Tony Ferguson Compares Dana White To 'Drug Dealer,' Opens Up On Frustrations With UFC | UFC 274

#UFC lightweight Tony Ferguson opens up on his frustrations with the promotion and Dana White ahead of his #UFC274 fight with Michael Chandler, and much more.
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[@mitchellgraville6054]

Tony is the definition of “can’t let them know your next move”

[@srt8up4shot]

Literally lol

[@ericlavish]

Ong

[@kevinmurphy5878]

Next moves don't know tony

[@buffalomind6838]

So give information on everything under the sun till it leaves you not caring you may have just heard the secrets to life all of them finally answered. Lol

[@julesbrunton1728]

Probably a somersault or something stupid

[@Marchoupi]

He makes me laugh, Tony is the type to tell a joke and say '' Why you laughing?''

[@Whiteninja-xv8ce]

“Did I say something funny?”

[@youtubisashoe]

Do I amuse you?

[@potatopossum1]

Now that he explained the meaning it's not funny. Dana pressuring him to cut down to a weight that Tony believes is damaging his body.

[@lokimtg5976]

"Funny how"

[@sammartinez1685]

😂😂😂😂

[@teugene5850]

love him or hate him, NO ONE can deny that this man is a pure warrior....

[@anthonygaertner2396]

hell yeah he's american. Americans dominate baby

[@orz6193]

@@anthonygaertner2396 cringe

[@scottthomson3575]

I can. Being beaten to a pulp every fight the past 3 fights does not make you a warrior. It makes you a punching bag.

[@johannagel4520]

@@orz6193 triggered

[@Stewartchampion]

100% ..ego aside ...he has earnt it...and is a right one off..I find the guy funny as ...in the ring ....he's in my top 10 of all time ..bloke has 100% heart ...that's all i ask ..respect to the man for chearing us up

[@eastcoasttaffy74]

Tony learned the hard way that being “for the company” for *decades* just isn’t worth it. All you get is a pat on the back and a “thanks buddy” on the way out.

[@thefourfourfour9512]

Well if he kept at it.. He might get a room in the PI, like Forrest

[@anony5021]

@@thefourfourfour9512 what is that

[@dannywholuv]

People just don't take him seriously

[@shradhey]

He was never ever a 'company man'. If he was his total persona of a rebel is fake. I believe Tony puts himself first all the time.

[@anony5021]

@@shradhey Tony is rebel yea but community oriented

[@kend7597]

"I dont think that shits very funny" "hold on brother im talking" 😭😭😭 never a dull moment in a Tony Ferguson interview

[@stn7172]

@George Washington all those controlled op

[@talkingpoints8020]

@George Washington I will now vote for these candidates thank you for the information Mr Washington and may I say I am a fan

[@DJ-ov2it]

@George Washington what kind of an obious bot are you

[@heavensgate7337]

That's the CTE talking.

[@MrMentos876]

@George Washington hold on brother im talking

[@NxD42]

Tony makes an entire room of fully grown men who are reporters feel entirely on edge, he even cues them when to laugh and tells them what they can laugh at 🤣

[@sallgoodman2323]

All with a look...

[@martinoplaya7805]

imagine dana cancel press conference 😄😄😄

[@chaborz4851]

this guy Tony is done ,he looks very old and weak ,all this white hair ...he should retire

[@o1h823]

@@chaborz4851 khabibi is young and healthy and retirered like a coward only 3 title defenses 😂

[@rio.escobo]

@@o1h823 he also only wrestles and gets submission wins like a coward

[@Dev-qs7ss]

You can tell how hurt Tony really is by the UFC. He was so loyal to the company without realizing they don't care about him at the end of the day.

[@klausmkl]

Conor is right, you have no friends in business , luv em or hate em, Conor Mcgregor is a good businessman. Tony should learn from him.

[@theboston3386]

@@klausmkl Agree. A good business don't make friends. Just get the job done. All these cry babies.

[@benjaminkell3726]

It’s almost like cage fighting is a brutal business or something

[@saeyoonchung7873]

@@benjaminkell3726 um doesnt mean u get to backstab & rip off the participants, dum-dum.

[@oogway73]

At the end of the day it's just another greedy corporation with an agenda.

[@alexanderbarrera9906]

Thank you for everything you do and everything you've sacrificed for the sport. Thank you Tony Ferguson.

[@TheSkala9]

He prolly still doesnt where he is hahahahaha

[@alexrush4140]

Lmao I love Tony, he's so damned out there. Never disappoints lol Tony: "Gotta enjoy myself more" Also Tony: "That's not funny"

[@aliabdelaziz905]

Also Tony: “Hold on brother I’m taking”

[@boblob3509]

Ikr bro wtf 😂😂😂 classic Tony. He was like that in every interview as well leading up to his fight with Charles

[@colefellner5718]

Haha dudes all over the place

[@johnnysanchez4996]

He’s a weirdo

[@Melancholic_stoner]

If you really use your brain, it's not funny

[@GetToasty]

The most real Tony we've gotten in a while. Respect. Win or lose Tony will always be legendary.

[@bluwng]

Sad if this is real. He is bitter and delusional. I'm respecting that , I am hoping he changes for the better.

