On This Day: Chuck Liddell Finished Ortiz For the Second Time. pic.twitter.com/9frMzfDRGm. ", "These guys are going to try to keep the title away from me as much as they can. 3:14. Michael Johnson breaks down Ferguson vs Khabib By Thomas Gerbasi • Mar. They were supposed to fight in 2015 but Khabib pulled out due to a rib injury. The biggest fight in the history of the UFC lightweight division is finally here, as unbeaten world champion Khabib Nurmagomedov puts his title on the line against Tony Ferguson. At the UFC 262 press conference, Tony Ferguson stole the show. "El Cucuy is definitely back," hailed a fan, as another called it "the best press conference of recent years, for sure". Discussion in ' UFC Discussion ' started by Young Calf Kick , May 16, 2021 at 3:37 AM . © Autonomous Nonprofit Organization “TV-Novosti”, 2005–2021. "Every person out here except this guy [Oliveira], that’s sitting next to me [has dodged me],” Ferguson said of the Brazilian, who beat him by unanimous decision in the last outing for either fighter at UFC 256 in December last year. Though, the promotion tried mightily to … Next up was Russian legend Khabib, who Ferguson had been due to face in no fewer than five failed fights to settle the debate on the greatest lightweight of the modern era. He was asked to focus on his opponent Beneil Dariush by Khabib, who he called an underappreciated lightweight. So did Tony really stand a chance against one of the most dominant fighters in MMA history. Ferguson had the mic to talk up his fight against Beneil Dariush in Houston on Saturday. Tony Ferguson was never a high level competitor. Winner of 12 in a row, Ferguson has left no doubt that he's ready to challenge Nurmagomedov, whose perfect 28-0 record includes wins over Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. Sejak ronde awal, Ferguson gagal mengatasi situasi, dia lebih benyak mendapat tekanan. ", Tony Ferguson is feeling confident after the #UFC262 press conference (via @bokamotoESPN) pic.twitter.com/eQbuEq1gcN, Unfazed, Dariush responded: "I love it, Tony. But Ferguson's best barbs, cheered heavily by those in attendance, were saved for other potential rivals in the division past and present. There was an aura around Tony. This time fighters were healthy but it still couldn't take place. Because he tripped over a wire during media interactions and sustained a ligament tear in his knee. He always maintained that Khabib 'chickened out' of their fight. He talked trash but backed it up in the Octagon. @TonyFergusonXT is now my favorite fighter https://t.co/KWv4iSGiMM. I love it. In the main event, relative newcomer Michael Chandler – who built a career with Bellator MMA but has just one fight in the UFC – will face Charles Oliveira for the championship strap that Nurmagomedov relinquished through his retirement last year. 24, 2018 As UFC 223 and the lightweight title fight between Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov approaches on April 7, the breakdowns and analysis of the long-awaited main event are about to kick into high gear. A UFC Lightweight Championship bout between interim champion and The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. "You f*cking said no, man," Ferguson quipped. Khamzat Chimaev in beef with Khabib Nurmagomedov, and his cousin, Tony Ferguson gets wish from UFC, Dana White for UFC 262 Michael Chandler vs. Charles Oliveira event, Jason Mayhem Miller gets in trouble, Antonina Shevchenko on her upcoming UFC 262 bout without her sister Valentina Shevchenko along her, Luke Rockhold says UFC atheletes are declining bout offers against him, … Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson is the greatest Lightweight bout that never was. If any Mixed Martial Arts fan had to name an exciting and dangerous fighter in the UFC, many would turn their eyes towards Tony Ferguson. Tony was called 'El Cucuy' for a reason. All rights reserved. On April 1 (April Fool's Day), only six days before the big fight was supposed to happen, Ferguson had to pull out. I want to see every bit of it and I hope you show up like you say you will. Standing between the seated fighters behind a desk, president White burst into laughter at the remarks, and Chandler was amused enough to thank him. “You got this s--- handed to you. Team dos Santos welterweight winner Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov was originally expected to headline this event. Many experts said Khabib would have been wary of Tony's ground game as he had the ability to submit his opponents (ask Lee) even while being on his back. Play The Covid-19 pandemic happened and the fight was called off as Khabib couldn't make it due to travel restrictions. What happened during the fight at UFC 262? But fate always had other plans for this fight. The evening will focus on the future of the lightweight division as Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler fight for the UFC lightweight title vacated by Khabib Nurmagomedov. Dariush terlihat sudah memahami gaya bertarung dari musuh terkutuk Khabib tersebut. Thank you for subscribing to our daily newsletter. In hindsight, Khabib vs Ferguson wouldn’t even be competitive. His win streak that he had consisted of cans.". Dan akhirnya Dariush dinyatakan sebagai pemenang lewat angka mutlak 3 ronde. That’s the losers. I'll be there for everything.'". The other side? Read RT Privacy policy to find out more. Team dos Santos welterweight winner) was slated to headline this event. Post may leave you confused, Get free access to newsletters, alerts and recommendations. And even Khabib recognized that. You got this sh*t handed to you. Prior to the UFC 248 ceremonial