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.
The Russian fighter took to Instagram to update the fans on his condition:
Michael Johnson did agree to step in on short notice to fight Ferguson, but the fight was turned down.
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