[@scottc2076]

@@bluwng he’s not delusional here. When he called Charles an amateur he was delusional then

[@pepsiman2027]

@@bluwng You are sooooo right lol

[@steveninsav]

Clearly a recovering addict still a great fighter tho

[@shaneali9598]

@@bluwng man is taking straight facts he’s pouring his heart out in this interview you can tell he’s fed up with the organisation

[@zefferychavez]

My god I got chills when this man hit the screen! Legend!!

[@user-mj5ui7kh5x]

Same bro. 😇

[@bradleyennis3730]

Tony ferguson is a straight g! It took some balls to talk like this and despite the sightly cryptic quotes it's clear what he's really saying about the exploitation of these fighters, all the while potentially risking his job. Mad respect 👊🏾🇬🇧

[@lusoroofing5221]

💯 percent

[@bustersbrounce3047]

Feel for Tony. In his prime he didn’t get the title shot. When he did he suffered a devastating knee injury and hasn’t been the same since. His last fights were bad but even then they couldn’t finish him. Tony is a beast and I hope he gets the money he deserves.

[@mnman8511]

I love Tony too but let's be real here. Without the ref stepping in Tony could have been completely finished by Justin.

[@sam9671]

he got screwed for sure, that's why you never be a company man. once in a while youre a conor mcgregor but most of the time you get screwed with that mindset.

[@ilovetheatf]

Tony was gonna die if they didn't stop the fight, the end of that fight was so freaky to watch Tony shake off the jabs cause he's seeing triple.

[@GotchYoAss]

@@b.g.7381 charles didn’t stop him

[@Dingoplexor]

100% facts

[@clarkspacewayne2672]

“I’m gonna kick this Dana White Boy’s ass”…. Another classic from Tony. He never disappoints

[@Greeezy]

man. white boy needs to be considered a racial slur. these brown boys out here are ignorant.

[@user-zo4iz2nv5u]

Haha ye he never disappoints, he’s quite the character! But sucks for Tony, since Chandler is going to absolutely beat the brakes off of him.

[@thelameape]

@@user-zo4iz2nv5u just wait till Saturday kid. Dana's boy is in for a rough night

[@user-zo4iz2nv5u]

@@thelameape Did you say the same about Gaethje? Olivera? Dariush? Haha you don’t even believe that yourself.

[@gglusHH]

@@user-zo4iz2nv5u Trust me, Tony's winning this one :D

[@keiv110]

Love him or hate him Tony's one of the most unique individuals out there

[@kingdom1682]

Thing with tony is he never got beat during his prime.. he only started losing after 36.. in his late 20s - mid 30s he was unstoppable

[@necreations1024]

Tony Ferguson is the type of guy to ask John Morgan the first question

[@unholylemonpledge9730]

Lol

[@imran-mh1is]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sallgoodman2323]

Keep em guessing...

[@AkamapD]

Hes also the type of guy to do 10 pushups before asking the question

[@rtovar9805]

Freaking hilarious. Tony's been gone too long, I haven't heard Tony the type jokes for a while.

[@893trent]

Lmaoooo. “Hold on Brother I’m talking.” 😂😂 Classic Tony Edit: Hold on Brother I’m crying.

[@lbertlopez83]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jlmckenna10]

When was this ?

[@andrethevegan_]

@@jlmckenna10 in the beginning

[@rottixg_in_vainx79]

4:44

[@powerhouse1981]

Much love to Tony. Living legend of the fight game. Really hope things go his way and we get an epic fight this Saturday. He seems recovered and organized. Very dangerous additions for his subset of skills.

[@IPoynte]

You can tell his college days and competing as a young man really meant alot to him, I hope he talks to a sports phycologist, not for any bad reasons but I think it would help him and his performance

[@HammerK99]

💯

[@os8856]

Ain’t many characters like Tony - will be sorely missed when he goes.

[@denisskenderovic3707]

I worry that the UFC will grow really stale when this generation retires. All of them have so much personality. I see very little of that in the up and comers.

[@therealmccoy1000]

He has literally lost it

[@obijuankenobi420]

@Graham hancock is a pseudoscientist You're definitely not a MMA fan....Ferguson is one of the most exciting fighters in the history of the sport.

[@wisewigga7129]

@Graham hancock is a pseudoscientist you just hating at this point lol

[@aaronlundy5361]

@@denisskenderovic3707 you ain’t been watching. Look at the young guys

[@superaquatic2853]

"Opportunities exist when we create them." - Tony Ferguson

[@lisivelez8003]

wooooooo

[@lisivelez8003]

@Graham hancock is a pseudoscientist take ur negativity somewhere else.

[@marked4death076]

always odd when i read it as he said it haha like tony himself wanted me make sure i heard it twice

[@agi2160]

@@lisivelez8003 Give him hell, Lisi!

[@GKSDB131215]

@Graham hancock is a pseudoscientist someone who was on a 12 fight win streak

[@caalenvincent2127]

My heart's with Tony going into this ppv. He's the one I want to win the most .

[@mrc.p8423]

I think tony wins this one. I really hope gaethje can get the 'W'. Great card

[@oooo1110]

Chandler will rip him apart.

