"Khabib Retiring Changed Me..." Tony Ferguson's SAD Honesty on his Mental State

Tony Ferguson revealed his thoughts since Khabib retired. Let's talk about this.
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[@TheWeasleMMA]

For 5 years, they have been matched up to fight each other. Seeing Khabib get the undisputed title and retire undefeated after being matched up with him for so long, has to be so hard to just move past from.

[@theviolentone]

It’s confirmed What josh Thompson said before..

[@lennylennington]

Let's not forget that Tony was psychotic way before that

[@davidbell4626]

That first fight would have been one for the history book. Khabitch ran from Tony! When I competed, there was some guys that had my number and I couldn't get by it. Tony Ferguson had Khabitch number.......if not explained why he pulled out 3x?

[@ZeusHuncho]

​@davidbell4626 same reason Tony pulled out twice. Shit happens. Nobody was scared of anyone, grow up

[@zoheir1162]

Why are you ignoring McGregor stealing the title shot, and holding the division for almost 2 years.

[@darwinsanchez4842]

Tony truly is the type of guy to miss his opponent

[@phobosex7504]

fr 😔 tony is the type if guy to become depressed because he couldnt beat someone up

[@jimhendericks]

Tony Is type of guy that’ll have his heart freeze like Elsa for not getting smashed my Khabib

[@andygarza8132]

@@jimhendericksthere’s levels to this… and you are lvl. 2. Good job.

[@jimhendericks]

Thank you sensei, if my joke was more concise I would give myself more props.@@andygarza8132

[@dylanhagsauce8629]

​@andygarza8132 He's like level 1, brother.

[@finalwrath]

Tony the type of guy to become more well spoken the more brain damage he takes

[@joseordonez8049]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fan4every1lol89]

LMAO. Best one ive seen seen so far

[@jesiah391]

LOL

[@pratheeshshetty1167]

😅😅

[@graafsmuz]

bruh 💀💀💀

[@1994mrmysteryman]

On a positive note, I love how clearheaded Tony sounds here. Not delusional. Very... accepting of reality. I pray things work out for him, win or lose.

[@WrathOfLust]

lets hope win, cheers.

[@ajax1472]

​@@WrathOfLusthopefully wins and retire

[@TaterTotsNFanta]

He will do fine, he's just entering his prime now

[@kiabtoomlauj6249]

This actually was/is the first time the guy was/is himself, reflecting on life, the ups and downs of professional fighting, and mental health issues. Bravo to the great and aging warrior. In an odd, yet profoundly tragic & inexplicable way, Khabib left a true peer & comrade behind to soldier on, alone (to take on the next generation), when Khabib abruptly & permanently disappeared from the front line (where the two great competitors were supposed to fight, with 5 unsuccessful scheduling).

[@MojKanal-cz1iz]

"Not delusional" and he claimed he is faster and better than ever in this same interview LOL

[@bambusbjorn3756]

I will forever remember the interview, were khabib was asked about tonys mental health and everybody laughed except khabib. He said "if he has problems, we have to help him". Tony and Khabib have such a deep level of respect towards eachother. Its just sad to see how the UFC is milking tonys name.

[@osuk1]

It is Tony's fault.😊

[@thelurker1330]

Khabib’s cool for that

[@Puka-ty-ah-808]

😂 He had better dominate and finish Paddy if not he is officially done.

[@friedmotherboards2395]

@@osuk1Tony’s fault for cutting weight twice to stroke his ego and prove something to Khabib.

[@l.f.r.6523]

He would lose anyway. Justin Gaethje is a bad match up for him. And he was not at his prime. Tony Ferguson prime was at rda fight.

[@davidbell4626]

Hearing Tony admitting to that, straight up broke my heart.

[@anasibndawood6696]

How or why? What does he mean

[@TrumpsaTerroristChangeMyMind]

@@anasibndawood6696the ufc abused tony and he went along with it in hopes of khabib He was after legacy not money And what he got was CTE Ls tons of injuries lost opportunities with money And in the end he got stripped of the interim belt NEVER got to fight for the actual belt even with a 12fight win streak… And he didn’t even get to fight/ compete with khabib… It’s heart breaking It’s like bispings story but without getting the belt… it’s the sad reality of what’s most likely to happen… Except tony was the boogeyman of the division while bisping was just highly skilled even with 1 eye Tony should’ve been champ and in the hall of fame now he might not even have that…

[@anasibndawood6696]

@@TrumpsaTerroristChangeMyMind i agree , he got done dirrrrty.

