TONY FERGUSON NEWS

Diaz to face Ferguson at UFC 279 after Chimaev misses weight

Nate Diaz will take on fellow veteran welterweight Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 after Khamzat Chimaev badly missed weight for his main-event showdown with Diaz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Li Jingliang comfortable sharing UFC 279 with Khamzat Chimaev, focused on Tony Ferguson Perhaps it’s not the most ideal situation for Li Jingliang to have to share a card with Khamzat Chimaev, but he doesn’t see it that way.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

With team behind him at UFC 279, Tony Ferguson calls welterweight home: 'I'm here to collect' Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson feels good about his decision to move up and fight Li Jingliang.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC 279 'Embedded,' No. 3: Tony Ferguson tells a dad joke about muffins The popular “Embedded” fight-week video series is back to document what’s happening behind the scenes at UFC 279.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Daniel Cormier: Li Jingliang could be too tough of a welterweight matchup for Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 Daniel Cormier still is skeptical that Tony Ferguson can have a career resurgence at welterweight vs. Li Jingliang at UFC 279.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Daniel Cormier: Li Jingliang could be too tough of a welterweight matchup for Tony Ferguson at UFC 279 Daniel Cormier still is skeptical that Tony Ferguson can have a career resurgence at welterweight vs. Li Jingliang at UFC 279.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Li Jingliang defends UFC 279 booking vs. Tony Ferguson after brutal KO: 'You forget who he is' Li Jingliang believes people need to put more respect on Tony Ferguson’s name ahead of their UFC 279 co-main event.

AUGUST 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tony Ferguson vs. Li Jingliang Set For UFC 279 | Fightful News Former interim UFC lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson, will take on welterweight slugger Li Jingliang at UFC 279 on September 10.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • FIGHTFUL.COM

UFC 279 lineup bulks up with Tony Ferguson moving to welterweight vs. Li Jingliang, Dana White says With a lack of big names outside the main event, UFC 279 has added Tony Ferguson in a welterweight bout against Li Jingliang.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Daniel Cormier doesn't think move to Jackson Wink MMA will help Tony Ferguson: 'His time has passed' Daniel Cormier is blunt in assessing what he thinks of Tony Ferguson’s fighting future.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dan Hooker calls out Tony Ferguson for UFC clash: 'I'll smash ya face in' Dan Hooker is seeming ploying a return to the UFC lightweight division, and Tony Ferguson is on his radar.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Drakkar Klose explains callout of Tony Ferguson after UFC 277 win: 'I want to make sure he remembers my name' Tony Ferguson rubbed Drakkar Klose the wrong way, and now he wants to fight him.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Tony Ferguson: 'I'm ready to be part of a team again' after KO loss to Michael Chandler Tony Ferguson has clarity about his career after his viral knockout loss to Michael Chandler at UFC 274.

MAY 14, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

UFC 274 medical suspensions: Tony Ferguson faces 60 days after devastating knockout Check out the full UFC 274 medical suspensions that were levied on 17 fighters following the pay-per-view event in Phoenix.

MAY 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Charles Oliveira offers to train with skidding Tony Ferguson after UFC 274; Ferguson responds Charles Oliveira wants to help Tony Ferguson get back on the winning track.

MAY 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tony Ferguson takes shots at Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier after UFC 274 loss Tony Ferguson has gone on the offensive in the aftermath of his loss to Michael Chandler at UFC 274.

MAY 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Dana White: Tony Ferguson 'looked damn good' at UFC 274 - until vicious KO by Michael Chandler As far as Dana White is concerned, Tony Ferguson’s job is safe despite a four-fight skid, but he needs time off.

MAY 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tony Ferguson issues statement on UFC 274 knockout: 'Had lots of fun in there' Tony Ferguson is still hungry to fight after his knockout loss to Michael Chandler at UFC 274.

MAY 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

6 biggest takeaways from UFC 274: Is this the end of Tony Ferguson? Does Charles Oliveira deserve to be called champ? Can Tony Ferguson possibly rebound? Check out our key UFC 274 takeaways.

MAY 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Twitter reacts to Michael Chandler's KO of the Year contender on Tony Ferguson at UFC 274 See the top Twitter reactions to Michael Chandler’s stunning front kick knockout victory over Tony Ferguson at UFC 274.

MAY 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Michael Chandler def. Tony Ferguson at UFC 274: Best photos Check out these photos from Michael Chandler vs. Tony Ferguson at UFC 274 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.

MAY 8, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

UFC 274 video: Michael Chandler vs. Tony Ferguson final faceoff at ceremonial weigh-ins A potential Fight of the Night candidate will serve as the featured bout for UFC 274 with Michael Chandler set to clash with Tony Ferguson.

MAY 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC 274 weigh-in video: Michael Chandler, Tony Ferguson on mark for key clash A massive lightweight fight is now official for UFC 274 after Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson successfully made weight.

MAY 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

MMA Junkie Radio #3257: Guest Belal Muhammad, thoughts on Tony Ferguson's rant, more Thursday’s edition of MMA Junkie Radio with “Gorgeous” George and “Goze” is here. Check it out!

MAY 6, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

UFC 274 pre-fight news conference stream: Top six fighters on the card take center stage (8 p.m. ET) Ahead of UFC 274, Charles Oliveira, Justin Gaethje, Rose Namajunas, Carla Esparza, Michael Chandler, and Tony Ferguson take the stage.

MAY 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM