Nate Diaz  vs  Tony Ferguson Will Headline UFC 279

UFC president Dana White has announced a major change for the main card for UFC 279.

White confirmed the news on Instagram that the primary event scheduled for Saturday's show

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White confirmed the news on Instagram that the primary event scheduled for Saturday's show

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Diaz's first opponent, was weighed at 178.5 pounds

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It is believed to be Diaz's last fight for the company.

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Diaz (21-13 Diaz (21-13, 15,11 UFC) as well as Ferguson (25-7) Ferguson (25-7) fight

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White also announced that Chimaev (11-0, 5-5-0 UFC) will be able to fight Kevin Holland (23-7)

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who weighed 179.5 pounds in a five-round catchweight match in the main event.

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The shake-up also brought about a brand new fight between Holland and Ferguson's previous scheduled opponent

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Breaking: New UFC 279 Card - Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson - Khamzat Chimaev vs Kevin Holland - Li Jinglian vs Daniel Rodriguez

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