Updated UFC 279 poster Respect to the veterans of the league! For three and a half rounds, 38-year-old Tony and 37-year-old Nate delighted Las Vegas with antics, good combinations and a thirst for victory. Diaz had more of it: he threw punches more often and by the second five minutes he had cut the face of his compatriot. But let's give Ferguson credit. According to the old notes, he connected his blade-elbows and, as best he could, charged into kicks. By the fourth round, Diaz's cardio again reminded of himself as a harsh machine that almost ran over the current champion Leon Edwards a year ago. El Cucuy's stamina sank — Tony went to the stalls, where he quickly gave up, making a mistake and paying for it with a thrown guillotine. It is extremely difficult to come to terms with the conclusion that Tony had had enough. He has slowed down, lost his former gleam in his eyes, and is not even close to the best version of the great and terrible El Cucuy. And his transition from lightweight to welterweight did not save the day. The statistics do not lie: five defeats in a row (three of which are early) and the first surrender in a career speak of the decline of a great career. In recent years, Ferguson has already spoiled a cool legacy — is it worth ruining him further? As for the Gangster, he was able to give an accurate answer to the question about his future in the UFC. Fortunately for Nate, his contract with the promotion has ended and he can open himself to new challenges with peace of mind. Boxing (hello to blogger Jake Paul), creating your own league… And, in order not to burn bridges at all, somehow continue discussing the trilogy with Conor McGregor, for which Diaz could shake hands with Dana White. However, to date, the latter scenario looks, although profitable, but the most problematic for both the fighter and the UFC. It seems that the paths of Diaz and White have finally diverged.
