Completed MMA Bout
Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje
UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje | 2020.05.09 | Jacksonville, Florida Discussion
Main Event | UFC Interim Lightweight Championship | 155 lbs
Justin Gaethje defeats Tony Ferguson via KO/TKO at 3:39 of Round 5
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"The Highlight" "El Cucuy"
| 21-2-0 | Pro Record At Fight | 25-3-0 | ||
| Climbed to 22-2 | Record After Fight | Fell to 25-4 | ||
| +180 (Slight Underdog) | Betting Odds | -230 (Moderate Favorite) | ||
| Vacant | Title | Vacant | ||
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| Greeley, Colorado | Fighting out of | Ventura, California | ||
| 31 years, 5 months, 3 weeks, 4 days | Age at Fight | 36 years, 2 months, 3 weeks, 6 days | ||
| 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs) | Weigh-In Result | 155.0 lbs (70.3 kgs) | ||
| 5'11" (181cm) | Height | 5'11" (180cm) | ||
| 70.0" (178cm) | Reach | 76.0" (193cm) | ||
| Elevation Fight Team | Gym | Knuckleheadz Boxing |
- Bout Information
- Event: UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje
- Date: Saturday 05.09.2020 at 10:00 PM ET
- Referee: Herb Dean
- Venue: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Jacksonville, Florida, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 11 of 11)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Joe Rogan
- Ferguson Total Disclosed Pay: $400,000
- Gaethje Total Disclosed Pay: $350,000
- Title on Line: UFC Interim Lightweight Championship
- Belt Status Before Fight: Vacant
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Ferguson vs. Gaethje Fight Predictions
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Event Discussion
05.10.2020 | 10:32 PM ET
Tony put his mind and body through the ringer. Interesting to see how, or if for that matter, he recovers. He took the high risk tough style match up for him and extended his camp and made two weight cuts in a short time at his age with wear and tear levels. I don’t think Dana was wrong in noticing that. I thought he looked off, though I’m not taking anything away from Gaethje. He’s a stud and whooped ass. I’m Just sad for Tony. I hope he pulls himself up again like the savage he is. However, his age and wear and tear....it may be a rough road ahead. Any road that doesn’t lead to a title shot I consider rough for him. I’ll forever be an El CuCuy fan either way.
* Edited at 05.10.2020, 10:36 PM ET *
05.11.2020 | 9:38 AM ET
Let’s say OK he won so fair is fair, Gaethje gets the Champ!
Khabib vs. Gaethje
Khabib isn’t going to stand in his face & exchange punches like Tony did. Khabib will put him on his @ss over & over until he sub’s him out in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th round. I don’t see Gaethje being any different then any1 else he’s fought b4. Only a punchers chance, imo.
At least Tony had a wicked ground game for Khabib, oh well, guess we’ll never see..
As Swain said above.. always a El CuCuy fan!
Khabib vs. Gaethje
Khabib isn’t going to stand in his face & exchange punches like Tony did. Khabib will put him on his @ss over & over until he sub’s him out in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th round. I don’t see Gaethje being any different then any1 else he’s fought b4. Only a punchers chance, imo.
At least Tony had a wicked ground game for Khabib, oh well, guess we’ll never see..
As Swain said above.. always a El CuCuy fan!
