Disappointment is nothing new in the world of mixed martial arts. Whether you fall victim to the inevitable pre-fight hype that accompanies every event or not, fans have learned not to hold their breath for any one fight.
That’s why, though really bummed out about it, many weren’t all that surprised to hear Khabib Nurmagomedov is out of his December matchup with Tony Ferguson due to a broken rib.
This marks the third in a string of career-sidelining injuries for Nurmagomedov; he’s twice now been scheduled to fight Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone, only to pull out of both events due to various knee injuries.