Today, on April 2, it became known that the fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov и Tony Fergusonscheduled for April 18 as part of the UFC 249, will not take place. This was announced on his Instagram page Khabib NurmagomedovThe first time I was in the middle of the night, I was in the middle of the night, and the second time I was in the middle of the night.
The main reason for the cancellation of the fight, according to Khabib, is the current situation in the world due to the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. UFC President Dana White also confirmed the cancellation.
The Eagle's rival also expressed his point of view on this matter. Tony Fergusonstating that "Khabib has run away and it's time to strip him of his belt."
Note that the fight between the two athletes has been postponed for the fifth time.
Khabib Nurmagomedov - is a Russian UFC fighter with 28 wins and no losses. He is the current lightweight champion of the world. The last fight "The Eagle" held in September last year against American Dustin Porier. The prestigious statistics portal "Sherdog" put Khabib at the top of the list of the best fighters in the world.
Tony Ferguson - is an American fighter competing under the auspices of the UFC. In 28 fights he won 25 victories and suffered three defeats.
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