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‘One of the best’ Khabib Nurmagomedov responds to Tony Ferguson’s half-Retirement

One of the greatest rivalries without a conclusion gained some more attention overnight, with former undisputed lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov wishing former interim champion, Tony Ferguson well in his potential retirement from mixed martial arts.

Featuring on the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi overnight in a welterweight return, veteran contender, Ferguson suffered a record-setting eight straight Octagon loss, in the form of a first round rear-naked choke submission loss against Michael Chiesa.

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'One of the best' Khabib Nurmagomedov responds to Tony Ferguson's half-Retirement 2

Laying a sole glove on the Octagon canvas in a potential retirement, Oxnard veteran, Ferguson claimed he would bring the second glove home with him to discuss a career end with his wife and family.