Tony Ferguson takes a shot at Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje ahead of UFC 254

Undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and interim champion Justin Gaethje are scheduled to face each or in a title unification bout at UFC 254 which is slated to take on October 24 at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. However, ahead of PPV, both champions have received a warning from former interim champion Tony Ferguson, who has claimed that he's gunning for UFC lightweight title. While talking to Ariel Helwani, El Cucuy said he’ll whoop both “knuckleheads” in order to win prestigious strap.

"Justin Gaethje, you're f**king welcome [that] you have a belt, son. I'm gonna tell you [to] go get my belt, 'cause that ass gonna get f**king whipped. And I'm coming for it. So both you and f**king faad, this is a mess for both you f**king knuckleheads. My mat, my f**king time," he added.

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Tony Ferguson has t fought since May 2020, when he was defeated by Justin Gaethje, marking end of a 12-fight unbeaten run. He was n supposed to face Dustin Poirier at UFC 254, but match was scrapped after UFC and Diamond failed to come to terms. Neverless, Tony Ferguson is ready to fight later this year even if it means he has to move to welterweights. Tony Ferguson told ESPN earlier that he’s ready to move into 170-pound weight class and fight Nick Diaz, who’s been teasing his return for months.

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Tony Ferguson isn’t holding his breath for a fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov

Tony Ferguson vs Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of most cursed fights in UFC history. fight has never happened, despite five bookings for same. However, Dana White is still willing to risk an “asteroid strike” to book fight again. Fans have less hope of fight going down as Nurmagomedov’s current record is 28-0 and is speculated to retire with a 30-0 record - meaning he has only one fight left after UFC 254.

Khabib Nurmagomedov earlier showed interest in fighting Georges St-Pierre in his last bout, adding ar hurdle to Tony Ferguson vs Khabib Nurmagomedov.

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While talking about same with Ariel Helwani, Tony Ferguson said he isn’t holding his breath to be Khabib Nurmagomedov’s last opponent. He said he doesn’t care wher a fight with Eagle happens or t; he just wants to win title and get his hands raised. He reiterated that he’s going after lightweight champion after UFC 254 and it doesn’t matter who has belt.  

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Im Source: AP, Khabib Nurmagomedov Instagram