Dagestan-born surging UFC prospect wants "warrior" Tony Ferguson to return to the cage

Dagestan-born UFC prospect Muhammad Mokaev has expressed his desire to see former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson back in the cage.

In a recent tweet, Mokaev referred to Ferguson as a "warrior" and expressed admiration for his fighting style, stating that he had watched all of Ferguson's previous fights and was impressed by his ability to apply pressure from any angle.

In his tweet, Mokaev wrote:

"Missing Tony’s fights, man is a warrior! I watched all tapes on him, crazy pressure from any angle..🥇@TonyFergusonXT"

Check out his tweet below:

Missing Tony’s fights, man is a warrior!
I watched all tapes on him, crazy pressure from any angle..🥇
@TonyFergusonXT

Mokaev's tweet reflects the respect and admiration that many fighters and fans have for Tony Ferguson, who has been out of action since suffering a defeat to Nate Diaz at UFC 279.

Despite being on a five-fight losing streak, 'El Cucuy' has secured 25 wins in his professional career. Thirteen came via knockout, eight via submission, and nine via first-round finishes.

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As Mokaev continues to climb the ranks of the UFC, fans will be eager to see him face off against the likes of Tony Ferguson and other top contenders in the lightweight division.

Tony Ferguson offers his best wishes to Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler for TUF

Former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson recently took to social media to extend his best wishes to Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler, who are set to compete against each other in a highly anticipated fight later this year.

In a post on Twitter, Ferguson showed his respect for both fighters and added a touch of humor, saying that he hoped they would knock each other out of the cage.

He wrote:

"Best of luck to both of you knuckleheads McNuggets, Conor McGregor & chandelier, Michael Chandler. Hope you both knock each other the fu** out after [the] season. Teach them some good stuff boys & act accordingly gentlemen... Have fun."

Check out Tony Ferguson's tweet below:

Best Of Luck To Both Of You Knuckleheadz McNuggets @TheNotoriousMMA & Chandelier @MikeChandlerMMA 📈 Hope You Both Knock Each Other The Fuck Out After Season 🕵️‍♂️ Teach Em’ Some Good Stuff Boys & Act Accordingly Gentlemen…Have Fun🍃-Champ 👨‍🎓 -CSO- 🇺🇸🏆🇲🇽 # 🥇 https://t.co/SA3B2rBhJy

Conor McGregor's return to the UFC has been a much-anticipated event, and now, after months of waiting, it has been confirmed that he will be returning as a coach in the upcoming season of 'The Ultimate Fighter.'

The Irish fighter will be coaching against Michael Chandler, and the two will then face off in a fight at a weight class that has not yet been revealed. Fans have been eagerly awaiting McGregor's return, and his involvement in 'The Ultimate Fighter' is sure to generate even more excitement for his upcoming fight against Chandler at the end of the season.