UFC 279 Preview: Bad Guy 101, Tony Ferguson's New Style, and What IF Nate Diaz Wins?

*This episode was published prior to Friday's weigh-in drama and the announcement of the new card.

One day before UFC 279 goes down in Las Vegas, Chael discusses:

Nate Diaz's new fight promotion, Real Fight, Inc. (00:52)If Khamzat Chimaev is making the right move in portraying himself as a villain (14:23)What to expect from new-look Tony Ferguson at welterweight against Li Jingliang (36:56)What if Diaz actually does the unthinkable tomorrow night? (47:20)

Plus, a Kevin Holland story (26:21) and Chael gives his official prediction for tomorrow night's main event (58:42)

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