If sources are to be believed, an interim lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson is close to being announced by the UFC. Respected Russian outlet Izvestia are claiming that the fight is a done deal and the UFC will make the announcement soon.
See tweets:
Respected Russian outlet @izvestia_ru is reporting that Khabib vs. Ferguson is a done deal to headline UFC 209. Says UFC will announce soon.
— Karim Zidan (@ZidanSports) December 25, 2016
@1UFCAddict Thank you. I am concerned Ferguson still hasn’t signed. Still think it happens. Does winner fight McGregor next? Not guaranteed
— Karim Zidan (@ZidanSports) December 25, 2016
@1UFCAddict Wondering if the UFC will dangle potential Khabib/McGregor Russia fight to sell UFC 209 PPVs. Can’t see it happening in Russia
— Karim Zidan (@ZidanSports) December 25, 2016
For those asking, @izvestia_ru article also claims the expected UFC 209 headliner between Khabib and Ferguson will be for interim LW title
— Karim Zidan (@ZidanSports) December 25, 2016
UFC 209 takes place live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 4, 2017.
