UFC 279 was one of the craziest cards even before it started, and the main event was as chaotic as anybody could have wanted. Two veteran warriors – Nate Diaz and Tony Ferguson – left everything inside the Octagon as they put on an instant classic.
Nate Diaz became the first athlete to submit Tony Ferguson inside the Octagon.
The Stockton star had a tough outing against a seasoned Ferguson. However, after a back-and-forth contest, Diaz submitted Ferguson to get his hand raised in his potential last UFC bout.
The judges’ scorecard was not needed in the contest as Diaz surprised the fight fans as he tapped ‘El Cucuy’.
Nate Diaz gave plans after UFC in Octagon interview
Nate Diaz announced his future move in the post-fight Octagon interview with Joe Rogan.
“I love the UFC,” Diaz said to veteran UFC commentator. The Stockton superstar also thanked UFC President Dana White and the promotion after the ‘longest’ UFC run.
Boxing, kickboxing, jiujitsu, or other MMA promotions – Diaz kept the doors open for everything in combat sports moving forward. But with his comment that Conor McGregor (who boxed Floyd Mayweather) did it, perhaps he hinted at a future in boxing.
“I’ll be watching,” Joe Rogan appreciated the little Diaz brother.
UFC fans react to Tony Ferguson versus Nate Diaz at UFC 279
MMA world had a lot to say about the violent contest. Besides, it was the last contractual bout on Nate Diaz’s current UFC contract. Thus, fans were active on social media to share their instant reactions to a remarkable event.
From former foes to reigning champions pros and fans react to UFC 279:
@ufc doesn’t get better than this. Legends! Two funky bastards made to fight each other
— Justin Gaethje
(@Justin_Gaethje) September 11, 2022
I don’t know what to call this but we are loving it here #atthebarn #ufc279
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) September 11, 2022
@TonyFergusonXT with shades of Nick Diaz! #UFC279 pic.twitter.com/TAnvSe0YfM
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) September 11, 2022
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