[@330wiz7]

I hate to say this because I really dislike Chandler and I love Tony. But Tony is past his time. He's not the same fighter he was even a cpl years ago. I pray I'm wrong. I wanna see tony stomp this dude

[@caalenvincent2127]

@@330wiz7 If he loses I just hope he gets a Jake Paul fight to look after his kids. If he wins I hope he fights McGregor.

[@caalenvincent2127]

@@oooo1110 Tony's unbreakable. Chandler can only win with a decision.

[@ATACXGYMCAPOEIRA]

Why do we love Tony? This is why. You can't tell me that you didn't feel your heart go:"Yeah!" When Tony said that he thought about the emails from fans all over the world saying he saved their lives. You know you felt it in your heart when Tony said he thought of his son when Oliveira had him in the armbar, and Tony said:"Aight, go 'head break the phukker, cuz I said: I'm going to beat you with it." TONY, DON'T SIGN THE CONTRACT EXTENSION!! SEE WHAT BELLATOR, ONE FC ETC. OFFERS. SEE IF THE PFL WILL LET YOU IN THEIR $1M TOURNAMENT, FIRST!! Dana will just screw you again, man.

[@albertawheat6832]

You got that right.

[@ricardobjj24]

Tony pulled the "Hold On brother I'm Talking" that's why I love Tony Ferguson he's himself

[@chaborz4851]

this guy Tony is done ,he looks very old and weak ,all this white hair ...he should retire

[@7eamGhast]

@@chaborz4851 You salty?

[@frogthejamygo6379]

@@chaborz4851 can’t say you’re wrong until this fight ends but no need to point out the obvious either. We enjoy Tony because he’s Tony 😂

[@sto6772]

Glad he did, the interview was awkward for a bit up until than.

[@FrankTheDoomriderJohansen]

When Tony get interviewed it is like he is holding a seminar or a TED talk or something. love it! GO TONY! Go prove all the doubters wrong! HELLYEAH!

[@lacosa24x]

I know I love it

[@dannyh5937]

He usually sounds insane. He sounds incredibly focused

[@RafiGish]

Time to finally cut him after this next loss.

[@GreenGenerationTV]

@@dannyh5937 no, he sounds insane. Dude goes off on tangents after getting asked one question about something completely different than what he’s going on about.

[@reichspector2413]

CSO⚔️

[@kamuelaforsythe6211]

I absolutely love this guy. He fights his heart out. Win lose or draw! Tony is right!

[@jocpowell1]

One of my favourite Tony Interviews! Great job TF!🔥

[@Mathis313]

4:40 The iconic "hold on I'm talkin brother"🤣🤣🤣

[@jvike4584]

Tony really opened my eyes to the BS some fighters go through, this man is serious.

[@kingjoseph5901]

This has been happening forever but I really hope more people see it. I've been saying I hope the UFC collapses sooner than later. Either way it's inevitable.

[@EJ-bq1nu]

*All fighters

[@paynenation8871]

@@kingjoseph5901 you what ufc to collapse then what are people going to watch ? it like seeing a teacher pet and saying I hope the school are class collapse, it the fight game accept it

[@tsunax1400]

@@paynenation8871 There are plenty of other organisations out there and if the UFC collapses then plenty will take their place. Just like when Pride collapsed. At the end of the day MMA is great because of the fighters, not the UFC

[@paynenation8871]

@@tsunax1400 then go watch the other promotions, the fighters knew what they were sign up for

[@tumimbasa1705]

What's sad about Tony interviews, is that we smile and we laugh and we take him seriously but mma media is to scared to run with all the UFC criticism any fighter puts out there. And this will all be forgotten next week

[@miguelplanas3235]

💯

[@noicemate9111]

You’d be right if it was someone else, but tony is inevitable. I honestly think This interview will circulate forever once it really gets in the algorithm when he retires

[@nathanielking8310]

Win, lose, or draw, Tony always brings it, he's obviously struggling with something mentally, hopefully he can find whatever's missing/his peace! ✌️

[@miguelplanas3235]

He is just upset and tired of the company. He wants to be released and is willing to take these fights knowing that he is not in his prime anymore and is being used to promote the other fighters.

[@dmoore4520]

Interviewers gotta love Tony. "How's the camp been?" Tony goes on an 11 minute long form essay to answer.

[@billywashere6965]

This is the first time I've sat through an entire press conference of his, and I have to say, this guy comes across as very intelligent with a lot of alacrity. He seems very in the moment and conscious of where he is and what he needs to do in the moment. Not sure if he's always been like this, but his energy here is almost infectious; he also comes across as very honorable, diligent, and committed. It's a shame we don't have more people like that in position of leadership roles.

[@kermitfrog593]

Essays are coherent.

[@saeyoonchung7873]

@@kermitfrog593 and terribly boring unlike anything w/ Ferguson.

[@kermitfrog593]

@@saeyoonchung7873 he must be getting old because even his cringe is a little off. I always thought cringe was the last thing to go.

[@crisinsnow]

Tony sounds good and explained himself thoroughly, he is expressing his frustrations and opening up a lot of what’s happening with him and I appreciate that. Tony is the man, he was considered the boogie man of the division and now he’s being disrespected by people, like he’s being overlooked because of his last loses, I hope he does well this weekend.

[@sirdabsalot6137]

I hope chandler tries to stand with him .

