UFC 249: Khabib Nurmagomedov KICKS out Tony Ferguson's old title in heated presser; watch

Reigning UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is set to defend his title against Tony Ferguson at UFC 249 next month. However, fans got a preview of intense bout on Friday night (Saturday IST) after duo engd in a heated feud during press conference.

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UFC 249: Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson, heated press conference

Khabib Nurmagomedov was due to face Ferguson four times in past. However, bout never happened due to injury issues to one of two. w, finally set to battle inside octagon, duo me sure to make rivalry quite personal. highlight of press conference has to be when Khabib kicked out Ferguson's old championship belt during routine faceoff.

Tony Ferguson, who was interim Light Heavyweight Champion, was forced to relinquish his belt due to injury. Since n, Khabib Nurmagomedov beat Cor McGregor and Dustin Poirier (interim) to become sole Light Heavyweight Champion. During press conference, American fighter claimed he is alrey in he of champion, weeks out from ir fight. Ferguson even brought his old championship to mock Russian.

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UFC 249: Khabib Nurmagomedov with some strong jibes for Tony Ferguson

This was eugh to rile up Khabib, who retaliated with some strong words for challenger. Russian appeared to be increasingly agitated as Ferguson kept coming back with subtle jibes.

entire bust-up concluded during faceoff. With UFC President Dana White trying to prevent duo from starting a fight on st, Khabib went to kick Tony's old championship off st to set up a tense climax to press conference. 

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Khabib has won all 28 of his professional MMA fights but is in for one of toughest challenges of his career in Ferguson. duo will face each or at UFC 249 on April 18 in New York. 

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