“Tony heal up man. By Chisanga Malata. "I think Conor could return in September, and it could be against one of these guys.". I'm told the injury to Tony Ferguson was literally caused by a trip. 100% MMA @MMASupremacy. 53,439, This story has been shared 28,787 times. She spoke after in the Octagon. Hosts John Gooden and Jon Anik break down the pivotal strawweight rematch between champion Rose Namajunas and Joanna Jedrzejczyk in the co-main event of Saturday's UFC 223. Nurmagomedov took Instagram to send a message to Ferguson shortly after the cancelation of his bout with 'El Cucuy' was confirmed, and he didn't pull any punches. A highly anticipated lightweight title fight between interim champion Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov has been canceled just six days before it was supposed to headline UFC 223 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. We've received your submission. In this preview of the latest episode of The Exchange, host Megan Olivi sits down with the one and only Khabib Nurmagomedov to talk about his upcoming bout at UFC 223 against Tony Ferguson and much, much more. The Hawaiian was scheduled to fight Frankie Edgar last month but had to pull out of the fight with a leg injury. UFC President Dana White breaks down the UFC 223 event backstage at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. White explained the severity of Ferguson’s injury in an interview with ESPN’s Brett Okamoto. Nurmagomedov appeared to take a shot at Ferguson in an Instagram post Sunday night: Tony heal up man. Watch the pre-fight press conference on Wednesday, April 4 at 5pm/2pm ETPT live from Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York. UFC president Dana White told ESPN that Ferguson tore a ligament in his knee and needs surgery. He responded to the news by posting a message to Ferguson on Instagram, which concluded: “Hope this lesson will teach you watch your mouth.”. Nurmagomedov and Ferguson had been scheduled to fight three times previously but each time the bouts have fallen apart. Training accidents happen. Tony Ferguson has been forced to withdraw from UFC 223. UFC president Dana White tells Brett Okamoto that Tony Ferguson requires surgery for a torn LCL and is out of UFC 223's main event against Khabib … Express. Lot of thoughts in my head right now, but I don't want to become like you. Megan Olivi catches up with Rose Namajunas backstage at UFC 223 following her successful title defense in the rematch against Joanna Jedrzejczyk. And when you think about it, if he wins this fight, other than Conor McGregor, he will be the only guy to hold two belts at the same time.". In what would be a bitter pill for McGregor to swallow, Holloway could hold both belts McGregor has been forced to hand over. ESPN's Brett Okamoto spoke to Holloway's nutritionist about the tough and short weight cut he'll face this week. It was originally planned to take place on April 18 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, United States. The undisputed 155lbs belt will still be on the line though as UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway has stepped in to replace Ferguson, who has suffered from a torn knee. Nationwide News Pty Limited Copyright © 2020. I'm told Holloway is still in Hawaii, UFC making flight arrangements being made now. McGregor expressed interest last month in returning on short notice against Frankie Edgar at UFC 222, but the promotion doesn't want to bring its top star back under those circumstances. #UFC223 #TonyFergusonMMA SnapJitsu™️ #SnapDownCity pic.twitter.com/Rf4PWg4QXT. That's a tough weight cut for him," White said. “Unfortunately, this is not an April Fools,” UFC president Dana White said in a video on Twitter. Team Lesnar vs. AFL news 2020: Julie Neale rejected Lachie Neale, Brownlow M... NFL 2020: Deshaun Watson coin toss, Houston vs Tennessee new... Rugby news 2020, Bledisloe Cup: Caleb Clarke, Jonah Lomu loo... NRL news 2020: Josh Addo-Carr quitting Storm, Bulldogs, Gran... AFL trade rumours: Essendon circle Josh Dunkley, Western Bul... Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out.
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