Tony Ferguson News
Conor McGregor should fight Tony Ferguson next because it's "winnable" for him, says Henry Cejudo
Cole Shelton - May 23, 2022
Henry Cejudo believes Tony Ferguson is the perfect opponent for Conor McGregor in his return. McGregor is currently rehabbing his broken leg, but it is likely he will return to the Octagon in the next few months. It’s still uncertain who he will fight but he has options at both lightweight and welterweight. For former UFC champion Henry Cejudo, he thinks Ferguson makes the most sense.
Conor McGregor shares regret over his treatment of fellow UFC fighter Tony Ferguson
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 22, 2022
Conor McGregor admits that he feels regret over how he’s gone after Tony Ferguson. McGregor and Ferguson once shared the same management team, Paradigm Sports Management. The “Notorious” one has shared his opinion that Ferguson turned his back on the team and felt “El Cucuy” threw away tons of money by switching management.
Tony Ferguson responds after Gregor Gillespie accuses him of turning down multiple fight offers: “That dude is some kind of work man”
Harry Kettle - May 20, 2022
Tony Ferguson has responded to Gregor Gillespie’s claims that he’s repeatedly turned down the chance to fight him. While he may be riding a four-fight losing streak, Tony Ferguson still seems to be one of the most talked-about lightweights on the planet right now. ‘El Cucuy’ has come out in a series of interviews since his UFC 274 defeat and, for the most part, has given a really good account of himself.
Khabib Nurmagomedov urges Dana White to let him coach The Ultimate Fighter with Tony Ferguson: "Call me back!"
Josh Evanoff - May 19, 2022
Former UFC lightweight champion is serious about coaching The Ultimate Fighter against Tony Ferguson. ‘The Eagle’ and ‘El Cucuy’ have one of the greatest rivalries in UFC history. Despite that, the two never fought thanks to multiple bookings falling through over the years. Their fight cancelations happening due to everything from botched weight cuts to a pandemic.
Tony Ferguson says Dana White is to blame for delayed move to welterweight: “Dana made me feel like s**t for going up a weight”
Harry Kettle - May 18, 2022
UFC lightweight Tony Ferguson has claimed Dana White made him feel bad for wanting to move back up to welterweight. While he may have been knocked out cold by Michael Chandler at UFC 274, Tony Ferguson seems to have a clear mind for the first time in a long time. Instead of running away from the problems he’s faced, ‘El Cucuy’ is charging headfirst into them as he prepares to try and make one of the greatest career turnarounds in mixed martial arts history.
Khabib Nurmagomedov offers Tony Ferguson a deal on the "Eagle Fight Club platform", 'El Cucuy' responds
Cole Shelton - May 17, 2022
Khabib Nurmagomedov has responded to Tony Ferguson’s request to coach The Ultimate Fighter. Nurmagomedov and Ferguson were booked to fight five different times and due to botched weight cuts, injuries, and a global pandemic, the bout never came to fruition. Nurmagomedov’s father had said he always thought he needed to compete against ‘El Cucuy’, so Ferguson wants it to be coaching TUF given the former lightweight champ is now retired.
Tony Ferguson reacts to Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier “bagging” on him during UFC commentary: “I'm the only person that told Joe 'no' for his podcast”
Susan Cox - May 17, 2022
Tony Ferguson has reacted to Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier “bagging” on him during their UFC commentaries. Apparently Ferguson is not impressed with either commentator.
Tony Ferguson issues fresh challenge to longtime UFC rival Khabib Nurmagomedov
Harry Kettle - May 17, 2022
UFC lightweight Tony Ferguson has issued an intriguing coaching challenge to his rival Khabib Nurmagomedov. While he may have fallen to a knockout defeat at the hands of Michael Chandler at UFC 274, it seems as if Tony Ferguson is seeing things more clearly than he has done in a long time. In a strange way, this loss may well have given him an entirely new perspective on the sport and his career in mixed martial arts.
