Khabib Nurmagomedov Issues Statement On UFC 209 Fight Cancellation

Khabib Nurmagomedov was set to fight Tony Ferguson this past weekend at UFC 209 for the UFC Interim Lightweight Title.

However, Nurmagomedov fell ill during the weigh-ins and was transported to the hospital. It would then be revealed by the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) that the fight was canceled.

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The Russian fighter took to Instagram to update the fans on his condition:

 

Чтобы ты не делал или кем бы ты не был, ты получишь то, что Всевышний предписал тебе. Альхамдулиллах за все что мне Всевышний дал за эти 28 лет, я даже получил то, что и не просил Его. Я знаю много людей ждали этот бой и я всех подвёл. На счёт сорванного боя хочу извинится перед моими болельщиками, UFC и перед моим соперником. С моим здоровьем все хорошо Альхамдулиллах, бывало и хуже, но каждый раз эти испытания меня делали только сильнее. Спасибо Всем за поддержку. Whoever you are or whatever you do, you'll get only what God prescribed for you. AlhamduliLlah for everything God gifted me for my 28 years, I got much more than I asked. I know that many people was waiting for this fight and I fail them. Want to bring my apologies for all my fans, UFC and my opponent Tony. My health is fine now, thanks God. These tough testing only makes me stronger. Thank everyone for the support. #Alhamdulillah

A post shared by Khabib Nurmagomedov (@khabib_nurmagomedov) on Mar 5, 2017 at 4:29pm PST

Michael Johnson did agree to step in on short notice to fight Ferguson, but the fight was turned down.