[@gamebred6995]

People like tony are disgusting To see. He's like a child. He's entire existence revolved around khabib.....

[@K1ngAlexander]

Tony can say that to try to make sense of what’s going on but he’s almost 40 and he had so many wars… I been watching this dude since the ultimate fighter, life is short and prime is shorter such is life

[@moonvenerable7897]

Neither Tony or Khabib hated each other, In a press conference arranged by Ali he was asked by a journalist about Tony's mental illness and most of the fighters laughed at the stage while Khabib stood up for Tony and told the journalist to leave his problems alone as it is sensitive topic and if he needs help he would give hand.

[@remyhavoc4463]

they're just different people who were set up to fight each other 5 fuckin times they're bound to feel anger towards each other because they had to fight but probably no real hatred they seemed like they were having fun battering with each other unlike Conor with Khabib 💀

[@gamebred6995]

People like tony are disgusting To see. He's like a child. He's entire existence revolved around khabib.....

[@pavasite4278]

@@remyhavoc4463there wasn’t hatred but there was a bit of animosity and tension between them coz there was 5 years of back on fourth, cancellation, and build up between them. Also khabib finds Tony weird and stupid and seems like he just wanted to shut him up and Tony found khabib irritating aswell

[@sarak4217]

Khabib didn't hate him. Just thought he was a bit stupid guy 😂

[@madhurjyadeka5569]

Hold on brother is talking . Facts

[@A.K.625]

I always feel that Tony and khabib never dislike each other, I feel Tony respect khabib and his father but i think he didn't like the fact that fight never happened.

[@spicysauce6533]

I agree. You could always tell that Khabib's trash talk towards Tony vs his trash talk against Conor felt way different. With Conor there was an obvious disgust and disdain, but with Tony it was more of a "listen to this silly stupid guy, he talk crazy" and with Tony it was like "eat some more tiramisu fatty LOL" it never seemed all that vitriolic between them.

[@moonvenerable7897]

In a press conference arranged by Ali he was asked by a journalist about Tony's mental illness and most of the fighters laughed at the stage while Khabib stood up for Tony and told the journalist to leave his problems alone as it is sensitive topic and if he needs help he would give hand. Khabib found Tony amusing and respected him.

[@bns434]

Oh well. Life moves on

[@nicholascarone6812]

@@moonvenerable7897 can u pls link what ur talking about i would like to watch that

[@Pimpjit85]

This is not a therapy session

[@hihihi1q23]

There was a long time when Tony and Khabib were regarded as the kings of the division. No one was even close to them. It must be upsetting to Tony that people have forgotten all about how great he was.

[@berlin4103]

Unfortunately in this fight buisness you are as good as your last fight just look at adesanya.

[@markzuckergecko621]

6 straight losses suggests he might have been over hyped. And I love Tony, he had a great streak, he's a great fighter. But a lot of his fans have an inflated opinion about his fighting skills.

[@juggernaut9393]

@@markzuckergecko621 it happens to almost everyone who stayed too long, even to the best like Silva, BJ Penn,Fedor etc.

[@itzAndy03]

​@@markzuckergecko621stop dude he didn't start losing till he was like 36, age gets anyone especially light weight fighters

[@DADRB0B55]

Bro guys like Rockhold & Weidman are far worse off i have seen mma content creators claiming Strickland would dominate prime Weidman easily. Izzy is massively hated on but alot still view him as top 15

[@Trihard_7]

He really loved khabib. It’s so sad how much he misses him

[@gi7685]

🤣🤣🤣

[@colinlucas7662]

No he didn't. Maybe respected him but that's it

[@muhammadzariff7075]

@@colinlucas7662Nah bro, Tony definitely loved him as a competitor

[@sallgoodman2323]

That fight was the fight. Of course we'll never know the emotions these fighters go through when they battle each other....or in this case lost the chance

[@Donaldtrumpsfavoritefigh-jy3hs]

I can see khabib staying up late after his wife goes 2 bed. Watching old tapes on tony, watching Tony’s downfall tragedy documentary’s. And shedding tears for his old pal.

[@tweaker3484]

Hold on I’m crying brother 😢

[@puzzler604]

me too

[@ps9501]

One of the saddest mma stories.

[@spicysauce6533]

Tony had so much potential but his career was filled with tragic misfortune and hard headedness. He is possibly my favorite fighter ever and these last few years have just been heartbreaking.

