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Khabib Nurmagomedov says Dana White will send location for Tony Ferguson fight in next couple of days
Khabib Nurmagomedov is anticipating being sent the location of his UFC 249 fight against Tony Ferguson in the coming days. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UFC has been forced to postpone the next three events and the status of UFC 249 is unknown. It will not be taking place in Brooklyn, New York as […]
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Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov suggests alternative location for UFC 249
Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov, the father of UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, is understandably hopeful that his son’s UFC 249 fight with Tony Ferguson will still happen. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause increasing risk, however, the future of the matchup is uncertain. UFC 249 was originally scheduled for April 18 in Brooklyn, New York. While […]
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Dana White will go to extreme lengths to ensure Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson happens on April 18
On Monday, UFC President Dana White elected to cancel the promotion’s next three events amid the growing risks and restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. That means the next event on the UFC calendar is UFC 249, which is scheduled for April 18 in Brooklyn, New York, and topped by a lightweight title fight between […]
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VIDEO | Tony Ferguson showcases wild exercises ahead of UFC 249, Khabib Nurmagomedov responds
Tony Ferguson has showcased the unique exercises that are keeping him busy in the run up to his UFC 249 bout. However, his upcoming opponent, Khabib Nurmagomedov is not a fan. “El Cucuy” is scheduled to return to the Octagon on Saturday, April 18 for the first time since beating Donald Cerrone by TKO in […]
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UFC President Dana White announces Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson will take place on April 18
Good news for fight fans, as Dana White recently confirmed that April’s highly anticipated UFC lightweight title fight between Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov is a go. The UFC President recently spoke with ESPN’s Brett Okamoto where he shared the following update on the UFC 249 headliner. “That fight will happen. It will go on. […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson will happen April 18 according to Ali Abdelaziz despite Coronavirus pandemic
Ali Abdelaziz is certain Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson will still happen on April 18 despite the Coronavirus pandemic. The two are set to headline UFC 249 in Brooklyn, New York where the lightweight belt is on the line. Yet, the state of New York recently declared a state of emergency due to COVID-19. Governor […]
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UFC 249 in jeopardy as New York state bans large public gatherings
The coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the sporting world. UFC 249 could be one of its next causalities. On Thursday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that gatherings of more than 500 people will be forbidden in the state effective tomorrow (Friday, March 13). New York state bans gatherings of more than 500 […]
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VIDEO | Official promo released for UFC 249: Khabib vs Ferguson
UFC 249: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson is just around the corner. To mark the occasion, the organization has released a brand new official promo video. https://youtu.be/g38-pkMsfxk “It’s the most anticipated fight in UFC history,” is the tagline used to describe the lightweight bout that will headline UFC 249 on April 18 in Brooklyn. It features […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov says he needs a win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 to complete his lightweight legacy
Khabib Nurmagomedov believes he needs to beat Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 to cement his lightweight legacy. The undisputed lightweight champion, Nurmagomedov will put his undefeated record on the line in the main event of UFC 249. The blockbuster event takes place on April 18th 2020 at the Barclays Center in New York. This will […]
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Video | Tony Ferguson blasts reporter over Mental Health question at UFC 249 presser
Tony Ferguson shut down a press-day question in typical Tony-Ferguson style by responding to the journalist with “f*ck you.” “El Cucuy” attended a press conference yesterday for his upcoming blockbuster bout against the undefeated lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov. The lightweight prospects will collide in the main event of UFC 249 on April 18th, 2020 at […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov worried fans will use Tony Ferguson’s age as an excuse after he defends his title at UFC 249
Khabib Nurmagomedov is not making any excuses as he is certain he will beat Tony Ferguson at their upcoming UFC 249 battle. However, he is concerned fans won’t do the same, and will make excuses for “El Cucuy” based on his age. The eagerly anticipated matchup between Nurmagomedov and Ferguson has been in the works […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov discusses what will come next after he beats Tony Ferguson at UFC 249
Khabib Nurmagomedov is looking to establish himself as the greatest lightweight fighter in history with a win over Tony Ferguson at UFC 249. ‘The Eagle’ and ‘El Cucuy’ have been booked to throw down on April 18 live from the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York. This marks the fifth time that Ferguson and Nurmagomedov […]
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VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov kicks Tony Ferguson’s belt in heated face-off
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson do not like each other to say the least. At the UFC 249 pre-fight press conference on Friday, Nurmagomedov and Ferguson went back-and-forth trash-talking one another. The two were seemingly reaching their boiling point when UFC president Dana White took the last question and squared them off. When they squared […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov says recent opponents are ‘not tough like Tony Ferguson’
UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov is well aware of how tough his upcoming opponent Tony Ferguson is. In fact, he considers Ferguson a tougher test than his other recent opponents like Edson Barboza, Rafael dos Anjos, Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier and Al Iaquinta. Nurmagomedov rated Ferguson against his other recent opponents in a recent interview […]
