K. Nurmagomedov (left) minimizes chances of facing T Ferguson (right). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
The next appointment Khabib Nurmagomedov will be against Justin gaethje, UFC 254, on October 24th, in Abu Dhabi, but the Russian did not forget Tony Ferguson. The duel, which has been canceled five times over the years, is still in the imagination of fans and Dana White, but it seems that the lightweight champion (70,3kg) has turned the page.
In interview with ESPN American, Khabib believes that the recent defeat to Gaethje, in May 2020, was the end of his rival fighting at a high level and that it will pave the way for others. 'The Eagle' also considers him stupid for the way he behaves and for making bad decisions.
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“Ferguson is finished. I believe he will fight again and someone will beat him again. When you take a lot of damage, the fighter will never be the same. Never! Even if it is Tony Ferguson. He's stupid. I like Ferguson, but he's a stupid guy, that's what I think. He keeps talking about me. Why is he talking about me? Gaethje just broke his face, destroyed him everywhere. Why is he talking about me?” Khabib said.
If he still wants to face him, Khabib informed that the only alternative is for Ferguson to fight his friend and training partner, Islam makhachev, who finds himself without an opponent, in the same UFC 254.
“Ferguson is a great fighter and has one option: come to Ilha da Luta to face Makhachev, who has six consecutive victories and is close to the top-10. Why wouldn't he fight? The UFC will give him good money and Ali Abdelaziz too. Then, if he wins, maybe he can fight for the belt, but I think his time has passed,” he concluded.
It is worth remembering that the last cancellation of the superfight between Khabib Nurmagomedov e Tony Ferguson It happened due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but both the Russian and the North American were responsible for the long-awaited duel not taking place until today.
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