[@reddevil6585]

He has a good run in light weight & was top 3-4 of his generation He is past it now one thing is age another is he doesn’t have the crazy look in his face I think he is on meds

[@lennylennington]

Tony loved "hating" Khabib. They were amazing rivals and I really do wish we got to see them fight in 2015/2016. Hope Tony destroy beta Pimblett and retires.

[@jasonmehlhorn4359]

Tony Ferguson is the type of guy to retire from MMA the day Khabib dies.

[@najiabuirmeileh4961]

☠️

[@abohsukampret]

No, Tony will retire the day HE dies.

[@RecantoSombrio]

😂😂😂😂

[@Syn-ls3eu]

☠☠☠☠😂😂😂😂

[@habzmiah]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@yamabushi_nate7825]

Truly mind boggling to think how many times this fight was scheduled and then cancelled.

[@lukewood2662]

"At the end of the day, there's another day the next day" - Tony Ferguson

[@1994mrmysteryman]

Wish Tony did the Apollo Creed thing. Go to Dagestan and have a brawl with Khabib. Like two good buddies reminiscing about the good old times. Get those demons outta you, Tony.

[@ChrischrosBelgium]

I was thinking the same thing. That Khabibs says:" let's fight ...no one needs to know and afterwards we'll drink tea together."

[@floatingdisembodiedhead8975]

I wish Khabib would be in Tony's corner when he fights Pimblett. Just as a support. I don't know if that would inspire him or ruin him more though.

[@rayyanabdulwajid7681]

Khabi still finishes him. Whether it's fighting or a game of hide and seek

[@ChrischrosBelgium]

@@rayyanabdulwajid7681 like he finished him in their first fight? When he was mentally and physically broken, laying on his back.

[@jonaswhite5842]

Im praying for you, Tony. You'll always be a legend, never forget it..

[@christophergenther3517]

This matchup falling through for a final time was the most devastating anti-climax I think I've ever witnessed. The stars aligned so perfectly between these two that I can't even explain how much of a loss it was. I've never seen anything like man, it was devastating. The minute Tony signed to fight Gaethje I knew it was a wrap. I thought Gaethje would spark him clean out in a round or two, but the actual result was far worse than I could have imagined. A life-changing beatdown occurred and El Cucuy was no more. R I fucking P man 😥

[@JonathanCodes-ol1cm]

I remember watching the Gaethje fight live it was heartbreaking as a Tony fan

[@wabrown]

Couldn't have said it better. It's a damn shame, too. I remember hearing he accepted the fight Gaethje and I was really hoping he didn't because of the possible damage he could've and did take in that fight. Tony was and still is too tough for his own good... Dude doesn't know when to tap, submit, be hurt, etc. I respect it, but I don't want to see him continue losing for our entertainment either.

[@ValentinoTarhan]

It's rare to see this type of honesty from fighters. Respect to Tony 🙏🏻

[@Tajueko86]

I always knew it about him. Him taking jabs at Khabib online showed he didn't want to let go of that status he had earned through this rivalry. The fact that he admits it hopefully is a sign he's ready to move on.

[@dalex474]

Tony win or loss against Paddy needs to hang it up, too many times have we seen this story with our legends.

[@StreamlinedGaming_]

@@88BigGif you don’t think Tony Ferguson is a legend of MMA, you simply aren’t a fan of MMA. It’s as simple as that.

[@lil-me8qz]

@@88BigGdo u not know tony’s resume 🤡

[@devinhanna53]

@@88BigGto be a legend is to win and have many people tune in. Hell always be remembered like nick and Nate diaz. That’s the objective reality. The world doesn’t revolve around your feelings.

[@StreamlinedGaming_]

@@devinhanna53 don’t waste your time on this obvious troll, not worth the mental energy. If he was a good troll he would have been a bit less obvious about it

[@lil-me8qz]

@@88BigG he beat RDA, Kevin Lee, Donald Cerrone, Anthony pettis, Edson Barboza, Yves Edwards just off the top of my head, and he had a 12-11 fight win streak, longest in lightweight history (i will forever remember his fight with landon vanatta. if u never watched it check it out)

[@Good-GuyMMA]

Since December 2015 to May 2020, the UFC attempted to set up Khabib vs Tony but us fans were never graced with the opportunity in seeing these two legends battle in the Octagon. However, we never took into consideration how Tony Ferguson was affected in not facing the man he was questioned by fans relentlessly to beat... Khabib also retiring must of left a hole in Tony's mind that the opportunity to face The Eagle is no longer existent anymore. I am happy to see Tony being honest but it can be a correlation that Khabib retirement was the key factor to his current 6 streak but we can never forget that he also faced a dangerous and changed Justin Gaethje (calm to the storm) who put an absolute beating on Tony that we never saw in his entire career.

