There were major shake-ups on the UFC 279 fight card with Nate Diaz taking on Tony Ferguson instead in the main event.
Khamzat Chimaev, Diaz's original opponent, arrived at the weight-ins at 178.5 pounds, 7.5 pounds over the welterweight non-title limit.
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With Diaz refusing to fight an overweight opponent, the bout was cancelled.
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"Due to recommendation from the UFC medical team, Chimaev was advised to stop cutting weight due to weight management issues.
"Chimaev will move up to a catchweight bout of 180 lbs and face Kevin Holland in the new five-round co-main event," read an official statement.
Li Jingliang and Daniel Rodriguez, who were supposed to face Ferguson and Holland respectively, were matched up for a catchweight fight.
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