UFC 279: Ferguson vs Diaz Picks and Predictions

Tony Ferguson and Nate Diaz are the main event for UFC 279, taking place tonight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Ferguson is a -122 favorite, while Diaz is +105 underdog.

Ferguson vs Diaz is on tonight at UFC 279. Click here for the picks and predictions.

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Ferguson and Diaz are going to fight each other. Ferguson has moved up to welterweight. Diaz is a natural lightweight. The fight is going from being a potential wipeout to one of the most intriguing fights of this year. The winner will face Khabib Nurmagomedov. It's a very close fight. They are both in their mid-30s. There are concerns about Ferguson's durability. He was getting beaten by the best in the division. However, Diaz has been in decline since the defining moment of his career when he beat Conor McGregor six years ago.

Ferguson vs Diaz is the main event of UFC 279. The prediction is compiled from the analysis of the fighters and is an indication of who we are leaning with to win this bout.

Ferguson is on a losing streak. Diaz has a lot of experience. They are close in size. Ferguson is going to win. The moneyline is backing Ferguson. The fight is close. It's going be a close, but if Ferguson has that one great performance that fighters of his make usually have, it's the one.

Ferguson is moving up to lightweight. Diaz is unstoppable. Ferguson should be able to outwork Diaz over three rounds. The best bet is to bet on Ferguson straight up.