[@woahblackbetty7691]

Thats when I went from hardcore fan to casual. I was so excited for that fight for years and the disappointment from never seeing it killed me.

[@B0BA-F3TT]

@@woahblackbetty7691I bought that card waiting to see it finally happen only for the card to change and watch my boy El cucuy get slaughtered by gathje

[@osamabin-jordan542]

Tony floored Justin, Chandler & Green before getting finished by them. From the moment the Paddy fight was announced I've had a strong feeling that he k.o's Paddy.

[@dobronxoliveira262]

@@osamabin-jordan542he wasn’t flooring with green

[@osamabin-jordan542]

@dobronxoliveira262 wtf you trying to say because I don't get you ?, if you're trying say he didn't floor Green = go rewatch the 1st round.... Flash knockdown.

[@wingusdingus9447]

He wanted to beat an opponent that mattered. And back then everyone thought Khabib couldn't be beat by anyone in the UFC. Except him. Tony had fans that believed in him. We didn't know how much that meant to him. That loss from Justin took so much from him physically and mentally.

[@wannawan8431]

not justin but khabib

[@erikarcher1869]

Hearing Tony so clearly and concisely admitting this is actually pretty heartbreaking.

[@God_of_Destruction_Kakarot]

God i can relate to this so much in my personal life. When i lost someone important in my life, i lost all the motivation and purpose to compete in what I was competing in.

[@mistertexaz]

This hits home 😞

[@mistertexaz]

The world became gray

[@ssheikh3598]

Ever since I lost my father.... I dont feel motivated at my job, or gym...

[@CyberFangKO]

We're only now starting to understand the damage Conor did to the light weight division

[@bendover7841]

Dude ruined the division. Still hurting it with the Chandler bs.

[@conboy66]

​@@bendover7841that fight is at 170 not 155

[@alexferdinansyah757]

Not a mctapper fans but how?

[@thelurker1330]

@@alexferdinansyah757 won the belt in September 16 and never defended it, but didn’t get vacated until 2018

[@CyberFangKO]

I'm referring to how he jumped the queue, changed the game regarding a popularity contest and although he was a phenomenal featherweight and fighter he didn't deserve his spot in lightweight over Tony. Tony 'only ever' being a interim belt holder is savage because someone else held the belt and never defended it. I don't hate Mc and I'm not a huge fan of Tony's personality sometimes but that man and a couple others' ability to progress.

[@bperry573]

I read that as nothing but extreme RESPECT to Khabib. He wanted the fight and never got it... and it crushed him. That competitive drive... WOW...gets MY respect.

[@thomasmacdonough288]

Khabib retiring on an odd number (29/0) is like he was saving that one final battle to 30/0 for Tony. And when faced with the prospect of fighting Khabib, Tony goes 12-0 but without it skids to 0-6. Its kind of poetic how indubitably tied they are, but also sad.

[@forwardmoving8252]

Tony lost before khabib retired so you're almost correct but not quite

[@fxseb7]

@@forwardmoving8252 he was about to fight the eagle and he flew away. Such a shame really. I think Ali was being a major cunt by making Khabib take a plane due to covid rather than sort another solution for the match.

[@ahmadsyed3372]

The only reason khabib don't care about tony anymore bcoz tony lost to justin. Even if khabib fought and won against tony. It's nothing special. Bcoz all the winning streak tony had is gone😊

[@alkahfi8500]

now you said it, both were like "we'll meet at the top" kinda vibes, but it ruined

[@joe3114]

I have been waiting for this one. Tony seemed to be very honest in this interview.

[@M-a-k-o]

Tony has always been an honest guy. I pray that he finishes Paddy Pimples before he throws his gloves in the middle of the cage🙏

[@markmma1985]

Great video, as always. This one got me in the feelings.

[@Gamer-zq5eb]

We might not ever get to see them fight, but we can still see them compete in the TUF show. Dana, let's make it happen!

