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While it isn’t officially off just yet, it seems that the highly anticipated lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson may be on its last legs for UFC 249.
The news created a reaction from most in the MMA space, including fellow fighters. See how the pros reacted to the potential cancellation of the originally scheduled April 18 headliner.
Carole Baskin is the sole reason Khabib X Tony is in jeopardy.
— Darren Till (@darrentill2) March 30, 2020
I'll fight pic.twitter.com/DKpqclZZMr
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) March 30, 2020
I have https://t.co/PZR4CbxqUc
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) March 30, 2020
Cleanliness is very important in these times https://t.co/v8DRmhGkjv
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) March 30, 2020
April 18 I’m free #theresurrection
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) March 30, 2020
Second time I say yes to the crotch sniffing champ, second time he has a date #theresurrection
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) March 30, 2020
Start Cutting Weight MuthaFucka!!!
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) March 30, 2020
Shut up Ali. Writing tweets for your client. The only thing I’m cutting off is your boys head. Wouldn’t take it on 7 weeks notice he’s not taking it on 2 weeks notice. Clout chasing just like the clout chasing fragile dude.
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) March 30, 2020
Scale of 1-10 how depressing is this? https://t.co/VzIw5esaPF
— King of the Tigers (@Benaskren) March 30, 2020
I want to see this fight SO BADLY. But I want to see it with the crowd going nuts, the lights, the whole production. Some of that production is what makes these fights so incredible! I’m willing to wait for Khabib vs Tony until they can really do it right ♀️ https://t.co/m4vic5nj76
— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) March 30, 2020
Had to check the date and see if it was April 1st, but it’s definitely not. Can’t believe that this will be the 5th time that this fight fell though. Not sure if we should try and make it happen a 6th time, or just accept that this fight is truly cursed https://t.co/Q0659GkfyY
— Chase Hooper (@chase_hooper) March 30, 2020
Noooooo!!!!!! https://t.co/GXtxBZ2P4q
— michael (@bisping) March 30, 2020
The offer still stands @ufc. I’ll go full Teddy Roosevelt & beat the breaks off @TWooodley live from The @WhiteHouse lawn! Save sports and make it free on @ESPN for the people! Im in such a giving mood I’ll even arrange a tour of the oval office for Tyrone, since Obama never did.
— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) March 30, 2020
@ufc Me vs Qweefington April 18th unless Tony wanna roll back up to his Ultimate Fighter weight for the bag. WW bout won't take no cheese out his LW macaroni.
— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) March 30, 2020
April 18 I’m ready. Let’s fucking go @danawhite @ufc
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) March 30, 2020
Idk what good it is to tweet this but it's a saying if you don't ask you'll never know. @ufc @danawhite @FirstRoundMgmt I'll fight Tony or any lightweight an welterweight on that card!!
— Brok Weaver UFC (@BWeaverufc) March 30, 2020
Several high-profile fighters (Poirier, Masvidal, etc.) appear willing and (however) ready to compete on April 18th. Gaethje not known as a short-notice guy and has said as much in the past. Perhaps he was put on notice weeks ago, but still a tough way to enter a Boogeyman fight. https://t.co/HkfemEGmdj
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) March 30, 2020
Dana White tryin to keep Khabib vs Tony together pic.twitter.com/gIxvbKhvrp
— Dana White (@danawhite) March 30, 2020
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