Tony Ferguson on his push to fight at UFC 256, Khabib’s retirement | ESPN MMA
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Tony Ferguson sits down with ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto at the UFC Apex to discuss the changes he’s made since his loss to Justin Gaethje. “El Cucuy” explains his push to fight at UFC 256 and how competing at UFC 249 was for the world. (9:21) Ferguson also gives his thoughts on chasing another lightweight title shot and (13:14) Khabib Nurmagomedov’s retirement.
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Tony didn’t answer a single question. He interviewed Brett.
😂
😂🤣
I tot I was the only person
He never does haha
Tony is very difficult to interview it seems. You just gotta let him answer whatever way he wants.
Tony the type of guy to lose a fight just to prove to himself that he can lose.
Fr that’s what he did against gaethje
Tony the type of guy to train his coaches in sparring so they can improve their coaching
He is also the type of guy to snort coke n chase his wife n kids out the house
LMAO
@@kashmeer8742 he didn’t do coke though, he had a drinking problem which he went to rehab for
9:18 *Tony The type of guy to take a screenshot while rejecting a phone call* 😂🤣💀
Bruh
Happens to me all the time too lol
That’s just the noise of the phone turning off dummy
@@jogomez1285 it’s actually because he accidentally took a screenshot when trying to silence the call. I have the exact same phone as him and it happens when I try to silence a call with the volume button while accidentally pressing the power button, resulting in a screenshot
@@MrGutierrez701 Tony is the GOAT and above making silly little button mistakes like that!
9:10 *“Hold on I’m talking brother”* 😭😂
Brett was within an inch of an ankle pick
He was about to enter snapcity 🤣
@@Nova04550 An imanari roll
He was about to get choked 🤣💯
Lucky he didn’t get some imaginary sand thrown at him 😧
*Appreciate Tony till he is here. There won’t be anyone like Tony in the UFC.*
@Ali Abdelaziz stfu abdelasleeze! Wheres ur kid at!?!?
Big facts✍
The dude is a weirdo
@@giif18 all he does is bad mouth Tony he’s cringe af
Like Dana White, we’ll probably miss them when they’re finally done & decide to ride off the sunset.
Tonys eyes were closed for this entire interview. Prove me wrong.
At the beginning of the interview, he looks back at the octagon and talks about his times in the ultimate fighter. He says "I bet you that was the same octagon that was used in the ultimate fighter," as he points towards it. He had to have his eyes open to do that. Point proven wrong.
Definitely closed😄
@PdaKingOfFinessiinn 458KlanMafiaa Your life must be so boring huh?
@@upsndownbro8497 NICE null hypothesis rejected
@Rangus this is true
Even though he speaks in riddles and is a little unique at his core he is honest and has a ton of heart, Good luck brother Tony!!
Tbh I love listening to him, he's my favorite. But I cant listen to him without thinking of brain damage.
True he has been in some wars or maybe even some pre-existing mental stuff but he's doing ok, one of my favourites too bro.
Tony is actually a Sphinx
Honestly he’s rather eloquent, dude just constantly thinks at a million miles per hour lol.
Good luck brother tony
Tony Ferguson is the type of guy to get mad when he is talking to himself because he keeps getting interrupted.
*Ankle picks himself*
Tony: "Everyone else is in limbo but I know exactly where I'm at"
Brett: "Where is that?"
Tony: "Right here"
mmmm wise words
Tony: 'I try something different now"
alriel helwani:"what it ia"
Tony: "same thing"
Lmfao. I’m loving these comments man
😂😂😂
@@jbraun211 no bro,you just love Tony cause its hes words. Exactly how he says them. 😁🙏 we all love him.
Tony the type of guy to get covid just so he can add it to his win streak
So he can condition his immune system
@@sothickitssickk lmao Tony to covid ‘you don’t have the conditioning for 14 days’
@@fqq4137 "hold on Covid, I'm talking"
Dude, you tryna curse this fight??😂
Covid isn't that deadly
I've never been so confused. Why is Brett even there? Tony can interview himself
😂😂😂
Lmao!😂😂😂
Brett is completely useless...
This is true hahahaha
Nick Diaz should of interviewed Tony
Reporter:”tony how old are you”
Tony: “back in the ultimate fighter...”
Tony: "Ask me who is my coach"
Brett: "Who is your coa.."
