Ferguson's coach warns Donald Cerrone for this Saturday's duel: 'Tony is coming for a war!'
Eddie Bravo reports that the athlete is more prepared than ever and promises a great performance in the match against the ‘Cowboy’
VH Gonzaga
05/06/2019 | 12:26
T. Ferguson's (left) coach says the athlete is ready for D. Cerrone. Photo: Montagem SL / MMA Press
Jiu-jitsu trainer from Tony Ferguson, Eddie Bravo guarantees that the athlete is ready for his return to the UFC and is prepared for a war next Saturday (8), when he faces Donald Cerrone, UFC 238, in Chicago (USA). In a recent interview with Joe Rogan, Ultimate commentator, Bravo commented on the fighter's preparation for the fight against his compatriot. Ferguson has not played since October last year.
“He is fitter, stronger, in the best physical shape of his life. He’s the same Tony,” Eddie stated. The coach also commented on the recent controversies related to Ferguson's personal life, which kept the athlete away from fights at the beginning of this year. For Bravo, the situations did not affect the mind of the former interim lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg). “You might think, ‘Is this the same Tony after he had family problems? Has it changed him?’ Opponents hope he has, but he’s the same Tony. When it comes to fighting, we don't let personal situations affect our performance. We just kept fighting,” he reported. “We can't guarantee victory, but we can guarantee he will be 100%,” Bravo said. Although Ferguson's coach exudes confidence, his athlete will face one of the most acclaimed names in the MMA universe: Donald Cerrone. Charismatic and a good fighter, the athlete is going through a spectacular phase within the organization. With three consecutive victories, the North American entered the top 5 of the lightweight category once and for all after defeating his compatriot To the fifth, just over a month ago, at UFC Ottawa, in Canada. Known for always accepting fights at the last minute, the ‘Cowboy’ accepted the challenge of facing Ferguson, undefeated in 11 fights. The winner of the fight can qualify to compete for the category title against the winner of the fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov e Dustin poirier, which will take place on September 7th, at UFC 242, in Abu Dhabi. At 35 years old, Tony Ferguson In his career as a fighter, he has had 27 fights, with 24 triumphs and only three defeats. Cerrone, 36, more experienced, has 46 professional fights, achieving 34 victories and 11 setbacks. The two face each other in the third fight on the main card of the UFC 238.
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