UFC Abu Dhabi: Khabib Comments on Tony Ferguson’s Loss

This weekend at UFC Abu Dhabi, former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson suffered his eighth consecutive loss in the premier MMA organization. The 40-year-old faced UFC veteran Michael Chiesa on the main card. Chiesa delivered a dominant performance, submitting Ferguson via rear-naked choke in the first round. Shortly after the event, Ferguson received a heartfelt tribute from his long-time rival, Khabib Nurmagomedov. Watch the video below!

In the main event, Khabib’s cousin Umar Nurmagomedov secured an impressive victory. Nurmagomedov defeated top-ranked bantamweight Cory Sandhagen via unanimous decision, marking his sixth consecutive win in the UFC. See the full results from UFC Abu Dhabi below!

🗣️: "It's not a surprise for me, I want to wish him all of the best!"

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UFC Abu Dhabi with Tony Ferguson – Match Card and Results

Main Card

Start at 3:00 PM ET on August 3 – Available on ESPN+

• Bantamweight: Umar Nurmagomedov defeats Cory Sandhagen – Decision (unanimous) (50–45, 49–46, 49–46)
• Middleweight: Sharaputdin Magomedov defeats Michal Oleksiejczuk – Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28)
• Bantamweight: Deiveson Figueiredo defeats Marlon Vera – Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27)
• Welterweight: Michael Chiesa defeats Tony Ferguson – Submission (rear-naked choke), 1st round, 3:44
• Strawweight (women): Mackenzie Dern defeats Loopy Godinez – Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
• Lightweight: Joel Álvarez defeats Elves Brener – TKO (knees and punches), 3rd round, 3:36

Preliminary Card

Start at 12:00 PM ET on August 3 – Available on ESPN+/UFC Fight Pass

• Light Heavyweight: Azamat Murzakanov defeats Alonzo Menifield – KO (punches), 2nd round, 3:18
• Lightweight: Kauê Fernandes defeats Mohammad Yahya – TKO (punches), 1st round, 4:45
• Heavyweight: Shamil Gaziev defeats Don’Tale Mayes – Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)
• Lightweight: Guram Kutateladze defeats Jordan Vucenic – Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)
• Strawweight (women): Sam Hughes defeats Viktoriia Dudakova – Decision (split) (27–30, 29–28, 29–28)
• Lightweight: Jai Herbert defeats Rolando Bedoya – Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28)
• Middleweight: Sedriques Dumas defeats Denis Tiuliulin – Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 30–27)

Khabib Nurmagomedov, who cornered his cousin Umar during the event, expressed his admiration for Tony Ferguson, highlighting their storied rivalry and the mutual respect they share despite never having fought. Ferguson, known for his resilience and tenacity, has faced a tough period in his career, but Khabib’s words served as a poignant reminder of the respect he commands within the MMA community.

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