Tony: "Hold on I'm talking brother"
this made me cry loooool
I am my own snap down jitsu Academy coach
He got progressively crazier as the interview went on, and it was amazing!
Love it 😍
How was anything he said crazy?
"I'm doing this on my own, my last fight everyone left, I had no-one. I do this on my own with no team"
"So what makes this next fight so special?"
"It's my team man.."
Tony in a nutshell
@@TheRockeyAllen Tony is a nutshell.
plz add the timestamp :(
Wow, so much people are as dense as this reporter...
@@TheRockeyAllen supposedly his old team was trying to get in contact with Justin after he beat tony. Trying to train Justin or sum... but that’s why he left his old team and got new people to train with.
His ability to divert from the topic of the question is unmatched
He is so washed up. He will never be the same again
@@bart4543 I already know you’re Muslim without even needing to look at your channel..... typical Muslim comment.
🤣🤣🤣
@Ali Abdelaziz 1 loss after a 12 fight win streak and he’s washed? That’s what you consider facts? 💀
@@rabbigoldbergsilverstein2899 not trying bring culture in, but they are the NBA fans equivalent of phillapinos 😂
Me: sees Tony.
Me: goes to the comment section!
Lol 😂
I opened the comments before the video was done loading up.
@@Mythowars Yup, while the ads are rolling
"Tony's Monologues make perfect sense to me "
-Albert Einstein
I never said that 🤔
Imagine tony Ferguson and David goggins having. a podcast together
Tony and Nick diaz convo would be epic and different lol
Tony and Dave Goggins would be fire!!! looool
Hahaha Instantly a grueling mental physical endurance challenge
I legit thought, them two running a trail chatting about life. before he mentioned him!!
Even a 5 minute chat between Tony Ferguson & Joey Diaz would be out of this world
LOL he hit Brett with the “hold on I’m talking brother” 😂😂😂
Time marker?😂😂
@@thejoshuafabia 9:14
@@thejoshuafabia
9:14
Lmao
Dumbest thing to do in a civil discussion, the host looks like a zen master, very respectful. Ferguson made the same with Verdum. I don't like his attitude, he's aggressive without a reason.
There's nothing like a Tony Ferguson or Nick Diaz monologue
Imagine Tony vs nick diaz that would be 🔥
@@zero_3127 perfect matchup dude. Both really good on the ground and can stand and trade better than anybody
facts. i enjoy run on sentence stipe too
Yeah the level of CTE is breath taking. Get them and Diego Sanchez on a roundtable discussion
@@zero_3127 Fantasy fight.
Tony is focused man. I hope we see him succeed Saturday night. He has so much heart and leaves it out there every time. Very special guy
tony is about to get fired by dana white. freaking dana white wants a new breed of ufc fighters
Sounds more like he’s begging UFC for a Mailroom gig than focused on his future in fighting. Well at least he’s realistic to k ow at age 37-38?it’s over.
@@cherobinson6371 right Che these people don't know-how. It's like to be used and abused that's why i give it to George saint Perrie and Khabib. leave when you're on top. and ask for the million Doller fights.che look at the new breed in the ufc.
@@abdullahthebutcher2275 gsp tried to return, had intestinal issues, so couldn't, look at jds, he'll get knocked out back to back tomorrow, none of them ever quit till they are on a serious downside, if you think khabib wont be back, your tripping
Laid an egg. Gaethje fight took it from him so perhaps time to retire
13:10 starts about khabib.
Your welcome, for those who care.
Thank you
Thanks
Tony: I've changed things up
Brett: Like what?
Tony: Same thing
M K 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Lmfao you really want some likes stealing that comment
@Rangus Jealous of this dude's likes, pathetic.
@@americangangster1911 absolutely pathetic that you think they matter
Tony Fergusons house is shaped like an octagon
😄😄😄😄
He built it
That’s the type of guy he is
That's genuinely how passionate he is 😂😄
Aight, you win
Tony rambles like crazy, I have more questions than answers after his interviews.
"I'm not going to say its a Christian Muslim war, I'm not going to say anything like that" -Tony "The Crusader" Ferguson
Tony the D'arce Knight!
Adriano 'King Crusade' Martins said that when he destroyed Islam Duckachev with a brutal right hook sent from the heavens.
