Tony Ferguson suspended for at least 60 days after suffering horror face injuries against Justin Gaethje at UFC 249
TONY FERGUSON will need to wait at least 60 days before fighting again after his brutal battering against Justin Gaethje.
The American was taken straight to hospital with horrific facial injuries after his shock defeat to his stand-in opponent at UFC 249.
He suffered a broken eye-socket, and later showed off his injuries from his hospital bed following the fifth-round stoppage.
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And the Florida State Boxing Commission, which oversaw the event, has now suspended Ferguson for a minimum of 60 days.
That could further be extended depending on Ferguson's recovery.
Gaethje, who stood-in for Khabib Nurmagomedov after the Russian was unable to travel due to the coronavirus pandemic, is free to fight again now.
And it sparked a reaction from Conor McGregor who wants his chance to "f***ing butcher" the victorious American.
Also attempting to provoke Russian rival Nurmagomedov, he wrote on social media: "The fans make the sport! Watching the other night I was against going in without them.
"But it will be my f***ing pleasure to display the power I possess with zero background noise for them.
"It's me and Justin next as Khabib is the biggest bottle fighter in the game. Guarantee it.
"Justin, there is no danger in a man that hugs legs, we all know.
"Try and dance around what the real threat is here all you want."
McGregor still holds a grudge against Gaethje after the latter criticised him for being a "s*** human, father and husband" last year.
The Notorious added: "I am going to f***ing butcher you. Your teeth. I’m going to put them on a f***ing necklace. Speak on my skills as a father? You are f***ing dead.
"You are a f***ing blind fool, and I am going to finish the job."
McGregor saved his final salvo for Khabib, who maintains he will never rematch the Notorious after the drama and vitriol of their first meeting.
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He added: "Khabib you absolute embarrassment. Scurrying, hiding rat as usual. As I have said many times. As has been seen many times.
"Through the pane of glass it was confirmed what was always known. 'No comment' lol.
"An embarrassment to real fighting.
"After this division demolition job. It is 170lbs."