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Eddie Bravo believes Tony Ferguson has more weapons than all of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s previous opponents
Eddie Bravo believes that Tony Ferguson’s MMA arsenal will provide a greater challenge than Khabib Nurmagomedov has ever faced before. On April 18, the lightweight champion Nurmagomedov is set to defend his title against Ferguson in the UFC 249 main event. It is one of the most anticipated matchups in MMA history, as the two […]
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PHOTO | UFC drops poster for UFC 249: Khabib vs. Ferguson
UFC 249, scheduled for April 18 in Brooklyn, New York, is arguably the most anticipated card on the promotion’s calendar. That’s thanks in large part to the main event: a lightweight title fight between undefeated champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and streaking challenger Tony Ferguson. Nurmagomedov and Ferguson have been scheduled to fight a whopping four times […]
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Coach sees silver lining in previous Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson fight cancelations
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson have been scheduled to fight four times previously. As of yet, however, the pair have never actually shared the cage. The hopes is that that will finally change at UFC 249 this April. After four previous fight cancellations for various reasons — some of which bordered on the ridiculous — […]
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Joe Rogan says Tony Ferguson is a ‘nightmare’ matchup and ‘the scariest guy’ to fight at lightweight
Joe Rogan has praised UFC lightweight contender Tony Ferguson ahead of his UFC 249 title fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov. UFC 249 is set to feature one of the most highly anticipated fights in the history of mixed martial arts when Khabib Nurmagomedov defends his UFC Lightweight Championship against Tony Ferguson. This is the fifth time […]
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Brendan Schaub believes Dana White and the UFC are overlooking Tony Ferguson
Brendan Schaub believes Dana White and UFC officials are overlooking Tony Ferguson in his upcoming title fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 249. On April 18 in Brooklyn, the former UFC interim lightweight title holder, Ferguson, will challenge the promotions undefeated UFC lightweight champion, Nurmagomedov. This marks the fifth time that the UFC has booked […]
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Conor McGregor says he’d like to fight Tony Ferguson because of their history
Conor McGregor has added Tony Ferguson to his list. McGregor is set to make his highly-anticipated return to the Octagon in the main event of UFC 246 on Saturday. Should he win, he has made it clear he wants the rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov. But, he also says the likes of Jorge Masvidal and Justin […]
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Justin Gaethje open to filling in for Khabib Nurmagomedov or Tony Ferguson
The UFC 249 main event is scheduled to be a lightweight title fight between champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and challenger Tony Ferguson, a fight that the UFC is trying to book for a fifth time. While the fight has both high stakes and rewards, in what some are calling the most important fight in UFC history, […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father believes Tony Ferguson is more dangerous than Justin Gaethje
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will return to the Octagon at April’s UFC 249 event for a highly anticipated fight with Tony Ferguson. The lightweight title fight will headlined the April 18 pay-per-view event in Brooklyn, New York. This marks the fifth time that ‘The Eagle’ and ‘El Cucuy’ have been slated to fight, however […]
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Chael Sonnen: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson winner is ‘the best ever’
Chael Sonnen believes that the winner of the upcoming lightweight title fight between champ Khabib Nurmagomedov and challenger Tony Ferguson will stand out as the best fighter in the lightweight division’s history. Sonnen gave his take on the matchup in a recent interview with Drake Riggs. “It’s very hard to say that [the winner] wouldn’t […]
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VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov gets Super Mario-inspired tribute
When you really think about it, watching Khabib Nurmagomedov effortlessly dominate all of his opposition in the cage is not all that different from watching Mario stomp Goombas Piranha Plants in a classic Nintendo game. Need more proof of the similarities between the Russian UFC champ and the princess-saving Italian plumber? Check out the video […]
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Joe Rogan: Tony Ferguson is ‘the best guy’ Khabib Nurmagomedov has faced
Joe Rogan is very excited for the upcoming lightweight title fight between undefeated champ Khabib Nurmagomedov and streaking challenger Tony Ferguson. In fact, he believes Ferguson represents the best challenge Nurmagomedov has faced to date. Rogan gave his take on this matchup on a recent edition of the Joe Rogan MMA Show, speaking to former […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov lists the areas where he’s better than Tony Ferguson
On April 18, in the main event of UFC 249, undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will attempt to defend his title against streaking contender Tony Ferguson—that is, provided the matchup isn’t once again derailed by a cruel twist of fate. As UFC 249 draws closer, this Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson fight is being praised as […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov explains why he personally does not like “great fighter” Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson has become a source of great inspiration for fans and fighters, alike. Whether it’s his unorthodox fighting style or equally unusual interview quotes,”El Cucuy” uses his unconventional approach to overthrow his opponents. The result is a 12-fight win streak over worthy contenders such as Donald Cerrone, Rafael Dos Anjos and Anthony Pettis. However, […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father discusses training strategy for Tony Ferguson fight
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s father and coach Abdulmanap recently opened up on the preparation for Khabib’s upcoming bout against Tony Ferguson. The undefeated lightweight champion Nurmagomedov is expected to face off against No. 1 ranked lightweight contender Ferguson at UFC 249 in April 2020. This will be the fifth time the athletes have attempted to fight. Both […]