Believe it or not, Khabib Nurmagomedov is somewhat sympathetic to Tony Ferguson. Yes, Ferguson has put Nurmagomedov in a tough spot, having to face a new opponent on six days notice. But an earnest Nurmagomedov told Ariel Helwani on Monday’s edition of The MMA Hour that he can relate to Ferguson’s plight.
“I understand him,” Nurmagomedov said. “Because I pull out. I have so many injures, ACL, MCL, I broke my hand, I broke my ribs. I have surgery on my back.”
Ferguson withdrew from his UFC 223 lightweight title fight with Nurmagomedov on Sunday due to a torn LCL.