in der ersten Runde. Despite the long layoff and tragic death of his father earlier this year, 'The Eagle' thinks he can extend his unbeaten record to 29-0. Click here to learn more. Nurmagomedov moved onto defeat Michael Johnson in a lopsided affair at UFC 205 while Ferguson picked up two more wins over Lando Vannata and former lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos. Because when you take damage like this, you’re never going to be the same. Just give me location. I’m there when you need me, and then obviously when you don’t. - Take care of yourself and put yourself in my shoes. Der Ort soll, so White bei TMZ , für die kommenden zwei Monate zum Austragungsort avancieren: "Ich habe den Veranstaltungsort für zwei Monate geblockt, ich habe ihn für zwei Monate und werde hier die Zelte aufschlagen." - I understand everything and I’m definitely upset more than you to cancel the fight, probably like all others, I had many plans after the fight, but I can’t control it all. Just over 24 hours away from the event, disaster struck again when Nurmagomedov dropped out of the co-main event after suffering through a brutal weight cut that forced him into the hospital. Seriously, man. I'm going to fight. Khabib Nurmagomedov gegen Tony Ferguson - der eigentlich als Hauptkampf gedachte Fight bei UFC 249 fällt der aktuellen Corona-Pandemie zum Opfer. The most recent instance of this was earlier this year when Nurmagomedov bowed out of their fight due to issues related to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Ferguson’s epic winning streak was ended by Gaethje (Picture: Getty) Tony Ferguson has promised Khabib Nurmagomedov he will see him soon after … This led to Ferguson instead taking a fight with Justin Gaethje and, as fate would have it, 'El Cucuy' was defeated in the Octagon for the first time in eight years, scuppering any possibility that a sixth booking would be arranged anytime soon. Nurmagomedov had recently traveled home to Russia to finish his training camp, but travel restrictions issued by his native country prompted him to pull the plug. "Speaking to @bokamotoESPN, @TeamKhabib says facing Tony Ferguson is his "dream fight" and understands why fans are upset. UFC Fight Island 5 Bonuses: Cory Sandhagen, Joaquin Buckley Earn $50,000, UFC Fight Island 5: Henry Cejudo, Justin Gaethje And More React To Cory Sandhagen's Big KO, UFC Fight Island 5 Video Highlights: Cory Sandhagen Smokes Marlon Moraes With Spinning Heel Kick KO. "I don’t know what their plans were before or after, but I was already ready. At the time, reigning 155-pound champion Conor McGregor was taking a break to celebrate the birth of his first child and spent the majority of 2017 building towards a boxing match with Floyd Mayweather. But just six days prior to the event, Ferguson was forced out of the fight when he suffered a serious knee injury. White admitted his apprehension towards booking the long-awaited fight between Nurmagomedov and Ferguson; however, he told Sports Illustrated it is a fight he intends to pursue. The winner of the bout would be declared the undisputed lightweight champion with McGregor’s belt being vacated the moment the lightweights clashed on April 7, 2018 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. I get that, but don’t pay the [guy] more than us. It’s a … Why are you talking about me?”. I’m not much of a planner, so I was already going ahead of it, but then Dana wanted to speak for me. Now one rung further down the ladder on the lightweight rankings, Ferguson knows that a restorative win against a fellow top contender is required to remind fans and matchmakers alike of his efficacy in the cage - which is why he says he is frustrated at the options being presented to him by the UFC. Tony Ferguson is targeting Khabib. Justin Gaethje just smashed your face, smash you everywhere. Khabib is not wrong – Ferguson isn’t in the position to be saying he owns anyone right now, but he’s still a top-tier lightweight. U [sic] Two Are Managed By @AliAbdelaziz00 I’ll Make It A Point To See You Both.’