Tony Ferguson News
Tony Ferguson explains why he turned down Michael Johnson fight
bjpenndotcom - March 4, 2017
Friday afternoon, unfortunate news surfaced that prior to his co-main event interim lightweight title fight with Tony Ferguson, Khabib Nurmagomedov had been taken to the hospital by his team.
Tony Ferguson declines fight offer to remain on UFC 209
bjpenndotcom - March 3, 2017
This just in! After Khabib Nurmagomedov was forced out of his UFC 209 interim lightweight title fight with Tony Ferguson just hours before weigh-ins, the UFC was scrambling in an attempt to find “El Cucuy” a last minute replacement.
MMA community reacts to Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson fight cancellation
Russell Ess - March 3, 2017
Many were extremely disappointed when news broke that the UFC interim lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson was canceled on Friday. Nurmagomedov was taken to the hospital hours before the official early UFC 209 weigh-ins started due to weight management medical issues.
Joe Rogan sounds off after Khabib Nurmagomedov taken to hospital
Russell Ess - March 3, 2017
UFC commentator Joe Rogan was one of the many people that were upset to hear the news that the UFC interim lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson was canceled. Nurmagomedov was taken to the hospital hours before the official early UFC 209 weigh-ins “due to weight management medical issues.”
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson canceled
Russell Ess - March 3, 2017
On Friday morning, just a day before UFC 209, reports were buzzing that #1 UFC ranked lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov was taken to the hospital. Russian news outlets first reported that “The Eagle” was taken to the hospital three hours before the official early UFC 209 weigh-ins. Many fans were obviously worried but still held hope that the UFC interim lightweight title fight between Nurmagomedov and Ferguson would not be scrapped from the card.
VIDEO | Pro picks for UFC 209 Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson
Russell Ess - March 3, 2017
Many fans are excited to see the crowning of the UFC interim lightweight champion on Saturday as UFC 209’s co-main event takes place.
Khabib Nurmagomedov reportedly taken to hospital
bjpenndotcom - March 3, 2017
Just hours before his scheduled UFC 209 weigh-in, news has now surfaced from various outlets that undefeated Dagestani lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov has been taken to the hospital just hours before the scheduled weigh-in. The news was first reported by Russian news outlets, before teammates then reportedly confirmed news of ‘The Eagle’ being taken to the hospital.
VIDEO | UFC 209 Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson & Woodley vs. Thompson staredowns
bjpenndotcom - March 2, 2017
https://youtu.be/pOqStR5G8Iw https://youtu.be/MOkkcI2eElc
Khabib Nurmagomedov says Tony Ferguson is better than Conor McGregor in all MMA disciplines except for one
Russell Ess - March 2, 2017
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson are set to fight in a five-round UFC interim lightweight title fight this Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 209, which takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nurmagomedov and Ferguson are ranked #1 and #2 respectively in the UFC lightweight rankings and will look to establish themselves as the interim champion to take on undisputed champion Conor McGregor in a title unification bout.
Tony Ferguson: Stephen Thompson is going to 'beat the f**k out of Tyron Woodley'
Russell Ess - March 2, 2017
Tony Ferguson looks to be taking a page out of Conor McGregor’s book and ruffling the feathers of UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley ahead of his UFC 209 interim lightweight title fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov taking place this weekend. On a UFC 209 media conference call, Ferguson stated that the interim title fight between Nurmagomedov and himself should be the main event of UFC 209 instead of the UFC welterweight title fight rematch between Woodley and Stephen Thompson. Woodley followed up and stated that the reason he and Thompson were the main event is because he is the undisputed UFC welterweight champion.
Tony Ferguson predicting brutal finish of Khabib Nurmagomedov
bjpenndotcom - March 2, 2017
This Saturday, in the co-main event of UFC 209, undefeated lightweight Khabib Nurmagomedov will put his undefeated streak on the line when he fights streaking contender Tony Ferguson for the interim lightweight title. Ahead of the fight, both men have given rather harsh predictions for how they plan to finish the fight, with ‘The Eagle’ recently stating that he plans to break Ferguson’s arm. That of course didn’t sit too well with Ferguson, who was quick to fire back at Nurmagomedov, saying that a broken arm wouldn’t deter him from winning the interim lightweight belt.
