Published 18:49 IST, November 6th 2019
UFC: Dana White confirms Tony Ferguson vs Khabib Nurmagomedov
According to UFC President Dana White, 2020 is going to be a massive year for UFC. He also updates us about Tony Ferguson vs Khabib Nurmagomedov. Know more
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A fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson would be a treat to watch for entire MMA community but super-fight could t take place despite several setups in past. Injuries, weight-cutting problems and unfortunate accidents have blocked fight from taking place but UFC President Dana White has recently confirmed that Tony vs Khabib is up for next year. According to Dana White, mega-fight between Khabib and Ferguson is likely to take place in eir March or April of 2020 and UFC fans are going crazy over news.
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UFC: Dana White talks about 2020 Plans
According to UFC President Dana White, 2020 is going to be a huge year for UFC and he has major plans for upcoming year. Tony Ferguson vs Khabib Nurmagomedov is surely one of those plans. Khabib vs Tony was last slated for UFC 223 but Ferguson missed out on card due to an unfortunate accident. Khabib also faced a suspension for his post-fight brawl at UFC 229 but both of m have marked ir UFC returns with spectacular wins. Tony Ferguson kcked out Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone at UFC 238 and Khabib defended his lightweight title with ease by making Dustin ‘ Diamond’ Poirier submit at UFC 242. It is perfect time for fight with both fighters in ir prime and Dana White is surely going to make this fight happen.
UFC President Dana White said that 2020 is going to be a massive year for UFC. Cor McGregor has already expressed his urge to return in January 18 card and with fighters like Jorge Masvidal and Israel Adesanya in roster, Dana White believes that upcoming year will be highly profitable. In meantime, Tony Ferguson vs Khabib Nurmagomedov is confirmed and President Dana White is absolutely happy with it.
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UFC: Tony Ferguson vs Khabib Nurmagomedov
Tony and Khabib are both great athletes and while Khabib’s grappling and ground skills are inevitable, it is yet to be tested against Tony Ferguson’s jiu-jitsu skills. A lot of UFC fans believe that re is only one man in lightweight division who can end Khabib’s undefeated streak and he is ne or than Tony ‘El Cucuy’ Ferguson. Have a look at both men in action for ir last UFC fights.
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Khabib Nurmagomedev in action
Tony Ferguson in action
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17:58 IST, November 6th 2019