Published 18:36 IST, April 16th 2020
Tony Ferguson mocks Khabib with ‘Tiramisu Tuesday’ tweet after UFC 249 controversy
Tony Ferguson, who was slated to face Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 249 recently took a shot at the 'The Eagle' with a 'Tiramisu Tuesday' tweet from 2017.
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MMA fans can longer blame Khabib Nurmagomedov for pulling out of UFC 249, as PPV has been officially postponed amidst global outbreak of coronavirus pandemic. However, Tony Ferguson is in mood of letting his Dstani rival off hook. Tony Ferguson recently took a shot at Khabib Nurmagomedov with an old jibe that goes back to 2017 and lightweight champion is yet to respond. Here’s how Tony Ferguson ‘El Cucuy’ stunned UFC universe by trolling undefeated lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov.
UFC 249: Tony Ferguson slams Khabib Nurmagomedov
Tony Ferguson recently posted a picture from his official handle and mocked Khabibb Nurmagomedov with tiramisu jibe that dates back to 2017. In 2017, Khabib Nurmagomedov failed to make weight limit and was hospitalised before his UFC 209 fight opposite Tony Ferguson. Khabib vs Tony Ferguson, refore, had to be called off. A few days before official weigh-ins, Khabib Nurmagomedov was filmed at a restaurant along with his friends, eating tiramisu. According to Tony Ferguson, tiramisu cost Khabib fight and American has been mocking Khabib since n.
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Tony Ferguson posted ar video in which he took tiramisu jibe at a different level. While video generally looks plain and simple, it is actually a jibe at lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Here’s a glimpse of video.
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UFC 249: Tony Ferguson vs Khabib Nurmagoimmedov update
Khabib will be out of UFC until September as he will be following Ramadan from end of this month. Meanwhile, Dana White has proposed May 9 as date for next UFC live event. However, Khabib Nurmagomedov will t participate in card, with Justin Gaethje taking his place opposite Tony Ferguson.
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(Im courtesy: Mac Life Official and UFC.com)
18:35 IST, April 16th 2020