UFC 279: Diaz vs Ferguson – Staff Picks

An array of issues tried to bring UFC 279 to its’ knees, but it’s finally fight day! In the main event, two legends in Nate Diaz and Tony Ferguson will square in a five round welterweight bout. A pair of 180lb catchweight bouts will make up the co-main and feature bouts, with Khamzat Chimaev taking on Kevin Holland and Li Jingliang facing off against Daniel Rodriguez.

Let’s take a look at who the Violent Money TV team are picking to win on the UFC 279 main card!

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Nate Diaz (21-13) vs (#11 – LW) Tony Ferguson (26-7) – welterweight bout

Fan favourite legends have stepped up to save UFC 279 and will duke it out for five rounds in the main event.

Jake’s pick: Tony Ferguson via decision

Cauley’s pick: Nate Diaz via decision

Jamie’s pick: Tony Ferguson via decision

Steve’s pick: Tony Ferguson via TKO (R3)

Joey’s pick: Nate Diaz via TKO (R2)

Colin’s pick: Tony Ferguson via TKO (R4)

Cole’s pick: Tony Ferguson via decision

(#3 – WW) Khamzat Chimaev (10-0) vs Kevin Holland (23-7, 1 NC) – catchweight bout

A grudge more two years in the making will come to a head in this five round 180lb catchweight affair.

Jake’s pick: Khamzat Chimaev via TKO (R1)

Cayley’s pick: Khamzat Chimaev via submission (R1)

Jamie’s pick: Khamzat Chimaev via submission (R2)

Steve’s pick: Khamzat Chimaev via submission (R2)

Joey’s pick: Khamzat Chimaev via submission (R1)

Colin’s pick: Khamzat Chimaev via submission (R1)

Cole’s pick: Khamzat Chimaev via submission (R1)

(#14 – WW) Li Jingliang (19-7) vs Daniel Rodriguez (16-2) – catchweight bout

Dangerous welterweight strikers will look to make a statement in this 180lb catchweight feature bout.

Jake’s pick: Daniel Rodriguez via decision

Cauley’s pick: Daniel Rodriguez via KO (R2)

Jamie’s pick: Daniel Rodriguez via decision

Steve’s pick: Daniel Rodriguez via decision

Joey’s pick: Li Jingliang via decision

Colin’s pick: Daniel Rodriguez via decision

Cole’s pick: Li Jingliang via decision

(#4 – BW) Irene Aldana (13-6) vs (#10 – BW) Macy Chiasson (9-2) – catchweight bout

A matchup between top ten bantamweights at a 140lb catchweight will is set to deliver.

Jake’s pick: Irene Aldana via decision

Cauley’s pick: Irene Aldana via decision

Jamie’s pick: Irene Aldana via decision

Steve’s pick: Irene Aldana via decision

Joey’s pick: Irene Aldana via decision

Colin’s pick: Irene Aldana via decision

Cole’s pick: Irene Aldana via decision

(#12) Johnny Walker (18-7) vs Ion Cutelaba (16-7-1, 1 NC) – light-heavyweight bout

Highlight-reel finishers in the light-heavyweight division will open up the UFC 279 main card.

Jake’s pick: Ion Cutelaba via KO (R2)

Cauley’s pick: Ion Cutelaba via KO (R2)

Jamie’s pick: Ion Cutelaba via KO (R1)

Steve’s pick: Johnny Walker via KO (R1)

Joey’s pick: Johnny Walker via KO (R1)

Colin’s pick: Johnny Walker via KO (R2)

Cole’s pick: Ion Cutelaba via KO (R1)

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Who are you picking on the UFC 279 main card? Let us know in the comments!