Tony Ferguson thinks Khabib Nurmagomedov will RETURN from retirement: “I’ll be ready”

At UFC 254, lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov delivered yet ar dominating performance as he defeated Justin Gaethje via submission in second round. However, after event, Eagle shocked MMA world as he anunced his retirement from sport. Although news came as a surprise, his reason behind decision is hardly a questionable one.

Khabib Nurmagomedov said he made a promise to his mor that it would be his last fight as his mor didn’t want him to fight without his far by his side. Khabib’s far and head coach, Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov passed away a few months ago due to complications arising from COVID-19. undefeated Russian also cried in octagon while remembering his later far who played a huge role in his career.

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Tony Ferguson thinks Khabib Nurmagomedov will return

Despite this, retirements in combat sports are often short-lived. Several fighters have anunced retirement in past, only to make ir return for a huge purse. Cor McGregor is currently one of biggest examples of it. torious One has retired from sport three times but is w in talks to make his return against Dustin Poirier in January 2021.

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In a recent interview with Submission Radio, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s biggest rival, Tony Ferguson, claimed that Eagle would also return from retirement as he’s “gonna miss it like Cor”. Tony Ferguson earlier predicted that Nurmagomedov would anunce his retirement after UFC 254, and w predicts that he would return after taking a long rest and analysing his decision. And if Khabib Nurmagomedov decides to make his return, Tony Ferguson will “be f*cking ready” for him.

“Go handle your family business, and I’ll see you when you get here. Back. Because you’re gonna miss it like Cor (McGregor). So, you kw what, I’m calling it out again, he’s going to be back. So, I’ll be f*cking ready,” Tony Ferguson said.

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Tony Ferguson wants to fight Dustin Poirier for title

In meantime, Khabib’s exit from sport opens up a world of possibilities for lightweight division and Ferguson feels it should be him vs Poirier for soon to be vacated title. Tony Ferguson said both he and Poirier want to fight and he’s itching to get back in octagon to win title. “I’ve been doing my sh*t and making sure I’m keeping cool, calm and collected. Being real, give me fucking title shot. Give me my chance. You guys want to see me fight, I really want to fight,” Tony Ferguson added.

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Im Source: AP