Nate Diaz will take on Tony Daniels at welterweight in UFC 279’s new main event Ferguson. Going into battle, Diaz is a +110 loser, while “El Cucuy” is a -130 favorite.
Before the fight, BJPENN.com contacted several professional fighters to get their scrap predictions. Most pros thought Diaz was done, and many thought it would be a better match than Diaz-Kiamev. Many also believe that Diaz is preparing for five rounds while Ferguson is preparing for three rounds should support Stockton, the native.
BJPENN.com Fighter Picks Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson:
Max Griffin, UFC welterweight : I got Diaz with a lot of determination. I love him being a winner and going into free agency. It’s good for Karma and everything he’s done for the sport.
Kyle Daukaus, UFC middleweight : Diaz decides.
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Horse Te Brown, UFC Welterweight : Damn, that’s a tough one. I’m 50/50, but leaning towards Diaz because he’s ready for five rounds.
Terrence McKinney, UFC lightweight : Diaz via split Decide.
Billy Quarantillo, UFC Featherweight : I haven’t really thought about it Yes, but now we’re going with Tony Ferguson and I think he’s going to grind him out. I don’t think Nate took this game seriously and Tony looked good in the first round of the last game and he also had some training with Brandon Gibson and Jackson Wink. Had a great game with Tony Ferguson.
Danny Sabbatello, Bellator Bantamweight : I got Dia This is the third round KO win.
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up to Mont Jackson, UFC Featherweight : Ferguson has to wrestle, but I want Diaz to win, he has to hit and move. I’m a big fan of both, but hope Diaz wins all five rounds.
Sam Alvey, former UFC middleweight : I love this fight, I’m taking Tony Ferguson. I think he’s ready to win and Nate looks like he’s on the phone and doesn’t train as hard. : What a crazy day, but this game is all going to be alright and probably sell more PPV. Diaz all day. I think he won with Tseung Kwan O.
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Choose Nate Diaz’s fighters: Max Griffin, Kyle Dawkas, Matt Brown, Terrence McKinney, Danny Sabbatello, Damon Jackson, Josh Framde
Boxer Picks Tony Ferguson: Billy Quarantillo, Sam Alvey
You Who do you think will win the big fight between Nate Diaz and Tony Ferguson at UFC 279?
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