@@brere45678 the only heavens the crusaders will see is the red one.
Ha when ertugrul ghazi destroy crusaders and sultan Mehmet conquer constinanople
@@jamalmodica3286 I love that😂😂 not heard that in ages lol
Tony Ferguson the type of guy to say "pardon my language" after 4 minutes of non stop bleeping
That’s just the type of guy he is 😂
Nate Diaz
LOOL
😂😂😂 he really does do that I’ve noticed
It’s funny cause he did that in this video
tony ferguson is by far the most electric star in baseball today.
Hahaha you'Re sO FunNy. As my boy tony would say keep your mouth shut kid.
Yea STFU.
Did he just....... He fr said that😂
Thanks for the laugh😂
For some reason this is absolutely correct
Tony: “I don’t have coaches.”
Also tony: “but with my strength and conditioning COACH and Forest as ONE OF MY COACHES.”
He sounding like a politician
“I don’t have coaches let’s call them trainers” “my strength and conditioning coach ....”
🤣🤣😂😂🤣😂😂😂
El Cucuy loco!
Tony Ferguson to his phone - hold on I'm speaking brother.
Lol!! This comment is the dark horse of this thread.
@@stevied2008 100% accurate.
Put this comment in hall of fame.
What a comment 🤣🤣
Tony is a straight alpha leaving his mobile phone sound on, knowing that Brett wouldn't dare to tell him to mute it.
😄
Brett wouldn't dare to tell anything to anyone. The guy is a straight up rimmer.
Literally the only mma media dummer, weaker, softer, or stupider than Brett is Luke
@@joshuspate5833 at least Luke was in the army 😂
@@iiDefied Yeah in the army of cuks
Tony, I believe, is the most fearless fighter I've ever witnessed.
Chris leben
Nick Diaz
He back pedaled like a wounded gazelle against a lion everytime Gaethje tagged him. He was broke
@@jesuschristsaves9067 nick and mate Diaz both suck lol
@Jay 24 but without feat ☝🏽
I understand him.
Man, he didnt have a loss for like 8 years and UFC just outplayed him like a kid.
“It’s all a wet dream, Brett” never change Tony.
Ever 😂😂
He never answers a single question without going down Tony’s road.
He answered with his experience...
@Mike '2blac' Perry He never said that Tony didn't answer the questions. What he said was Tony never answered a single question WITHOUT going down Tony's road, which means, Tony answered the questions while inserting himself and telling his side of the story and the behind the scenes stuff that no one ever knew about before. All Tony use to do is answer the question and smack talk. Now he is opening up about things that he never use to open up about, so we now get a sneak peak into Tony's world and mind. Tony sounds mental a bit, but if you really listen to what he says, you get it, and what we would call mental, he calls sanity.
@Mike '2blac' Perry Reading and comprehension isn't your thing, is it?
I closed my eyes when Tony started telling his story’s and I swear it was like listening to Tito Ortiz back in 1999 - present day.
LMAO!
Imagne he's in the ring and Bruce Buffer anounces his name like : Tony "The Type Of Guy" Ferguson😂
Instead of Buffer saying "It's Time." He should say "It's Tony Time"
Yep, even Tony acknowledges it. Elcucue is not easy to replace unfortunately.
@@scottsalzman7176 . If Tony beats Olivera he should scream it out post fight.
Tony gonna ankle pick the life outta Bruce Buffer
I like that Tony always gives props to Brock during his interviews.
yeah it is nice... because tony is so much more skilled than brock but it's cool he appreciates that he had such a big name around him
Right Brock recognized Tony’s talent and potential immediately so that’s probably why Tony pays homage
Same bro. He always embraces brock and thats cool of him to do.
@@lostmagicdude888 Brock would beat Tony into a coma.
@@bowhunter2 brock is a much bigger name than Tony in general and would beat Tony. Dont act like he's doing brock any favors lol
Tony really hit him with a “Hold on I’m talkin brotha” 😂😂
Tony is his own parody.
Tony is rocking that Stone Cold Steve Austin cap 😂😂
15:00 Tony is the type of guy to say "I take my hat off to him" and proceeds to actually take his hat off to him!
Tony: ask me last time I had a coach
Brett: when is the last...
