UFC 279 Highlights: Conor McGregor's Coach Kicked, Nate Diaz Submits Tony Ferguson, Joe Rogan Schools Khamzat Chimaev & More

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From last-minute reshuffle to one-of-a-kind KO, there is so much that happened during the UFC 279 that kept the audience hooked. Here we share a few of the UFC 279 highlights. [{ "selector": ".fkqgx-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-150px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".jqjta-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(calc(360px - 274px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }, { "selector": ".oxnxn-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Walker and McGregor's
Coach Kicked Out

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John Kavanagh and his team Straight Blast Gym (SBG) were kicked out of the venue after the Johnny Walker fight. [{ "selector": ".egosi-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 523px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Rogan Roasts Chimaev

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During a post-fight interview, Rogan asked Chimaev about his weight miss to which Chimaev didn't react much. It was then Rogan went ahead to tell him why and how important it is for him to take this seriously. [{ "selector": ".xultd-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 474px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Jiingliang's Controverssy

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'The Leech' was scheduled to face Tony Ferguson before but due to the last-minute reshuffle, the opponent got changed. Moreover, fans think it was wrong how the split decision happened according to Verdict MMA, based on people's votes. [{ "selector": ".fwonj-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 457px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Aldana's First of a Kind
KO

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Irene Aldana defeated Macy Chiasson via KO/TKO in round 3 at 02:21. The KO was one of a kind and the most unconventional knockout, the liver kick from the bottom. [{ "selector": ".bflwl-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 505px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Nate Diaz Submits
Ferguson

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Diaz defeated Ferguson via submission in round four at 02:52. [{ "selector": ".omdqm-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(calc(600px - 543px))", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

‘He Would’ve Kicked This Guy’s F*****g A*s’: Mike Tyson Agrees Sean O’Malley ‘Didn’t Really Lose’ to Chito Vera

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UFC 279 Highlights: Conor McGregor's Coach Kicked, Nate Diaz Submits Tony Ferguson, Joe Rogan Schools Khamzat Chimaev & More

Walker and McGregor's
Coach Kicked Out

Rogan Roasts Chimaev

Jiingliang's Controverssy

Aldana's First of a Kind
KO

Nate Diaz Submits
Ferguson

‘He Would’ve Kicked This Guy’s F*****g A*s’: Mike Tyson Agrees Sean O’Malley ‘Didn’t Really Lose’ to Chito Vera

“I’ll Leave That Up to…”: Seth Rollins Has an Interesting Answer When Asked About Facing Brock Lesnar Inside the Octagon

Tony Ferguson vs Nate Diaz Main Event & Kevin Holland vs Khamzat Chimaev Catchweight Bout Suggested as ‘Borz’ Misses Weight at UFC 279

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UFC 279 Highlights: Conor McGregor's Coach Kicked, Nate Diaz Submits Tony Ferguson, Joe Rogan Schools Khamzat Chimaev & More

Walker and McGregor'sCoach Kicked Out

Rogan Roasts Chimaev

Jiingliang's Controverssy

Aldana's First of a KindKO

Nate Diaz SubmitsFerguson

‘He Would’ve Kicked This Guy’s F*****g A*s’: Mike Tyson Agrees Sean O’Malley ‘Didn’t Really Lose’ to Chito Vera

“I’ll Leave That Up to…”: Seth Rollins Has an Interesting Answer When Asked About Facing Brock Lesnar Inside the Octagon

Tony Ferguson vs Nate Diaz Main Event & Kevin Holland vs Khamzat Chimaev Catchweight Bout Suggested as ‘Borz’ Misses Weight at UFC 279

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Walker and McGregor's
Coach Kicked Out

Aldana's First of a Kind
KO

Nate Diaz Submits
Ferguson