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Tony Ferguson to face KSI’s next opponent on stacked bill with three former UFC champions
Tony Ferguson’s MMA return has just been made even better. Ferguson is set to make his fighting comeback with newcomers, the Global Fight League (GFL), in late May. Ferguson is a UFC legendgetty images He has mixed it up with the very best in MMAGetty Images - Getty The GFL have already announced ‘El Cucuy’ will make his debut with the promotion against Dillon Danis, who fights KSI in a boxing match on March 29. MMA fans were thrilled at the prospect of seeing a rejuvenated Ferguson, who left the UFC following eight consecutive defeats that ultimately marked the end of his career in Dana White‘s promotion. And those fans will be even more excited after hearing that the 41-year-old Californian native won’t be the only former UFC star making an appearance on the stacked GFL card. “Global Fight League is moving towards having its debut events on May 24 and 25 at the Shrine Auditorium is Los Angeles,” Ariel Helwani reported on Thursday. “The events – as well as their promoter’s license has been approved by the California State Athletic Commission, I’m told.” Helwani then revealed some of the matchups to be included on the card, including Ferguson’s bout with Danis. Uriah Faber is set to fight ex-UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao, while Benson Henderson and Anthony Pettis will complete their long awaited trilogy on the same card. Pettis, 38. defeated Henderson, 41, for the first time in 2010 to win the WEC lightweight title before doing the same three years later to claim the UFC’s 155-pound strap. Faber, 45, held the featherweight belt under the WEC banner, but ‘The California Kid’ failed to replicate his success in the UFC, suffering four title defeats in total split evenly between Dominick Cruz and Barao. Barao, 38, was crowned the champion at 145lbs after defeating Faber in their February 2014 rematch, but the Brazilian lost his belt to TJ Dillashaw three months later. Danis, Ferguson’s next opponent, meets KSI in the ring this month Pettis is a former UFC lightweight champion and also features on the cardSportsfile - Subscription Faber is a fan-favourite with MMA fans and he takes on BaraoGetty On top of that, former Bellator welterweight Douglas Lima, 38, features on the card as he contests a bout with ex-UFC middleweight Uriah Hall, 40, who defeated Anderson Silva in 2020. The official GFL X page responded to Helwani’s breaking news with an eyes emoji, meaning they are likely to announce the fights themselves soon. MMA fans were quick with their reactions to the fights and the consensus was largely positive. “Not gonna lie, I can’t wait,” one fan wrote on X. Another said: “I gotta be honest. I’m looking forward to GFL.” While a third added: “Fun, can’t wait to see it tbh”.” Ferguson will make his GFL debut on a stacked cardGetty View Tweet: https://t.co/shxNMbx5EY Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show in December, GFL founder Darren Owen revealed the business model behind his MMA promotion. “Launching in 2025, the Global Fight League seeks to redefine the business model and enhance competition in mixed martial arts,” he said. “Athletes and coaches will be part of an incentive and revenue sharing plan based on league success, while competing for glory and engaging with fans in cities around the world. “The GFL will reimagine the business of combat sports for the 21st century.” GFL will also have a 50/50 revenue share model with the fighters and offer retirement incentives. Where to buy UFC London tickets *If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue. Please note that Stubhub and Viagogo are ticket resale sites and as such, tickets may be listed at above face value prices. With the UFC only coming to the UK a handful of times per year, the opportunity to see MMA’s biggest stars in action can be limited. However, this month UK-based MMA fans will have the opportunity to see the excitement live as the UFC returns to the 02 arena for UFC Fight Night 254, Edwards vs Brady. See some of the UK’s finest as Leon Edwards, Molly McCann, Nathaniel Wood and more take to the Octagon in what’s set to be a thrilling night of fights. To get tickets to UFC London, follow the links below. UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs Brady (02 Arena, 22 March) UFC London tickets at Ticketmaster, from £308.40 – buy here UFC London tickets at Vivid Seats, from £316 – buy here UFC London tickets at Stubhub, from £181 – buy here UFC London tickets at Viagogo, from £209 – buy here For fans looking for an unrivalled Fight Night experience, Seat Unique offers UFC London hospitality packages complete with floor-level seating, UFC athlete appearances, post-fight Octagon experiences and more. Get your UFC London hospitality tickets below. UFC London hospitality tickets (02 Arena, 22 March) UFC London hospitality
Tony Ferguson’s MMA return has just been made even better.
