How to bet on Diaz vs. Ferguson
Nate Diaz and Tony Ferguson will face off in tonight’s UFC 279 main event after a chaotic week for the UFC.
Order UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson
Follow every fight live tonight on ESPN+
- Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson
- Khamzat Chimaev versus Kevin Holland
- Li Jingliang vs. Daniel Rodriguez
Diaz’s original opponent, Khamzat Chimaev, missed weight by 7.5 pounds and was dropped from the main event slot at UFC 279. Ferguson steps up to fight Diaz in the main event while Chimaev moves to the co-main event to fight Kevin Holland.
The fight is scheduled for five rounds, although only Diaz is preparing for a five-round bout at UFC 279. Ferguson was originally scheduled to face Li Jingliang in a three-round welterweight bout.
We’ve posted our squad predictions and pre-Diaz vs. Ferguson breakdown so you can have a better idea of who will win and how when the fight begins tonight in Las Vegas.
First, let’s learn how to bet on Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson and find the latest betting odds for this main event fight.
Odds between Nate Diaz and Tony Ferguson
- NateDiaz: +120 ($2.20) (BetUS)
- Tony Ferguson: -150 ($1.67) (BetUS)
Nate Diaz will enter the cage tonight as the betting underdog against Tony Ferguson. His odds of +120 show an implied win probability of 45.5 percent – significantly better odds than he had against Chimaev.
Using the betting odds described above, a $100 bet on Nate Diaz to win would return a total of $220 if he wins. On the other hand, a bet on favorite Tony Ferguson would return a total of $166.70 if Ferguson manages to win at UFC 279.
How to bet on UFC fights
Betting on Diaz vs. Ferguson or any other UFC fight is as simple as signing up with a reputable bookmaker, depositing money and placing a bet.
It’s a good idea to look out for sportsbooks with attractive sign-up bonuses. BetUS is currently offering a 125% sign up bonus (up to $2,500) to all new customers.
Watch the fight between Diaz and Ferguson live
- Date: Saturday 10 September
- Time: PPV Main Card starts at 10pm ET, Prelims start at 6pm ET
- Watch:
ESPN + PPV (order here)
Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson is the main event of the UFC 279 PPV main card. Fans can order UFC 279 on the ESPN+ website to watch every major card fight live, including the Diaz vs. Ferguson fight. Once ordered, fans can stream any UFC 279 fight to any device of their choice including TVs, cell phones, computers, laptops, tablets and more.
Order UFC 279: Diaz vs. Ferguson
Follow every fight live tonight on ESPN+
- Nate Diaz vs Tony Ferguson
- Khamzat Chimaev versus Kevin Holland
- Li Jingliang vs. Daniel Rodriguez