Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa Rumored For UFC South Dakota
The UFC continues to dish out exciting fight announcements with the latest being a rumored lightweight tilt between surging contenders No. 3-ranked Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson and No. 9-ranked Michael “Maverick” Chiesa.
According to MMAFighting.com’s Ariel Helwani, the fight is being targeted as the main event for the UFC’s debut in South Dakota which is set for July 13, 2016.
Ferguson has been red hot as of late, winning seven-straight fights and finishing five of them. That stretch includes victories over Danny Castillo, Gelison Tibau, Josh Thomson, and most recently Edson Barboza last December.
“El Cucuy” was scheduled to clash with returning top contender Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov at last month’s UFC on FOX 19 from Tampa, Florida, but he was forced to withdraw after suffering a rare lung injury.
Chiesa, the winner of the 15th season of The Ultimate Fighter, has been rolling as of late as well. “Maverick” has won three consecutive bouts including back to back submission victories over the likes of Jim Miller and Beniel Dariush.
A bout between Ferguson and Chiesa has all the makings to produce fireworks given each fighter’s slick submission skills and strong finishing ability.
If confirmed, who do you see winning this one?
