Tony Ferguson says fans are in for a treat with his UFC 279 fight vs. Nate Diaz | ESPN MMA
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2022
- Megan Olivi speaks with Tony Ferguson about his new main event fight vs. Nate Diaz at UFC 279. “El Cucuy” also describes how he kept his cool during Thursday’s incident at the press conference where he offered Nate Diaz a mint.
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This is a win win for Nate and Tony. This is the real way Nate should go out.
it's not going to go an better for nate fighting Tony.
it's a win-win for the fans too
@@Lord_of_the_Pies it’s going to be a blood bath
Best comment in the thread!
Apparently Nate doesn’t think this’ll be his last fight. I can see this being Tony’s though. As cool as this is I don’t think he can remain the peoples champ with a mounting L streak…
Tony, the type of guy to offer someone a mint in the middle of a riot. Lol
Lol imagine 🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Liked only cuz u lol
Bro Nate took him up on the offer
He living the meme!
ABSOLUTE LEGEND. New mma fans don’t realize this guy was an absolute wrecking ball on the lightweight division and had one of the best win streaks of all time. True champ
Im pretty sure all people know this unless they started watching UFC last week. Atleast everyone now know that Nate did all he could to escape the fight with Khamzat and even when Khamzat offered all money to Diaz, he was not ready for that fight.
@@notoftentold4076 Chimaev missed weight it's his fault
@@notoftentold4076 just take this L
new fans ? like 7 year olds? lol he was on a win streak in like 2015 bra thats like yesterday
These two go back to the TUF winners.
He honestly looks changed. Like truly at peace with himself. Happy for him. Excited AF for this.
Yeah, Tony seems to be in a really good place and I am glad to see this. Great fight for them and for us.
@AM Lightspeedy he mean he held the lightweight belt. May not have been the way he wanted but he had it, and deserved it. Dude had the most consecutive wins in the lightweight division
Getting KOd via brutal head kick will do that to a brother
You’re right. And I agree, stoked AF. 🤙🏾
Looks like his oldself but more complete and by old im only talking about the Tony we saw around 2018. el cucuy
That mint situation is such a classic nate and tony interaction 🤣
I know right😂😂
Imagine Tony and Nate in a buddy cop movie hahaha
@@DJ_Papi_Luna hahaa dana make it happen!
@@DJ_Papi_Luna in the final fight scene they both get shot 82 times and survive
Mentos or some such company should jump on this...what a ad that would make....bad breath at a face off, the offer of a mint at a near riot?
Comedy gold here.
As crazy as he is, he is the most professional fighter on this card.
He's always the most professional I can't even lie
Any psycho that double cuts weight so soon is on another level, as inefficient as it is.
Absolutely
I truly believe is the weight cuts that made him crazy , he looks great
Nah the best sport of this event is li. He agreed to fight Rodriguez which weighed in 10 pounds heavier.
I love Tony’s attitude here. Feels like he’s as excited as we are, or more, for this fight.
Words cant explain how HYPE I am for this fight. Should've happened years ago but finally we're here.
True 💯💯 i'm Full hype for this fight now
"HYPE" 😂 You capitalized it and everything. 😭 What a doinker. I'm really "Excite" for it too. You're hyped, guy. Not hype. Lol
DUDE I didnt care that much for Nate vs Khamzat but was going to watch it anyways and then this happened ... now Im SOOO HYPED
@@closinginonclosure hey gramps that's how people talk these days
@@H1storix Anybody can say anything they want. Doesn't mean it's right. A bunch of brain dead and uneducated people repeating something, doesn't make it proper English. It's like uneducated people in the hood saying "baby mama" instead of baby's mama. And then people start intentionally saying it that way for some weird reason.
This may end being an all time card, what a story for Nate and Tony. This should’ve been the fight all along.
It's great for both of them. T-Ferg in the cage is a special thing and with Nate now it's going to be legendary.
Agree !!!
The universe works in mysterious ways.
This is definitely going to be one of the cards of all time
Dread it, run from it, Destiny arrives all the same.
“I respect what he does, BUT I respect what I do as well” 😂
Real 💯
Absolute psycho
Tony is that type of guy 😄
Only Tony would say something like this😂
Halloween is right around the corner …… only right to let the booogeyMANN loooose!!!!!
so happy for Tony and Nate, this are both real warriors that deserve the night
Two of the biggest personalities in the game, fan favorites, and true legends.
The living legend himself. Eternal respect towards Tony's career. 🙂❤️🙏
He's a legend an old one for that too
facts, absolute legend
🙂
He did not look so good when he got KO'ed the way he did in his last fight lol
@@chentz2d552 nobody looks good when they get KOd, morоn
My heart is going to blow up, Nate and Tony are my two favorite fighters. I'm rooting for both of them.
