Pros react to Ferguson/Nurmagomedov cancellation

At the end of the day, fighters are fans too. So, when Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson was announced as being cancelled again earlier today, many of them had as dramatic reactions as the rest of the viewing public.

While Ferguson’s withdrawal through injury is one of the most stunning stories of the year, the UFC had somewhat of a silver lining, with UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway agreeing to step up on a weeks notice to meet Nurmagomedov in the cage.

Check out what some of the pros felt about it all below:

Battle between King Cobra and Reticulated Python. Both dead when found #UFC223 pic.twitter.com/4wRZ47aWad

— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) April 1, 2018

Lol these guys can't even make it to war..

— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) April 2, 2018

They winging this whole shit 😂

— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) April 2, 2018

No way. No.

— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) April 1, 2018

My reaction to @BlessedMMA vs @TeamKhabib pic.twitter.com/Z9xzmwf7oi

— Demetrious Johnson (@MightyMouseUFC) April 1, 2018

"I hope I’m wrong on this one but I just see it falling apart.”😔https://t.co/4Fw2GNbTnZ

— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) April 1, 2018

What…..

— Kevin MTP Lee (@MoTownPhenom) April 1, 2018

Tony is out, @BlessedMMA is in for the undisputed title. I don’t believe it. #aprilfoolsjoke

— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) April 1, 2018

This shit so crazy. Nothing but respect @BlessedMMA

— Kevin MTP Lee (@MoTownPhenom) April 1, 2018

All bullshit aside, @TonyFergusonXT you have a family and I don’t wish injures in my worst enemy I hope you come back and wish you a speedy recovery

— Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) April 1, 2018

I hate April fools

— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) April 1, 2018

Max Holloway is a monster way to step up this fights still exciting #ufc223

— Belal muhammad (@bullyb170) April 1, 2018

Tony heal up man. Just want to advise you, don’t talk too much anymore. Lot of thoughts in my head right now, but I don’t want to become like you. Hope, this lesson will teach you watch your mouth. ❗️ На счёт этой ситуации я просто хочу сказать Тони: больше не болтай, в голове конечно много мыслей, на тебя похожим не буду, надеюсь этот урок научить тебя следить за языком. #ready #ufc223 #Alhamdulillah #победатолькоотВсевышнего

A post shared by Khabib Nurmagomedov (@khabib_nurmagomedov) on Apr 1, 2018 at 4:25pm PDT

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