Nate Diaz Ends His UFC Career on a High With a Fourth Round Submission Win Over Tony Ferguson at UFC 279

In what was possibly the first time in UFC history, the top three fights of a PPV event were rearranged just 24 hours out from the event. Khamzat Chimaev, who was supposed to fight Nate Diaz, came in overweight by 7.5-pounds, which kick-started the whole fiasco. Diaz and his team refused to accept a fight against Chimaev and therefore the UFC was forced to match Diaz up against Tony Ferguson. 

Tony Ferguson vs Nate Diaz is a fight fans have been wanting for a long time. And thanks to an unfortunate set of events, the fans got exactly what they wanted, a war between two veterans of the sport. The fight started off well, as both men found success early on. While at times it did get a bit unorthodox from both men, it is one of the reasons that has made them so popular among fans. 

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The first major bit of damage from Nate Diaz was checking a leg kick, which opened up a massive gash on Ferguson’s leg. During the course of the fight, Diaz landed 101 of 217 attempted total strikes, Ferguson on the other hand, 80 of 172 attempted total strikes. The sole takedown in the fight belonged to Tony Ferguson. 

At the start of the fourth round, Ferguson’s corner called for him to mix it up and attempt a few takedowns. As soon as Tony Ferguson shot for a takedown in the fourth round, Diaz immediately went in for a guillotine choke. As soon as he did, Ferguson tapped, and the fight was called off. 

No one could have scripted a better end to Nate Diaz’s career than what happened tonight. Diaz was originally set to take on Chimaev in a fight he most definitely would have lost. Instead, he got to take on Tony Ferguson, secure a win and leave the UFC on a high with his stock shining brighter than ever. A befitting end for a legend of the sport who has played a vital role in helping the UFC reach where it is today. 

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