Facts maybe we get lucky and get a double knockout🤷
Both of em are warriors
Same!!!!
fr dude :)))) tonys my #1 and nates my number #2 I don't even care who wins this
i was hoping for this match a draw lol
Tony's the type guy that headlines ufc 279 while keeping it extremely real
Two legends going at it. It’s going to hurt because I know one has to lose. I’m rooting for both of them tbh
I am rooting for both of them to have a great fight. Win or lose does not matter to me, just glad to see two solid guys, respect outside of the ring and war inside. That is how professional fighting should be.
I would love to see this be a full 25 minute war. Don’t want to see either of them get too hurt, but how great would it be to see these two legends go the distance for what could be the last time?
Would it not be awesome for UFC to have a "Legends" category. Fighters who have been around and still want to fight but are not in title pursuit- no need to use them as gatekeepers or career builders for up and comers.
@@TripleXMangoIsn't it the Main Event?
@@angelomaraboli993 yes, i wasn’t saying it wasn’t. I was saying I hoped it would go the distance, rather than end via ko tko sub or what have you
My two favorite fighters…this feels like a late 2000’s fight lol
I'm glad we get to see them fight! imagine if both in their prime I'd lean towards Nate! I know MMA math doesn't work but Tony lost to Michael Johnson and look what Nate did to him, But at this time right now I think Tony can get it done wont be surprised if Nate clips him though
@@adaptx5920 Tony broke his arm early in the Johnson fight, and made it to decision. If they fought in their primes, I would lean towards Tony because his standup is better, and Nate doesn't have much offensive wrestling. Nate has always put on a fast pace due to his dominant cardio, but this wouldn't be effective against Tony's great cardio.
Same!!!
@@adaptx5920 Love em both but I'd have to heavily favour Tony in their primes, Tony was a much better fighter. Even though Diaz didn't have as much scar tissue.. Tony sharpens his elbows lmfao. And Michael Johnson can beat anyone and lose to anyone. Either way this is a much better match up for both of them so im happy af
Tony didn’t fight in the UFC until 2011..
You could tell her saying "we're always excited for a Tony Ferguson show" made him really happy. He loved that
It’s tony time 🎉👊🏽😁🇲🇽❤️
Beautiful wasn't it!?!? I'll be happy for whoever wins.
He was like... I need to use that line again!
End of an era, best of luck to both fighters, thank you for all you gave us over the years. Hope you get paid and go home safe.
Tony the type of guy to sound more coherent than ever after one most brutal KOs in UFC history
“ Just to be that guy “ Tony you are the definition of that guy
He's that type of guy! Lol
So happy Tony finally gets this spotlight, dude has done so much for the sport glad to see him main event
nah he be getting the spotlight man
True😭
Main eventing is not new to this guy
@@cj6884 he's main eventing a ppv thus time
We love Tony, he's got a kind heart
I’m so glad this fight is happening for both fighters. Their contribution to the UFC and the sport of mma is huge, and should be honoured. The UFC sending them off with a ppv fight and bags of money is absolutely the right thing to do. And us fans get to see two legends get it on! Win win for everyone. Can’t wait to watch it.
I was actually pissed that Dana would feed Nate to the machine in his last fight after all he’s done for the company
“I respect what I do as well” 😂
He’s the man
tony ferguson such a legend, reminding his young audience the values of self-respect just like it aint no thang
And another Tony Ferguson classic is born.
mans said it so coldly too ☠
Tony the type of guy to offer you a mint during a street fight
Then fight you in the main event later that week
I love Tony but him saying he was waiting for someone to call him out is wild. He’s notorious for being one of the hardest workers
Finally, for the last 5 years I was wishing for this fight...
Nate and Tony are 2 OG's...
I never want this guy to retire he’ll forever be my favorite fighter 🤜
yeah legends of the sport, good people as well.
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I still believe in Tony. Rooting for him. F the doubters.
209. Hes getting stockton slapped
Don’t want either of these guys to lose. Just hope it’s a war, but with Tony moving up in size and going 5 rounds is my only concern.
Tony vs Nate is a fight we all win. And they get a little bit of Dana white priviledge for saving the card last minute
I’m with you.
@@swifty123 Agreed
I cannot be happier that for ONCE Tony will get paid as he deserves! This was long overdue. What a legend. Well deserved
Both him and Nate. Tired of Dana backdooring these guys and not letting them have what they deserve
SO happy we get to see this fight! Legends going at it. Thanks for stepping up Tony 🙌
They both respect each other and we respect both of them, can't pick a side on this one who ever wins probs to him 🇺🇸🇲🇽
Ferguson to save the night !