weigh-ins held Friday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the lightweights took part in a 249 pre-fight news conference with UFC … UFC 223: Ferguson vs Khabib - Media Conference Call UFC will host a media conference call with all four athletes competing for a championship title on Wednesday, March 28 at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. That's it. Tony Ferguson vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov will go down as one of the best fights that never happened. Ferguson was one of the most highly-rated athletes in the UFC, with moves that would inspire awe from the fans as well as the critics. Much like on many other occasions, Ferguson brought the heat to the table and even took shots at his long-term rival Khabib … I’m Mexican. He was 'El Cucuy' for so long that fans always expected a unique finish from him. In 2021, 37-year-old Ferguson again got a chance to now prove he wasn't finished. However, the anticipated fight was finally supposed to take place in 2020 with Khabib defending his belt against Ferguson at UFC 242. Reportedly, the Dagestani fighter has even commented on why he wanted to have a match against Ferguson. The Russian was unbeaten in the UFC, tearing the lightweight division down with his relentless wrestling. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson were held apart by Dana White. There was popular opinion that Tony was the toughest fighter that Khabib could face. It is anybody's guess right now. Deal with it. "He's an overachiever. It seems unlikely in 2021. He called him a good fighter and said he might be a tough opponent. "He’s a f*cking b*tch," Ferguson answered, when asked if the new king of the division would have to live up to Nurmagomedov's legacy. I wish you and your family best, even though you look like a shit. It's been a wild ride to get to UFC 249, which now features Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje instead of Khabib Nurmagomedov. Khabib is the bud. That’s Khabib.". Why? He had an unorthodox style which was good on the mat while being explosive in stand-up. He was supposed to fight Khabib five times. Since the cancelled Khabib fight, Tony has gone on a three-fight losing streak. Just last year people thought Tony Ferguson could defeat Khabib Nurmagomedov.... seems like a lifetime ago now. At the beginning of March, UFC 249 was set for Saturday, April 18 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., with the highly anticipated fight between lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson at the top of the marquee. I’m f*cking awesome. Scientists say, Can you spot the rest of this girl in the image? You got Dana White privilege.”@TonyFergusonXT doesn’t think Michael Chandler earned his title shot #UFC262pic.twitter.com/s4U6XHLdT9. Then next year, Ferguson was forced out as he did not receive medical clearance. It was scheduled five times. Tony Ferguson press conferences are back ladies and gentlemen.#UFC262pic.twitter.com/gJr6W85Frw, "I’m going to dedicate this song [to him] called ‘Mask Off’. After @TonyFergusonXT and @beneildariush faced off, the "TONY" chants began #UFC262pic.twitter.com/uArhKTyijY. The UFC Lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, is being tagged as a -316 favorite while a winning wager on the challenger, Tony Ferguson, will return a healthy +266. Khabib Nurmagomedov wishes Tony Ferguson well at UFC 262: 'Even though you look like a sh*t' Beneil Dariush expects best Tony Ferguson in 'do-or-die' fight at UFC 262. It never looked like Ferguson had a chance against 9th-ranked Dariush. A UFC Lightweight Championship bout between the current champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and former interim champion Tony Ferguson (also The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson and challenger Khabib Nurmagomedov meet on the main stage at UFC 223 in Brooklyn, live on Pay-Per-View on April 7. Tony also never missed a chance to land barbs at him. He then fought Charles Oliveira last year to prove he still belongs at the top. The Khabib vs. Ferguson Cancellations Go Back A Long Ways Tony Ferguson believes that this fight between him and Khabib Nurmagomedov is written in the stars, and that all of … With the 37-year-old riding a two-loss streak, the meeting is considered make-or-break and defeat could see him further than ever from the belt at 155lb. However, there was one fighter that everyone wanted to see match up with Tony. He would bloody his opponents with elbows, punches, and kicks. That wasn't the end of the saga. Talk about being 'cursed'. Copyright © HT Digital Streams Ltd. All rights reserved. … It doesn’t matter if you’re color up here or not but I’m made with American parts, too, so let’s f*cking go.". The evening will focus on the future of the lightweight division as Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler fight for the UFC lightweight title vacated by Khabib Nurmagomedov. You wanna come over here, this is the victory side of the table," the Oxnard, California native added. Ferguson isn't impressed in the slightest. But with uncertainty surrounding the event due to the coronavirus outbreak, Askren urged the UFC to proceed with the fight no matter what, even if it means sacrificing the rest of the card. Announcements 1 year ago. UFC 262 predictions, best bets, odds: Tony Ferguson, Edson Barboza among top picks to consider We dig deep to find the best plays for Saturday night's action at UFC … It ain't just the losing that has lessened his stock but the manner in which he has lost. "I’m going to be real. Dariush proved Khabib right as he mauled Ferguson for three rounds. I would have gave everybody a chance, right? And it was his wrestling that pummeled Ferguson. Yes, five times before being canceled due to a variety of reasons. Watch: Doctors groove to Seeti Maar song from Salman Khan-starrer Radhe, India, the missing Bengal tiger, found unharmed in Houston, Did you know sharks use the Earth's magnetic field as GPS? 