UFC President Dana White confirmed on Monday on Instagram that a new title fight was set for UFC 249 after the planned lightweight title fight between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson was unable to go ahead due to travel complications caused by the COVID-19 virus. Now, Ferguson will be fighting Justin Gaethje for the interim lightweight belt on April 18th at UFC 249.
Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje Going Down at UFC 249
Ferguson is famous for his eccentricities both inside and outside the ring.