Media: Russian rival Abdurahimova withdrew from UFC 249 tournament

It is reported by MMA Fighting.

The fight was to take place on April 18 at the UFC 249 tournament in New York, the main event of which will be the title fight of the UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson.

At the moment, the UFC is looking for a new rival to Abdurahimova.

Earlier it was reported that the fight between Alexander Volkov and Curtis Blades will be the main event of the UFC tournament in Saskatoon.