[@PurgeEvilTV]

They would have to fight after the show ended

[@devinburkett9036]

​@@PurgeEvilTVthat's not true. the *NOTORIOUS* *Mac* *Daddy* Conor *McGregor* didn't fight *Faber* and it was a *great* *season*

[@PurgeEvilTV]

@@devinburkett9036 an oddity of circumstance and one of the only times this happened, the prior time being in 2012. They didn’t fight because McGregor had an interim belt that needed to be unified. It’s widely known by now with modern TUF that coaches are meant to fight each other at the end of the show.

[@zoomzoomboy24]

​@PurgeEvilTV Pretty sure the UFC would be cool with not having them fight for a huge TUF season 😊

[@PurgeEvilTV]

@@zoomzoomboy24the UFC maybe.. but hardcore fans would be pissed lmao

[@syedahrazahmed7542]

Maan we khabib fans love tony too and it's heartbreaking to see tony like this.

[@aitnobetafaq]

One of the best videos you ever made Weasle.❤

[@mernky3562]

I can't imagine WANTING to fight Khabib. Tony's a different kinda animal.

[@tobymattana5320]

Prime Tony could beat prime Khabib tho. He's just that kinda guy.

[@bendover7841]

@@tobymattana5320He was never that kind of guy. All of Tony's CTE seems to be transferred to his fans for some reason.

[@tobymattana5320]

@@bendover7841 Or you're just a random idiot who knows nothing abt MMA 🤣

[@DanAddison]

@@tobymattana5320prime Tony might have beaten the Khabib of the time, yeah. Maybe. Those first couple of cancelled fights. But prime Khabib?! Khabib at the point he retired looked to me like the best LW we’d ever seen by far.

[@tobymattana5320]

Nah, Gaethje beat his ass till Khabib took him down. Tony would do the same except the same energy on the ground. Doesn't matter what version of Khabib, Tony would've beaten him by dr. stoppage or some sort of stoppage. Tony in his prime when he had mobility was closer than being unstoppable than prime Khabib.@@DanAddison

[@MKIS_33]

This is so heartbreaking and wholesome at the same time. Khabib wanted the best for Tony as well. Khabib warned him after seeings the Justin beat down, he warned him what would happen if Tony continued. A total downfall. Hoping the best for both of these LW legends.

[@manubishe]

About time. El Cucuy legend needs to live in the hearts of the people

[@cesare4926]

The streets will never forget prime Tony Ferguson

[@reemraw9956]

I’m glad we didn’t get to see Khabib demolish Tony. I love Tony❤️

[@firstgivemearimjob.second8739]

He wouldn’t have demolished him. Reason why he was ducking him. You can say he wins now because of how Tony fell off but in his prime he definitely would’ve gave Khabib a run for his money.

[@MMA-Mishap]

He's finally coming to terms with things. I hope him letting this off his chest is enough to let him move on or at least take a step in the right direction with his mental health. Wish nothing but the best for you tony. my boy t ferg the boogie man

[@94462]

Tony ferguson and Khabib is like UFC's version of Ken Vs Ryu, rivals but deep down respect and love each other

[@monyetguru]

man thats so sad to hear really hope he's gonna turn things up again

[@JrRanks]

Yea him being robbed of a title shot and the biggest title fight in lightweight history definitely would take a toll on him

[@gibjohnson5720]

Can’t blame the ufc he was supposed to fight the the undisputed title a couple times like at ufc 223 but suffered freak injuries, so u can’t blame the ufc

[@sheriefelsayad5578]

What are you talking about? He had the title shot. Tony could have waited a bit longer and fought Khabib for the title. He wasnt forced to fight Gaethje. But instead Tony choose to fight Gaethje, and Gaethje ended his carreer. He had the title shot right there in his hands and he threw it away.

[@danielcorrea1905]

@@gibjohnson5720Yes you can blame the ufc. UFC 229 should have been Khabib vs Tony they were both healthy enough to compete on the same night but they couldn’t resist the Khabib vs Conor matchup. Also while Khabib was serving his suspension instead of just waiting for it to be over and doing Khabib vs Tony they made an interim title that Tony turned down and they went with Dustin vs Holloway

[@estebanlopez3207]

​@@danielcorrea1905 The UFC clearly ruined Tony's career for money. The Muslim market was too important than. Look at them now, buddy buddy with the UAE.