[@dirtydan3842]

Yeah he just got old and everyone acted like he was just always trash it's just not his Era anymore

[@jordanrodriguez5436]

That’s the way of sports man. It’s what have you done for me lately. It’s the media more then the true fans but it is what it is only a small hand full live on longer then their career.

[@rdgpromotions6087]

@@dirtydan3842 Its not even that he got old, he just got beat by really good guys,

[@Coolhand69]

@@rdgpromotions6087 it’s really a combination of both, Ferguson is past his prime

[@samanthamcintyre9762]

Wow, he’s speaking really well and looks In a much better place... Everyone loves Tony... I would love to see him comeback and win

[@zebra6687]

Warrior mentality. A legend of the sport.

[@meowmeow147]

Even if Tony lost 10 straight fights I would still love this man because of how genuine he is and honest. He speaks straight facts that others are afraid to say. Him and the Diaz brothers are as real as it gets. Best wishes Tony, not just inside the cage but outside as well.

[@karanvarma5789]

Same this man is the reason I watch this sport. I hope he can get hands on the belt

[@ethanaker309]

Yeah ,I agree......Nate , Nick and Tony...bout as real as you will ever have in this sport.

[@karanvarma5789]

@Cheech if Glover can get it he can ge it too.

[@denisskenderovic3707]

Same bro. Will be a very sad day once he calls it a career.

[@publiusventidiusbassus1232]

@@karanvarma5789 Oliveira, Peña, Blachowicz, Texeira, etc. This sport will always surprise us and outcomes aren't set in stone. ANYBODY can get the gold.

[@sakshambansal4694]

This is the best interview I've heard of him. He is REAL here. He's EMOTIONALLY HURT, and he's showing it. Acknowledgement of hurt gives a different kind of power.

[@EliVideoCloud]

He fought Gaethje they gave him Olivera. He had chances wtf is he "hurt" about?

[@Denchanter]

@@EliVideoCloud exactly! He was dismissed by people because he has been losing

[@abyss5883]

@@EliVideoCloud he wanted to fight Khabib

[@Coolhand69]

Acknowledging hurt or accepting it gives a different kind of power? Cuz clearly he’s not accepting that he’s hurt. High emotions does not fare well in a fight.

[@nutmegriot209]

@@EliVideoCloud its before he fought Gaethje. When your interim champ you get a title unification bout but Tony never got one when he won it vs Kevin Lee. Also, he didn't have to fight Gaethje .. He had the title fight with Khabib locked up, he just had to wait.. But the Ufc needed a main event after the pandemic lockdown so Tony stepped up for them.. Most of fighters wouldn't have

[@griffinkelly8694]

At a certain point, Tony was like, “let me just answer the important questions you guys are clearly not asking.”

[@FirstGeorgiaN]

U can just see how many viwes have tony and another fighters in those interviews here 🤫 He is legendary! ✊🏼

[@Syko1985]

Tony has provided us with a ton of entertainment over the years and sacrificed his physical and mental health for it. It's a shame he doesn't get the respect he deserves from the UFC.

[@stunnakamero5931]

Because he’s a mediocre fighter. Get over it

[@jroy9946]

@@stunnakamero5931 and who tf are you? A loser stuck in his momma house lmaoo

[@Syko1985]

@@stunnakamero5931 a 12 fight winning streak in the UFC is not mediocre, you absolute numpty.

[@ilovetheatf]

@@stunnakamero5931 mediocre fighters don't go on 12 fight win streaks while turning their opponents into minced meat.

[@stunnakamero5931]

@@ilovetheatfeveryone he fought apart from RDA were either walking Ls or journeymen. WHEN he finally came up against elite fighters it showed he didn’t belong there. He will get humiliated by Chandler, I can guarantee you this. The UFC basically gave Chandler this fight as a tune up to boost his moral.

[@henryvan4501]

If we get vintage tony this Saturday I’ll tear up without a doubt.

[@polarvortex3294]

Sadly, I think we'll never see vintage Tony again.

[@snailnerd3264]

Man me too. I would love to see Tony going back to old school ways throwing fake sand and rolling all over and submit chandler. I love Tony. Dudes out of his mind but he's such a savage in the ring

[@Greyarq]

Interviewer: Tony what are you chewing on after each answer? Tony: Yes.

[@nutmegriot209]

Tony is awesome for speaking out like this. I think he sees his younger self in Terrance Mckinney, young/hungry and taking anything they throw at him. I hope the younger fighters are paying attention & learn their worth, especially as the sport gets more popular

[@alepho4089]

This is one of the greatest pre fight press conferences I've ever seen.

[@antoinedebruit6140]

It's media day, the prefight press conference will be later.

[@timmysawdust193]

@@antoinedebruit6140 Really? I bet you wear your pants in the bath right?

