Now that Tony Ferguson has revealed a fight-canceling medical condition (details), his fellow lightweights are coming out of the woodwork to secure a bout against Khabib Nurmagomedov, who was left without a date to the big dance on Sat., April 16, 2016, on the main card of UFC on FOX 19.
First up, as you might expect, is Donald Cerrone:
I Know A Guy!!
— Cowboy Cerrone (@Cowboycerrone) April 5, 2016
With a catch:
I’m told Cerrone wants assurance that if he takes this fight against Khabib that he still gets to fight @patrick_cote 6/18. He wants both.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) April 6, 2016
Followed by lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos, who was beaten by “The Eagle” at UFC on FOX 11:
Sorry to hear Ferguson is out. @TeamKhabib We have some unfinished business, I’ll be ready in July @danawhite @lorenzofertitta #Jesusfirst
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) April 6, 2016
Nurmagomedov responds:
@RdosAnjosMMA I believe it was clear to everyone last time. Or “Fake champ” title still torturing you? pic.twitter.com/Xex1N5evba
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) April 6, 2016
Then again:
Pettis, Cowboy, RDA or somebody, anyone and any weight. 16 April I’m waiting for you guys. @danawhite @lorenzofertitta #InshaAllahVictory
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) April 6, 2016
So, who do you as an MMA fan want to see fight?