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Ferguson was one of the most highly-rated athletes in the UFC, with moves that would inspire awe from the fans as well as the critics. So did Tony really stand a chance against one of the most dominant fighters in MMA history? Young Calf Kick Orange Belt UFC. Ferguson said later: "Dana was right – he said timing is everything. Dengan begitu, El Cucui kini sudah menelan 3 kali kekalahan beruntun di UFC. "You f*cking dodged me too, Chandler – you’re a b*tch," Ferguson butted in and shouted at him, with Chandler replying: "That’s not true.". How times have changed. Elsewhere, middleweight Gerald Meerschaert ran a poll for who has "more Dana White privilege" between Chandler and Conor McGregor. "He can't get past Khabib inside his head. He was 'El Cucuy' - The Boogeyman. Lightweight contender Tony Ferguson had fans in stitches with a bizarre press conference ahead of his comeback at UFC 262 this weekend, including attacks on a range of stars including retired ex-champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. It went the other way as Oliveira completely dominated him. Lightweight contender Tony Ferguson had fans in stitches with a bizarre press conference ahead of his comeback at UFC 262 this weekend, including attacks on a range of stars including retired ex-champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Despite matching the two lightweights up on multiple occasions the UFC … This is the UFC 262 live blog for Tony Ferguson vs. Beneil Dariush, the lightweight co-headliner for Saturday’s fight card at Toyota Center in Houston. He was the boogeyman and could continue to fight even while being struck. Punters and brawlers across the MMA community were thrilled by Ferguson's display, with flyweight Tim Elliott dubbing him "now my favorite fighter". He was supposed to fight Khabib five times. LAS VEGAS – Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson added another faceoff against one another to their combined lineage. ‘Chase a cheque, never chase a b*tch’. Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson will go down in UFC history as one of the greatest fights that never happened. Trying to get into his opponent's head, Ferguson warned: "You think you f*cking know me, you want to do spinning sh*t, you think I'm unorthodox... kid, I am going to hit you so f*cking hard. Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA, 13-0 UFC) and Ferguson (25-5 MMA, 15-3 UFC) have one of the most notable rivalries in UFC … Ferguson had the … This website uses cookies. It’s sad that some people won’t remember this about Tony Ferguson. He always respected Tony Ferguson's fighting abilities. "It wasn’t meant for me to have the title. Khabib when he is asked to fight El Cucuy pic.twitter.com/uELK8ZQAY3, Lol it’s just sad at this point. You have a fight soon, your opponent is very tough and most underestimated in lightweight division, focus on him. Khabib Nurmagomedov finally responded to Tony Ferguson’s frequent messages about a fight between them going down sometime in the future. Big names like Rafael dos Anjos, Donald Cerrone, Anthony Pettis, and Kevin Lee were dispatched by Ferguson. "You could’ve fought me on January 23 and I would have done the same thing to you as I did to Dan Hooker," claimed Chandler, firing back. Alright just for fun, who do you think has more Dana White privilege? I bet he loses sleep thinking how he'll never get to fight Khabib ever again. You got Dana White privilege.". Dana White: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson still on, but probably not in United States Khabib Nurmagomedov still doesn't want to fight in Las Vegas. He went on a 12-fight win streak that started in 2013. Tony vs Khabib was the fight that fans, critics, and even the matchmakers wanted to see. "I’m going to be real. That did not stop the fans and critics to speculate what would have happened if the fight had gone down. But those in Khabib's camp claimed that the 29-0 greatest fighter of all time candidate lives in Ferguson's head "rent free" and dubbed his obsession with a fight against him "sad at this point". The leading media group in the Baltics, TV3 Group will broadcast UFC 249: Ferguson vs Gaethje live this Saturday across Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. But that never came against Justin Gaethje, where he was found out. But it looks like age has caught up with him. The commentators even mentioned that due to Ferguson being in so many 'wild' fights in his career, he might have not focussed on 'fundamentals'. It was Khabib Nurmagomedov. He is expected to fall out of the top-10, with many calling him to even retire. Ferguson has long been considered one of the best lightweights as he’s remained a top contender for many years. He even talked about Khabib in the lead-up. The Mexican-American was one of the most highly-rated athletes in the UFC, with moves that would inspire awe from the fans as well as the critics. So what could happen if Ferguson had faced Khabib. "He’s a p*ssy – sorry to interrupt you," Ferguson went on. "Tony Ferguson is so broken mentally," said one. The frustration of seeing everything from injuries to the pandemic scuppering those bouts is a particular source of anger for Ferguson, who many feel should have been champion by now. Today.