[@jlmckenna10]

Fatcs

[@antoinedebruit6140]

@@timmysawdust193 I missed your point and your joke. Come again

[@conormcleod5900]

Tony Ferguson: "they made me cut weight to fight at 155" Also Tony : cuts 24 pounds in a week even if the fight is canceled 🤣

[@chrisgrady4466]

Exactly lol...this guy makes very little sense. He's a warrior but he needs to leave the khabib thing alone. It's not happening in this life. We'll see how he does Saturday

[@jonathanandrade8045]

🤣🤣

[@conormcleod5900]

@@chrisgrady4466 he a little bit stupid guy 🤣

[@socialchum]

that's just his determination tho, and mixed in with him being a company man it makes sense with his character. he's not just all insanity

[@chrisgrady4466]

@@socialchum wasn't a good decision. If it is a task for him to cut to 155 as he mentioned when he spoke...it surely depleted him when he had to do it a month or so later when he had to cut again for Justin. It could have been a major factor in him losing

[@thejamesbondshow9754]

Tony is a literal contradiction. He says one thing, then the next sentence contradicts it by saying something else.

[@kamuelaforsythe6211]

Tony is a huge part of the UFC. He speaks the truth. He fights like a madman but also is a fierce competitor with unmatched killer instinct. We’ve seen straight up massacres with guy involved.

[@thecreationruin3022]

Literally one of a kind. Always brings it. Never been in a boring fight. I will always love watching watching this guy. Legend

[@colbymasvidal2397]

Theres only 1 Tony Ferguson🙏 #ChampShit

[@lilbonz805]

That Dariush fight was a little boring ngl

[@user-pc1tx1gl1m]

@@lilbonz805 tbh thats cause dariush made it boring...thought tony got the W when he had him in the darce:((

[@jonjonesongasstationdickpi6179]

Oliviera fight was a lil boring also

[@cooperherbst7569]

his fight with justin was just sad to watch

[@jf5618]

“Opportunities exist when we create them” - Sensei Ferguson 💯

[@artefloe7676]

"Hold on I'm talking brother" - Bruce Lee

[@oogway73]

He's a newfound prophet.

[@tranoble7321]

@@oogway73 is he? Looked more like a sleeping baby this guy is done he is a tomatoe can

[@ProbablyLast]

Tony is great. Whenever his contract ends, I hope he goes and does whatever he truly wants to do.

[@robertj.8859]

we saw aldo coming back from a losing streak, nothing is impossible. tony will always be one of my favorite fighters, he never ditched anybody and maybe has been too tough for his own good

[@hawkeye1448]

I love listening to him. He needs to do Joe Rogan podcast so he can have a long form discussion to really analyze his thoughts.

[@tubadude07]

I agree.

[@abyss5883]

Tony will just say “hold on I'm talking here Joe" for 2 hours

[@SamoukiTuki]

i dont know why Rogan didnt call him ever

[@colinlucas7662]

Tony doesn’t like joe

[@DH702..]

@@SamoukiTuki there is so many people he should have on but doesn't that really blows my mind

[@Lilpumpitup]

Tony the type of guy to train at home and sleep at the gym.

[@okpec7332]

That's funny 😅

[@scottfilbey7882]

Hes also so the guy that got destroyed 3 in a row.

[@loco79PL]

So what? And you're the type of guy that comments on youtube. He fought the toughest guys in the best division in UFC. Yeah he lost three od his last fights but again, so what? Still one of the most entertaining and charismatic fighters in the history of this sport. But yeah, sitting in front of your computer you will never lose three in a row, that's for sure.

[@scottfilbey7882]

@@loco79PL chill out dude. I'm sure he loves you too.

[@cw9533]

This interview is intense. Love it!

[@JuanGonzalez-bf8eh]

Wow best speech I've ever heard from an MMA fighter. Take notes Dana

[@EvertfromNederland]

2:47 "... I'm tired of retaliation tactics from the company" Reporter: "Ok last question" By all means just stick to your list and don't follow up on that bombshell of a quote he just threw in your lap.

[@Joshpower57]

Right!?

[@alexanderedwardhall4204]

Morgan’s fat has suffocated his brain

[@joshuahymer15]

Thought the same thing

[@kingjoseph5901]

If they ask those questions Dana will ban them from coming back and bad mouth them like he did Ariel. This company is anti American, anti free speech, and Dana White is an ultimate scum bag.

[@shamanschlong]

Because not many people actually care lol

[@reggieg3280]

Tony Ferguson: I’m going to have fun Also Tony Ferguson: I’m taking this serious

[@geomelgar3664]

There’s a time to have fun and to be serious

[@PNW_Adventures1]

I peeped that too.

[@Syko1985]

They are not mutually exclusive.

[@iceman3713]

"Hold up brotha I'm talking.... you guys can laugh" 💀🤣🤣🤣

[@g37fy68]

I’m just appreciating Tony fighting and going through fight week There’s never going to be another Tony

[@scottthomson3575]

I'm sure there will be. Human punching bags are pretty common.

[@gchammertime1557]

Is it really A Tony interview without multiple five minute insane monologue with insane metaphors and crazy life stories? Tony's monologues sound like he is sharing at an NA meeting. 😆

[@jamesbond-kz7ee]

when he flipped his chair around i knew old tony is back

[@mikezaragoza4473]

GREAT INTERVIEW. MUCH RESPECT TO TONY FERGUSON. GREAT FIGHTER. TELLING IT HOW IT IS !

[@Abby-is2iw]

I had a friend name Pablo w the exact same personality. Great guy 😂

[@mrnicewatch8877]

Tony was done wrong by Dana and very unlucky aswell. At his peak he couldnt get that fight with Khabib.

