One of the most anticipated bouts between Kh abib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson was canceled. Not like this, however, and never by knockout. However, as promised, UFC President Dana White pulled out all the stops and put together arguably the greatest fight in UFC history. Tony Ferguson obviously tuned in to watch Conor McGregor square off with Dustin Poirier for a second time at UFC 257. Just a few hours after the news was made official, McGregor took to Instagram and shared the infamous picture of him along with Khabib Nurmagomedov which was taken in 2014 after The Irishman had defeated Dustin Poirier on the main card of UFC 178. He told ESPN: "It was just a commitment to myself to follow through with my weight cut. Tony Ferguson has ordered Conor McGregor to 'get in line' to fight him and claimed the Irishman was 'probably drunk' when calling him out. Conor McGregor vs Tony Ferguson fight teased with Khabib Nurmagomedov stuck in Russia Conor McGregor has not fought since January when he beat Donald Cerrone in 40 seconds. CONOR McGREGOR laughed at Tony Ferguson for weighing in at home for his cancelled UFC 249 fight. Commenting is currently disabled on this article. CONOR McGREGOR'S trainer John Kavanagh has teased fans that the Notorious could face Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 instead of Khabib Nurmagomedov. In an interview with MMAFighting.com's Damon Martin , Ferguson … UFC star Tony Ferguson took aim at both Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier on Thursday ahead of their potential fight in January. We were supposed to have a fight here. The aftermath quickly set up a showdown ‘trilogy fight’ between the two, and the date was later revealed to be the 10th of July. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. John Kavanagh has suggested Conor McGregor could replace Khabib Nurmagomedov as face Tony Ferguson’s opponent at UFC 249. The UFC are now looking to once again book Ferguson and Gaethje for the interim lightweight crown with the winner unifying against Nurmagomedov. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Tony Ferguson recently unleashed an extraordinary barrage of words at rival Nate Diaz, while also taking aim at fellow lightweights Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Despite the cancelled fight, Ferguson - who weighed 179lb at the start of the week - insisted it "made sense" to shrink down to lightweight during isolation. By: Mike Bohn. Eventually, it was Ferguson … You will be bet [sic] to the absolute nucleus pulposus when I get you, kid.". According to UFC light-heavyweight champion and undefeated lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov, McGregor vs. Ferguson is completely off the table. Sure, McGregor had lost twice before inside the Octagon. YouTube star Paul brutally KO's Askren in first MINUTE of round one, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. ‘El Cucuy’ Tony Ferguson has compared the trilogy bout between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier to Montreal-based Cirque du Soleil. The past few hours have been the most disheartening for MMA fans. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Tony Ferguson cut down to lightweight despite his fight being cancelled, Ferguson's fight with Justin Gaethje was axed amid the coronavirus pandemic, McGregor taunted Ferguson online for making lightweight. LFA 104 video: Roland Dunlap hits absolutely brutal slam KO, Paul Daley hopes to stick around after Bellator 257, but it needs to make sense, Bubba Jenkins on drawing Lance Palmer first: 'To be the champ, you gotta beat the champ'. Conor McGregor was knocked out for the first time in his MMA career against Dustin Poirier during their rematch at UFC 257. Conor McGregor has tipped rival Khabib Nurmagomedov to defeat Tony Ferguson.. Obviously, ... And by the way Ufc says tony won’t ever fight Conor … “I love Tony. The Irishman has since deleted his tweet. Please check your email for a confirmation. Retired MMA star Conor McGregor took to Twitter on Friday to post screenshots of a DM conversation he had with UFC President Dana White in February regarding a fight with Tony Ferguson… Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson have been at loggerheads for the past several years. Former champion McGregor took aim at his rival online, as he tweeted: "Hahahajaj. Frank Mir’s venture into the boxing world proved unsuccessful. If I don’t have to make it difficult for myself, watch out.”