Tony Ferguson was up to his old tricks as he barely gave anything away during his face-off with Michael Chandler before hilariously pretending to ankle pick his opponent.
The Americans will meet in a lightweight contest on Saturday on the main card of UFC 274 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Fan favourite Ferguson, 38, finds himself on a three-fight losing skid against Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveira, and Beneil Dariush – two of which came in the span of 12 months.
Chandler, a former Bellator MMA lightweight champion and UFC title challenger, is also coming off two consecutive losses last year, firstly against Oliveira and then Gaethje.
So there’s arguably a lot at stake for both men with their careers – and legacies – potentially on the line tomorrow night.
But that didn’t stop Ferguson from playing a prank on Chandler during their face off on stage in front of the fans.
After an intense staredown, Chandler put his hand on Ferguson’s shoulder in an apparent show of respect.
However, Ferguson barely flinched as they stood almost nose to nose before they both turned to face the crowd.
But as Chandler raised his arms high above his head, Ferguson faked an ankle pick much to the delight of those in attendance at the Footprint Center.
Chandler clearly saw the funny side as he let out a short burst of laughter before walking off the stage.
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.@MikeChandlerMMA learned that you're never safe from a @TonyFergusonXT ankle pick
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