UFC 279 Live Results and Highlights

After a whirlwind 24 hours that has seen UFC 279 comeback from the brink of collapse. We are here to provide you with UFC 279 live results and highlights for the momentous event.

Arguably the most hectic lead up to an event in the sports history. Everyone made it through and we are in for one hell of a show. With injuries, weight-misses, backstage brawls and more, trying their hardest to scupper the pay-per-view event we are hours away from the cage door closing for the first time tonight. 

The card has seen major changes take place with all three of the final bouts playing switcharoo to make things work. Originally headlined by Khamzat Chimaev vs Nate Diaz, both men will face a new opponent. 

UFC 279 Live Results and Higlights

Main Card

Welterweight – Nate Diaz Vs Tony Ferguson

Result: Nate Diaz def. Tony Ferguson via submission (Guillotine) 2:52, Round 4

Highlights:

Two legends of the game throwing down inside the Octagon! 😤

After all the drama, we have arrived at @NateDiaz209 vs. @TonyFergusonXT at #UFC279! pic.twitter.com/MrgngQjt0L

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) September 11, 2022

🏖️ @TonyFergusonXT with shades of Nick Diaz! #UFC279 pic.twitter.com/TAnvSe0YfM

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) September 11, 2022

🫵 @NateDiaz209 got you. #UFC279 pic.twitter.com/2P8rdBiVIR

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) September 11, 2022

NATE DIAZ OVER AND OUT.

🌎 @NateDiaz209 JUST SHOOK UP THE WORLD ONE MORE TIME. #UFC279 pic.twitter.com/PANV4wmQFQ

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) September 11, 2022

Catchweight 180lb – Kevin Holland Vs Khamzat Chimaev

Result: Khamzat Chimaev def. Kevin Holland via submission (D’arce Choke) 2:13, Round 1

Highlights:

Khamzat Chimaev taps out Kevin Holland in the first round.#UFC279 pic.twitter.com/9kWjh1Bn5k

— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) September 11, 2022

Catchweight 180lb – Li Jingliang Vs Daniel Rodriguez

Result: Daniel Rodriguez def. Li Jingliang via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Highlights:

The heartbreak continues for The Leech 💔

On a card full of them, Daniel Rodriguez proving he's an absolute gangster tonight on short-notice. #UFC279 pic.twitter.com/YH4QyOsfmy

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) September 11, 2022

Womens Catchweight 140lb – Macy Chiasson Vs Irene Aldana

Result: Irene Aldana def. Macy Chiasson via TKO (Upkick to body) 2:21, Round 3

Highlights:

A kick to the liver secured Irene Aldana the win in the 3rd round.#UFC279 pic.twitter.com/wXI1y0rOQb

— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) September 11, 2022

Light Heavyweight – Johnny Walker Vs Ion Cutelaba

Result: Johnny Walker def. Ion Cutelaba via submission (Rear Naked Choke) 4:47, Round 1

Highlights:

Johnny Walker taps out Ion Cuțelaba in the first round.#UFC279 pic.twitter.com/vJxdfFnTuC

— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) September 11, 2022

UFC 279 Prelims

Catchweight 149.5lb – Hakeem Dawodu Vs Julian Erosa

Result: Julian Erosa def. Hakeem Dawodu via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Highlights:

JUICY J TURNING IT UP! 🔊 #UFC279 pic.twitter.com/8RRSOzFyOn

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) September 11, 2022

Juicy J chalking up another W!

🥤 @JuicyJ_Erosa showed up tonight under the bright lights! #UFC279 pic.twitter.com/TZ4RP7pLV3

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) September 11, 2022

Catchweight 220lb – Jailton Almeida Vs Anton Turkalj

Result:  Jailton Almeida def. Anton Turkalj via submission (Rear Naked Choke) 4:27, Round 1

Highlights:

TOO EASY FOR JAILTON ALMEIDA! 😳 #UFC279 pic.twitter.com/jAIqnyr6mf

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) September 11, 2022

Pick your poison with Malhadinho! ☠️

Line them up and 🇧🇷 Jailton Almeida will keep knocking them down! #UFC279 pic.twitter.com/tZdsmoeCLZ

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) September 11, 2022

Middleweight – Denis Tiuliulin Vs Jamie Pickett

Result: Denis Tiuliulin def. Jamie Pickett via TKO, 4:51 Round 2

Highlights:

NO JUDGES NEEDED! ❌

Denis Tiuliulin gets the point deducted and immediately turns it up to 11! #UFC279 pic.twitter.com/R7gXTC6Ej1

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) September 11, 2022

No judges need for Denis Tiuliulin!!! #UFC279 pic.twitter.com/QC0NnOnwSU

— UFC (@ufc) September 11, 2022

Catchweight 267.5lb – Jake Collier Vs Chris Barnett

Result: Chris Barnett def. Jake Collier via TKO, 2:24 Round 2

Highlights:

BIG BOYS THEY DO BE SWINGING! 🔥

Outrageous pace to start this one from Collier & Barnett! #UFC279 pic.twitter.com/advmEjjXZP

— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) September 11, 2022

After a back-and-forth slugfest, Chris Barnett defeats Jake Collier via 2nd round TKO.#UFC279 pic.twitter.com/SraNwQrk76

— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) September 11, 2022

HE DID IT!!!!!!!!! 🤯 #UFC279 pic.twitter.com/8ku5vD6OAu

— UFC (@ufc) September 11, 2022

UFC 279 Early Prelims

Women’s Featherweight – Norma Dumont Vs Danyelle Wolf

Result: Norma Dumont def. Danyelle Wolf via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26)

Highlights:

pic.twitter.com/O3ZkJocKRY

— MS (@UFC_Obsessed) September 10, 2022

Controlling the fight from beginning to end @NormaDumont5 takes the UD victory👏 #UFC279 pic.twitter.com/02JWxBROeq

— UFC (@ufc) September 10, 2022

Bantamweight – Chad Anheliger Vs Alatengheili

Results: Alatengheili def. Chad Anheliger via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-29, 30-27)

Highlights:

The Mongolian Knight dictated the pace 🙌

Alatengheili walking away with the win at #UFC279! pic.twitter.com/bdIBlGVsjh

— UFC (@ufc) September 10, 2022

Women’s Strawweight – Melissa Martinez Vs Elise Reed

Result: Elise Reed def. Melissa Martinez via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Highlights:

https://twitter.com/UFC_Obsessed/status/1568734852652072960

"I'm Here 🗣"@EliseReedMMA is pumped after her UD victory #UFC279. pic.twitter.com/e2yJjRWbkq

— UFC (@ufc) September 10, 2022

Welterweight – Darian Weeks Vs Yohan Lainesse

Result: Yohan Lainesse def. Darian Weeks via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29)

Highlights:

🗣 Via split decision!

First dub of the night goes to @LainesseYohan #UFC279 pic.twitter.com/fA9sjszr6q

— UFC (@ufc) September 10, 2022

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