Tony: Hold on I'm talkin brotha
@Daniel James McNamara it's a joke, referring to Tony and Werdum incident
Man Tony deserves much more respect. Never got his shot at the title and khabib and still out here moving forward 🙌
I absolutely love the way Tony fights. That being said he's out in left field, without a glove, and the sun in his eyes.
Tony says literally anything
Brett: Mhmm
Yes very annoying
The media ppl are too afraid to interrupt Tony like others, probably only Ariel can somehow low-ball once in a while but he gets in their nerve anytime they ask random questions bracing for verbal unslaught in return LMAO
brett has zero personality of his own and seems like an actual cardboard of a human being
Oh god. Why did you point this out. I fot like 15m to go ha
But how do you respond?! Lolll
Tony saved us back in march and is doing it again in december. Absolute legend
look at Brett acting like he's following Tony's free-flow stream of consciousness lol
Legendary, tony will never be forgotten, inspiring at the end
The best thing about Tony is that he’s genuinely himself. It’s nice to just hear a fighter say what he’s actually thinking instead of putting on a stupid character.
Tony always sounds like he's cutting a promo
Le Monke Undervalued in this day and age
One of those guys who we will never understand.
It’s refreshing
@Le Monke Its that brain damage.. With his personality. Good mix
Brett: so listen Tony
Tong: hold on brotha im listening
Tong lmao
Tong Po
Tony is an honest fearless warrior ...he always spoke his heart ...he love his past he respect his previous mentors... remember every one who helped him in past....
Its Tony time ⚔️
This aged well...
The ONLY dude in the UFC that I know will NEVER duck any opponents! The most disrespected Fighter on the roster!
Stipe would like to have a word with you
Agreed
@@Mmastrikes205 I could see Stipe ducking people for better opportunities which he already has done. Maybe not ducking people but Tony will take any fight any time, I don't think Stipe is evem close to Tony in that regard
@@jordanfrancis129 Stipe fought Francis Ngannou, he doesn't duck anyone. He also was willing to fight DC twice after being knocked out by him.
@@CJ-hx9du if you read what I actually said mate....Stipe doesn't necessarily duck opponents but he does hold out for better opportunity which he has done in the past when he lost to DC, he is nowhere near Tony in that regard because irregardless of circumstance Tony will take any fight any time. Stipe would end of the day take any fight but no at any time. Get what im saying g?
Good luck Tony. We want you up there getting that title shot!
comments literally everywhere
Stfu
Dude you are literally everywhere ! 😂🤣
Khabib will be scared again! 🇲🇽
@ZT Masters maybe be brother but I'm 100% coward khabib will not fight oliviera because he has best jui jitsu!
I Love Tony’s Mind Set. Such An Interesting Interview.
There is never going to be another El-Cucuy...
They shouldn’t even have an interviewer. Just give him a microphone and a mirror 😂
gold
severely underrated comment
edit: I'm a big fan of him
@Mike '2blac' Perry bro lighten tf up your going around to comments like your tony's bodyguard or something lol
He will ankle pick the mirror for not letting him talk.
"Hold on hold on im reflecting brother."
Tony’s just being himself and doing his thing, 100% respect 👍🏻
"I dont have coaches, I have trainers"...... "Forest Griffin is one of my coaches" 😂🤣
Forest is his head movement coach.
Love this guy. 100%, WHAT a man. Pure soul. Treasure.
Brett: what about your coaches
Tony: I’m an American built with Mexican parts
🤯🤯🤯
Haha
Tony the type of guy to break up with his wife to condition her emotions
as you should
@@LeafGreen906 Then you're the type of guy as well 😂
That's the best one ive ever heard man...😂🤣
😂
Yup...that’s tony 😂
Thank you Tony for at least out of all the years watching your interviews you actually spoke coherent for a full interview. This isn't meant as a joke I honestly thank him. really got a lot of more insight into him. If that is part of your change count me in .
Last minute was emotional 👊🏻
Tony Ferguson the type of guy to fix his hair before the interview with a shaved head
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
And then put a hat on
And he has a cap.on
This interview reminded me why i love Tony so much. One of the realest people out there. CSO.
stfu
Facts
@@johnseebmalek4792 why you mad bro🤣🤣
Imagine this whole interview is funny to us, but that’s tony life. All day, every day
The Hold on part with screenshot and a phone call was beautiful piece of art.
Tony is the type of guy to tell his phychologist to go to therapy.
