T. Ferguson won the interim lightweight belt in 2017. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc_brasil
The fact that Tony Ferguson He is one of the most caricatured fighters in Ultimate, no one can question that. The fighter, who would perform this Saturday (18), at UFC 249, gave another proof of being an athlete with curious habits, because the lightweight stated that he will make weight on Friday (17), maintaining his training schedule, even with the event being postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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"Still working. I'm going to make weight on Friday. Lightweight champion. Only champion,” Ferguson wrote on his official Twitter account.
Initially, the North American was scheduled to face Khabib Nurmagomedov for the linear lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg.). The fight, however, took a turn with just over two weeks remaining until the fight. With the Russian trapped in his country due to the closure of borders – as a preventive measure against the pandemic – it was up to Ultimate to climb Justin gaethje against 'Bicho Papão', for the interim title.
Everything was moving towards Ferguson being kept on the card, but, after a request from the top brass at 'ESPN', the event, which would take place on an indigenous reservation in California, ended up being officially postponed, as well as the other shows on the organization's official agenda. .
Without commitment, Tony, who could end the training period, preferred to remain in his camp. The fighter is now waiting for the situation involving the coronavirus to improve around the world to find out when the company will return to its normal activities.
“Still🙏Workin'” Gonna Make Weight By Friday #ChampionshipWeight 155lbs 🧢⚾️ It's A TUF Thing 💯 Champ Shit Only™️ # ufc249 🇺🇸🏆🇲🇽 Keep Grindin' Crew 💪🕶 pic.twitter.com/BqL874mVOg
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) April 11, 2020
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