Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz Officially Set for UFC 279 on September 10th at T-Mobile Arena

Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz has finally got it’s date and venue set for their 5-round war.

The news was announced during the broadcast for UFC London prior to the main event between Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes.

Diaz final bout on his UFC contract is now officially set for September 10th at UFC 279 vs. Chimaev.

The UFC would release more information on the event, stating that this will be the main event and will be a 5-round fight.

Fresh from a stirring win over top contender Gilbert Burns, unbeaten welterweight sensation Khamzat Chimaev returns on September 10 to make his first Las Vegas appearance in nearly two years against veteran superstar Nate Diaz in the five-round main event of UFC 279 at T-Mobile Arena.

Perfect in 11 pro fights, a record that includes five UFC victories, Chimaev already has post-fight performance bonuses in each trip to the Octagon, but it was in his Fight of the Night win over Burns in April that he proved ready for the elite at 170 pounds. In September, he will be tested once again by Stockton’s Diaz, a member of the UFC roster since 2007 who has fought – and beaten – a Who’s Who of the sport, including Conor McGregor, Takanori Gomi, Donald Cerrone, Jim Miller and Anthony Pettis, establishing himself as a fan favorite and an elite contender at 155 and 170 pounds.

Diaz plans to venture into other sports and live the life he wants to outside of the UFC. He has been part of the promotion since 2007 and has wanted out for quite some time. He will get that wish whether he wins or loses vs. Chimaev in what should be fireworks in Las Vegas.

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