There’s no backing out now.
Tony Ferguson has signed a deal with UFC to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov on April 18 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Four previous attempts between the two sides dating back to 2015 failed to produce a bout, with each fighter having to withdraw on multiple occasions. Now UFC is hoping all the drama and delays are finally over.
Nurmagomedov (28-0) and Ferguson (26-3) will battle for the UFC lightweight championship at 155 pounds.
In between attempts to arrange the blockbuster matchup, Nurmagomedov claimed the UFC Lightweight Championship defeating Al Iaquinta by unanimous decision last April.