8 Most Anticipated Potential And Upcoming UFC Fights
3. Khabib Nurmagomedov Vs. Tony Ferguson
Dana White has booked this fight to happen four times, with each falling through at the last moment. Their first fight fell apart after a knee injury to Khabib, the second after Ferguson suffered injury from bloody lungs, the third after Khabib missed weight, and finally the fourth (which was for the bloody lightweight title) fell through after Tony Ferguson tore his ACL while walking across the set of UFC Tonight. It really doesn’t get much more unlucky than that, but if there is any justice in this world then fate will one day bring these two forces together again.
Khabib is currently an undefeated 27-0 and is the best wrestler in the history of MMA. Ferguson is perhaps the most unorthodox fighter in history and the best at fighting off his back. Would Khabib be able to ground and pound Ferguson? Or would Ferguson be able to slip in one of his submissions while on his back? These are the questions posed that we the fans desperately want answered.
Khabib is currently scheduled to defend his title against Dustin Poirier in September. Dana White has also stated that he believes Ferguson is next in line to fight whoever wins for a title shot. Meaning, if Khabib beat Poirier then this fight could easily be back on. Here’s to hoping we finally get to see this dream fight we’ve all been longing for.