Tony Ferguson eying Nate Diaz next

[Wild]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y-30xdKh0I&feature=youtu.be


How does Tony Ferguson move forward after not fighting at UFC 209 due to Khabib Nurmagomedov dropping out?

“I’m a professional, so I’m going to try and move on from this,” Ferguson said during a visit to The MMA Hour on Monday. “Trying to offer Khabib a chance to come back at it and see what his position is, but I don’t think he’s doing too good right now. So I’m not sure who’s next man. Been kind of throwing it around the bush and I’m ready, bro. My body doesn’t know anything different than to fight right now. So that’s what I would like to do. I’d like to fight real soon. Especially for the belt.”

Ferguson did have one idea spring to mind, a fight that a lot of people have been warming in the aftermath of the botched Nurmagomedov fight.

“I’m just throwing a name out there, but I think Nate Diaz and myself could actually put on a good show,” he told Ariel Helwani. “I think his ranking is kind of bullshit too, but I don’t really see anybody else. I mean, Edson Barboza called me out, but it is what it is. Everything’s in the air right now. I want to fight for the title. I want a fair fight, I want to go in there and kick this dude’s ass no matter who’s signed to the dotted line, and fucking move on. And kick Conor’s ass. I don’t know what he’s up to, but lets just go.”

Tony Ferguson eyes Nate Diaz next: ‘I haven’t had a knockout in a long time’

 

[SickEye]

I'd love to see Nate slap him around for a while. Make it happen Dana.

 

[member 3289]

I'd love to see Nate slap him around for a while. Make it happen Dana.

It would be an amazing fight. I also think Nate would win but it'd be a hell of a back-and-forth battle.

We've seen Barboza-Ferguson. I don't see how that ends any differently than the first.

 

[SickEye]

If this fight actually does happen...he's making a huge mistake underestimating Nate. If you read the full article, he makes it sound like Nate would be nothing more than practice for him lol.

 

[stielar]

Ferguson murders Nate within 2 rounds. So does Khabib.

 

[member 3289]

Ferguson murders Nate within 2 rounds. So does Khabib.

 

[member 3289]

If this fight actually does happen...he's making a huge mistake underestimating Nate.

The last two guys who underestimated Nate -- Conor (first fight) and Cerrone -- got their asses kicked for doing so.

Not a good idea.

 

[stielar]

The last two guys who underestimated Nate -- Conor (first fight) and Cerrone -- got their asses kicked for doing so.

Not a good idea.

Conor and Cerrone are mediocre inconsistent fighters. They're not on Khabib and Tony's level. If this fight gets made I'll gladly bet you on it.

 

[member 603]

This would be a great fight.... Both great strikers (kicking advantage goes to Tony), both great grapplers (I give a advantage to Nate here), both have great cardio (Nate's had more 5 round experience so I'd say those 4&5 rounds favor Nate), I say Nate is more durable and Tony is more explosive.... This should be a great one if it happens.

 

[GSPTrainingInAPool]

Nate also rarely misses a fight. Since 2014 has he missed a fight due to weight? That was at LW, which I suppose is where Fergie wants to fight Diaz.

 

[member 3289]

Idk if Nate wants this fight though. I think he wants the third Conor fight or a fight that will pay him as well as the third Conor fight.

The UFC will never offer him Conor money to fight Ferguson, so I doubt Nate accepts the fight.

 

[member 603]

Idk if Nate wants this fight though. I think he wants the third Conor fight or a fight that will pay him as well as the third Conor fight.

The UFC will never offer him Conor money to fight Ferguson, so I doubt Nate accepts the fight.

From what I hear, Nate (and others) are seeing what happens with Conor getting to fight Mayweather..... If that does happen, you may never see the Diaz brothers fight MMA again. (Plus that will open up a shit storm with fighter contracts).

 

[Atto]

He will send Nate to lalaland

 

[tang]

this match up excites me the most. Even more than Conor vs Nate 3.
Everything about Conor vs Nate was awesome but imagine the shit talk of ridiculousness of Tony vs ridiculousness of Nate going at it.

And the fight itself will be crazy. Nate trying to slap Tony around while Tony's spinning and rolling and imagine the scramble between the two.

I just jizzed in my pants...

 

[Silverball]

Conor and Cerrone are mediocre inconsistent fighters. They're not on Tony's level.

 

[member 1013]

The last two guys who underestimated Nate -- Conor (first fight) and Cerrone -- got their asses kicked for doing so.

Not a good idea.

Do you still love Nick?

 

[Mad Dog]

This would be a good fight. I think Ferguson would win.

 

[HEATH VON DOOM]

Do you still love Dick?

Fixed

 

[Hwoarang]

I think Nate destorys him.

 

[Atto]

Nate doesn't have the balls to fight Tony . Simple as that!
Poor thing is only looking for Conor fight .
One word for Nate , pathetic .