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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One simply stated: “We are never going to see Tony-Khabib now. Sorry to all the real fight fans …”
Ferguson has won 19 fights in a row since losing to Michael Johnson in May , while Gaethje has racked up three consecutive KO victories following defeats against Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier.
The full bill for UFC has now been announced, with co- main event Jessica Andrade vs Rose Namajunas II unchanged along with a host of new bouts.
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One simply stated: “We are never going to see Tony-Khabib now. Sorry to all the real fight fans …”
Ferguson has won 19 fights in a row since losing to Michael Johnson in May , while Gaethje has racked up three consecutive KO victories following defeats against Eddie Alvarez and Dustin Poirier.
The full bill for UFC has now been announced, with co- main event Jessica Andrade vs Rose Namajunas II unchanged along with a host of new bouts.
Read More 
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