UFC 279: CHIMAEV VS DIAZ, Picks & Analysis |The MMA Vivisection

Zane Simon & Connor Ruebusch are here with the MMA Vivisection MAIN CARD SHOW, breaking down a set of 5 bouts on this 13-bout UFC 279: 'Chimaev vs Diaz' PPV event. "The UFC is back again on PPV this week, but it doesn’t feel like the matchmaker's got the memo. UFC 279 is headlined by a much-maligned bout between Nate Diaz and Khamzat Chimaev—a fight that seems primed to send Diaz packing from the promotion with a swift kick in the ass. In the co-main, former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson tries his hand at welterweight against China Top Team star Li Jingliang. At least the catchweight bout between Kevin Holland and Daniel Rodriguez has all the look of a fascinating challenge." - Zane Simon 9.8.22 For those fans who wish to dive deeper into the PRELIMS CARD, check out that version of the MMA Vivi which will air at 2PM Central today, Thurs., Sep. 8th., 2022, right here on our SC channel. The MMA Vivisection is brought to you by ‘The Fine Art of Violence’, a collection of art and essays recapping the year in MMA by Chris Rini, featuring the most talented artists and writers in Mixed Martial Arts. The book is available in both hard copy and digital formats at chrisrini.com. Here’s a look at the UFC 279 fight card as it stood at the time of recording (8/31/22): ESPN+ PPV MAIN CARD | 10/7PM ETPT 13. 170lbs: Khamzat Chimaev (11-0) vs. Nate Diaz (20-13) — At 6:42, Odds 11:47, Picks, Both: Chimaev 12. 170lbs: Jingliang Li (19-7) vs. Tony Ferguson (25-7) — At 15:39, Odds 25:21, Picks, Both: Jingliang 11. 180lbs: Kevin Holland (23-7) vs. Daniel Rodriguez (16-2) — At 41:40, Odds 52:51, Picks, Both: Rodriguez 10. 135lbs: Irene Aldana (13-6) vs. Macy Chiasson (8-2) — At 26:00, Odds 30:32, Picks, Both: Aldana 9. 205lbs: Johnny Walker (18-7) vs. Ion Cutelaba (16-7) — At 31:56, Odds 40:51, Picks, Both: Cutelaba ESPNNEWS/ESPN+ PRELIMS | 8/5PM ETPT 8. 145lbs: Hakeem Dawodu (13-2) vs. Julian Erosa (27-9) — Picks, Both: Dawodu 7. 220lbs: Jailton Almeida (16-2) vs. Anton Tirkalj (8-0) — Picks, Both: Almeida 6. 185lbs: Jamie Pickett (13-7) vs. Denis Tiuliulin (10-6) — Picks, Both: Tiuliulin 5. 265lbs: Jake Collier (13-7) vs. Chris Barnett (22-8) — Picks, Both: Collier UFC FIGHTPASS/ESPN+ PRELIMS | 6/3PM ETPT 4. 145lbs: Norma Dumont (7-2) vs. Danyelle Wolf (1-0) — Picks, Both: Dumont 3. 135lbs: Chad Anheliger (12-5) vs. Heili Alateng (15-8) — Picks, Both: Heili 2. 115lbs: Elise Reed (5-2) vs. Melissa Martinez (7-0) — Picks, Zane: Reed, Connor: Martinez 1. 170lbs: Darian Weeks (5-2) vs. Yohan Lainesse (8-1) — Picks, Both: Lainesse While you are listening to the shows be sure to visit our new MMA Vivi Facebook Page where the shows always drop an hour earlier than anywhere else on the network; be sure to “Like”, Follow, Share - at: https://www.facebook.com/TheMMAVivi. If you enjoy our variety of shows, please “heart" us here on SC, or "like" & share over or on your BE Presents Podcast platform of choice: * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BloodyElbowPresents * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloody-elbow-presents/id984162015 * iHeartRadio: www.iheart.com/podcast/269-Blood…Presents-30639274 * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55S2dpKYVqndaPTUojkELm?si=oGGPZ4kESkWZigLNnEg1ug * Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/bloody-e…esents?refid=stp * TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Sports--Recreation-Podcasts/Bloody-Elbow-Presents-p1190843/ * OverCast: overcast.fm/itunes984162015/bloody-elbow-presents * Player FM: player.fm/series/bloody-elbow-presents * & Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b53e5086-2334-497c-82c0-24ddb5e0cfbb/Bloody-Elbow-Presents For previous episodes, check out our playlists on any of our BE Presents channels.