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Nurmagomedov will begin preparations for the battle with Ferguson in Dagestan

12/21/2019, 9:19:23 AM

Champion of the Absolute Fighting Championship (UFC) lightweight champion Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov will begin preparations for the title match with American Tony Ferguson in Dagestan.


This was reported by TASS with reference to the team of the Russian athlete.

“Habib will traditionally begin training in Dagestan. Then he will go to the AKA hall in the USA, ”the source said.

The fight will be held on April 18, 2020 in New York. This fight will be for the Russian third defense of the championship title and the fifth attempt to fight Ferguson.

Earlier, Peter Jan expressed confidence that Nurmagomedov will defeat Ferguson.