[@626DforDANK]

It was his management. Him and Conor were under the same umbrella back then and that fucken agent was only focused on conors rise and put Tony on the back burner.

[@TotallyNoCat]

Oh stfu. Idiot tripped on a cord because he wears glasses inside buildings like the idiot he is.

[@chancewilkins3320]

Why watch tony on his back geting beaten to pulp..he was manhandled by darisuh ..khabib wouldve destroyed tony ... the only way he couldve beat khabib was by a sub off his back..and that WOULD NOT have hapoend

[@djhergert1995]

Dana made that fight 3 times. How is that on Dana? It was just pure bad luck. Tony destroying his knee, the pandemic, etc.

[@lockardthegoat5157]

The UFC never did Tony wrong outside of maybe once when they gave McGregor the shot against Khabib over him (and even that was understandable considering the $$$$$) but otherwise it was just bad timing and luck on Tony's part.

[@thenonchalantguy9244]

Tony is a legend, much respect to one of the best in UFC history.

[@RafiGish]

Wait... what???

[@Hspryd]

@@RafiGish Do you know what is a 12 win streak in lightweight filthy casual

[@agi2160]

@@Hspryd Do you know how to formulate a coherent sentence?

[@stevonwhite8933]

@@agi2160 He may not be fluent?

[@jacob4690]

@@Hspryd who’s the best he beat? Not everyone is the best in history because they had a good run

[@seek2desireDarkness]

Tony is as real as it comes. So refreshing and raw. Always be one of my favorites.

[@mattmarchant3382]

The best I’ve heard tony talk ever!! What a man. I just found myself nodding along to everything he was saying. Love chandler but let’s get it tony! Imagine he gets on another streak and calls for khabib, the only fight I feel that could entice him out of retirement !!

[@rollo_tomasi3853]

If unpredictability was a superpower, Tony would definitely pose it 😂 Either it’s fighting, talking or joking, this man is unpredictable

[@axel_adams4988]

This is an accurate comment lol I saw this man go down the stairs with his hands on Embedded 😅

[@implexitykyuubi]

@@axel_adams4988 I used to do that

[@GoGetYourShinebox]

Unpredictable and unorthodox are the words that come to mind

[@chaborz4851]

this guy Tony is done ,he looks very old and weak ,all this white hair ...he should retire

[@PauloPasta]

@@chaborz4851 with all this no life copy pasting you're doing everywhere, you'll be a fat, hairless old slob soon enough

[@snipasharpshooter]

All the best to Toney, he deserves more. I can see he’s carrying a lot pain. Stay strong buddy!

[@liammusic519]

Yeah after he got embarrassed by Randy Couture at UFC 118

[@WALDENSOFTWARE]

It's not Toney, it's Touni.

[@mrLilone34]

@@WALDENSOFTWARE it's not Touni, it's Toeknee.

[@WALDENSOFTWARE]

@@mrLilone34 Good one.

[@rauly7493]

Tony aka “hold up brother im talking “ Lol 😂

[@johnstokes4315]

Would love to see tony vs connor for championship belt!!! Just imagine the press conference and fight build up….. Those two will put up one hell of a show.

[@blablablaa14]

Tony has had one of the worst times in UFC. He never got a shot at the title, he helped them rebuild the division by taking tough fights after Khabib left. He deserves more from UFC but I know he won't get it

[@user-cx9gq2ud6t]

Hahahahah it’s his own fault, all of it. He believes his own memes. Who walks around inside with sunglasses on?

[@prophetnozza4150]

He deserves what he got, you're talking like its someone else's fault

[@user-cx9gq2ud6t]

@D. Lindsay Tony is lucky he never fought Khabib, his would have destroyed him.

[@jonathan-3008]

@@user-cx9gq2ud6t Charles Oliveira does it as well

[@jonathan-3008]

@@user-cx9gq2ud6t Why are you so triggered by people wearing sunglasses? I don't get it

[@osamasany8671]

None of the interviewers asked him about his wrestling or standup game and what improvements he made. It was a clear difference in skill level in last of his three fights either it was in jiujitsu, boxing or wrestling. What a shame I was curious to hear more from him but they wanted a prediction. Other than that more power to him for standing his ground. Hope the better man wins.

[@jmoneydadrivah908]

I swear I was thinking the same thing because I had my own questions I want to ask but at this point all these reporters and interviewers do is ask the same questions to every fighter

[@sethiddings7293]

No one wanted to slip up and get themselves ankle picked.

[@eldenlean5221]

It wasnt really a difference in skill level imo the thing that stood out the most was the difference in athleticism. Tony looked so slow compared to both olivera and Dariush. Look at how fast tony moves in the Barbosa fight, specially in the ground and then look at his last fights. Its night ans day.

[@JScaggs21]

He's training from his own gym. So no, he hasn't made the necessary adjustments.

[@Aces_over_Kings]

@@sethiddings7293 LMAO

[@sairax132]

Tony, Tony do not regret about anything you are the legend of the mma, you acomplished legendary status for ages.

[@rootstriker1618]

“Hold on brotha im talking “ lmao

[@ZayFITT]

Tony is such a fascinating person. One minute he’s telling the most absurd metaphor ever , then he’s monologuing over an emotional experience, and then he’s talking about the company letting him down and it’ll all to be answer one question lol.

