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Simon Samano

Video: UFC 279 ‘Countdown’ for Khamzat Chimaev vs. Nate Diaz

Did you miss the debut of UFC 279 “Countdown” or just want to watch it again? Check out the main event preview now.

The segment takes a special look at the welterweight headliner between undefeated rising star Khamzat Chimaev (11-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) and bona-fide star Nate Diaz (20-13 MMA, 15-11 UFC) in what is the final fight on Diaz’s UFC contract.

UFC 279 takes place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPNEWS and early prelims on ESPN+.

“Countdown” goes behind the scenes with the two fighters, and you can watch the full segment above. And don’t miss the entire episode in the video below.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 279.

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