Eddie Bravo outlines Tony Ferguson's grappling training for UFC 209
Tom Taylor - March 2, 2017
This weekend, the UFC will touch down in Las Vegas with UFC 209. While the card is headlined by a welterweight title rematch between champ Tyron Woodley and challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson, it seems that the majority of the buzz for the event surrounds the co-main event. This co-main event will see the streaking Tony Ferguson battle the undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov for UFC interim lightweight gold. In advance of this compelling showdown, Ferguson has been working hard in the gym – particularly on his grappling, as that is Nurmagomedov’s bread and butter. Much of Ferguson’s grappling work has occurred under the tutelage of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu founder Eddie Bravo.
VIDEO | UFC 209 Embedded: Vlog Series - Episode 3
Russell Ess - March 1, 2017
UFC 209 takes place this Saturday in Las Vegas, Nevada as two championship bouts are set to take place at the top of an exciting fight card.
Khabib Nurmagomedov gives prediction for UFC 209
bjpenndotcom - March 1, 2017
This Saturday in Las Vegas, undefeated Dagestani superstar Khabib Nurmagomedov will look to extend his undefeated streak and capture the interim UFC lightweight championship when he steps into the Octagon with streaking lightweight Tony Ferguson for a highly anticipated showdown.
VIDEO | UFC 209 Embedded: Vlog Series - Episode 1 & 2
Russell Ess - February 28, 2017
UFC 209 takes place this weekend on March 4 and the UFC is bringing you updated behind the scenes looks from the featured fighters on the card with the Embedded series.
Khabib Nurmagomedov: Ferguson bout is "greatest lightweight fight ever in the UFC"
Tom Taylor - February 27, 2017
This weekend, the UFC will touch down in Las Vegas, Nevada with UFC 209. In this stacked card’s main event, we’ll see champion Tyron Woodley and challenger Stephen Thompson battle for welterweight gold in a rematch of their thrilling November draw. In the evening’s co-main event, meanwhile, we’ll see undefeated Dagestani grappling specialist Khabib Nurmagomedov take on the streaking Tony Ferguson for the interim lightweight title. While Nurmagomedov and Ferguson’s anticipated battle is not technically for the undisputed lightweight title, Nurmagomedov believes it is a bigger fight than Woodley and Thompson’s welterweight title rematch, and that it should have gotten the main event spot instead.
ODDS! Stephen Thompson and Khabib Nurmagomedov expected to win gold at UFC 209
Tom Taylor - February 26, 2017
In less than one week’s time, the UFC will return to glimmering Las Vegas, Nevada with the stacked UFC 209. This anticipated pay-per-view card will be headlined by a welterweight title rematch between champion Tyron Woodley and challenger Stephen Thompson, who fought to a frequently debated draw back in November. The co-main event, meanwhile, will see undefeated Dagestani star Khabib Nurmagomedov take on the streaking Tony Ferguson in an interim lightweight title fight, which will keep the division moving while undisputed champ Conor McGregor takes some time off to father his first child. Without a crystal ball, it’s impossible to say how either of these two anticipated title fights will unfold. Both battles seem very capable of going either way. While there’s no way of knowing the outcome of these fights till fight night, however, the betting odds do give us a clear picture of the favorites.
Khabib Nurmagomedov & Tony Ferguson trade shots during UFC 209 media call
bjpenndotcom - February 23, 2017
In just over a week, streaking lightweights Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson will step into the Octagon for a highly anticipated interim lightweight title fight in the co-main event of UFC 209. Ahead of the fight, both men have continued to trade verbal blows, with Nurmagomedov threatening to break Ferguson’s arm, and Ferguson vowing to use his indomitable spirit to break Nurmagomedov and hand ‘The Eagle’ his first professional loss.