Overview
- Tony Ferguson publicly rebuked performer-style behavior at a Miami press conference on Friday, saying his children had to leave because the on-stage conduct was inappropriate for family members to see.
- When influencer Nathan Barnatt asked if Ferguson was speaking to him, Ferguson replied that he would "kick your a– afterwards, too," a threat captured and reported by multiple outlets.
- Ferguson is still scheduled to defend his MFB middleweight title on Sept. 26 against short-notice replacement Mahmoud Fawzy Sebie after Kenzo Biyong withdrew due to travel problems.
- Reporters described the presser as chaotic, citing public displays of affection involving opponents' partners, musical breaks, and theatrical antics that exemplify Misfits' crossover, entertainment-first approach.
- Journalists linked the incident to a pattern of disruptive Misfits events that have previously drawn scrutiny and local police attention, raising questions about the promotion's event management and broadcaster oversight.