[@JrRanks]

@@danielcorrea1905 thank you for stating facts bro, it just gets so damn annoying having to see UFC fan boys and casuals spew nonsense

[@supagreenbay4504]

No….I’m not crying you are 😭😭😭😭

[@glenshort6567]

This is the most honest and least crazy we’ve ever heard Tony speak. Much more healthy mindset.

[@johncamp7679]

I needed to hear this. Finally some insight, I watched him on TUF. Always liked to see him on a card.

[@cathaldowdall7467]

I hope Tony ends up ok in later life

[@tweaker3484]

GREATEST “What If” IN UFC HISTORY

[@MentalProblems89]

​@@buni1934and ez.

[@digontozahid]

Khabib would have mauled him😂😂😂

[@gaboelexo]

nah, dude is weak and metally challenged

[@furygutierrez7355]

Hold on I’m crying brother..

[@syrhusprod]

Very happy to see him thinking clearly

[@dustinsirois4788]

after seeing what Gatche did to him... at that stage of his career there is no way in hell he had a chance against Khabib.

[@dashawnballard52]

Double weight cut tho

[@mani-mt8wb]

Whoever dare to step on the octagon is a champion. Even though Tony knows that he's not the same, he's getting old, he's on losing streak, he still wants to entertain fans, he still wants that win. That's the champion mentality right there. That's the real fighter. MMA fans love Tony

[@ZGGuesswho]

damn tony, will always be one of my favorite fighters of all time. i got into mma around 2012 and followed tony all through that streak, which outlived a few relationships and phases of my own life! i'll always wish him the best, i hope he is cared for and finds a place in the ecosystem.

[@germainederandamie40]

Same here, my ex was tony fan after i introed here to mma. Such a great fighter and always bringing that unexpected crazyness. To bad he fell and tore his knee open, that and corona really was 2 much for tony. If that didnt happen and the fight did matterialize with khabib it would have been the biggest fight ufc could have made. Tony with his crazy training was the fking man. Still is and we always will remember him as that real warrior. Hope he retires and start doing something fun so we can still get to enjoy him alot

[@infrared2084]

Just glad to see him looking well.

[@maroofali2142]

I remembered 4 times it was scheduled...i dont remember the 5th time...anyway...best of luck to Tony...i hope he has a good performance in his next outing.

[@davidbell4626]

April, 2020 ....right before the pandemic.

[@gamebred6995]

​@@davidbell4626pretty sure he remembers the last one just forgot about the 2015 onee cuz it was on an under card 😅😅

[@EliTheCrowned]

I’ve never wanted a fighter to win their next fight so much. Go Tony get that W

[@MonachusRex]

man i just love this dude

[@andrewmarkmostert7061]

Wow man we were all wanting that fight. The hype was big. So sad with the turn of events. I hope really hope Tony goes out with a bang.

[@easternequinox9324]

You know this hits deep when Tony is unusually eloquent. I know this is near impossible with his current state, but please win and demolish Pimblett. You deserve a good last win before retiring for your own health. ❤

[@tom2gunzbombadil689]

Never been a Tony fan. But I honestly thought he was dangerous vs Khabib. But that Justin fight changed him forever. He didn't even look bad... He just took the beating of a lifetime. Now Khabib beats Tony on a Tuesday afternoon with 1 arm tied behind his back and Tiramasu in the other.

[@gamebred6995]

Tony has zero great wins..

[@tom2gunzbombadil689]

@gamebred6995 might not be wrong Kevin Lee and what's his face hasn't aged well

[@gamebred6995]

@@tom2gunzbombadil689all his wins not just lee

[@tom2gunzbombadil689]

@gamebred6995 you're not wrong.. I can't even remember most. If u think about it.. never fought Dustin, khabib, Connor or anyone else that was top shelf. He beat Pettis, cowboy, ect. Justin was his big fight and got punished.

[@gamebred6995]

@@tom2gunzbombadil689 yea tony was a mid tier guy

[@Thelastjoka]

I fully understand that because those 2 were kinda of the greatest rivals that never got to compete!

[@kerrinnaude2777]

Rare, lucid W for Tony here. I felt the connection again.

[@DJeMo]

Prime win streak Tony wouldve been a Rubix cube for Khabib at the time.... Damn how fate robbed us of that....

[@devinburkett9036]

*Prime* *Cucuy* *Emasculates* *Khabitch* with *ease*

[@moelester2817]

Imagine having 12 wins in a row in a stacked division and never fight for the undisputed title, absolute joke and very unlucky.

