according to MMA Fighting, citing its sources, the main event of the tournament should be a battle for the interim UFC title at lightweight between two Americans, Tony Ferguson and Justin Gati postponed from April 18. Gati, recall, replaced the defending champion Russian Habib Nurmagomedov, who could not arrive at the battle in connection with the temporary closure of borders. But on may 9, Nurmagomedov also will not be available because the estimated date of the fight falls on the Holy month of Ramadan. Habib and his team aim to return in August or September at the tournaments in San Francisco and Abu Dhabi, respectively.
And Nurmagomedov coach Javier Mendez would prefer to prepare Habib for the protection against Gati.
– If I had a choice, I would like that opponent was Geti. I want to have to battle for a guaranteed place, – said the expert. – For this reason alone. Geti if not, then someone else, but not Ferguson. Only because of fears that the battle with Tony again, can break. A fight broke five times in a row. This has never happened before.
by the Way, Mendes announced the imminent appearance in the octagon a new star – a cousin of Habib Umar Nurmagomedova, competing in the lightest weight category. On account of 24-year-old athlete already has 12 wins in 12 fights in mixed martial arts. And his debut UFС planned opening for Habib.
– Umar – specialist in striking techniques, especially kicks. A hundred percent sure, it will be called the next great discovery division, said Mendez. – With the right fights he will be the champion.