Ferguson is set to make his fighting comeback with newcomers, the Global Fight League (GFL), in late May.
The GFL have already announced ‘El Cucuy’ will make his debut with the promotion against Dillon Danis, who fights KSI in a boxing match on March 29.
MMA fans were thrilled at the prospect of seeing a rejuvenated Ferguson, who left the UFC following eight consecutive defeats that ultimately marked the end of his career in Dana White‘s promotion.
And those fans will be even more excited after hearing that the 41-year-old Californian native won’t be the only former UFC star making an appearance on the stacked GFL card.
“Global Fight League is moving towards having its debut events on May 24 and 25 at the Shrine Auditorium is Los Angeles,” Ariel Helwani reported on Thursday.
“The events – as well as their promoter’s license has been approved by the California State Athletic Commission, I’m told.”
Helwani then revealed some of the matchups to be included on the card, including Ferguson’s bout with Danis.
Uriah Faber is set to fight ex-UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao, while Benson Henderson and Anthony Pettis will complete their long awaited trilogy on the same card.
Pettis, 38. defeated Henderson, 41, for the first time in 2010 to win the WEC lightweight title before doing the same three years later to claim the UFC’s 155-pound strap.
Faber, 45, held the featherweight belt under the WEC banner, but ‘The California Kid’ failed to replicate his success in the UFC, suffering four title defeats in total split evenly between Dominick Cruz and Barao.
Barao, 38, was crowned the champion at 145lbs after defeating Faber in their February 2014 rematch, but the Brazilian lost his belt to TJ Dillashaw three months later.
On top of that, former Bellator welterweight Douglas Lima, 38, features on the card as he contests a bout with ex-UFC middleweight Uriah Hall, 40, who defeated Anderson Silva in 2020.
The official GFL X page responded to Helwani’s breaking news with an eyes emoji, meaning they are likely to announce the fights themselves soon.
MMA fans were quick with their reactions to the fights and the consensus was largely positive.
“Not gonna lie, I can’t wait,” one fan wrote on X.
Another said: “I gotta be honest. I’m looking forward to GFL.”
While a third added: “Fun, can’t wait to see it tbh”.”
Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show in December, GFL founder Darren Owen revealed the business model behind his MMA promotion.
“Launching in 2025, the Global Fight League seeks to redefine the business model and enhance competition in mixed martial arts,” he said.
“Athletes and coaches will be part of an incentive and revenue sharing plan based on league success, while competing for glory and engaging with fans in cities around the world.
“The GFL will reimagine the business of combat sports for the 21st century.”
GFL will also have a 50/50 revenue share model with the fighters and offer retirement incentives.
Where to buy UFC London tickets
*If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue. Please note that Stubhub and Viagogo are ticket resale sites and as such, tickets may be listed at above face value prices.
With the UFC only coming to the UK a handful of times per year, the opportunity to see MMA’s biggest stars in action can be limited.
However, this month UK-based MMA fans will have the opportunity to see the excitement live as the UFC returns to the 02 arena for UFC Fight Night 254, Edwards vs Brady.
See some of the UK’s finest as Leon Edwards, Molly McCann, Nathaniel Wood and more take to the Octagon in what’s set to be a thrilling night of fights.
To get tickets to UFC London, follow the links below.
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs Brady (02 Arena, 22 March)
- UFC London tickets at Ticketmaster, from £308.40 – buy here
- UFC London tickets at Vivid Seats, from £316 – buy here
- UFC London tickets at Stubhub, from £181 – buy here
- UFC London tickets at Viagogo, from £209 – buy here
For fans looking for an unrivalled Fight Night experience, Seat Unique offers UFC London hospitality packages complete with floor-level seating, UFC athlete appearances, post-fight Octagon experiences and more.
Get your UFC London hospitality tickets below.
UFC London hospitality tickets (02 Arena, 22 March)
- UFC London hospitality at Seat Unique, from £4,599 – buy here
