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Tony Ferguson
All time
And The New...
Gaethje crowned interim UFC lightweight champion after downing Ferguson in five-round epic
The event in Jacksonville was held amid strict hygiene guidelines.
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May 10th 2020, 8:55 AM
Rescheduled
UFC 249 to take place behind closed doors in Florida on 9 May
Justin Gaethje has replaced Khabib Nurmagomedov as the headline opponent to
Tony Ferguson
.
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Apr 24th 2020, 9:28 PM
UFC
Dana White close to securing private island to host UFC fights
Meanwhile, Justin Gaethje has replaced Khabib Nurmagomedov as
Tony Ferguson
’s opponent in the interim lightweight championship bout at UFC 249.
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Apr 7th 2020, 8:21 AM
No Go
'Put yourself in my shoes': Khabib won't break quarantine to fight at UFC 249
UFC president Dana White has repeatedly announced his intention to stage the show.
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Apr 2nd 2020, 9:51 AM
Best Laid Plans
UFC boss aiming to stage the 'baddest card' in MMA history during global pandemic
UFC 249 had originally been set for 18 April in Brooklyn.
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Mar 26th 2020, 11:17 AM
ufc 249
Khabib-Ferguson venue 99.9% set, no fans to attend - Dana White
‘We are having this fight,’ the UFC boss says.
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7
Mar 24th 2020, 9:49 AM
Fireworks
Ferguson set to face 'Cowboy' Cerrone as lightweight title picture takes shape
In his first bout since October, El Cucuy will take on one of the UFC’s most in-form fighters at 155lbs.
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May 12th 2019, 11:39 AM
UFC 229
Tony Ferguson wins wild scrap as broken hand ends Anthony Pettis' night
The corner called a halt to an instant classic.
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2
Oct 7th 2018, 5:35 AM
Fight Talk
'Conor saw me, we locked eyes, and he was like, 'Oh sh**' - I saw that in him'
Tony Ferguson
says he felt fear in Conor McGregor when they met in Los Angeles last year.
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9
Oct 4th 2018, 10:08 PM
UFC 229
'I was scared s***less but the best part about that was, you guys laugh about it'
Episode 2 of UFC Embedded sees the fighters gearing up for a massive weekend in Nevada.
10.8k
9
Oct 3rd 2018, 11:03 AM
Light wait
McGregor defiant as UFC confirm his reign as champion ends this weekend
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Max Holloway will fight for the undisputed lightweight title at UFC 223 in Brooklyn.
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19
Apr 5th 2018, 10:01 AM
Change Of Plan
Max Holloway to replace Tony Ferguson in UFC 223 fight
Khabib Nurmagomedov has a new opponent for the upcoming event.
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19
Apr 2nd 2018, 9:31 AM
stripped
Conor McGregor set to lose his UFC lightweight belt
The lightweight belt will go to the winner of
Tony Ferguson
and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s fight at UFC 223.
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12
Mar 3rd 2018, 4:05 PM
steady eddie
Eddie Alvarez's intriguing theory about why Conor McGregor hasn't been stripped of his title
“I think on the day of the weigh-ins, they’re going to strip him.”
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6
Jan 30th 2018, 2:52 PM
Whose title is it anyway?
Ferguson vents frustration over McGregor uncertainty: 'I'm the f**king champ!'
Dana White was unable to clarify the situation in the lightweight division at a press conference on Friday.
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7
Jan 23rd 2018, 4:05 PM
White Lies
Dana White says Ferguson-Khabib winner will become undisputed lightweight champ
However, the UFC president stopped short of confirming that Conor McGregor has been stripped of the title.
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13
Jan 19th 2018, 11:48 PM
Brooklyn brawl
Dana White reveals UFC 223 bout for Ferguson and Nurmagomedov
It’s the fourth time the lightweight rivals have been scheduled to meet in the octagon since 2015.
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8
Jan 17th 2018, 5:02 PM
Threat
UFC planning to strip McGregor of title in favour of Ferguson-Khabib bout
Dana White says the Dubliner doesn’t want to return until September, in which case he’ll give up his belt.
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8
Jan 15th 2018, 4:43 PM
Auld Triangle
'I don't see anyone who has a game right now who can beat him'
Do you agree with Kenny Florian and Tyron Woodley when it comes to McGregor’s chances against Khabib?
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23
Dec 31st 2017, 4:52 PM
Light wait
McGregor confirms negotiations have begun for Ferguson fight
“There’s an interim champion, I’m the unified champion, I feel that will be next,” said the 29-year-old.
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4
Oct 31st 2017, 9:35 PM
UFC 216
'Where you at McNuggets?' Tony Ferguson eyes McGregor clash after defeating Kevin Lee
Ferguson is now the interim lightweight champion after defeating Kevin Lee at UFC 216 last night.
12.2k
15
Oct 8th 2017, 9:52 AM
Red panty night
Result of tonight's UFC headliner could determine McGregor's next opponent
An interim lightweight title will be on the line when
Tony Ferguson
takes on Kevin Lee.
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3
Oct 7th 2017, 7:45 AM
UFC 216
'This fight is for the real UFC lightweight championship... McGregor's the paper champ'
Kevin Lee’s interim title bout against
Tony Ferguson
is approaching.
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7
Sep 18th 2017, 6:09 PM
Since you've been gone
Interim UFC lightweight title bout to take place in champion McGregor's absence
Conor McGregor has been the reigning champion in the 155lbs division since dethroning Eddie Alvarez.
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3
Aug 16th 2017, 4:42 PM
While you were away
McGregor's manager: Diaz and Ferguson should fight for the next shot at Conor
“If this thing happens with Floyd, you’ve got to get Conor excited to get back in there,” says Audie Attar.
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4
Apr 25th 2017, 1:41 PM
weight issue
Huge blow for UFC 209 as Khabib is hospitalised and Ferguson bout is cancelled
It’s the third time a fight between the pair has been called off.
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19
Mar 3rd 2017, 8:51 PM
In the meantime
The UFC have booked an interim lightweight title fight in Conor McGregor's absence
Khabib Nurmagomedov and
Tony Ferguson
have finally come to an agreement to square off in March.
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7
Jan 13th 2017, 11:04 AM
Preview
Dos Anjos and Ferguson bid to stake lightweight title claim as UFC returns from hiatus
The pair will collide in tonight’s main event in Mexico.
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8
Nov 5th 2016, 9:15 AM
UFC
Is Khabib finally set for a lightweight title shot with Dos Anjos and Ferguson booked to fight?
The picture is seemingly becoming clearer in the lightweight division.
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2
Aug 3rd 2016, 10:17 AM
UFC Fight Night 91
Ferguson has a pop at McGregor as he calls for title shot following 8th consecutive win
There was also a big KO victory for John Lineker.
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8
Jul 14th 2016, 12:04 PM
Injury Curse
Dos Anjos offers Khabib a title shot as another UFC main event bites the dust
UFC bosses are scrambling for Plan B after
Tony Ferguson
was forced to withdraw through injury.
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16
Apr 6th 2016, 9:29 AM
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