[@firstgivemearimjob.second8739]

Not unlucky. The champion was just too big to ever make weight and fought rarely so it never happened.

[@waelharp4060]

I think Tony liked and respected Khabib because whenever somebody mentioned anything about Tony's mental health Khabib stuck up for him and would say if he is going through something we have to help him. Wish they would have fought or competed in something but it wasn't meant to be.

[@ahamedchowdhury6106]

I used to dislike you Tony.. but this message changed my heart and I don't dislike you anymore...I wish you good luck .. you have a good heart too...

[@HeliumQueen]

This makes my heart hurt. In the period of time before the fifth attempt of Tony vs. Khabib was cancelled, I was actually kind of angry at Tony for behaving like such a jackass and I thought it was cool that Justin Gaethje beat him. And now I feel really bad, I never wanted Tony to lose fight after fight and take so much damage. Hearing him say he misses Khabib being in the fight game and that he lost a little bit of himself when Khabib retired makes me remember that, as weird and chaotic and bizarre of a person as Tony is, and as irritating as he can be sometimes, he's not a crazy person. There's a good guy in him.

[@THE-CHAMPION-HAS-A-NAME]

The only time I've ever heard something like this is when Sean Strickland said The 2 street fights, he wasn't able to fight keeps him up at night Because of his girlfriend holding him back.😂😂

[@uptheblues1875]

Damn that's honestly wholesome in a Tony Ferguson way ❤

[@OoLiiMiiT3D]

The beginning of this video really got me thinking a little bit. When Khabib vs Ferguson was announced in 2020 I read a comment from someone that went like: "The only reason I have still not ended myself is because I need to see this fight happen". I still remember that comment after over 3 years, and I wonder what happened to the guy 😬 at this point in time this fight was talked about for like 5 years or something 😬

[@floatingdisembodiedhead8975]

That's just a downer. Hope that guy held long enough that something good happens and changes him for the better.

[@scorpionxiiclips]

Also... every time the fight got delayed, Tony's chances of winning decreased. When the fight was first scheduled, Khabib was very inexperienced while Tony was the veteran in his Prime, but when the 5th fight was scheduled, Khabib was in his Prime while Tony was declining at age 36.

[@TehGoldd]

Tony would've won before the knee injury khabib would've won after

[@AchillesMMA01]

Tony is 4 years older than kbabib. you know 4 years is huge in this sports. Tony was still on his prime 4 years ago. now he's completely washed up..

[@alkahfi8500]

Honestly when Tony was 36 he's still in his prime because the fight was on his early 36, and also they supposed to fight for the tittle but got canceled again because Tony was tripped over a wire. that's the time where's both were on their absolute prime. Khabib was 29 or 30 while tony is 33 or 34

[@aishax01]

awhhhh mannnn i feel so bad

[@Parkerlishus]

This guy couldn’t make me love him more. What a truly epic man.

[@imequationzyt]

I miss killer Tony man 🙁

[@j.menapace625]

Well maybe if Tony didn't kick metal poles so much, the fight would have actually happened?

[@diplamatikjuan3595]

Or if he didn't wear sunglasses indoors and looked where he was going

[@Philllin]

makes me wanna cry to see tony like this...

[@MentalProblems89]

tony just like dustin will never have that champ "quality". At most interim champ.and thats ok.

[@rhouser1280]

If they scheduled a 6th time, the world would’ve gotten hit by a meteor.

[@anascheik1500]

and life goes on..........to the next phase

[@funnylife9553]

Respect n luv to Tony ❤..Khabib fan here

[@KingKola1]

I get it, but Khabib would've humiliated him. In his 12 fight win streak, he was losing most of the time before he caught his opponent like he did with Kevin Lee. Imagine that, Kevin Lee was literally beating tf out of him before he caught him in his guard. Man i think Khabib skills was just far too ahead of Tony.

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

Kevin Lee wasn't even doing that much damage.... youre just hyperboling lol. Also if they fought at UFC 209, Tony beats him

[@digontozahid]

​​@@thenedsmmachannel8970stop embarrassing himself son😂😂😂😂 what is hyperboling lmao😂😂😂

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

@digontozahid it means exaggerating little man... calling me son yet doesnt know words lmaooo pathetic

[@hihihi1q23]

It depends on when they fought. When Khabib was coming off his long 2+ year layoff, Tony would have been a tough fight.

