However, he insisted he was still training and managing his weight from his home in Dagestan. “That will still happen. Khabib Nurmagomedov has told the UFC to organise the main event of UFC 249 ‘with or without me’ after being denied entry to the USA. We’ll give you the latest news when it becomes available, or feel free to add some more selections to My Favourites. “I am training and preparing every day,” he added. Nurmagomedov had been out of action for two full years at this point due to the injuries mentioned above, but the UFC was able to find him a replacement opponent 11 days before the event. The 28-0 star has notoriously struggled with weight cuts throughout his career as he drains his body down to the 155lbs limit. We discussed everything with the UFC. “Now I don’t really know what’s going on. By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. As long as these two elite talents continue winning, there’s no way to avoid the matchup. The pair continued to enhance their reputations as the best fighters for their respective division and an interim title fight at UFC 209 was cancelled at the 11th hour as Khabib suffered weight cut issues. Conor McGregor won the 155-pound strap from Eddie Alvarez four months earlier but was on a temporary hiatus from MMA as he focused on fatherhood and prepared for his boxing match with Floyd Mayweather Jr., which is why there was an interim title on the line. The two stars had been matched up FOUR times prior to that card.. The first time, they were expected to face each other in 2015 at the finale of Ultimate Fighter 22. “I am even hearing that they are looking for an opponent for Tony, because he is in the States and I am here in Russia. But the 31-year-old appeared to rule out travelling in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. Ferguson further adds that he will beat Khabib as it has gotten personal. Unfortunately, the unbeaten UFC lightweight champion announced Wednesday that he will remain quarantined in his native Russia due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and travel restrictions. That was a nod to the Russian lightweight champ’s famous “Khabib time” phrase, but could also be taken as a tip of the hat to Ferguson’s interjection that “it’s Tony time, b*tches,” as he cut off Khabib at a press conference before the pair were slated to meet at the same venue in 2018. 3 at middleweight, Montreal lightweight John Makdessi scores upset UFC win, Canadian welterweight Rory MacDonald gets new opponent for PFL debut, Vettori favoured on UFC odds for Saturday Vegas bout, Injury forces T.J. Laramie to drop off of May 1 UFC card, Canadian Tristan Connelly to face Pat Sabatini at UFC 261, {* backButton *} After starting out his UFC career with a perfect 6-0 … Kavanagh said that though he thinks things will take a turn for the worse, he remains optimistic. Take two: April 16, 2016 – This time around it was Ferguson forced out of the fight after not receiving medical clearance when a doctor discovered some blood in his lungs. In 2015, Khabib suffered a broken rib and even contemplated retiring if his body did not make a complete recovery. Holloway was in the process of shedding the final few pounds to make the 155-pound limit, but commission officials would not allow Holloway to continue losing water weight for fear it would be unsafe. OK, go ahead,” said Khabib, via Instagram Live on Monday morning. At the time Nurmagomedov announced he was out, the UFC had yet to finalize if and where UFC 249 would take place. The fighters were then rescheduled … Nurmagomedov is 28-0 and Ferguson has won 12-straight fights dating back to 2013. It was originally planned to take place on April 18 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, United States. “Same like in the States, same like in Europe, Emirates, everywhere. The bout with Ferguson was rescheduled for 16 April 2016 at UFC on Fox 19. Dana White was adamant this fight was going to happen. Top chatters However, Khabib pulled out of the fight due to an injury. However, on 5 April, Ferguson pulled out of the bout due to a lung issue. 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… https://t.co/ZLwFsdQSDQ, — khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) April 1, 2020. Nurmagomedov was 22-0 at the time and coming off a dominant win over Rafael dos Anjos. 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. Khabib Nurmagomedov will not be fighting Tony Ferguson on April 18 as originally planned. However, Nurmagomedov pulled out of the fight on two months notice after citing a rib injury. On April 21, the … This was also the same week McGregor threw a dolly through a bus window in which Nurmagomedov was sitting. UFC News – Khabib vs Ferguson Might Not Happen After 3 UFC Events Get Postponed?Earn Instant $27 Commissions!! The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale — Dec. 11, 2015. It, and the Khabib Nurmagomedov versus Tony Ferguson fight, are cursed. 30th March 2020, 4:53 pm. There isn’t enough recent news in your lineup. By Joe Coleman. Both fighters are healthy, but the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it travel restrictions and public health concerns. Sorry we could not verify that email address. UFC fans couldn't wait to see the lightweight title clash at UFC 249. Chat 0. Usually I can Power thru small Bumps & Bruises. MMA fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov says Conor McGregor is unworthy of a rematch, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Download the talkSPORT app NOW – the best way to listen live, insisting particulars of the deal were ’99.9 per cent done’. In fact, every time Nurmagomedov manhandles an opponent and Ferguson wins another post-fight performance bonus the matchup becomes all the more alluring. We use cookies to improve your experience. And so finally in UFC’s fifth attempt to materialize Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson, the latter reveals that “Khabib owes him money.”