@MrJre4491 I am a psychologist by the way, and I wouldn't know how to behave with Tony.
@@brunor.p.992 shieeett! 😂
You are probably right about that
@@brunor.p.992 If I where his psychologist, I would make my senior Deigo Sanchez to see him.
Who belives Tony will return better than ever?
No doubt about that
💪💪
For sure. Tony will be champ
I hope he returns to submission and choke people out.. I don't like the brawling Tony even though he's good..
That unnecessary weight cut really missed him up. He won't admit it but it was a bad decision that lost him a fight.
Really like how Tony thinks -- and also quite articulate here, in his own illustrative way. His answers are always a several shades deeper.
Tony Ferguson... got a HARD Work Ethic. RESPECT
Tony the type of guy to take off his glasses when looking at the sun
Already heard that one brotha! Find some new material
The sun needs glasses when it's looking at Tony.
That’s probably one of the best ones yet😂😂
Khabib vs Tony is so cursed that there was a pandemic to stop the fight
Hahahahha so underrated
Exactly what I said, well I said the fight would tear the space time continuum. So we got a pandemic to stop the fight.
I still say Tony wins that fight
@@itsmeitstrue nah, u're dumb if u think Tony gonna win.
"My mouth kept moving and my mind went dead " The hardest part of ending is starting again.. Good luck Tony 😉👍 I'm khabib fan💕💕
Tony is the type of guy you root for no matter what he does in life. All the best to him
This fight is super necessary for Tony. He needs to get a lot of feelings out, that he's holding back. Hope he feels good after the fight.
Yeah, the thing he is fighting Charles Oliveira, not an easy one. But i hope Tony wins so he can get over his last defeat.
Totally agree! Tony is awesome and I'm not ready to see him tumble downhill. Tony by Darce choke lets go!
Tony: get off your phones and go outside
Also Tony: follow me on IG and twitter lol
Thank you, Tony!!! Much respect brother!! Good luck, tonight!!
Tony’s phone: *Hold on, I’m ringing brotha!*
Then Tony shoots back:nah m talking brother
👏🤣
😂😂😂Bruh youre ultimate
5:52 Tony: I don't have any coaches!!
11:31 Tony: Shout-out all my coaches!!
😂😂😂
There really is only one el cucuy
🤣😂🤣
Haha he meant he dont have a head coach
This dude has some problems
I fk’n love Tony. He literally has a original personality and his own fighting style. Never change brotha 👊
Tony comes up with these mottos on the spot as if he’s lived by them for decades. In reality he just improvises these strange inspirational monologues in the moment.
This dude literally carried the weight of getting sports starts during the pandemic on his shoulders. He didn’t have to take the Justin fight. Appreciate him while he’s here.
9:16 Phone rings, takes a screenshot. what a champ
Hahahaha
What will doing that do?
He’s saving it so he knows who called him
@@cadeb3844 why he took screenshot? You can check who called you from the call history 🤣
@@harsh111yt Its easier to find
I love that they put so much of that interview in there, even with all the cussing, it's worth it ESPN I promise.
Nice motivation at the end
4:20 tony just invented a card game off the top of his head...legendary
I am obsessed with Tony F! Such a wild man and I can't get enough of those elbows and images of his opponents.
Tony is the ultimate fighter and warrior. Go get this Cucuy.
A living legend. The Ferg. The man.
"when you save the world you think you get a medal? Nah, you hear that you didn't do good enough". Boy,Tony is a smart man
Nah he's like my drunk uncle lying in sewer with dirty pigs giving free career counseling......
He is one of those guys who is smart but have a hard time articulating themselves, like a Kanye West
What a great comment. Like grocery workers & other low wagers risking themselves right now, keeping the world afloat.. but no-one cares or will give them opportunities later. Its wrong how the world is
@lilsma 333 i agree
@@midnite8729 100% facts!
Wassup everybody Bret o..
Hold on brother I’m talking
Hold on I'm talkin' brotha*
HOW DARE YOU MESS THAT UP!?
One of the best interviews of 2020.
Its always good to see how Tony interviewing Brett
Tony the typa guy to not silence his phone for an interview
9:17 Tony the type of guy who takes a screenshot to mute a phonecall
😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂
Tony owns his interviews these days. Answers 0 questions but says it all. Legend.