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“He will be 50/50 fighter” – Ali Abdelaziz names legendary trainer as reason behind Tony Ferguson’s success

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Tony Ferguson is one of the best in the UFC

Ali Abdelaziz is one of the most outspoken people in the world of MMA, and his latest target was Tony Ferguson.

The American was to face Abdelaziz’s client Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 249. However, that fight was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic and Khabib being stuck in Russia.

Khabib Nurmagomedov (L) faces off against Tony Ferguson (R) during a press conference (Digital Trends)

Ferguson and Khabib have been scheduled to meet five times in the past. However, the fight seems to be cursed.

Ferguson would still get a chance at winning the interim UFC Lightweight title against Justin Gaethje.

The American has an incredible UFC record of 25 wins and three losses, and Ferguson has been on a 12-match winning streak too.

Ali Abdelaziz has fought with Conor McGregor online several times (BOEC)

However, Abdelaziz believed the 36-year-old would only be a 50/50 fighter had it not been for Eddie Bravo.

Abdelaziz also claimed that Bravo made Ferguson dangerous, and this is an interesting comment to make given the rivalry between the fighters.

Ferguson under the wings of Bravo

The 49-year-old Bravo holds a 3rd Degree Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and also created his own form of the martial art.

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Kelvin Gastelum is another UFC star that has trained under Bravo while Joe Rogan also picked up a thing or two from the legend.

Bravo also created the Eddie Bravo Invitational and the EBI rule set and learned from some of the very best in the business.

Tony Ferguson and Donald Cerrone exchange punches in their lightweight bout during the UFC 238 event at the United Center on June 8, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) (UFC)

As far as Abdelaziz’s claims go, Ferguson is and will remain one of the most dangerous fighters on the planet.

El Cucuy also is incredibly unpredictable in the MMA ring, but every fighter needs a top coach to progress.

All athletes need to have good coaches, and you need to learn from the best to become the best.

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Saiyed Adeem Karim

Ditching a corporate job to follow a dream isn't easy, but when football comes calling, who can say no? Been following the beautiful game since 1998. Liverpool addict, F1 fanatic!