. Tony Ferguson thinks Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor took the easy route when they opted to face each other.. Ferguson (25-4 MMA, 15-2 UFC), who was initially offered Poirier for the co-main event of UFC 254, was left without a fight after Poirier couldn’t come to terms with the UFC. Davis OVERHEAD KICK gives Gers early Scottish Cup lead, Maja pen gives Cottagers shock lead at the Emirates. With talks of the champ Conor McGregor fighting Nate Diaz, maybe even Georges St-Pierre, Kevin Lee and Tony Ferguson had heaps of pressure on them. What games are live on Premier Sports and how much does it cost? CONOR McGREGOR laughed at Tony Ferguson for weighing in at home for his cancelled UFC 249 fight. interim title fight against Justin Gaethje being axed a week earlier. The coach has been with ‘The Notorious’ from the very beginning of hi… UFC 256: Conor McGregor vs Tony Ferguson full fight - YouTube View our online Press Pack. “We did our best to get me to a certain weight that I could. Conor McGregor vs Tony Ferguson Would Be a Bloodbath and the UFC Suddenly Needs This Fight Michael Luciano 5/10/2020 Death Toll Hits 500,000 in U.S. as Vaccinations Race Virus However, the rematch between Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov will take place if the champion gets past Tony Ferguson who is the toughest opponent in Khabib’s MMA career yet. I made it difficult for myself, but I’m glad I did. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Earlier this week, McGregor went on … "I did it. Google Tag Manager Feb 13, 3:03 AM EST Ferguson was due to challenge champion Khabib Nurmagomedov for the lightweight crown at UFC 249, but for the FIFTH time, their scheduled bout was axed. I was heavy, man. Conor McGregor vs. Tony Ferguson. It’s a supply of pure, unbridled leisure. Although McGregor said … 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Dana White has revealed that Conor McGregor turned down the chance to fight Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 because he isn't a 'replacement fighter'.. Bellator 257 results: Vadim Nemkov outlasts Phil Davis to defend title, advance in grand prix, Corey Anderson puts Ryan Bader on notice after Bellator 257 win: 'He knows', Vadim Nemkov after Bellator 257: 'I'm ready for whoever wins' Anthony Johnson vs. Yoel Romero. UFC’s former broadcast partner Fox Sports accidentally showed Conor McGregor vs. Tony Ferguson as the headliner of UFC 249 on its official website. "To me, it just made f***ing sense, man. Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov: McGregor trolls Khabib. The highly anticipated lightweight headliner served as a rematch, as Poirier and McGregor had previously squared off in a featherweight bout in 2014. However, a fight between the two enigmatic fighters hasn’t come to fruition as of yet. Tony Ferguson did an excellent job in mentioning what Conor McGregor‘s fights are literally about within the UFC. Ferguson is currently training to face Beneil Dariush at UFC 262 – a card that will mark the return of Nate Diaz. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. By Tim Burke @TB_Money Jun 9, 2019, 7:00pm EDT Share this story Mad man Ferguson revealed on Friday that he had cut down to the 155lb lightweight limit, despite his interim title fight against Justin Gaethje being axed a week earlier. UFC president, Dana White also believes that Conor will fight for the lightweight title next and the rematch of Khabib vs Conor is the fight to make. For a fifth time, the Tony Ferguson vs Khabib Nurmagomedov encounter may be postponed. Video: What will the headlines read after Ben Askren fights Jake Paul? News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Ferguson respecting what Dustin Poirier and Conor are doing is appreciated, however it could be a stretch to say that he doesn’t care about this struggle. ‘El Cucuy’ defeated Kevin Lee at UFC 216 for the junior belt. I had to stay hydrated. Conor McGregor has come to the rescue! 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Conor McGregor’s coach hints Irishman could fight Tony Ferguson instead of Khabib at UFC 249. Tony Ferguson has fired back at Conor McGregor’s criticism toward him in the wake of defeat.. McGregor, the former UFC two-division champion, went on a Twitter rampage Monday, taking aim at the lightweight division’s elite, including Ferguson’s fifth-round stoppage loss to Justin Gaethje last Saturday at UFC 249. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Conor McGregor vs. Tony Ferguson Side-By-Side Stats Comparison — See How They Match Up It’s been highly speculated that Conor McGregor will return in defense of his UFC world title against the current interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson may be laying the groundwork for a fight with one another sooner rather than later.. Top lightweight Tony Ferguson is fighting UFC champ Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 249, but a rematch between the champ and Conor McGregor has been talked about a lot. Tony Ferguson recently changed management groups, leaving Paradigm Sports Management -- a team that represents former UFC champion and fellow lightweight Conor McGregor-- for Ballengee Group. I was at 179 (pounds) at the beginning of the week. It is what it is. But despite UFC president Dana White's best efforts to stage the pay-per-view event, the promoter revealed top Disney and ESPN bosses urged him to step down. The Irishman was beaten by Khabib at UFC 229 in October 2018 after a … top Disney and ESPN bosses urged him to step down. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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