Tony Ferguson News

Tony Ferguson on McGregor vs. Alvarez: "I Hope They Both Knock Each Other Out"
Tom Taylor - October 3, 2016
On November 12, the UFC will make its long-awaited debut in New York City with UFC 205. Atop this historic card sits a lightweight title fight between reigning lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez, and reigning featherweight king Conor McGregor. This veritable super fight has 99% of the fight game drooling in anticipation. Streaking lightweight contender Tony Ferguson falls into the 1% of the fight game that is not particularly thrilled with this matchup. McGregor’s getting the title shot, after all, meant that he and several other hard-working lightweight contenders were passed over.

UFC officially announces Rafael dos Anjos vs. Tony Ferguson
bjpenndotcom - August 3, 2016
After a brief period of anticipation, the UFC has officially announced Rafael dos Anjos vs. Tony Ferguson. Reports emerged earlier this week that the former lightweight champ would be returning to the Octagon in November to fight #3 ranked lightweight Tony Ferguson in a highly anticipated showdown, however there had been no official word on the matchup until now.

Tony Ferguson eyes big fight after winning 8 in a row
bjpenndotcom - July 14, 2016
Wednesday night in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, #3 ranked lightweight Tony Ferguson picked up his 8th win in a row as he defeated Lando Vannata via 2nd round submission. The fight was an impressive one for Vannata, who took the fight on short notice after Michael Chiesa withdrew from the bout.

VIDEO | Tony Ferguson vs. Lando Vannata (Highlights)
bjpenndotcom - July 14, 2016
https://youtu.be/ldGMZV3mJPo Wednesday night in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, UFC newcomer Lando Vannata, who stepped in on short notice, gave #3 ranked lightweight Tony Ferguson one of the toughest tests of his MMA career.

UFC searching for late replacement UFC Fight Night 91 main event opponent for Tony Ferguson
Russell Ess - June 27, 2016
Injuries continue to surround Tony Ferguson as his originally scheduled UFC Fight Night 91 opponent, Michael Chiesa pulled out due to injury. UFC officials confirmed the news of Chiesa’s withdrawal from the bout to MMA Junkie on Monday.

Breaking: Michael Chiesa vs. Tony Ferguson headlines July's UFC Fight Night event in South Dakota
Chris Taylor - May 8, 2016
A key lightweight tilt will take place in South Dakota on July 13, as UFC officials just announced that Michael Chiesa (14-2 MMA) will battle Tony Ferguson (20-3 MMA) in the event’s headliner. Chiesa is coming off an impressive submission victory over Beneil Dariush which he earned at April’s UFC on FOX 19 event. The victory marked “Maverick’s” third in a row, as he had previously submitted Jim Miller and earned a decision victory over Mitch Clarke.

Tony Ferguson unimpressed by Khabib Nurmagomedov's win
bjpenndotcom - April 16, 2016
On the main card of UFC on FOX 19, Khabib Nurmagomedov made his impressive return to the Octagon after two years away from the sport. ‘The Eagle’ faced UFC newcomer Darrell Horcher after Tony ‘El Cucuy’ Ferguson was forced out of the fight nearly a week before fight night. After Nurmagomedov’s win over Horcher, Ferguson took to Twitter with a GSP style call-out for Nurmagomedov.

Tony Ferguson pulls out of fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov, Evans vs. Teixeira new main event for UFC on FOX 19
Russell Ess - April 5, 2016
Another injury has hit a UFC main event. Tony Ferguson has pulled out of the UFC on FOX 19 main event against Khabib Nurmagomedov, which is scheduled for April 16th in Florida. UFC officials confirmed Ferguson’s injury that forced him out of competition with FOX Sports.

Video: Tony Ferguson Preparing for Khabib Nurmagomedov Showing Amazing Core Strength
bjpenndotcom - February 1, 2016
https://youtu.be/f6aVZjc_Zx4 Tony”El Cucuy” Ferguson has his hands full with Khabib Nurmagomedov on FOX April 16th. Ferguson was quick to pass judgment on the young Sage Northcutt’s performance over the weekend.

Is Khabib vs. Ferguson a lightweight title eliminator?
bjpenndotcom - January 29, 2016
While the UFC has yet to officially announce that Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson will go down at UFC on FOX 19 on April 16th, ‘The Eagle’ posted a photo and a video on Instagram. The photo showed the contract which states that Nurmagomedov will fight Ferguson on April 16th 2016. In the caption of the video, Nurmagomedov revealed that the “winner gets everything” leading many to believe the bout is in fact a title eliminator.