Tony Ferguson vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of the greatest fights that never happened. Both men were booked to fight multiple times, but every time, due to some reason, they fell off. Many consider Nurmagomedov the greatest lightweight of all time, but also believe that Ferguson would’ve been his toughest test.

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‘The Eagle’ is now retired, but it seems like they both still can’t get enough of each other. Nurmagomedov and ‘El Cucuy’ keep taking shots at each other. The latest one to have a go is Ferguson. The former UFC interim lightweight champion responded to a tweet by Nurmagomedov’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz.

He said, You’re Saying It Wrong. Thought I Taught You Better Ya’ Thot. You A**holes Forget Where You Get Your Phrases From Like Any Other Casual. Sit Down & Shut Up Before I Ankle Pick You. *mack*. More Annoying Than An Clingy Ex, Fatheads Done Staying Relevant- Champ -CSO-“

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The saga between two of the greatest lightweights seems unending. While ‘The Eagle‘ is now retired and owns an MMA organization of his own, Ferguson is on a three-fight losing streak and is looking to get back inside the octagon and find his old form.

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UFC President Dana White confirmed that the promotion is looking to book Ferguson soon.

UFC looking to book Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chandler

UFC’s lightweight division probably has the best roster in the promotion. It has some of the biggest and the most exciting fighters. Two of them are Tony Ferguson and Michael Chandler. Both men are massive fan favorites and the UFC is looking to book them against each other.

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In a recent interview with Laura Sanko, White was asked if the UFC has an opponent for Ferguson. He said, “We’re looking at him and Chandler. There you go. Don’t lie and say it’s done and then managers are going to start calling and crying.” 

This fight will be huge, considering their fan following. Both are elite fighters, but are also currently on losing streaks. A win, if the fight takes place, will do a world of good for both of them.

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What do you make of the potential matchup between Ferguson and Chandler? Let us know in the comments!

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Arunaditya Aima is an editor at EssentiallySports, where he works to bring clarity and depth to sports storytelling through the pieces he edits. With a Master’s degree in Sports Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in the field, he combines newsroom discipline with a deep-rooted passion for sports. During his time at EssentiallySports, Arunaditya has taken on multiple roles across the editorial pipeline. He began as a writer covering Ultimate Fighting Championship before transitioning into editorial responsibilities, including serving as the primary editor for National Basketball Association coverage. His experience across writing and editing allows him to approach stories from both a narrative and structural perspective. Before his editorial work in digital sports media, Arunaditya worked as a producer at Firstpost under the Network18 Group umbrella, gaining experience in newsroom production and broadcast-oriented storytelling. Across roles, he focuses on refining sports coverage through strong editorial judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to presenting the game in ways that resonate with readers.

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