Tony Ferguson wants a chance to face Conor McGregor and used Twitter to bait the Irishman into a fight.
Ferguson, who is the top-ranked UFC lightweight contender, said McGregor was "a replica of a former self," indicating McGregor doesn't have what it takes to be a top MMA fighter anymore.
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“No Sauce Mcnuggets” @TheNotoriousMMA Just A Replica Of A Former Self He Used To Be. I’ve Got A Solid Right Hand To Test That Chin Of His. How Sweet It Is, -Tiramisu Tuesday pic.twitter.com/KGnJHeExsc
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) February 26, 2019
McGregor responded, but surprisingly was genteel about the jab, saying, "I wish you well and am praying for you as a fellow colleague."
If we have the ability to go back, Tony. Then we have the ability to go forward again!
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) February 26, 2019
I wish you well and am praying for you as a fellow colleague.
Respect to my Paradigm familia.
Yours sincerely, Burger King. https://t.co/71YwROhTbo
In response to McGregor referring to himself as "Burger King," Ferguson said he was more like a "Dairy Queen." (Warning: tweet below has NSFW language.)
You’re More Like A Dairy Queen Ya Phony... CSO Of Champ Shit Only - Thee Champ pic.twitter.com/2MUmlR6lcD
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) February 27, 2019
McGregor is suspended until April 6 for his role in the UFC 229 melee in which he was involved in a post-fight altercation with Khabib Nurmagomedov.
While Ferguson (24-3) has won 11 matches in a row, he has never fought McGregor before. McGregor has only fought once since 2016, which was the loss to Nurmagomedov in October.