UFC lightweight title contender Khabib Nurmagomedov has established a reputation as one of the elite grapplers in MMA today. It is something that his opponent Tony Ferguson has taken note of, and has even welcomed the idea of a ground fight when they face each other at UFC 223.
According to Ferguson’s jiu-jitsu mentor Eddie Bravo, they would actually thank Khabib if he brings the fight to the mat.
“We’re going to turn around and attack him (on the ground). We’re going to thank him for taking Tony down, and we’re going to throw some fire at him.