[@TycipreyllThirhe]

@@digontozahid Hyperbole. We learned that in elementary school. And yes, it's a bit of a hyperbole that Kevin Lee was "beating tf out of him".

[@MentalProblems89]

He should thank the gods that he didn't came face the face in the cage with khabib.

[@thenedsmmachannel8970]

I think pre UFC 223, I think Tony wins. I was at UFC 209 and I was so mad Khabib botched his weight cut and we missed out on a legendary fight

[@Ryxxii]

​@@thenedsmmachannel8970yeahh I think the best chance Tony had against khabib was when they were booked for UFC 209

[@garretc6346]

Tony’s awesome 🫡🙏

[@johnnybravo6951]

I love Tony, but he would've got mauled.

[@Ziggyvu]

You underestimate that 10th planet jiu jitsu. No one else Khabib faced had the bottom game he did

[@gi7685]

You dont know shit You dont have a crystal ball You cant hop between multiverses How tf do you know Its mma.. literally ANYTHING can happen in a fight.. countless of fights proved this.. sit down

[@Jesse-hk8ls]

Maybe after his knee injury….But before he had a good chance for it. Khabib got better over those years. Tony’s shot was the first or second fight that was to be made.

[@user-sh2th2yk3w]

It's easy to say that. This sport is so fucking unpredictable though. And they BOTH were on an absolute tear demolishing everyone.

[@Ziggyvu]

@@88BigGyeah both of them were former champs and he was on longest W streak in history. You played yourself

[@saynotofeminism]

Khabib owes Tony a grappling match at the very least. Unfortunately, life isn’t always fair and Tony got the short end of the stick. Good for him for remaining positive.

[@WeAreGhuraba]

One grew up in war torn dagestan, the other grew up in the first world country, we cant baby people, he never had the short hand of the stick, not everyone becomes champ

[@aqm776]

I love tony but khabib doesnt owe him anything, stop being weird about it and trying to find a way to somehow pin the blame on khabib.

[@cannibalbill5887]

Finally some realness from tony this is good to see

[@michaelhowell2809]

I got into MMA right when tony and keven fought and that last build up with kicking metal pipes lol it was a crazy time in MMA

[@EsotericOccultist]

It sucks that Khabib ran from this dude and then retired to avoid fighting him.

[@shmk1]

😐

[@CoolAdam247]

Lol Khabib would have flattened him ya devil worshipping 🤡

[@zoheir1162]

Stick with your occultism

[@aqm776]

tony pulled out the same amount of times as khabib lol, ur point makes no sense. ur the reason why MMA fans are seen as braindead.

[@devinburkett9036]

This is *So* *Sad,* we *All* *Know* *Cucuy* was a *REAL* *WARRIOR* and would have absolutely *Destroyed* *Khabitch* with *ease* but *Khabitch* *Ran* back to the *mountains* to *avoid* the *Boogeyman* at *ALL* *COST!!!* #CSO

[@thelurker1330]

You’ve got to be a troll looking at your other comments 💀

[@aqm776]

you sound like a butthurt connor fanboy lol, keep crying.

[@Tylerprado06]

Hold on Im crying brotha

[@runishi01]

damn man, this is sad. WE never got to see Ferguson and Khabib.

[@kernel6657]

when you dont give up, its time to grow

[@Slime_threezus]

Wow interesting never seen Tony speak honestly and open like this

[@CargoShorts7]

Man Tony’s story is so interesting. It’s like the first half of the tale is an incredible story of a warrior rising thru the ranks, and then the second half is the sad downfall of the warrior. I think when he chose to fight Justin, it all changed. Such a bummer cause he didn’t need to take that fight, as well as the later fights. He could’ve hung tight and got a title shot. Honestly a sad story man

[@bazdaniels7420]

Yeah That hit me when I heard him say that on Ariel's show. It really rang true... since I remember how delusional he sounded during his last few fights, talking like he still thought he could get the Khabib fight, long after Khabib retired. That was one of the main evidences for me that he had something going wrong mentally. Even though I still thought he could win and rooted for him. Not that we didn't know about his mental issues but I always had tried to give it the benefit of the doubt while hearing his interviews. Well... he seems really positive as usual. And... I'm still rooting for him!!

[@MaxDamageTV]

Literally the most sense i've ever heard from this man.

[@imadsarwar7135]

I can see tony and khabib becoming good friends after a couple of years .

[@alichaudhry12]

I had tickets, hotel and rental booked for that fight..fully planned weekend to drive down from Toronto