UFC 249 won’t be happening April 18, but should-have-been headliner Tony Ferguson is apparently still cutting weight.
According to a Twitter post from Ferguson (25-3 MMA, 15-1 UFC) on Saturday, the former interim UFC lightweight champion says he will still attempt to hit the scales at 155 pounds on Friday.
“Still Workin’” Gonna Make Weight By Friday #ChampionshipWeight 155lbs,” Ferguson wrote (emojis omitted). “It’s A TUF Thing. Champ Shit Only #ufc249. Keep Grindin’ Crew”
Ferguson was scheduled to be one half of the UFC 249 main event on April 18. However, due to coronavirus travel restrictions, his opponent Khabib Nurmagomedov was unable to leave his native Russia. Ultimately, Nurmagomedov was removed from his fight against Tony Ferguson. Although Justin Gaethje replaced Nurmagomedov, the event was eventually canceled.
“Oh wow,” Ferguson said, upon finding out the news of UFC 249’s cancellation. “Oh, well. I’m still going to train. … I’m sure it’s for a good reason. Let’s be real. I got to keep the faith.”
Ferguson has not competed since June 2019. Prior to his UFC 238 win over Donald Cerrone, Ferguson hadn’t stepped foot inside the cage since October 2018.
Check out Tony Ferguson’s tweet below:
