MMA community reacts to Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson fight cancellation
Many were extremely disappointed when news broke that the UFC interim lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson was canceled on Friday.
Nurmagomedov was taken to the hospital hours before the official early UFC 209 weigh-ins started due to weight management medical issues.
When the time for the weigh-ins came to an end, the UFC released a statement that the interim title fight was canceled and the MMA community let out their feelings to the bout being canceled on social media.
Tony Ferguson: @TeamKhabib I Hope U Feel Better Khabib, I Pray For Your Recovery, I Mean It, Get Better #Road2Gold #TonyFergusonMMA #UFC209 @ufc @danawhite
@TeamKhabib I Hope U Feel Better Khabib, I Pray For Your Recovery, I Mean It, Get Better #Road2Gold #TonyFergusonMMA #UFC209 @ufc @danawhite
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) March 3, 2017
Eddie Alvarez: I’m a fit trim 185 lb today !! let’s work something out show Me the $$$$$$ ill catch a flight 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
I'm a fit trim 185 lb today !! let's work something out show Me the $$$$$$ ill catch a flight 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) March 3, 2017
Brandon Gibson: If Khabib can’t make it to weigh in’s, I know a lightweight that would love a rematch against Ferguson. 😉
If Khabib can't make it to weigh in's, I know a lightweight that would love a rematch against Ferguson. 😉
— Brandon Gibson (@SixGunGibson) March 3, 2017
Lando Vannata: I know a guy.
I know a guy.
— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) March 3, 2017
John Kavanagh:
— Coach JK (@John_Kavanagh) March 3, 2017
Derek Brunson: Noooooo. Where’s Nate Diaz at #UFC209
Noooooo. Where's Nate Diaz at #UFC209
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) March 3, 2017
Patrick Cote: I dont see any problem , nobody force you to Cut weight, its a personnal decision, and personnal responsability to get educated !
I dont see any problem , nobody force you to Cut weight, its a personnal decision, and personnal responsability to get educated ! https://t.co/ou7xtvSRMG
— . (@patrick_cote) March 3, 2017
Brian Stann: Just landed in LA for @ufc 209 weigh in Pre/Post fight show. Feel awful for Tony Ferguson. Catching up on details of Khabib’s struggles
https://twitter.com/BrianStann/status/837739750979076096
Jon Anik: Wishing @TeamKhabib a safe recovery. Feel for @TonyFergusonXT. Still holding out hope they close the Octagon door behind those two someday.
Wishing @TeamKhabib a safe recovery. Feel for @TonyFergusonXT. Still holding out hope they close the Octagon door behind those two someday.
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) March 3, 2017
Jimi Manuwa: I was looking forward to the khabib fight more than the main event!!! 😱. Ffs. #ufc209
I was looking forward to the khabib fight more than the main event!!! 😱. Ffs. #ufc209
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) March 3, 2017
Will Brooks: Hope the guy is alright but it’s just odd to me that every time these guys are supposed to fight one or the other pulls out.
Hope the guy is alright but it's just odd to me that every time these guys are supposed to fight one or the other pulls out.
— Will Brooks (@ILLxWillBrooks) March 3, 2017
Sarah Kaufman: ugh what a brutal turn of events after almost making it to such an exciting fight. Let’s get these weight cuts on point!
ugh what a brutal turn of events after almost making it to such an exciting fight. Let's get these weight cuts on point!
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) March 3, 2017
Aljamain Sterling: SMFH!!! Noooooo!!!
SMFH!!! Noooooo!!! https://t.co/nGNy6sBni7
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) March 3, 2017
Matheus Aquino: Remember Conor saying he couldn’t commit to a fight with Khabib because he has problems making it to the fight?
Remember Conor saying he couldn't commit to a fight with Khabib because he has problems making it to the fight?
— Matheus Aquino (@MatheusDCAquino) March 3, 2017
Chris Leben: Fuck Khabib vs Tony is off! Add more weight classes?
155/165/175/185/195?
Fuck Khabib vs Tony is off! Add more weight classes?
155/165/175/185/195?— Chris Leben (@ChrisLebenMMA) March 3, 2017
Chad Laprise: And the LW title fight is officially off now. Feel for @TonyFergusonXT hope they give him a replacement to earn $ for his family @ufc
And the LW title fight is officially off now. Feel for @TonyFergusonXT hope they give him a replacement to earn $ for his family @ufc
— Chad Laprise (@ChadLaprise) March 3, 2017
Steven Siler: Feeling for @TonyFergusonXT right now just give him connor next and him and @TeamKhabib just ain’t ment to be #UFC209
Feeling for @TonyFergusonXT right now just give him connor next and him and @TeamKhabib just ain't ment to be #UFC209
— Steven Siler (@Stevesiler) March 3, 2017
Paul Redmond: When you hear Khabib vs Ferguson is off 😭
When you hear Khabib vs Ferguson is off 😭 pic.twitter.com/ont1D4mBwK
— Paul Redmond (@RedserMma) March 3, 2017
What was your reaction to hearing the unfortunate news? Let it be known in the comment section!
This article first appeared on 3/3/2017.
Topics:
Khabib Nurmagomedov Tony Ferguson
