‘El Cucuy’ has been scheduled to fight ‘The Eagle’ on multiple occasions, however none of those proposed contests have come to fruition. "We had a very good conversation with them, good dinner, and I really appreciated him not only for me, but all the sport. When reporter Rodney James from Capeside press asks whether he is putting in more and taking this fight with Khabib personally, Ferguson replies saying: "It’s very hard. And so finally in UFC’s fifth attempt to materialize Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson, the latter reveals that “Khabib owes him money.”. It is one of the fights many fans wanted to see and although Nurmagomedov is retired, Ferguson still hopes it happens. 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TONY FERGUSON has urged Khabib Nurmagomedov to 'quit running' and sign on the 'dotted line' - despite the Russian's retirement from mixed martial arts. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson were scheduled to fight a staggering five times, Injuries, a botched weight cut and Covid scuppered Nurmagomedov vs Ferguson, Tony Ferguson feels like he has unfinished business with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Khabib Nurmagomedov announced his retirement after beating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254, Khabib retires as ‘truly the GOAT and best P4P UFC fighter’ according to Dana White in Conor McGregor and Jon Jones snub, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Tony Ferguson vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov: A blockbuster event that never happened. Nurmagomedov (29-0 MMA, 13-0 UFC) and Ferguson (25-5 MMA, 15-3 UFC) have one of the most notable rivalries in … Tony Ferguson continues to call out Khabib Nurmagomedov, even though he is retired. View our online Press Pack. Tony Ferguson claims there’s more to Khabib Nurmagomedov retiring than what he says. Ferguson, who is scheduled to fight Khabib on five separate occasions in the past, is still looking to lock himself in the cage with "The Eagle." "And it’s like what do I have to do? This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson is the fight all MMA fans want to see The pair have been scheduled to fight four times, with each contest called off Khabib and Ferguson were set to meet on April 18 in New York City for UFC 249; However, the threat of the coronavirus looms over the scheduled contest Khabib Nurmagomedov has seemingly squashed his rivalry with Tony Ferguson in the aftermath of UFC 249.. After a fight between lightweight champ Nurmagomedov (28-0 MMA, 12-0 UFC) and Ferguson (25-4 MMA, 15-2 UFC) fell apart for the fifth time on the original April 18 date, there was doubt the world would ever see the pair step in the octagon together. 1. The UFC may have been hoping the fifth time would be the charm, but the title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson likely won't happen at … Start every day with our most popular content waiting in your inbox. A combination of injuries, a botched weight cut and the coronavirus pandemic laid waste to the most anticipated fight in the history of the UFC's lightweight division. Khabib does think his long-time rival can still bounce back and get to the top of the mountain. Ferguson and Nurmagomedov have been scheduled to fight each other five times but due to fluke injuries, botched weight cuts, and a pandemic, the fight never took place. Tony Ferguson is still chasing the Khabib Nurmagomedov fight. Fan favourite Ferguson was matched up against the undefeated Nurmagomedov a staggering FIVE times but never shared the octagon with him. 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. “It’s very funny. I defended my title in biggest fight of UFC history. Commenting is currently disabled on this article. Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Dominick Reyes after UFC on ESPN 23 loss? You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. “Tony Ferguson is great fighter. Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Jiri Prochazka after UFC on ESPN 23 win? But Ferguson, 37, isn't giving up on his pursuit of The Eagle, telling ESPN: “I’m getting closer to Khabib. Nurmagomedov found it hard to turn down the veteran promoter's advances but insists the thought of returning to the cage never crossed his mind. The MMA world was consistently robbed of seeing Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson… "And that’s the only fight that his pops wanted for him and that’s the only fight that they agreed to still. "We had some conversations with Dana a couple of times and like two days ago we meet with him to talk like two real men. 209 was likely the chance for the fight to be somewhat competitive from Tony but alas, the tiramisu remains undefeated. Thanks for signing up. After a wild pre-fight faceoff that went viral, Ion Cutelaba and Dustin Jacoby failed to determine a winner at UFC on ESPN 23. “My view and my relationship with my mother, I feel like I have to stop because I feel like in every fight, every training camp, this takes some age away from my mother. And that's exactly what Ferguson wants. Alternatively, if you don’t have BT Sport, you can watch the prelims on the UFC’s Fight Pass service. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. By: Mike Bohn. 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", He added: “It’s very hard when you have power, when you’re the best in the world, when you’re famous, have money and say to everything like this, ‘No.'. 2. Dana called this official, but I retired like four, six months ago. Khabib Nurmagomedov is down to fight Tony Ferguson “any place” as the pair’s long-awaited showdown at UFC 249 comes under increasing threat of cancelation from the coronavirus pandemic. Tony Ferguson Hits Out at Khabib Nurmagomedov for ‘Verbally Tapping Out’ Published 03/21/2021, 10:03 PM EDT LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 06: Tony Ferguson poses for photos during the UFC 249 press conference at T-Mobile Arena on March 06, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. "When you take damage like this, you're never going to be the same - never ever, even if you're Tony Ferguson. The lost fights between 2015 and and 2017 were the most interesting but as Tony got older it definitely lost the shine. Please check your email for a confirmation. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson have had five fights cancelled with each other Credit: Getty. TONY FERGUSON has urged Khabib Nurmagomedov to 'quit running' and sign on the 'dotted line' - despite the Russian's retirement from mixed martial arts. We'll make that a point." Fight No4 - UFC 223: April 7, 2018. Dana told me when he posted that someone commented saying, ‘Hey, he retired not today, he retired about five months ago,’ and I was like it’s funny. People maybe will never understand me, but I really hope they’re going to support my decision because everyone has their views. But in order to do so, he is proposing one possible path. What else? Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov had a verbal spat at the UFC 249 press conference in Las Vegas that saw the champion get visibly agitated with his opponent. For other inquiries Contact Us. Please check your email for a confirmation. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV told Tony Ferguson 'you look like a s***' as their feud was reignited. "Quit being a b***h, quit running, f*****g sign on the dotted line, Khabib.". 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Khabib Nurmagomedov finally responded to Tony Ferguson’s frequent messages about a fight between them going down sometime in the future. Ferguson of course has a history with both men. Khabib Nurmagomedov Sends Classy Message To Tony Ferguson After Loss At UFC 249 a year ago Khabib, however, is a principled man and someone who does not go back in his word. Tony Ferguson guaranteed that the long-awaited fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov will happen, saying, "He will see me before he retires. Tony Ferguson has fired a warning to rival Khabib Nurmagomedov to 'quit running' and agree to meet him in the octagon, despite the Dagestani … UFC 249 Gaethje vs Ferguson is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that will be held on April 18, 2020, at Brooklyn New York City.. Tony Ferguson has continued his trash talking of now . With champion McGregor about to lose his belt without fighting, … Ferguson further adds that he will beat Khabib as it has gotten personal. I came to this sport to show who I am and became the best, I’m world champion, and pound-for-pound No. The Russian told ESPN: “(I never contemplated a return after retiring). Only money-fights, but I don’t need money.”. Khabib, meanwhile, has been dismissive of Ferguson's ability to bounce back, saying before his loss to Oliveria: "Tony Ferguson's time is finished. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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