Both men are simply better fighters on their front foot, and in each of Ferguson’s recent showings, he’s really struggled when put on his back foot. I totally understand why Diaz was unmotivated to train for Chimaev, but now that he’s against a reasonable opponent, I can only hope that was all talk.Īt any rate, Diaz has to press Ferguson. His combination of pressure, combinations and volatile Brazilian jiu-jitsu has wilted many opponents, though it’s been some years since Diaz really broke down an opponent. Key Losses: Leon Edwards (UFC 263), Conor McGregor (UFC 202), Jorge Masvidal (UFC 244), Raphael dos Anjos (UFC on FOX 13), Ben Henderson (UFC on FOX 5) Key Wins: Conor McGregor (UFC 196), Michael Johnson (UFC on FOX 17), Anthony Pettis (UFC 241), Donald Cerrone (UFC 141), Jim Miller (UFC on FOX 3)
Staredowns! Diaz, Ferguson Lock Eyes For New Main Event Ferguson can hammer Diaz’s lead leg to the inside and outside like few others, and his snap kick can really take the wind from Diaz’s sails. Both men can pressure well and scramble on the mat. Both men are quite good at sticking their opponent with a straight shot, pulling back to avoid counters, then returning fire. It’s what can buy him to breathe and keep him ahead on the damage game. If “El Cucuy” completely throws caution to the wind, we could see him fatigue - not a sight Ferguson fans are accustomed to.įerguson’s kicking game should really be the difference here. Ferguson wasn’t planning for 25 minutes, but now he’s in a five-round main event, and that certainly changes things. He’s lost a step, but that doesn’t mean Ferguson is without any weapons.Īgainst Diaz, this is going to be an absolute scrap. Ferguson can push a terrifying pace and sap his opponent’s will to fight with constant snap kicks and elbows.
Keys to Victory: At his height, Ferguson was the king of mixed martial arts (MMA) chaos. Key Losses: Justin Gaethje (UFC 249), Charles Oliveira (UFC 256), Beneil Dariush (UFC 262), Michael Chandler (UFC 274) Key Wins: Kevin Lee (UFC 216), Rafael dos Anjos (UFC Fight Night 98), Anthony Pettis (UFC 229), Edson Barboza (TUF 22 Finale), Josh Thomson (UFC Fight Night 71), Donald Cerrone (UFC 238) ‘Real G’s Come From California’ Tony Ferguson
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