Tag: UFC 249

Syndicate MMA head coach John Wood shares an insight into the physical and mental state of ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone, ahead of his rematch with Anthony Pettis at UFC 249.

Chael Sonnen breaks down the current state of the UFC lightweight division and outlines his concerns for Tony Ferguson, should Conor McGregor’s name get thrown in the mix to fight Khabib.

“People think that I don’t take this serious because I wanna come back so fast and all this other stuff,” Dana White said. “It’s not that I don’t take it serious, I take it very serious. I don’t plan on having a gate for a very long time.”

Daniel Cormier gives kudos to Tony Ferguson for making the weight, despite the fight against Justin Gaethje being postponed. Adding that there’s no way Khabib would have done it.

Are you desperately waiting to see Khabib ‘The Eagle’ Nurmagomedov vs Tony ‘El Cucuy’ Ferguson? Well, Charles Oliveira has bad news for you.

Dana White has detailed three UFC cards in a week, given a time line for his Fight Island, revealed the full lineup for UFC 249 and the two main events for the next two events.

Ali Abdelaziz questions whether Tony Ferguson will be able to hang with ‘the best technical brawler we’ve ever seen in the sport’, in Justin Gaethje.

UFC lightweight contender Justin Gaethje plans to ‘royally screw up’ the Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson fight we’ve been wanting to see for five years, at UFC 249.

Number three ranked UFC bantamweight Petr Yan has hit out at the UFC for giving Dominick Cruz the title shot against Henry Cejudo. While Ali Abdelaziz has defended ‘Triple C’.

The UFC’s planned return on May 9th is set to be called UFC 249 and take place in Florida. Whilst UFC Dublin on August 15th is not looking good.

Dustin Poirier weighs in on Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje and discusses the difficulties faced while training and staying fit amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Tony Ferguson is the type of guy to make 155lbs championship weight for his cancelled UFC 249 fight. ‘El Cucuy’ details his weight cut.

Coach Javier Mendez has defended Khabib Nurmagomedov’s decision to return to Russia in the build up to UFC 249, following online criticism.

Dana White says he has the UFC’s May 9th return ‘figured out’ and admits it’s going to be ‘very expensive’ but he’s willing to spend the money to make it happen.

Frustrated UFC bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo, says he needs to know today, whether he is definitely is fighting on May 9th.

Jairzinho Rozenstruik wants his fight with Francis Ngannou to be for the UFC interim heavyweight title, because the division has stalled waiting for the Stipe Miocic vs Daniel Cormier trilogy.

We take a step-by-step look at the trials and tribulations of UFC 249. From the Khabib vs Tony fight announcement to ESPN/Disney pulling the plug on the card.

Jorge Masvidal has opened up on the offer he received to fight at UFC 249, and said he will dethrone Kamaru Usman with ease.

With the UFC joining every other sport and organisation around the world on the sidelines now, Dana White has opened up on his Fight Island and when we can expect its first fight.

Tony Ferguson has reacted to the news that UFC 249 has been postponed.

This is how the MMA world reacted to the news that UFC 249 has been postponed.

Including Dana White, Conor McGregor, Khabib, Tony Ferguson, Justin Gaethje and Joe Rogan.

After weeks of jumping through hoops and thinking outside the box, Dana White has confirmed that UFC 249 and all upcoming events have been postponed.

The UFC lightweight division might be the promotion’s most talented, but the journey of the belt since 2016 shows that it’s also its most chaotic.

After calling Khabib Nurmagomedov a chicken for not fighting at UFC 249, his manager Ali Abdelaziz has hit back at ‘jealous prostitute’ Conor McGregor.

Former interim UFC welterweight champion Colby Covington, calls out ‘washed up’ Tyron Woodley for a fight on Dana White’s fight island.

While the sporting world has come to a screeching halt, Dana White and the UFC are carrying on with the show. Much to the dismay of Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn.

Justin Gaethje says he has the perfect dance partner at UFC 249. Tony Ferguson says he’s going to make his own highlight. And Dana White talks Conor McGregor and Joe Rogan.

With a potential return on the horizon, former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz is looking for the right opponent that will get him a title shot.

This is how the MMA world reacted to the news that Tony Ferguson and Justin Gaethje will fight for the UFC interim lightweight title at UFC 249. As well as the full card and Dana White stating he’s securing a private island to hold international cards.

After calling out Tony Ferguson last week, Santiago Ponzinibbio has now called out Tyron Woodley to headline UFC 249.