Filed under: Featured , News , UFC Khabib Nurmagomedov is willing to put his money where Tony Ferguson ’s mouth is. In his latest effort to make a fight, Nurmagomedov today offered to close the gap between Ferguson’s asking price and the UFC’s offer (via Twitter ): Hey @TonyFergusonXT if the @ufc don't want to pay you I'll pay you 200k extra on your purse let's make this fight now you have no excuse — khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) January 2, 2017 “Hey @TonyFergusonXT if the @ufc don’t want to pay you I’ll pay you 200k extra on your purse let’s make this fight now you have no excuse,” Nurmagomedov wrote today on Twitter. Ferguson (22-3 MMA, 12-1 UFC) wants “fair terms” for his next contract, which according to UFC President Dana White, means he wants the same money Nurmagomedov (24-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) is getting. The only problem is, that’s apparently too much. “Khabib has a different deal, so that ain’t happening,” White said. “Count that one out.
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