Tony Ferguson Returns Versus Anthony Pettis At UFC 229
Tony Ferguson has had a hard time during 2018. But he has overcome his injuries. El Cucuy is added at the UFC 229 fight card, where he will cross gloves with Anthony “Showtime” Pettis. It will be an outstanding UFC Lightweight showdown. Both fighters know how to make the crowd gone wild! The news was initially reported by MMAJunkie.
Tony Ferguson pulled back of UFC 223 Lightweight title match versus Khabib Nurmagomedov due to a knee injury. Ferguson was hoping to get the chance at UFC 229. The wish came true!
Here is a video of Tony Ferguson preparing for the ultimate comeback. Those resistance band back hyperextensions rock!
“Champ Shit Only” Someone’s Getting Suplexed Snap Down City Style 🌃 #snapintuit SnapJitsu™️ I’ve Got Three “3” Opponents To Train For… Fuckin’ A… Bring That Shit On #ufc229 -Cucuy AKA Champ 🇺🇸🏆🇲🇽 @mmajunkiedotcom @usatoday pic.twitter.com/8gLJpu6Jmt
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) August 23, 2018
Tony Ferguson (23-3 MMA, 13-1 UFC) was undefeated since UFC On Fox 3 on May 5, 2012. He submitted many of his opponents, including Kevin Lee, Edson Barboza, and Gleison Tibau. Ferguson even defeated Rafael dos Anjos via unanimous decision. Unfortunately, his fight versus Khabib Nurmagomedov was delayed an impressive four times!
Anthony Pettis (21-7 MMA, 7-6 UFC) defeated Michael Chiesa via triangle armbar at UFC 226. He had ups and downs in the last 8 fights – 3 wins and 5 losses. He was defeated to Edson Barboza, Eddie Alvarez, Rafael dos Anjos, and Max Holloway. But Showtime is in a great shape at the moment, everything is possible.
UFC 229 is set at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 6th. Anthony Pettis is a kicking specialist and very fast striker. Tony Ferguson is known as a submission legend and ground and pound expert. These are two completely different types of fighters. Who is your favorite?
