Before Brooklyn, fans will get their chance to see UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson in a less hostile environment.
Officials announced that a press conference for the fighters’ upcoming main event clash at UFC 249 will be held on March 6 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas ahead of the ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC 248.
The press conference is open to the public and media, with a start time scheduled for 3 p.m. local time (6 p.m. ET).
Nurmagomedov (28-0) seeks his third straight title defense after picking up championship wins over Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor.