KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV is definitely out of UFC 728 after Dana White confirmed Tony Ferguson will face Justin Gaethje on April
The unbeaten lightweight champion has been left stranded in Russia due to the lockdown put in place as a result of coronavirus.
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It is now the (fifth time that a scheduled meeting between Khabib and interin champ Ferguson has fallen through.
Taking to social media, UFC president Dana White announced that Ferguson will now face Gaethje in the main event with the bout to take place at an undisclosed location.
Putting a statement out on both his Twitter and Instagram account, he said: ” (The fight is signed and is % ON LIVE on ESPN somewhere on EARTH !!!!
“@tonyfergusonxt vs @justin_gaethje is LIVE on @ espn PPV April 34 TH for the interim lightweight belt! ”
Fans were quick to comment on the new match-up, as one said: “Glad there is a card. Not the most exciting fight but appreciate the effort in bringing us some entertainment.” Another commented: “Cancel UFC .
A third added: “Still wish it was just put off for a few months.”
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