Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson Odds: Ferguson Given a 61% Chance to Beat Diaz
Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson Odds: Ferguson Given a 61% Chance to Beat Diaz
It was supposed to be Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev in the main event at UFC 279. Unfortunately, today Chimaev did not make weigh in so there had to be a pivot by the UFC for this weekend's fights.
Luckily, Tony Ferguson was there to step in to fight Nate Diaz instead, saving the card. Naturally, with a new opponent, the odds for the main event at UFC 279 have changed. Here's a look at the Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson odds.
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Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson Odds
| Fighter | Odds | Implied Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Tony Ferguson | -155 | 60.78% |
| Nate Diaz | +135 | 42.55% |
Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson Odds Breakdown
In this fight, Tony Ferguson is given a 60.78% chance at victory against Nate Diaz. Ferguson is an impressive fighter sporting a 26-7 record in his long UFC career. The last time we saw him was back in May when we saw Michael Chandler win with one of the most devastating kicks that you will ever see.
Ferguson was supposed to fight Li Jingliang but instead, is getting in the octagon against Nate Diaz who he has yet to fight. Diaz, another UFC veteran is 21-13 in his fighting career.
The southpaw most recently lost to Leon Edwards who he fought in June of 2021. This fight against Chimaev was supposed to be his first fight in 15 months but now, it'll just be against Ferguson instead.
This is a fight that everyone has wanted to see for years and we are finally now getting it. Sometimes, good things can come out of unfortunate events such as Chimaev missing a weigh in.