. With McGregor sidelined, the UFC opted to matchup Nurmagomedov and Ferguson again with an interim lightweight title on the line. Danach müsst Ihr für eine Mitgliedschaft bei DAZN monatlich nur 11,99 Euro zahlen. Damit platzt der Schlagabtausch zwischen dem Russen und Ferguson bereits zum fünften Mal. UFC President Dana White has some trauma when it comes to booking Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson but he still wants to get it done. Staying home in quarantine and reading the reaction of people to the situation around my fight, it turns out that the whole world should be in quarantine, governments of all countries, famous people around the world urge people to follow all safety requirements in order to limit the spread of the disease, to save people, and Khabib is the only one relieved of all obligations and must demonstrate free will and train flying around the world, for the sake of fight? Но Хабиб все равно должен драться, так получается? "Because this is a hard fight, because this is a legacy fight, this is like the number one fight for fans and it's the biggest fight in UFC right now. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Seid Ihr noch etwas enttäuscht, weil Ihr den Fight zwischen Tony Ferguson und Justin Gaethje nicht auf dem TV-Bildschirm sehen könnt, dann stellen wir Euch noch eine Ideallösung vor: Denn da DAZN auch Apps für diverse Smart-TVs bereitstellt, müsst Ihr diese nur auf Euren Bildschirm laden und dann kann's losgehen. Nurmagomedov was then expected to face featherweight champion Max Holloway on short notice. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. That's the level of bad this thing is. So both [Gaethje] and f*ckng fathead [Khabib], this is a message for both of you knuckleheads. Khabib Nurmagomedov says Tony Ferguson has taken too much damage in fights and that his time at the top is over. Those days, however, have come to … We would like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates. All rights reserved. Get exclusive combat sports content on Fightful Select, our premium news service! You’re going to try to get him more notoriety by throwing him against me and throw him on the Khabib card. Bereits im Vorfeld war der geplante Hauptkampf der MMA-Superstars Chabib Nurmagomedow und Tony Ferguson geplatzt, da Nurmagomedow wegen der Pandemie in Russland festsitzt. “I like Tony Ferguson but he’s a stupid guy, this is what I think. Israel Adesanya is putting Paulo Costa in his rearview mirror because he doesn’t believe the Brazilian will ever earn a rematch with him again in the future. "He's gonna be kickboxing and wrestling, like [a] mix, and my goal is to make him tired," he begun. #UFC249 pic.twitter.com/J8jPBENMrs. ", “I don’t think I’ve ever seen a fight fall apart as many times as those two," he continued. That sh*t wouldn’t have happened unless they stripped my belt. With Poirier out of the equation, Ferguson explains his reaction when Chandler was presented as an option and, to his mind at least, the money on offer wasn't sufficient for a 17-fight UFC veteran to take on a promotional newcomer. Unfortunately, Nurmagomedov’s decision will once again cancel a fight with Ferguson after the two top-ranked lightweights have been matched up on five ill-fated occasions. Of all things, he had tripped over a wire at a television studio a few days earlier while promoting the fight and had torn his LCL, which needed surgery. “Why are you talking about me? Lightweight contender Tony Ferguson says that he has to earn his way back to a fight with UFC champion and perennial rival Khabib Nurmagomedov but has hit out at the options offered by the UFC to him to help navigate his journey. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Today marks the celebration, right? Nun wird Justin Gaethje gegen Ferguson am 18. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson appears to be cursed.. With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe, the UFC’s lightweight champion … Grund für die Absage sei der Wunsch des übertragenden US-Sportsenders ESPN gewesen. But White told Sports Illustrated that the fight could still be on somewhere down the road should Nurmagomedov defeat Gaethje at UFC 254 later this month. What’s going to happen? DAZN hat sich die exklusiven Rechte an der UFC in Deutschland und in Österreich gesichert . Conor McGregor announces ‘I accept’ to Dustin Poirier on Jan. 23, ‘goal’ is Cowboys Stadium. Ferguson was heavily linked with fighting on the co-main event of the UFC 254 where Khabib will defend his lightweight title against the man who took his spot, Gaethje, against Dustin Poirier but a pay dispute between Poirier and the UFC shuddered that particular train to a halt. Einfach diesen Link aufrufen und sich, wenn nicht bereits geschehen, bei DAZN registrieren! I was already counting on it. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson appears to be cursed. Alright, cool. Khamzat Chimaev sizes up potential opponents: Darren Till ‘not my level,’ Demian Maia ‘maybe I choke him out’.