Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson Official For April

Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson is official. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reports that both Nurmagomedov and Ferguson have signed their respective contracts for an April 18 show in Brooklyn, New York from the Barclays Center. Ferguson and his representatives from the Ballengee Group met with UFC executives in Las Vegas on Friday (November 29, 2019). There, […]

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Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson is official. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reports that both Nurmagomedov and Ferguson have signed their respective contracts for an April 18 show in Brooklyn, New York from the Barclays Center.

Ferguson and his representatives from the Ballengee Group met with UFC executives in Las Vegas on Friday (November 29, 2019). There, “El Cucuy” formally agreed to the fight. Nurmagomedov had signed his contract for the fight earlier this week. This is the fifth time the fight between Nurmagomedov and Ferguson has been booked in their careers.

Nurmagomedov comes off of a successful title defense against Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi this past September. “The Eagle” submitted Poirier with a rear-naked choke in the third round. He extended his undefeated record to 28-0 with the victory. Now, he takes on Ferguson, a former interim lightweight champion who is on a ridiculous 12-fight win streak.

His most recent victory came with a TKO win over Donald Cerrone at UFC 238. That fight, however, was stopped by the doctor after the second round. Now, arguably, the two best lightweights in the world will finally get the chance to go one-on-one after four prior failed attempts. Fight fans now sit and keep their fingers crossed that neither Nurmagomedov or Ferguson suffer injuries before April 18.

What do you think about Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson being set for April?

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Khabib vs. Tony Ferguson Title Fight Booked as UFC PPV Main Event on April 18

Khabib Nurmagomedov will have a chance to defend his lightweight title as he will face Tony Ferguson in a UFC pay-per-view event on April 18 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, according to Brett Okamoto of ESPN…

Khabib Nurmagomedov will have a chance to defend his lightweight title as he will face Tony Ferguson in a UFC pay-per-view event on April 18 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, according to Brett Okamoto of ESPN…

Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson Is On For April 18

Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson is now a lock for a UFC event in April. ESPN reports that Ferguson made the trip to Las Vegas along with his management team earlier tonight (Nov. 29). There, “El Cucuy” met with UFC officials and signe…

Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson is now a lock for a UFC event in April. ESPN reports that Ferguson made the trip to Las Vegas along with his management team earlier tonight (Nov. 29). There, “El Cucuy” met with UFC officials and signed the bout agreement to challenge UFC lightweight champion Nurmagomedov. “The Eagle” had […]

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Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson Is On For April 18

Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson is now a lock for a UFC event in April. ESPN reports that Ferguson made the trip to Las Vegas along with his management team earlier tonight (Nov. 29). There, “El Cucuy” met with UFC officials and signe…

Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson is now a lock for a UFC event in April. ESPN reports that Ferguson made the trip to Las Vegas along with his management team earlier tonight (Nov. 29). There, “El Cucuy” met with UFC officials and signed the bout agreement to challenge UFC lightweight champion Nurmagomedov. “The Eagle” had […]

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Justin Gaethje Predicts Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson

The mixed martial arts (MMA) community is buzzing about the UFC potentially finally booking Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson for 2020. Nurmagomedov currently reigns as the champion of the lightweight division, but Ferguson is on a massive win streak, and has made the case for a title opportunity numerous times. Many give “El Cucuy” the […]

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The mixed martial arts (MMA) community is buzzing about the UFC potentially finally booking Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson for 2020.

Nurmagomedov currently reigns as the champion of the lightweight division, but Ferguson is on a massive win streak, and has made the case for a title opportunity numerous times. Many give “El Cucuy” the best chance of being the one to solve the puzzle that is Nurmagomedov. UFC president Dana White has confirmed the Las Vegas-based promotion is looking to book the fight for April in Brooklyn.

With that being said, fellow top-ranked UFC lightweight, Justin Gaethje, has offered his thoughts on the matchup. Speaking on UFC Hall Of Famer Michael Bisping’s podcast, “Believe You Me,” Gaethje offered up his prediction. (H/T MMA Junkie)

“I do think Khabib will win,” Gaethje said. “But I do think Tony is going to bring some … I don’t know if he’s going to lay on his back and throw elbows, I don’t know what the hell is going to happen there. Especially the way Khabib fights, and the way Khabib wins.

“It’s crazy how much and how hard Tony gets hit, how often he gets hit at fights but I don’t think that’s going to be a problem for him in this fight because Khabib is not going to be looking to exploit that, that option. He’s going to do what he does. I’m really interested to see if Tony, his jiu-jitsu, for one, plays a factor, and for two, just his tenaciousness of being on bottom and still wanting to fight.”

Gaethje is on a decent streak himself, racking up three-straight wins, all of which have come by way of a first-round knockout. “The Highlight” could very well be in line to fight the winner of a Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson bout. Ultimately, his goal is to fight “The Eagle” and attempt to be the first man to beat him in MMA competition himself.

“I’m trying to get to Khabib,” Gaethje said. “Khabib, I know, has publicly stated he does not have many fights left, so I have to fight him before he goes away. I can’t let him go undefeated without at least testing, being able to test him myself. I consider myself one of the most dangerous lightweights in the world and I bring different things that Khabib hasn’t had to deal with, necessarily.

“I have crazy power in my legs, in my arms, in my hands. I’m really good at wrestling. I’m super athletic. I’ve been wrestling as long as he has. Nobody has wrestled as long as he has except for me. So I’m trying to ultimately get that fight.”

What do you make of Gaethje’s assessment of Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson? 

 

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Justin Gaethje & Michael Bisping Break Down Khabib vs. Ferguson

Khabib Nurmagomedov is expected to fight Tony Ferguson on April 18 in Brooklyn, New York. It is the fifth time the two have been booked to fight one another. The scrap is a very interesting one that many are torn on who will win. Justin Gaethje and Mic…

Khabib Nurmagomedov is expected to fight Tony Ferguson on April 18 in Brooklyn, New York. It is the fifth time the two have been booked to fight one another. The scrap is a very interesting one that many are torn on who will win. Justin Gaethje and Michael Bisping recently weighed in on the fight […]

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