Diaz, Ferguson Betting Underdogs For Abu Dhabi

Fading UFC legends Nick Diaz and Tony Ferguson, who are both 40 years old, were recently added to the promotion’s upcoming ABC card in Abu Dhabi, UAE, scheduled for Etihad Arena on Sat., Aug. 3, 2024. Diaz battles grizzled 170-pound veteran Vicente Luque while Ferguson jumps to welterweight to face ex-lightweight “Maverick” Michael Chiesa.

Diaz and Ferguson opened as sizable betting underdogs, according to BetOnline.ag.

Vicente Luque -300
Nick Diaz +250

Mike Chiesa -450
Tony Ferguson +350

And the rest of the UFC Abu Dhabi main card odds:

Umar Nurmagomedov -400
Cory Sandhagen +330

Deiveson Figueiredo -135
Chito Vera +115

Mackenzie Dern -175
Loopy Godinez +150

Diaz (26-10, 2 NC) has not competed since a technical knockout loss to Robbie Lawler at UFC 266 back in late 2021. As for Ferguson (25-10), he’s mired in a seven-fight losing streak, having recently come up short against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296 late last year.

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