Melissa Martinez controlled for 00:54; Elise Reed controlled for 02:18.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Elise Reed winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 11:15 PM UTC
Darian Weeks vs Yohan Lainesse
Welterweight
Darian Weeks
52.7% · 1.90
VS
Yohan Lainesse
47.3% · 2.11
Winner: Yohan Lainesse · Decision (Split) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Darian Weeks: 01:49 · Yohan Lainesse: 00:17
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Striking was even (13-13 significant strikes); Darian Weeks controlled for 00:19.
Round 2: Darian Weeks edged the striking 19-5 in significant strikes; Darian Weeks landed a takedown; Darian Weeks controlled for 00:42.
Round 3: Darian Weeks edged the striking 12-5 in significant strikes; Darian Weeks controlled for 00:48; Yohan Lainesse controlled for 00:17.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Yohan Lainesse winning by Decision (Split).
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson | 43.1% (2.32) | 56.9% (1.76) |
| Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland | 81% (1.23) | 19% (5.26) |
| Li Jingliang vs Daniel Rodriguez | 39% (2.56) | 61% (1.64) |
| Irene Aldana vs Macy Chiasson | 61.9% (1.62) | 38.1% (2.62) |
| Johnny Walker vs Ion Cutelaba | 36.8% (2.72) | 63.2% (1.58) |
| Hakeem Dawodu vs Julian Erosa | 65.5% (1.53) | 34.5% (2.90) |
| Jailton Almeida vs Anton Turkalj | 82.2% (1.22) | 17.8% (5.62) |
| Denis Tiuliulin vs Jamie Pickett | 47.9% (2.09) | 52.1% (1.92) |
| Jake Collier vs Chris Barnett | 79.8% (1.25) | 20.2% (4.95) |
| Norma Dumont Viana vs Danyelle Wolf | 75.8% (1.32) | 24.2% (4.13) |
| Chad Anheliger vs Alateng Heili | 38.6% (2.59) | 61.4% (1.63) |
| Melissa Martinez vs Elise Reed | 61.5% (1.63) | 38.5% (2.60) |
| Darian Weeks vs Yohan Lainesse | 52.7% (1.90) | 47.3% (2.11) |
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United Kingdom
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United States
Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
T-Mobile Arena
- Location
- Paradise, NV, USA
- Capacity
- 18,000
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles