Justin Gaethje will step in for Khabib Nurmagomedov and fight Tony Ferguson for the interim lightweight title at UFC 249 – assuming the event happens April 18 as planned. After champion Nurmagomedov (28-0 MMA, 12-0 UFC) was forced to withdraw from his anticipated title defense against Ferguson (25-3 MMA, 15-1 UFC) because of Russia’s travel ban during the coronavirus pandemic, the UFC searched for a new fight to serve as the UFC 249 main event. Gaethje (20-2 MMA, 3-2 UFC) got the call, and the UFC announced the booking Monday. STRAP IN
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Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje official for UFC 249; location remains unknown – MMA Junkie