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Justin Gaethje Reports UFC Never Contacted Him About Moving Tony Ferguson Fight to May 9th
By FCF Staff
Justin Gaethje ultimately agreed to fighting Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, May 9th. But, the lightweight contender wasn’t happy about the fact, the UFC never contacted him about moving the bout to that date, before announcing it.
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Tony Ferguson Weighs-in at 155 Despite UFC 249 Postponement (Video)
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After UFC 249 was postponed, Tony Ferguson reported he was still going to make championship weight, and “El Cucuy” has done just that.
Ferguson was booked to fight Justin Gaethje on April 18th at the Tachi Palace… Read More
Dana White Reports Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje, Henry Cejudo vs. Dominick Cruz Among Bouts Targeted For May 9th UFC
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It’s not clear yet where and if the card will take place, but UFC President Dana White is reporting that the promotion hopes to move forward with a May 9th card. In addition, White says that a… Read More
Tony Ferguson Reacts to UFC 249 Cancellation: “I’m Sure It’s For a Good Reason”
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Tony Ferguson reportedly found out about UFC 249 being cancelled in the midst of an interview, but “El Cucuy” remains focused on reclaiming a championship belt.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, and various restrictions governments have enacted… Read More
UFC 249: Justin Gaethje’s Confident “Mack Truck” Power Will Play Deciding Factor Against Tony Ferguson
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Justin Gaethje acknowledges that the longer his April 18th bout with Tony Ferguson goes, the more it will favor “El Cucuy”. But the former WSOF champ is confident that his punching power will rule the day at… Read More
Josh Thomson Criticizes UFC’s PPV Plans For Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje
By FCF Staff
The news that Tony Ferguson is going to fight Justin Gaethje for an interim lightweight title, on pay-per-view, has drawn some mixed reviews. One of the people questioning the UFC’s decision to book the match-up for UFC… Read More
Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje to Headline UFC 249
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Although no location has been announced yet for the April 18th, UFC 249 card, the promotion has announced that Tony Ferguson will battle Justin Gaethje for an interim lightweight title on that date.
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Conor McGregor Says Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Lost “Game of Chicken” With Tony Ferguson
By FCF Staff
With all signs pointing to Khabib Nurmagomedov not fighting Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, Conor McGregor has taken a verbal jab at both fighters.
Due to a travel ban Russian recently enacted in response to the coronavirus… Read More
Tony Ferguson Calls For Khabib Nurmagomedov to be Stripped of Title
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Now that all signs seem to indicate that Khabib Nurmagomedov will not able to fight Tony Ferguson at UFC 249, the latter is calling for the lightweight champ to be stripped of his title.
Nurmagomedov recently returned… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s “Hearing” UFC’s Looking at New Opponent For Tony Ferguson, Due to Travel Ban in Russia
By FCF Staff
Dana White has repeatedly said the UFC will find a way to host UFC 249, April 18th. But, it looks if that actually happens, headliner Khabib Nurmagomedov may not be competing.
Recently Nurmagomedov headed back from… Read More
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Ben Askren Breaks Down Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen if UFC 249 proceeds, as a result of the ongoing, coronavirus pandemic. But, if and when Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson fight, Ben Askren’s expecting a “fascinating” contest.
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Ben Askren Offers Suggestion on How to Make Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson Happen
By FCF Staff
Dana White continues to insist that he’s going to find a way to hold UFC 249 and Khabib Nurmagomedov versus Tony Ferguson, despite the coronavirus pandemic. More recently, Ben Askren proposed canceling the undercard for UFC 249,… Read More
UFC 249: Lookback to UFC 223 With Khabib Nurmagomedov, Thoughts on Tony Ferguson’s Unfortunate Injury
Prelude to UFC 249: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson – Episode 2
UFC 249 Presser Highlights: Khabib Nurmagomedov Kicks Tony Ferguson’s Interim Belt Off Stage
After Tony Ferguson placed his belt down, @TeamKhabib took the opportunity to kick it clear off the stage 🦵 #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/gCwxlu6cTK
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 6, 2020
UFC 249: Khabib Nurmagomedov is More Motivated For Bout With Tony Ferguson Than Previous Fights, Including Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Although the lead-up to Khabib Nurmagomedov’s 2018 bout with Conor McGregor was one of the most intense and heated in UFC history, the champion says he’s more motivated for his upcoming bout with Tony Ferguson.
Nurmagomedov is… Read More
Anatomy of a Fighter: UFC 249 Preview: Khabib Nurmagomedov & Tony Ferguson Will Finally Fight For The Real Belt
UFC 249: Edson Barboza Believes Tony Ferguson Has Advantage Over Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov is the favorite to retain the lightweight title when he faces Tony Ferguson at UFC 249. But, former lightweight contender, Edson Barboza, believes “El Cucuy” has the advantage heading into the highly anticipated fight.
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Chael Sonnen: “It’s Hard to Pick Against” Khabib Nurmagomedov in Upcoming Fight With Tony Ferguson
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Chael Sonnen admits he is somewhat biased towards Tony Ferguson, since the two have trained together in the past. But, the retired fighter is leaning towards Khabib Nurmagomedov as the winner, in the lightweight champ’s upcoming bout… Read More