The UFC has plenty of “what if” fights—rematches like Conor McGregor vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov or dream matchups like Brock Lesnar vs. Jon Jones. These bouts never happened, leaving fans wondering what could have been. One of the biggest debates remains Khabib vs. Tony Ferguson. Some believe prime Ferguson could have handed Khabib his first loss, while others see a different outcome. Meanwhile, Ali Abdelaziz is certain—if they had fought, Khabib would have cut years off Ferguson’s career.
Abdelaziz believes that if Khabib Nurmagomedov had fought Tony Ferguson, it would have taken years off Ferguson’s career—just like Khabib did to Conor McGregor. The long-hyped matchup never happened, but Abdelaziz is convinced Khabib’s dominance would have left Ferguson in a bad spot. Given how McGregor struggled after facing Khabib, he sees a similar fate for Ferguson.
I really believe if that Khabib vs Tony fight. Happen would take 5 to 10 years of Tony’s career just like khabib did the Connor
— Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) February 9, 2025
A fight between Khabib and Ferguson would have been fascinating in their primes. They were booked multiple times, but each matchup fell through due to various issues, leaving fans wondering what could have been. While fans can only speculate, Abdelaziz remains firm that Khabib would have ended Ferguson’s prime with absolute dominance.
Tony Ferguson Predicts He Would Have Handed Khabib Nurmagomedov His First Defeat
Recently, Ferguson has taken shots at Khabib, claiming he saw fear in his eyes and suggesting their fight would have ended the undefeated streak. He shared a clip from their UFC 209 face-off, recalling how Khabib withdrew due to weight issues. Fans felt disappointed, but Ferguson still insists he would have handed Khabib his first loss, even joking about bad tiramisu or fear.
After which, Khabib reflected on the long-lost Ferguson fight, brushing off the idea that Tony had a real shot. He believed only a lucky punch—like the ones people hoped for against Conor, Poirier, and Gaethje—could have changed the outcome. With Ferguson’s wild style and Khabib’s dominant wrestling, it’s a what-if fight that fans will always debate.
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