Artem Lobov, who was originally scheduled to face Zubaira Tukhugov later this month at UFC Moncton, may have a new opponent in Michael Johnson. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani announced the pending matchup on Sunday, but noted that Johnson had not yet signed the bout agreement.
Tukhugov was removed from the bout for his involvement in the post-fight brawl at UFC 229, where he was captured on camera entering the Octagon and attacking McGregor. Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White stated in the immediate aftermath of the brawl that any UFC roster fighters who were found to have entered the Octagon would be cut.