Tony Ferguson returns to the Octagon this upcoming weekend at UFC 274 where he will face Michael Chandler. Today, Ferguson was very vocal and openly criticised the UFC's approach to fighter pay at UFC 274 media day — this and much more on Wednesday's social media roundup.
Tony Ferguson criticises UFC fighter pay at UFC 274 media day
This upcoming weekend at UFC 274, Tony Ferguson will return to the Octagon after almost a year out and face Michael Chandler.
During his time out of the Octagon, Ferguson has kept himself to himself and has not been as active on social media and in interviews. However, today at UFC 274 media day, Ferguson went on a verbal outburst at the UFC on multiple issues including fighter pay and fighter insurance.
In the clip which you can click on and watch below, Ferguson claims that UFC fighters are massively underpaid and that he once approached Dana White to have permission to compete in a boxing match and he rejected his request.
Check out the video below to see what Ferguson had to say.
"You should ask some of the other fighters that have been f*cking treated like sh*t for a long time too. I'm not the only one thinking it."
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) May 4, 2022
Tony Ferguson had *a lot* to say at #UFC274 media day.
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It will be interesting to see if Dana White will respond to any of Ferguson's comments in the next few days as Ferguson did go in on White and the UFC quite a lot in this single interview.
One thing which Ferguson did not like was that White came out several days ago and claimed that a large portion of boxers are extremely overpaid. Very average fighters in boxing make more per fight than some of the best UFC fighters in the world and that is an issue which the UFC needs to change in the future if they want to satisfy their fighters more.
Away from these issues and Ferguson's comments, it will be great to see Ferguson back in the Octagon this upcoming weekend. He has a very good chance to propel himself back into title contention if he can get a huge win over the always exciting Michael Chandler.
Dan Hooker not returning to featherweight
After a tough string of losses at 155 pounds, in March Dan Hooker moved back down to featherweight and fought Arnold Allen at UFC London.
Unfortunately for Hooker, the eight drop did not do him any favours and he got finished in the first round.
Hooker revealed earlier this week that the drop to 145 pounds was a one off.
Dan Hooker's return to 145 was a one-off.
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) May 3, 2022
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YouTuber KSI announces his boxing return
One of the biggest names in the YouTube boxing space, KSI has announced his boxing return.
I’m back -- pic.twitter.com/0M1cA51HwC
— ksi (@KSI) May 4, 2022
Michael Chandler looking shredded ahead of UFC 274
Michael Chandler always enters every single one of his fights in incredible shape but he is coming into his UFC 274 bout against Tony Ferguson absolutely shredded.
Take a look below to see how Chandler is looking ahead of the bout.
Down 25 lbs and 8% body fat since February. Here’s how —> https://t.co/4aZwzopoHD pic.twitter.com/NDqY7bqhDm
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) May 4, 2022
Curtis Blaydes vs Tom Aspinall official for UFC London in July
It was announced officially last week that the UFC would be returning to London for the second time this year to host a Fight Night event.
It was officially announced yesterday that the card will be headlined with a huge heavyweight fight betweeen Curtis Blaydes and Tom Aspinall.
It's signed! --
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) May 3, 2022
Heavyweights Curtis Blaydes vs Tom Aspinall is your #UFCLondon main event!
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The trio of Jon Anik, Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier to return to commentary this weekend at UFC 274
The commentary team for UFC 274 has been confirmed.
The much loved trio of Jon Anik, Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier will return to the commentary booth together to call UFC 274.
Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik will commentate together for the first time since January at #UFC274 on Saturday.
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) May 4, 2022
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On this day in 2001...
On this day in 2001, Carlos Newton won the UFC welterweight champion when he submitted Pat Miletich with a bulldog choke.
May4.2001
— MMA History Today (@MMAHistoryToday) May 4, 2022
Carlos Newtown becomes the first Canadian Champion in UFC history,
when he finishes Pat Miletich with a bulldog choke pic.twitter.com/5cCxng0QJv
Potential UFC 276 card leaked
The potential card for UFC 276 has been leaked.
The potentially leaked card features bouts such as Israel Adesanya vs Jared Cannonier, Khamzat Chimaev vs Nate Diaz and Pedro Munhoz vs Sean O'Malley.
Enhance.. --
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) May 3, 2022
A sneak peak at the UFC matchmaking?
-- @thepivot pic.twitter.com/Ru395GP8Mg
TMZ release pictures of Colby Covington after Jorge Masvidal attack
Check out the pictures below which were released by TMZ earlier this week of Colby Covington right after he was attacked by Jorge Masvidal in Miami.
Pictures of Colby Covington’s following his alleged Jorge Masvidal attack, Via TMZ Sports.
— Fight Scout (@FightScoutApp) May 2, 2022
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