Conor McGregor calls Khabib Nurmagomedov a “phenomenal grappler,” praises Tony Ferguson

Cor McGregor recently conducted a Q&A session with fans on Twitter where he opened up on a host of topics. His reply regarding his arch-rival and current UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was one that particularly stood out. When a fan asked Cor McGregor to give his “honest” thoughts on Khabib Nurmagomedov as a fighter, torious One replied by hailing Eagle as a “phemenal grappler”.

former UFC double champion added that Khabib Nurmagomedov is best in sport in terms of grappling. However, despite getting defeated by Eagle in 2018, McGregor said that he w has answer to Khabib Nurmagomedov's unique wrestling style. At UFC 229, Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated Cor McGregor, who was t able to keep up with champion’s wrestling, losing in fourth round via submission.

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Cor McGregor claims Tony Ferguson is most underrated fighter

Later, Cor McGregor praised former UFC lightweight interim champion, Tony Ferguson, calling him “most underrated fighter” in UFC. Tony Ferguson is arguably one of best lightweights to ever step into octagon, holding record for  longest win streak in division at 12 fights. Tony Ferguson has fought some of best fighters in 155lbs division but is yet to fight Cor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov came close to trading blows on five different occasions but for one reason or ar, fight had to be cancelled, becoming most cursed match-ups in combat sports history. w that undefeated champion has retired from sport, Ferguson vs Nurmagomedov has become ar dream match which fell through cracks. However, a fight with Cor McGregor could go down as torious One is scheduled to make his UFC return on January 2021 opposite Dustin Poirier.

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Will Khabib Nurmagomedov return from retirement?

Even though Eagle anunced his retirement after defeating Justin Gaethje at UFC 254, Dana White still has hope that Nurmagomedov could return for one final fight. If that happens, a fight with Tony Ferguson is still a possibility. However, Khabib Nurmagomedov said in his retirement speech that he made a promise to his mor that he won’t be fighting without his far at his side, who passed away a couple of months ago. 

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Im Source: AP