Khabib Defends Sage Northcutt, Fires Back At ‘Bum’ Tony Ferguson
19-year-old phenom “Super” Sage Northcutt has received a huge backing from the UFC since his debut just a few months back at UFC 192 in October, with the promotion obviously sensing a massive amount of potential in him.
After running through Francisco Trevino in just 57 seconds, Northcutt scored a second round submission over Cody Pfister at December 10’s UFC Fight Night 80 from Las Vegas.
After scoring two straight victories, “Super” Sage was ready for his third bout last night (January 30, 2016), as he took on late replacement Bryan Barberena on the main card of UFC on FOX 18.
Northcutt finally hit a road block, however, suffering a second round submission loss. In the aftermath of the setback, the Texas native has received quite a bit of criticism, even from some fellow fighters.
Surging lightweight contender Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson took to his official twitter account to take a shot at a downed Northcutt:
Woo!!! Tapped like a little Bitch & Tried to tel the Ref Different!! @sagenorthcutt VonFlu/Got You @bryan_barberena pic.twitter.com/xO4jNshOtq
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) January 31, 2016
While some took the chance to pepper “Super” Sage, others were there to defend him, specifically No. 2-ranked 155 pounder Khabib “The Eagle” Nurmagomedov, who just so happens to be scheduled to meet Ferguson at April’s UFC on FOX 19.
Nurmagomedov fired back at “El Cucuy”, calling him a “jealous bum”:
Hi @sagenorthcutt don’t worry about all this jealous people keep working hard @ufc @arielhelwani RT
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) January 31, 2016
talk shit about 19 year old you’re jealous of him because he makes more money than you you are a bum @arielhelwani https://t.co/1LhYwOhogq
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) January 31, 2016
In the end, Ferguson would drop one more insult towards “The Eagle” and his notorious injury issues:
@TeamKhabib I would Say he makes more Money Than U Bub. I’ve been Active & Earning I forgot how many Perf of the Night Bonuses This Year
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) January 31, 2016
@TeamKhabib Keep Talking Shit Khabib… You can’t act hurt on this Bout. 3rd Time is the Charm. It’s Main Event Time. U get hurt I WIN
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) January 31, 2016
While Northcutt obviously has some holes to fill, he still has a long future ahead of him in the sport of mixed martial arts.
Do you see the young star bouncing back from the loss?