. Ferguson was instead forced to fight Edson Barboza, submitting the Brazilian with a D’Arce choke in the second round. However this time Tony was forced to withdraw because of fluid in his lungs. A year later, Ferguson pulled out of UFC on Fox owing to a lung issue. His fears are not unfounded, as the fight has already been rescheduled on 4 prior occasions. It all began with The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale in 2015, where Khabib was forced out due to a rib injury six weeks out from the fight. Khabib Nurmagomedov is anticipating his proposed fight with Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 will be postponed for a fifth time as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. We didn't recognize that password reset code. Enter your email below and we'll send you another email. I Will be Back.#TeamElCucuy, — Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) April 5, 2016. The whole world is in quarantine right now.”. Don't miss out - sign up for our newsletters! But then the pandemic known as COVID-19 closed down the United States and much of the world. To see your localized preferences, please enable geolocation services in your browser settings. Ferguson and Nurmagomedov were scheduled to fight on the card of the The Ultimate Fighter season 22 finale. Injury forced Khabib to withdraw from a December 2015 bout before Ferguson had to pull out of the rescheduled contest in March 2016, and just over a year later fans were once again denied this highly-anticipated bout when a botched weight cut resulted in Khabib falling ill … 2 News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. The second time, they were expected to face each other in 2016 at UFC on Fox 19. April 7, 2018 – It seemed like a sick April Fool’s Day joke at the time because it happened on April 1, … The biggest event of the bout on April 18 was due to be unbeaten lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov putting his crown on the line against former interim title holder Tony Ferguson. The organisation cancelled its next three shows due to the COVID-19 crisis, including UFC London scheduled for this weekend. BOOM!!!!!! After cancelling UFC London on March 21, it seemed as though Dana White was adamant this fight was going to happen. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was eventually postponed. UFC 249 latest: Khabib vs Tony Ferguson to be cancelled for a FIFTH time with ‘The Eagle’ under quarantine in Russia. (John Locher/AP). Privacy Policy This marks the fifth time the bout has fallen through, but the hope is that the UFC will try for a sixth time to book the fight when the coronavirus pandemic subsides. Meanwhile, Ferguson was on a six-fight winning streak after suffering his lone UFC loss more than three-and-a-half years prior. Will it include Khabib vs Ferguson? Nurmagomedov earned a unanimous decision over Iaquinta to win the title, which was vacant after McGregor had been stripped of the belt by the UFC. Ferguson ended up fighting Edson Barboza instead and the two put on a Fight of the Night performance with Ferguson taking home an additional performance bonus for submitting his Brazilian opponent with a second-round D’arce choke. The bout was called off on a doctor’s recommendation. Let’s at least hope it’s the latter. Ferguson and Nurmagomedov were set to fight at the event but Nurmagomedov withdrew from the bout due to health issues stemming from a poor weight cut. The 2020 Olympic Games has been postponed until 2021 on March 24 - becoming one of the last major sporting events this summer to fall victim to the coronavirus. Take three: March 4, 2017 – This one was oh so close to happening. *logs onto Twitter**reads Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson is off*#UFC209 pic.twitter.com/VFWVHxbQB4, — Mike Johnston (@MikeyJ_MMA) March 3, 2017. An error has occurred while trying to update your details. Wagenheim: If the UFC resumes before Khabib is ready to return, Ferguson vs. Gaethje should be right back in play. It’s almost as if the MMA gods are trying to tell us something about Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson. The UFC then looked to former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis, who had been scheduled to compete on the card, but the two sides could not come to an agreement. Dana White announced then-reigning featherweight champion Max Holloway was going to step up on less than a week’s notice to attempt to become a two-weight champ. Ferguson tripped over a cord while fulfilling media obligations in New York and tore a ligament in his knee. “So now I am hearing that they are looking to organise it with or without me. 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. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson then spent their time tackling other fighters on the roster before being paired again at UFC 209 in March 2017. The … Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson are slated to face each other in April, but we’ve heard this song and dance before. “We’re postponing the next three events, but Tony Ferguson vs. Khabib [on] 18 April is still on,” he said on ESPN’s SportsCenter. Doc Said I have Fluid/Blood in my Lung #UFCTampa I Will Heal Up. Ad Choices Nurmagomedov fought and finished Cage Fury Fighting Championships lightweight champion Darrell Horcher who was making his UFC debut. Untimely injuries, unhealthy weight-cuts, fluke accidents, global pandemics. pic.twitter.com/quvI3UqGXh. Customize your Sportsnet lineup for the latest news from your favourite leagues and teams. We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. Fight fans were less than 48 hours from seeing them face off for the interim lightweight title at UFC 209. The fight was then rescheduled four four months later, at UFC on Fox 19. Ferguson was replaced by promotional newcomer Darrell Horcher at a catchweight of 160 lb. Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson is the fight all MMA fans want to see The pair have been scheduled to fight four times, with each contest called off Khabib and Ferguson were set to meet on April 18 in New York City for UFC 249; However, the threat of … Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Me&MrJones Silver Belt. We got Khabib vs The Champ Max Holloway for the 155lb title this Saturday in Brooklyn New York!!!!!!! With that in mind, here’s a look at all the previous times this bout fell apart: Take one: Dec. 11, 2015 – The two were first set to meet at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale more than four years ago, however a rib injury forced Nurmagomedov out of the fight six weeks before the event. © 2000-2021 Rogers Media. The Khabib-Ferguson fight has been derailed by injuries four times, the most recent in April 2018 when the American suffered a freak knee injury days out from UFC 223. Take four: April 7, 2018 – It seemed like a sick April Fool’s Day joke at the time because it happened on April 1, but six days prior to UFC 223 Ferguson sustained a fluke injury that knocked him out of the fight. (approx 1 - 2 per week). The UFC has officially postponed its next 3 events -- but Dana White tells TMZ Sports Khabib vs. Tony Ferguson WILL HAPPEN ... though there … Enter your email address to get a new one. “Because after we came to Russia we also learned that the borders are going to be locked. Terms of Service. This time, Ferguson pulled out due to a health problem. Reschedule Khabib vs Ferguson? It all started back in 2015. The third option was Al Iaquinta, originally scheduled to fight Felder on the card, and that fight came together literally on one day’s notice. But I am here not on my own will. When reporter Rodney James from Capeside press asks whether he is putting in more and taking this fight with Khabib personally, Ferguson replies saying: only for it to fall apart for various different reasons. On Wedensday, Nurmagomedov announced that he too would be skipping UFC 249, making this the fifth time his long-long-long-anticipated fight vs. Tony Ferguson has been postponed. The story of Khabib vs. Ferguson is… well, despite being a potential candidate for the greatest matchup of all time, it has fallen apart on every occasion it has been penciled in. This would have been Nurmagomedov’s first fight in nearly 20 months, as the undefeated Russian had also been dealing with a lingering knee injury that required surgery. Khabib was forced to pull out due to a knee injury and the bout was postponed for a later date. UFC president Dana White stands between Tony Ferguson, right, and Khabib Nurmagomedov, left, during a news conference for UFC 209. After learning his lightweight title fight with ‘El Cucuy’ was not going to be at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on April 18, the champion returned to his native Russia. “Although I don’t know what am I preparing for. The organisation has booked this match on four occasions in the last five years, only for it to fall apart for various different reasons. Then the UFC wanted to pit Paul Felder against Nurmagomedov, but the New York commission dismissed that notion because Felder wasn’t a ranked contender at the time. Joined: Dec 16, 2015 Messages: 11,630 Likes Received: 643 Location: Netherlands. Nurmagomedov won the one-sided fight by TKO in the second round.. Take five: April 18, 2020 – This latest incident is unfortunate for an entirely different set of circumstances. {* traditionalSignIn_signInButton *}, Comment and participate in our online community. “The UFC told me that this fight 100% isn’t happening in the USA, and even if it’s not happening in the Emirates it will happen on this side of Atlantic. Nurmagomedov officially out of UFC 249, staying in quarantine, Nurmagomedov stuck in Russia; UFC 249 could go on without him, %2Fmma%2Fkhabib-nurmagomedov-vs-tony-ferguson-timeline-bad-luck%2F, When submitting content, please abide by our, Whittaker, Stephens both favourites on Saturday UFC odds, Poirier vs. McGregor 3 to headline UFC 264 in Vegas on July 10, Vettori dominates Holland to move to No. Next, select your favourite teams and leagues and we’ll show you their latest news and scores in the My Favourites section of the home page. Khabib vs. Ferguson has been canceled not once, not twice, but four times so far. Your existing password has not been changed. UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on May 9, 2020 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Please contact us. This makes it the fifth – yes, FIFTH – time the highly anticipated title fight has been cancelled, postponed or rescheduled. 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. You may have created an account with another Rogers Media account that can be used to sign in here. This service is provided on talkSPORT Ltd's Terms of Use in accordance with our Privacy Policy. With the Khabib-Ferguson match rescheduled for April 2016 at UFC on Fox 19, UFC fans once again reached fever-pitch ahead of the mouth-watering match-up. 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