Nurmagomedov (photo) will return to the octagon after more than a year and a half away. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
The successive injuries that kept him out of action since April last year ended up costing him the right to a title fight. Khabib Nurmagomedov and the first step in the Russian's new journey towards the title has already been defined. On December 11th, Nurmagomedov will face Tony Ferguson at the TUF 22 Finale.
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According to UFC public relations director Dave Sholler, the fight will not be the main attraction of the event. This is because Nurmagomedov, who is experiencing a long period of inactivity, preferred to avoid a five-round fight on his return.
At 26, Khabib Nurmagomedov has a professional record of 22 wins and no losses. The Russian, also known as “Eagle”, is currently third in the official lightweight rankings and was the only fighter in the last four years to defeat the division's current champion. Rafael dos Anjos.
Yes, Tony Ferguson, 31 years old, has a record of 19 wins and three losses. The champion of the 13th season of the reality show The Ultimate Fighter comes from a long undefeated streak and has won his last six fights in the octagon, the most recent of which was on July 15th, when he beat Josh thomson.
The TUF 22 Finale takes place on December 11th, the day before UFC 194: Aldo x McGregor, in Las Vegas (USA). The event will host the finals of the reality show that will pit a European team led by Conor McGregor against another North American captained by Urijah faber.
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