Undefeated Russian fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov was taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center on Thursday evening due to weight cutting issues and was deemed medically ineligible to fight.
According to the UFC, Khabib was treated and released from the hospital but the bout had to be cancelled due to doctor’s orders.
This is a stunning blow to the Las Vegas card as some were calling this fight the “real” main event. Ferguson was set to face khabib In April of last year when “El Cucuy” had to pull out with an injury of his own; this time it’s Khabib who leaves his opponent waiting at the alter.