UFC 279 Fight Card is set to host Bantamweight title championship between Champion Aljamain Sterling and T.J. Dillashaw.
According to trusted sources UFC 279 Fight card is expected to take place on September 10, 2022, at Atlanta, GA or Boston, MA.
UFC 279 Fight Card Details
UFC 279 Fight card will take place on September 10, 2022, at Atlanta, GA or Boston, MA.
Aljamain Sterling Vs. T.J Dillashaw
Bantamweight title match between champion Aljamain Sterling and T.J Dillashaw are set to features in the main event of the UFC 279 Fight Card.
Aljamain Sterling won his title in a controversial fashion when he defeated Petr Yan by disqualification for an illegal head kick.
Read: Aljamain Sterling Net Worth
Since then, he went on to legitimize his champion status by defeating Petr Yan in their rematch bout at UFC 273.
T.J. Dillashaw is one of the best bantamweights in UFC history. He defeated Cory Sandhagen in his return bout on July 24, 2021.
T.J. Dillashaw is a former two time UFC bantamweight champion with notable wins over Renan Barao, Cody Garbrandt, John Linekar & Raphael Assuncao.
Now at the UFC 279 fight card, They will be looking forward to extend their legacy to become one of the greatest Bantamweight in the history.
Read: T.J Dillashaw Net Worth
Read: Aljamain Sterling Fires Back At TJ Dillashaw For Calling Him Weak Competitor
Current UFC Bantamweight Rankings
- Petr Yan
- Jose Aldo
- Cory Sandhagen
- Marlon Vera
According to the current situation, the UFC is also working to finalize the Jose Aldo vs. Merab Dvalishvili fight before august.
Read: Jose Aldo Net Worth
Shamil Abdurakhimov vs. Jailton Almeida (Heavyweight Bout)
Another high class bout in the UFCs Heavyweight division is set to take place between Jailton Almeida (16-2-0) and Shamil Abdurakhimov (20-7-0).
This heavyweight bout is set to take place on the main card of UFC 279 fight card. Jailton Almeida is considered as one of the upcoming prospect for UFC heavyweight division. He is currently riding on 11 fight winning streak.
For betting perspective, It will be easy money on the Jailton Almeida.
Norma Dumont vs. Danielle Wolf
Number 15 ranked women’s bantamweight Norma Dumont is set to feature on UFC 279 fight card against 14th pound for pound ranked Nevada women Danielle Wolf.
This is also debut bout for Nevada’s Norma Dumont, She has professional boxing record of 27-14-0.
| Norma Dumont | Danielle Wolf |
|---|---|
| Height: 5’7″ (169cm) | Height: 5’11” |
| Reach: 70.0″ 67.0″ (170cm) | Reach: 70.0″ (178cm) |
| Age: 38 | Age: 38 |
| Current Streak: 1 Loss | Current Streak: 1 Win |
Hannah Cifers vs. Melissa Martinez
Women’s flyweight bout between Hannah Cifers and Melissa Martinez will also take place on the prelims of UFC 279 fight card.
| Melissa Martinez | Hannah Cifers |
|---|---|
| Height: 5’2″ (157cm) | Height: 5’1″ (155cm) |
| Reach: 62.0″ (157cm) | Reach: 62.0″ (157cm) |
| Age: 29 | Age: 28 |
| Current Streak: 8 Wins | Current Streak: 4 Losses |
Victor Altamirano vs. Daniel da Silva
Da Silva and Victor Altamirano are looking forward to earn their place in UFC. They are given a chance to fight on UFC 279 fight card’s prelims.
Da Silva (11-3-0) is known for his aggressive approach in the fight, He has won all of his bout by the stoppage.
Prior to appearing on Dana White Contender Series in 2021, Altamirano had a fruitful spat the LFA, going undefeated with the advancement and catching the flyweight title against Nate Smith in mid 2021
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