[@icecoldchilipreppers6496]

That bit about building shelf space to hold the good things was gold though, he must have stolen that from someone who know how to read 🤣

[@cleech74]

@MARQUIS de QUEENSBURY 5.0 I could be wrong, but that could’ve been an attempt to bring the fun side of his personality back to the interview. Asking him something personal, but lighthearted, knowing he’d appreciate the question.

[@killroy2221]

And then after it's all said and done never even really answered the question lol

[@JacksonMack3742]

And he listens to classic rock. I could see him puffing a cigar on a private yacht and then strapping on a leather vest and riding a harley through the hills of Florida. The modern mma warrior poet.

[@langtryvlogme]

My whole world lit up when Tony said: "Hol' on broda I'm talkin'"

[@dylan251]

He isn’t Russian he said hold on brother

[@amg863]

💕so sweet!! Thanks for sharing this information

[@jamesharris184]

Now I can't wait to see the post-fight interview

[@jaysnoddonfight979]

I have never been more engaged by a fighter interview in my entire life! Tony actually low key convincing me he is going to comeback and win the belt lol. I don’t think he will but man he sounds motivated af.

[@jellato1937]

Can we all just remember the excitement we felt when tony dropped gaethje with that uppercut 🤣🤣

[@maroofali2142]

That uppercut and the follow up made me realise how valuable 5 seconds can be. He would've avoided all that damage and got his fight with Khabib...still makes me sad.

[@JOJO-sn5zo]

The textbook definition of “saved by the bell”

[@jtrooper5771]

@@maroofali2142 thisss 🥲 hold im cryin brotha

[@awaister]

@@JOJO-sn5zo No it wasn’t lol, Gaethje got back up immediately, had his wits about him and his legs under him, can’t believe you guys are still on about that one shot he landed compared to the life altering beating Gaethje gave him

[@jtrooper5771]

@@awaister lol you can't admit justin got sat tf down with the uppercut ? lmao we all know tony lost you just can't cope i guess?

[@robzilla0107]

That’s the type of dude and his transparency, that inspires you in your own life How can you not root for the guy?

[@Stewartchampion]

Respect.its a bad world at the moment and we are happy to see these fighters do there thing ...Tony's a legend .and a right one off ...ufc is better for it ..

[@niallwatts789]

19:30 "That's how you guys make me feel sometimes". Sad. I felt that one.

[@TheHippocrocapig]

Tony the type of guy to say a joke he made isn't funny

[@Daniel-pk2uo]

😂😂

[@IronReef77]

Lol right

[@mosval8985]

Hahaha I was like wait…what? Hahaha freakin Tony

[@TMeek94]

I think his point was that it wasn't a joke

[@Racoons4Change]

Lmfaooo you make me sick 🤣

[@marknelson4856]

This man's far more intelligent than I thought he was. This man is playing 4D chess against the toughest opponent ever, himself... I have a newfound respect for Tony Ferguson after watching this press conference

[@nothing-ei3oc]

You mistake incoherence for intelligence

[@passofar]

@@nothing-ei3oc it's likely, but because there are many gaps in his thought process, it doesn't he is not coherent, it may also be that he is asking you to fill in the blanks, read between the lines, keeping some mystery and not being so blunt to not piss everybody off at the UFC. It may be lazy to call someone crazy or incoherent.

[@nothing-ei3oc]

@@passofar Is this the first time you’ve watched a tony presser? He wasn’t asking anyone to “read between the lines”, that’s just how his thoughts flow. Chaotic. Like his fighting style. Which while entertaining, doesn’t facilitate longevity.

[@passofar]

@@nothing-ei3oc dude there is nothing chaotic or difficult t get about this particular press conference. He was, many times in the past, playing hard to get with people, trying to mix funny with stupid with F the world and indeed being incoherent. I really don't find this one in the same category. It's very clear what he is on about in this one, simple and straight forward.

[@passofar]

@@nothing-ei3oc you can't expect him to be more clear than this without consequences in his relationship with UFC. Therefore the blanks.

[@natemck7131]

Tony made so much sense in this! I can root for this Tony!

[@osagiestuart8552]

Never been so engrossed in an interview before, that was a journey lmao

[@castielemmanuel9915]

At 2.25 in the video Tony already got the reporters sweating. This dude knows how to train humans on cue with just the change in his attitude

[@joaoheron1]

I Love Tony. Idk why but now I can feel his energy again. Wasnt been the same Since Gaethje fight but now looks like he got that thingy again

[@jalrox123]

He's going to get a beating! Hope im wrong

[@adub92199]

I’m glad I’m not the only one. Win or lose I just hope he performs like the el cucuy we all know and love

[@Ritalie]

So, imagine if Gaethje and Tony ferguson win in impression fashion. They might setup a rematch for the title. Gaethje vs. Ferguson part 2. IT would sell HUGE, and the fans would be so excited to see Tony get another shot at a title. Anyway I think Tony is actually going to win this. But if he doesn't win, there's a real chance that he takes brain damage in this fight.

[@superfarm7774]

Thank you for just letting this man talk!… Love you Tony…

[@ISREHL]

This interview is really striking a chord in the MMA world. I’ve seen multiple channels posting it and it getting close to 1M views and counting.