Excited for this exchange between OG’s 🇲🇽🇺🇸🔥
Two Mexican Americans going at it ✊🏽🇲🇽🇺🇸 how much better can it get!?
Tony is low key my fav fighter he’s so kind hearted but also a legit ninja
Tony is a legend!
I'm so happy for Tony, if anyone deserves this it's him
That mint story is dope lol Tony to Nate“ hey you want a mint?” Nate proceeds to throw gang signs swearing at Khamzats guys then comes back a minute later “ Hey got a mint ?” Lol I was dying hearing that
Mint for bad breath?
My english isn't perfect, is mint means weed ?
@@nomprenom9337 no its a peppermint candy.
Nate slapped a couple of chenchens
I'm glad to see tony this happy , always loved him
Big props to Tony for being Tony and making weight like a professional.
Wouldn’t be against a 5 round War, ending in draw. These two are OGs
Love Tony and Nate. Two legends of the game coming up big for the fans.
I love how this pend out and both of them are winners in my eyes. Respect and love for the OG's.
I had to go watch this again. How can you not love Tony!
Not gonna lie, I was still excited to watch the fight even if it was not very fair to most people. But I am even more excited for this !! Two legends at similar points in their careers, what's not to love
F chimiav
Man it's like the Cowboy and Jim Miller fight. I don't want either to lose, it sucks because if Nate wins he is done and Tony will probably be done too. If Tony wins we only lose 1
@@bullythebooks It was fun to watch Nate over the years but I get it.
Like nate said chimeav ain't put in the time to fight someone like him nate and Tony if they retired today they would be in the hall of fame tomorrow I am so happy he missed weight and we are getting a fight the fans want to see
I don't understand why are these two fighters legends? In the last 3 years, they have just 1 win each. Never won belts, never were considered great fighters. How is that legendry?
Win or lose Tony is a big G, props to all the guys for short notice switching
Except Khamzat, what a punk.
@@Ben-kg2ku khamzat is a good fighter but this weight cut, all this wannabe gangster talk and this mf is from Sweden is crazy.😂
Especially the leech he is the one who really got screwed and is fighting someone who weighed in at almost 180. Hopefully if he loses to Rodriguez they do not hold it against him.
Tony’s the Top G
@@bigjuice5821 he is that type of guy
After everything its great to see Tony get a big fight in the main event. Excited for this one
My two fav fighters. This will be a fight of the lifetime to watch.
i’m so happy for Tony big money fight for him! this fight should’ve happened years ago
100%
I'm not sure there would be change in the pay if the cards were changed at the last moment.
@@bingbalu and tony and nate would have all the leverage *because* there were last minute changes
@@bingbalu Of course there is lol.
@@bingbalu oh bet they had to pay those boys they could’ve easily said no and the whole card could’ve been canceled
Man, this is going to be another one of those fights where no matter what, my heart's gonna break, especially if it's a knock out. I don't think Nate will get knocked out, but my man Tony may, and I really hope that doesn't happen. I want a full, five-round fight, all-out war, where both of these guys win in the end.
My two favourite fighters too, I doubt either man gets knocked out but maybe thats just wishful thinking. Fans won big time
Man I want Nate to leave on a win but at the same time I don’t want to see tony lose.
Nah this gonna go to the decision
@@Burner355 to us, there will be no losers at the end of this fight.
idk..his only ko was in the last fight n nate’s no power puncher. more likely he’d get subbed but i doubt that too. feel like it’s going the distance w both dragging eachother thru a battle.. gonna be a real treat
Tony is a battle warrior man. Love his cool and chil personality!
Tony thanking Nate for the opportunity was very cool, shows the respect. ❤️🇦🇺
Tony looking like he’s a New Jersey resident straight outta 2006
Lol so true
Tony is a real OG and it's great to see him fight someone in his weight that has the same type of warrior mentality. Tony Ferguson reminds me of Diego Sanchez because of his heart.
Both dem boys batshit crazy 🤣🤣🤣
I can see sanchez and ferg doing peyote in the desert listening to action bronson and chasing the eagles around arms spread out 😵💫
Legend 💯
Let's Go!
Support from T.O 🇨🇦
The guy just exudes class. You don't see that much, in the UFC.
"you need a mint" 😂😂 Tony's the man!
That blunt breathe on Diaz must be crazy 😊
I'll be rooting for Tony, he's one of my all time favorites.
You coming over tomorrow for the fights russ?
@@connormcfetridge4988 I'll bring wings
I’ll just be rooting 😎
@@connormcfetridge4988 My mom said she can buy us beers if we all pitch in
@@Gleeshhh which Doritos should I bring, cool ranch or nacho cheese??
