Khabib believes the fight against Ferguson will be the best in lightweight history

Khabib (photo) faces Ferguson at UFC 209. (Photo: Getty Images)

There was a lot of waiting and expectation, but the duel comes Khabib Nurmagomedov e Tony Ferguson It will finally happen. Considered two of the best lightweights (up to 70kg) in the world, the duo will face each other in the second most important attraction of UFC 209, which takes place this Saturday (04), in Las Vegas (USA), in a battle that will define the interim champion of the category. . And if it depends on the Russian's enthusiasm, the fight has everything to go down in MMA history.

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“A lot of people are going to watch this fight. I have a huge amount of fans and this will be a great fight. In my opinion, it will be the biggest fight between lightweights in the history of the UFC”, said Khabib, in an interview with the program “The MMA Hour” (USA).

Despite admitting that Ferguson could give him a good fight, Nurmagomedov didn't miss the opportunity to 'poke' his rival, as he has done since the rivalry between them began. According to him, the provocations made by the North American were in an attempt to 'disguise' any fear before the duel.

“I think Tony is a little nervous, in fact, like all my opponents are before fights. But for me, it's fun. I take advantage of this, talk to him and even make some jokes with him to make him nervous. But from now on, everything changes. All this talk is over. We are here in Las Vegas, there are four days left until the fight and I am looking forward to entering the Octagon and the doors closing,” he concluded.

Number 1 in the lightweight rankings, Khabib Nurmagomedov has an incredible record of 24 wins in 24 fights. In Ultimate, there were eight triumphs, including victories over the former champion Rafael dos Anjos, Gleison Tibau more recently Michael Johnson. Ferguson, in turn, is also going through a great phase, having won his last nine fights. TUF 13 champion, he has 12 wins and just one loss in the company. He is currently ranked second in the division.

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