Nurmagomedov threatens to break Tony Ferguson's arm

Khabib (left) threatened Ferguson (right) (PHOTO: Juan Cardenas/Getty Images)

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the russian Khabib Nurmagomedov has not liked the provocations of his next opponent, Tony Ferguson. The two will fight for the interim lightweight belt at UFC 209 and the Russian said he won't forgive the North American if he lands one of his famous submissions. Khabib commented that he intends to break his rival's arm if he has the opportunity.

“I want to break his face, teach him a little respect. When I fought with Michael Johnson, I got a kimura but I didn't go with all my strength because I didn't want to hurt him. I just adjusted the position and forced him a little to make him give up. If I have the same opportunity against Tony Ferguson, I'll break your arm like Frank mir did against Rodrigo Minotauro (at UFC 140)”, commented Khabib, in an interview with the website of the North American broadcaster Fox Sports.

Recently, Ferguson even insulted Nurmagomedov, saying he wanted to make him quit and accusing the Russian of trying to stalk him on social media like a “crazy ex-girlfriend”. The two will fight for the interim title, as the lineal champion Conor McGregor will take a break from his career to attend the birth of his first child, expected to enter the world in May.

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