[@SaudiSportsScene]

The three fights Tony had just before and after Khabib left were massive for the lightweight division. The Gaethje fight gave a younger talent a shot at the belt when Tony really didn’t have to risk the shot against Khabib. Then the Oliveira fight introduced Charlie into the title picture (leading to him becoming champion) and Beneil Dariush becoming much more known by the masses since the fight and is now 1 big win away from staking a title challenge. Tony is a true legend of the game hope he gets the w on Saturday.

[@BAGPULAINTAT]

u forgot to mention the part that he isn't the best in the world and that's all what is about, tired of these stupid games, u are either the best or not and he clearly is not, can suck balls on the sidelines

[@ahmadsyed3372]

That's absolutely correct

[@DFrizzleNizzle]

So you're saying he's pre much a gatekeeper 🤔

[@g37fy68]

@@DFrizzleNizzle unintentionally but it sucks injury’s set him back

[@davidshmavid5]

This is what ppl don't factor in when talking about abysmal fighter pay. These are the types of fights that shape a division and build star power. Even though he lost those fights, it was a huge win for whoever he was fighting opposite of as well as the UFC and their bottom line. The general argument can be made that even if someone isn't a big name yet and they are fighting a fan favorite or a prospect, the former should be compensated well because they are helping to build the brand of the latter fighter and by extension, the company. They for damn sure will be used in the highlight reel material even if on the losing end.

[@TheHyena-ru8bz]

Hope Tony gets the win. He was caught between the Khabib and Conor Era. Definitely deserved a fight against both but never got it.

[@InspectorButters4]

Ur 100% right. I think Tony woulda beat both of em too. Sadly for the fans we will never see Tony vs Khabib, but there's a chance we could get Tony vs Conor down the road sometime....... if Conor is smart he will avoid that fight tho lol

[@dawoodmahmood7482]

100% agreed

[@mberto25]

@@InspectorButters4 I don't know about that. I'd love to see conor vs tony. I hope Tony's got more in the tank but I am not getting my hopes up. I'd take conor in that fight tho btw

[@Gleamyred]

@@mberto25 nowadays yeah but prime v prime it’s a toss up imo

[@shaheersabir6245]

@@InspectorButters4 khabib you out of your god damn mind are you on coke or marijuana 🤣😂😂😘😘😘😇

[@as48507]

Tony… absolutely changing everyone’s tone at this conference… now, I’m really stoked to see this fight!!!! Kick ass, fellow Michigander!!!

[@flossyhamo9901]

Man I hope Tony wins love to see him make a come back and shut everyone up saying he's too old and finished 💪 let's go Tony 👍

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Win or lose, Tony is extremely reliable and if there's someone who can come back after a career ending loss, it's Tony. Let's hope for the best.

[@polarvortex3294]

For the past year or so, Tony's been scrambling for answers, trying to understand why he's losing -- and the solution he came up with was to leave his old gym and trainers and seclude himself, with only a few faithful believers to help him. Seems like a bad recipe for a guy with mental problems. And certainly it hasn't helped his attitude. I think a stable and confident Chandler walks right through him.

[@icecoldchilipreppers6496]

@@polarvortex3294 I mean he was his own head coach through all of his success and listening to a team through his losses. Hes a weird dude, maybe he really needs to be his own captain to have the confidence to win? I love the dude, but I think he hit a very hard skill ceiling and it's as simple as that. However chandler has and would lose to everyone Tony has lost to. To be fair.

[@NoahPrine]

@@polarvortex3294 so you think keeping Eddie bravo around would have been smart?

[@polarvortex3294]

@@icecoldchilipreppers6496 I think you explained things well to me. Thank you. Certainly it'll be a great victory for whoever gets their hand raised -- and if it's Tony it will be unreal. I mean, imagine the news conference after that! It's a very tough sport, though, for older guys on a losing streak at the very top. They fight and squirm and often change camps. But the number that've been able to figure things out, turn things around and make a fresh run can be counted on one hand. Usually they lose some small edge and hit a wall and sink into oblivion -- like Dos Santos or Faber or a million other guys who were once feared killers. A golfer can lose for 6 years straight, pull out a win, and be a national hero for a day. A batting champ can fade down to a 270 average and still be useful. A fighter could end up dead with a downward streak like that, or be fighting at the carnival for peanuts. You say you love Tony, and I guess we should love all these fighters while they are still around and putting on the line for our entertainment.

[@polarvortex3294]

@@NoahPrine Well, maybe Tony was hearing too many voices, like he said. And I suppose he's got to try something different. I guess I just have little real hope he can change his career trend no matter what he does. Check out my answer to DISLIKE BUTTON for more on this.

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

Tony Ferguson: I'm fighting for something different now. Press: What are you fighting for? Tony Ferguson: Same thing. F*ck I love Tony.

[@constantineiordanidis4334]

“Im just here smiling having fun” “ im taking this very seriously” Classic tony we all love him for it

[@sportsfriendzy2382]

Tony is the most honest guy in UFC and in these current times this is considered madness.

[@samnewman3123]

Reporter: What were you listening to during training? Ferguson: Lists 50 songs and bands Ferguson: I didn't listen to anything.