Tony Ferguson opens up on KO loss to Michael Chandler, says it "was a scary feeling not remembering anything"
Cole Shelton - May 12, 2022
Tony Ferguson has opened up on his knockout loss to Michael Chandler. At UFC 274, Ferguson was looking to snap his three-fight losing streak in a very fan-friendly matchup against Chandler. Although ‘El Cucuy’ was coming off three losses in a row, he did much better than many expected in the first round. However, just seconds into the round Chandler landed a massive front kick that knocked Ferguson out cold.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson reacts to Michael Chandler's knockout of Tony Ferguson (Video)
Josh Evanoff - May 12, 2022
Dwayne Johnson was just as shocked as everyone else when Michael Chandler knocked out Tony Ferguson. Last Saturday night, the two lightweights met at UFC 274 in Arizona. The bout was a competitive one early, as Ferguson knocked down Chandler in the first round. That first frame was El Cucuy’s first round won in nearly two years. Sadly, the success was short-lived.
Daniel Cormier and Tony Ferguson continue to trade shots on social media: “Lay off the yay buddy, not a good look”
Harry Kettle - May 12, 2022
Tony Ferguson and Daniel Cormier continue to trade shots at one another as their strange social media rivalry continues. Last Saturday night at UFC 274, Tony Ferguson returned to the Octagon for a big lightweight showdown against Michael Chandler. While he did manage to have some success in the first round, Ferguson was caught with an incredible kick from Chandler that put his lights out and condemned him to his fourth straight defeat.
Daniel Cormier responds to “towel gate” criticism from Tony Ferguson: “Tuck your head in a hole somewhere”
Cole Shelton - May 11, 2022
Daniel Cormier has sent a stern message to Tony Ferguson after he criticized him on social media. Ferguson took to social media on Wednesday to say Daniel Cormier should’ve been stripped of his light heavyweight title at UFC 210. Cormier missed weight on his first attempt but quickly re-weighed in and appeared to hold the towel to make the weight.
Tony Ferguson responds after Dustin Poirier claims he’s “better than these guys” following UFC 274
Harry Kettle - May 10, 2022
UFC lightweight Tony Ferguson has hit back at Dustin Poirier after he claimed he was ‘better’ than the 155ers on display at UFC 274. Last Saturday night at UFC 274, Tony Ferguson fell to a devastating knockout defeat at the hands of Michael Chandler. While he was able to have some success in the first round, it’s the kind of loss that had many wondering whether or not he should consider walking away from mixed martial arts – at least for the time being.
Charles Oliveira offers to train with Tony Ferguson after UFC 274, 'El Cucuy' responds
Cole Shelton - May 9, 2022
Charles Oliveira has offered to train with Tony Ferguson after UFC 274. Ferguson and Oliveira fought at UFC 256 in December 2020 and the Brazilian dominated the fight and won by decision. It was the second loss in a row for Ferguson and since then, he has suffered a decision loss to Beneil Dariush and was knocked out by Michael Chandler last weekend at UFC 274.
Michael Chandler reveals he didn't believe he'd knockout Tony Ferguson with headkick: "It's the opposite of the way I planned it"
Josh Evanoff - May 9, 2022
UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler has discussed his viral knockout of Tony Ferguson at UFC 274. The two fan favorites squared off last Saturday night in a bout that had high expectations. Against all odds, Chandler and Ferguson somehow lived up to the hype. Round one was a hectic one, as ‘El Cucuy’ scored a knockout and busted his foe up badly.
Tony Ferguson claps back at Conor McGregor for mocking his knockout loss at UFC 274
Susan Cox - May 9, 2022
Tony Ferguson has clapped back at Conor McGregor for mocking his knockout loss at UFC 274. It was Tony Ferguson (26-7 MMA) vs Michael Chandler (23-7 MMA) on Saturday, May 7th at UFC 274. The outcome was a victory for Chandler, 36, who floored Ferguson with a nasty front kick knockout (see that here). It’s now four losses in a row for ‘El Cucuy’, who previously suffered defeats to Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush respectively.
Tony Ferguson discharged from Phoenix hospital following scary KO loss at UFC 274
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 8, 2022
Those worried about Tony Ferguson’s health following UFC 274 can breathe easy. Ferguson shared the Octagon with Michael Chandler on the main card of UFC 274 on May 7. This event emanated from the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Many expected a war going into this one and that’s what they got for as long as the fight lasted.
Dana White reacts to Michael Chandler knocking out Tony Ferguson at UFC 274
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 8, 2022
UFC President Dana White has given his take on Michael Chandler’s scintillating knockout win over Tony Ferguson. When Chandler vs. Ferguson was first announced, fans expected violence. The two have been known for biting down on their mouthpieces and going to war. Their clash at UFC 274 was no exception and it ended in brutal fashion.