Tony Ferguson takes advantage of UFC 262 press conference and fires shots at retired Khabib

K. Nurmagomedov (left) and T. Ferguson (right) face-off in 2018. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

Opponent of Beneil Dariush No. UFC 262, which takes place this Saturday (15), Tony Ferguson took advantage of the press conference promoted for the show to 'poke' his former rival, Khabib Nurmagomedov. Having had five fights canceled against the former lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg), the North American did not let the moment pass when the 'Eagle' was mentioned by one of the interviewers. Interrupting the reporter, 'Bicho Papão' provoked the former leader of the group, for having retired without having carried out the 'Dream Fight'.

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“He's an idiot, I don't want to talk about this guy, I have to chase the best, not the weak. This guy is an idiot,” Ferguson said.

One of the most feared names in the category in recent years, Tony is experiencing an unprecedented moment in his career. Coming from two consecutive defeats, the American walked away from the opportunity to win the group's linear belt, which is currently vacant following Khabib's retirement.

This weekend, Ferguson is looking to recover against number nine in the division rankings. In case of victory over Dariush, Tony, who is in fifth, will be able to dream big again in the category in which he was already interim champion.

While Ferguson, 37, accumulates setbacks for Justin gaethje e Charles of the Bronx, Beneil has six positive results in a row. Dariush's last victory came in February this season when he overcame Carlos Diego Ferreira and interrupted the Brazilian's good phase.