” He keeps talking about me. Justin Gaethje smash you all over, why you keep talking about me? OK, I agree with you, but if you actually desire to keep talking about me and this is something unique or this put you in great position, this reveals your mind.
Prior to the battle with Gaethje in May, Ferguson put himself through two different weight cuts based on the initial date for the occasion, April 18, as well as before the real card on May 9. There was speculation that perhaps the unneeded weight-cutting affected Fergusons physical state leading into the fight with Gaethje. For his part, Nurmagomedov just didnt understand the reasoning.
Ferguson was most recently set up to face Nurmagomedov at UFC 249 in May. Nurmagomedov was not able to travel from his native Russia to the United States, which successfully avoided the fight from happening. Ferguson ultimately dealt with Gaethje and lost by fifth-round TKO, a ruthless loss that marked his very first defeat in 13 successive battles.
As far as being matched up with Ferguson for a 6th time, Nurmagomedov does not see that taking place whenever soon, however, he does see a path back to a title shot for his long time rival.
” Maybe if he comes back, but I do not think this is possible,” Nurmagomedov stated. “He can come [to] Fight Island and fight with Islam Makhachev. He has 6 [battle] winning streak. He is practically top-10. He has a name. Why not? Why he dont want to take this battle. UFC going to give him good money.
, Tony Ferguson start fight southpaw, however Tony is not a southpaw. OK, very first round completed, and after Ferguson becomes a little bit anxious because his strategy is not working. Third round, after third round, it was ended up.
As the ruling UFC light-weight champ prepares for a title marriage bout versus Justin Gaethje on Oct. 24, concerns about a potential showdown with Ferguson still loom large considering the long history they share.
” Nobody can be the same for a long time,” Nurmagomedov described. “Not Tony Ferguson, not Khabib, no one. I understand, Tony Fergusons time is completed.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has been reserved versus Tony Ferguson 5 times in the past, but it doesnt appear he expects a 6th opportunity to come his way.
” Honestly, I feel a little bit bad, and at the exact same time, I comprehend,” Nurmagomedov said about Fergusons battle with Gaethje when speaking to ESPN. “I sent out a message to [my manager] Ali [Abdelaziz] and told him right before the battle, Tony Ferguson [had] surgery on his left leg, right? If [ Gaethje] gives him, [in] the start of the fight, a couple great leg kicks, fights over.
Nurmagomedov suggested Ferguson step into a brief notification fight versus his buddy and teammate Islam Makhachev, who was likewise scheduled to compete at UFC 254 till his opponent Rafael dos Anjos was forced off the card after evaluating favorable for COVID-19.
Fuck Your Bribe Lowlife. Tell Your Client On Instagram @khabib_nurmagomedov (Since You Run His Twitter Account) # HeOwesMe200Kand20Pushups Merica MF # pic.twitter.com/Xpnj8THtyq— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) October 13, 2020
” Ali Abdelaziz going offer him $100,000 plus $100,000 [to eliminate Islam] Really excellent chance battle with Islam Makhachev, possibly he can defend the title if he wins, but I believe his time is ended up.”
The UFC announced on Wednesday that Makhachev will not complete on Oct. 24. Ferguson also made it rather clear he would not deal with Nurmagomedovs training partner in an action to the Russians manager over Twitter.
Ferguson ultimately dealt with Gaethje and lost by fifth-round TKO, a brutal loss that marked his first defeat in 13 successive fights.
According to the unbeaten Russian, hes seen Ferguson take excessive damage over the years, which ultimately reaches everybody.
” Honestly, I feel a little bit bad, and at the same time, I understand,” Nurmagomedov said about Fergusons fight with Gaethje when speaking to ESPN., Tony Ferguson begin battle southpaw, but Tony is not a southpaw. Prior to the fight with Gaethje in May, Ferguson put himself through 2 different weight cuts based on the initial date for the occasion, April 18, as well as before the actual card on May 9. There was speculation that maybe the unneeded weight-cutting affected Fergusons physical state leading into the battle with Gaethje.
” Now hes going to return, someone going to beat him again, I think. You never ever going to be the same because when you take damage like this. Never ever. If youre Tony Ferguson, even. He takes excessive damage. You see how he tapped, how he quit end of the five rounds?”
” Stupid,” Nurmagomedov said about the double weight cut. “Remember I told you I like Tony Ferguson but hes a foolish guy. This is what I think.
