Experienced UFC veterans Nick Diaz and Tony Ferguson, both 40 years old, are confirmed to participate in the promotion’s next event in Abu Dhabi, UAE, scheduled to be held at Etihad Arena on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Diaz is slated to fight Vicente Luque in the 170-pound weight class, while Ferguson will be stepping up to welterweight to face Michael Chiesa.
In the latest betting odds released by BetOnline.ag, Diaz and Ferguson are seen as significant underdogs.
Vicente Luque -300
Nick Diaz +250
Mike Chiesa -450
Tony Ferguson +350
Here are some additional main card odds for the UFC Abu Dhabi event:
Umar Nurmagomedov -400
Cory Sandhagen +330
Deiveson Figueiredo -135
Chito Vera +115
Mackenzie Dern -175
Loopy Godinez +150
Diaz, holding a record of 26-10, 2 NC, has been inactive since his defeat to Robbie Lawler via TKO at UFC 266 towards the end of 2021. Meanwhile, Ferguson, with a record of 25-10, is currently on a seven-fight losing streak, with his most recent loss coming against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296 last year.
For more details about the forthcoming UFC Abu Dhabi event, visit the official site.
