Tony Ferguson despises Conor McGregor. Though the two men have never fought in the octagon, they have always been pitted against each other given that they’re two of the best in the lightweight division. ‘Mc Nuggets’ has always drawn a lot of ire from ‘El Cucuy’ for his transgressions outside the octagon. 

Ferguson used to be a part of the same management company as Conor McGregor. ‘El Cucuy’ left the company as he felt he was not being treated as an equal and the company was more focused on McGregor. This is also a part of the storyline in the rivalry between the two men 

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A fan recently asked Conor McGregor, who he thought was the most underrated fighter in the UFC. McGregor wrote, “Tony Ferguson. It chops and changes daily however in this hollow forgetful business of recency.”

Tony Ferguson is one of the best fighters to have ever fought in the 155-pound division. He holds the record for the longest win streak in the division with 12 fights. ‘El Cucuy’ has fought the best in the lightweight division and has more often than not come out on top. 

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However, in his recent fight, Tony was beaten over five rounds by Justin Gaethje. Following his fight, a lot of pundits and fans as well labeled Tony ‘finished’. Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov also stated that Tony would not be able to bounce back from the loss given his age. 

One loss against a high-level opponent and the MMA community has completely discredited Tony and his achievements thus far. It is something that Conor can relate to and shows his sympathy for what ‘El Cucuy’ is going through. This is an amazing gesture by Conor for a fighter with who he is not on the best of terms with. 

 The saying “you’re only as good as your last fight” could not be more relevant in the UFC. Ferguson will be hoping to bounce back from a loss with a win very soon. ‘El Cucuy’ has all the tools to make a stunning return to relevance.

Do you agree with Conor McGregor’s statement? Is Tony Ferguson the most underrated fighter on the UFC roster right now? Let us know in the comments below.

Read: Khabib Nurmagomedov calls Tony Ferguson ‘Stupid’ for cutting weight twice