Following the cancellation of their fight at UFC 209, … March 28 and April 11, which were supposed to be moved to Las Vegas, will move to a venue TBD. He is currently in Dagestan, Russia with the recently shut borders. ** LETS GO!!! 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 … UFC president Dana White stands between Tony Ferguson (right) and Khabib Nurmagomedov during a news conference for UFC 209 on March 2, 2017. Though, the promotion tried mightily to make sure that wasn’t the case. Also, we look at the Jon Jones situation and why he is the biggest phony in MMA. The UFC released the following statement on Friday announcing that the interim title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson was canceled. However, that did not stop Tony Ferguson … Nurmagomedov was taken to the hospital after falling ill during his weight cut, and was not present at the official weigh-ins on Friday morning. Thank you. Khabib vs Tony Ferguson is still without a venue after the Barclays Centre cancelled the event. However, this was cancelled and to this date, both still remain undefeated . Also, we look at the Jon Jones situation and why he is the biggest phony in MMA. Who will step up and fill in on short notice? The whole world is in quarantine right now.â. Should the UFC try and rebook this for a 6th time? The fifth booking of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson fight falls off, as “The Eagle” confirms he won’t be fighting at UFC 249. The initial report of the event cancellation was made by New York Times. And their undisputed lightweight title fight at UFC 223 in Brooklyn was cancelled after Ferguson fell over a cable in a television studio and was forced to undergo knee surgery. Dana White was adamant this fight was going to happen. By Joe Coleman. A year later, Ferguson pulled out of UFC on Fox owing to a lung issue. 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. Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson … 19 AEDT). The pair have been scheduled to fight four times, with each contest called off. Khabib Nurmagomedov has announced that he will not defend his lightweight title against Tony Ferguson amid coronavirus fears.. Khabib Nurmagomedov asked why he should be the only one to fly around the world during a pandemic, just for UFC 249. But I am here not on my own will. Winner of 12 in a row, Ferguson has left no doubt that he's ready to challenge Nurmagomedov, whose perfect 28-0 record includes wins over Conor … âAlthough I don’t know what am I preparing for. Khabib vs. Ferguson Could be Cancelled, Gaethje to Replace Nurmagomedov? Nurmagomedov was scheduled to defend his UFC lightweight championship against the well-rounded challenger Tony Ferguson in New York City, but because of the worsening coronavirus crisis there … KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV told Tony Ferguson 'you look like a s***' as their feud was reignited. UFC President Dana White has worked hard, aspiring to proceed with UFC 249 as planned. However, Khabib pulled out of the fight due to an injury. 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Last time, the stakes were already high as it was a title bout, but three years on they are even higher as this fight will see Khabib … It’s really hard to train and cut your weight when the whole world is locked down and you don’t know what you are preparing for. He previously said that he had four or five locations to potentially host the pay-per-view fight card (Belarus could be one of them) on the scheduled date of April 18 (Apr. But then the pandemic known as COVID-19 closed down the United … Khabib vs. Ferguson has been canceled not once, not twice, but four times so far. Now, he has told his almost 20 million followers on Instagram that he would not compete and was upset at not being able to defend his title against Ferguson, and he said everybody should be … [7] He notably competed in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was the longest-reigning UFC Lightweight … We discussed everything with the UFC. “I am training and preparing every day,â he added. Earlier this week it was reported that “El Cucuy” was offered to face Justin Gaethje (21-2), who could potentially take the fight on a short notice. The Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson have been previously booked four times from 2015 to 2018. Khabib Nurmagomedov's fight against Tony Ferguson has been cancelled after the former announced he was off the UFC 249 card as a consequence of the coronavirus outbreak.. Fight Night is back and we are discussing the 5th cancellation of Khabib vs Ferguson. No, UFC president Dana White has not cancelled UFC 249: Khabib vs. Ferguson.At least, not yet. However, President Dana White was adamant the fight would still go ahead, insisting particulars of the deal were â99.9 per cent doneâ on a last-minute move to save the card. The first time, they were expected to face each other in 2015 at the finale of Ultimate Fighter 22. âI am even hearing that they are looking for an opponent for Tony, because he is in the States and I am here in Russia. Khabib’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, previously said: ‘Guys Khabib Nurmagomedov vs sunglasses (Tony Ferguson) is happening April 18th. It happened due to Ferguson’s injury problems, but the American fighter is now fit and ready to face the undefeated Russian legend. Khabib and Ferguson's bout is currently scheduled for April 18 at the Barclays Center in New York. UFC 249 Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York has been cancelled. Khabib Nurmagomedov has confirmed that his UFC 249 clash with Tony Ferguson has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. A fight between Khabib and Ferguson has been cancelled four times before because of health or fitness issues. “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.”, “The greatest countries and the largest companies of our time are shocked by what is happening, every day the situation changes unpredictably.”, “But Khabib still has to fight, is that what you saying?”, “Take care of yourself and put yourself in my shoes.”. In this video, Let us talk about the cancelled fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson! The reactions all across the world are very negative, although nothing is officially confirmed yet. UFC 223 — April 7, 2018. Conor McGregor has broken his silence after Khabib v Ferguson was cancelled for the fifth time at UFC 249. UFC 249 might be canceled, and the fans won’t be able to see the long-craved contest between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson. âNow I don’t really know what’s going on. Khabib Nurmagomedov has announced that he will not defend his lightweight title against Tony Ferguson amid coronavirus fears. UFC 249 latest: Khabib vs Tony Ferguson to be cancelled for a FIFTH time with ‘The Eagle’ under quarantine in Russia. KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV'S fight with Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 has been thrown into huge doubt due to the spread of coronavirus, according to reports. “So now I am hearing that they are looking to organise it with or without me. Tony vs Khabib was the fight that fans, critics, and even the matchmakers wanted to see. The UFC 209 interim lightweight title bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson has been cancelled. Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson will go down in UFC history as one of the greatest fights that never happened. **EDIT: Khabib vs Tony has been set for UFC 249 on April 18! Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov [a] [6] (born 20 September 1988) is a Russian mixed martial arts promoter and retired professional mixed martial artist. The Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson have been previously booked four times from 2015 to 2018. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. He notably competed in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was the longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion, having held the … Each time the fight was cancelled due to weight cut issues and injuries to both competitors. Will Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson be canceled again? However, Khabib pulled out of the fight due to an Khabib stuck in Russia. A new venue to be determined. March 30, 2020 By Nikola Velickovic Leave a Comment UFC 249 might be canceled, and the fans won’t be able to see the long-craved contest between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson. only for it to fall apart for various different reasons. A new venue to be determined. Though, the promotion tried mightily to make sure that wasn’t the case. OK, go ahead,â said Khabib, via Instagram Live on Monday morning. “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?” Khabib Nurmagomedov wrote. Yes, five times before being canceled due to a variety of reasons. It's been a wild ride to get to UFC 249, which now features Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje instead of Khabib Nurmagomedov. The first time, they were expected to face each other in 2015 at the finale of Ultimate Fighter 22. The two UFC stars were due to meet in New York on April 18 and there were reports that it was going to be staged behind closed doors. The promotion is yet to make an official announcement about the cancellation of the bout. It was scheduled five times. Khabib and Ferguson's bout is currently scheduled for April 18 at the Barclays Center in New York.
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