My two current favorite fighters and with how much they respect and like each other it's actually kinda better then if they fake hate each other like other.
Tony looks and sounds very relaxed. Great to see.
Honestly more hype for this matchup than the original. Both legends with a lot on the line for both men.
Respect tony fergusan true legend❤️
Happy Tony! IMO better main event, great to see two OGs battle
Love this. Can wait. Two of solid veterans. LETS GO!
2 goats this could be 2 legends of the UFC retiring together this. Tony and Nate are fighting at 170 but they both are true light weights so this should be awesome fight
Tony is a true welterweight.
2 boats *
@@scottycranwell283 yes but he fought a lot of light weights
@@nobody-hi4py I fixed it my phone don't speak hillbilly
this fight has a potential to be the fight of the year....2 warriors with heart
Hope so
So far in my opinion Burns vs Khamzat is best fight we seen this year
For some reason I feel like Nate doesn’t have it and his chin will be weaker.. but we’ll see.. hopefully is a great fight!
@@imtheman3216 Nate's only been finished once, and that was going on 10 years ago, and even then he wasn't completely out. Tony was just brutally knocked out this year too, and is 38. Either way it's a great fight for these veterans at this stage of their careers. Both have almost the same amount of fights, and both have been through wars in the cage. Very winnable fight for both.
We are welcome. Thank you Tony 🙏🏼 CSO
This is the way it should of been. 2 crazy ASF OG's! Give them both the respect they deserve!
Im so conflicted these are my two favorite fighters of all time. Cant wait for the mayhem tomorrow
I'm more excited for this fight than the previous matches. Legends both of em
Yup!!! Me too!!!
I really like this guys mentality. He’s one of a kind,
this is a man past his fighting days a man of defeat yet the ufc keeps showcasing him like he still has something in the tank
Tony is the type of guy to offer someone a mint in between rounds of their fight
lol
Good to know that both Tony and Nate are in mint condition.
🤣🤣🤣
Honestly I like this card even more now. Love Tony and Nate. In my heart I want Tony to win because he was robbed so many times of his fight with Khabib in his absolute prime... but love the Diaz Brothers too. I think it will be a great fight with mutual respect and I will be honored to watch 🤙
There's no one like Tony guys been hurt so manytimes and look how fast and smart he talks still what a warrior
This fight is gonna be amazing, all the match switch ups are how it should have been from the beginning.
Agreed I prefer Khamzat vs Holland more as well. I do feel a little bad for the leech though he made weight and is now fighting someone who out weighs him by about 10 pounds.
It was like that from the beginning Dana just had to build some hype around the card before he made the planned switch.
Except the obvious Leech vs. Rodriguez, so you can't really say that.
😂😂😂😂 came back for a mint
Man I swear these 2 have been my fave fighters forever. Gona be hard to root for either of em,don’t wana see tony get hurt that’s for sure
Tony is fkn happy.....it's so great to see! Let's go champ!!!
Props to the UFC for working this out on the fly. I can't wait to watch, I'm sure this card is going to be nuts.
During altercation
Tony to Nate: Hey you Want a mint?
Nate to Tony: Hey you got a mint?
😂💯
Nate and Tony are my two favorite fighters respect
Love to see tony in a steady mental state. He seems a lot more collected in this interview
Stoked on this match up, and glad it got main event!
Gotta love Tony's antics. Hard to root one way or the other in this one but I love the respect between these two og's
LETS GO TWO OF MY FAVORITE FIGHTERS FIGHTING NEVER THOUGHT ILL SEE THE DAY 💯
Thank you Tony for being Tony, I am so pleased your are fighting Nate, a fight I always wondered about
Tony the type of guy to end a win streak with a losing streak then fight a legend
So happy for Tony!
I hate when 2 guys I love fight but this is going 2 be insane! Their both warriors 💞
*They're = they are.
@@craigr4763 💥STOCKTON SLAP💥 😏 sory bout dat
Let’s go brotha! Can’t wait for this fight
Tony a cool guy always 🥰❤️love from Arunachal pradesh India 💪
I got Tony winning. He looked good in that first round vs Chandler.
He really did man but yk you can never count out Michael Chandler
nate will get it done
I got Nate winning. He looked good in that final round vs Leon
Mr. 5 losses in a row. Passed his time. Retirement over the horizon or a bunch more losses.
@@getgappedtv7173 Agreed 💯
ITS TONY TIME
Love this guy, he sounds different compared to his other fights. It’s a good thing!!!
Now this is the fight where I want both of them to win.
A crazy 5 rounds and hugging out later.
It’s TONY TIME!!!
Nate and Tony 🇲🇽🇺🇸 hispanic heritage
Good call! Love this match up
Two OG’s are Finally gonna go at it UFC279 ppv