A third fight set for the TUF 22 Finale in December as top-lightweight contender Khabib Nurmagomedov returns to action to take on TUF 13 winner; Tony ‘El Cucuy’ Ferguson.
The news was first reported by Brian Martin of DailyNews.com.
Nurmagomedov (22-0) is undefeated in his professional career, including a 6-0 run in the UFC. He has not fought since April of 2014, where he beat current lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos by unanimous decision.
Ferguson (19-3) is a veteran on the UFC, amassing a record of 9-1 in the promotion, with the sole loss being a decision to Michael Johnson.