Another injury has wrecked a UFC card in 2016.
TUF winner and streaking UFC lightweight Tony Ferguson (21-3-0), who was supposed to battle Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov (22-0-0), is scrapped.
This means the co-main event – Rashad Evans vs Glover Teixeira – moves up as the new main event.
Welcome back to The Crossfire.
UFC on FOX 19 takes place April 19th at the Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay, Florida.
I am out of my Fight Due to Blood/Fluid in my Lung. Usually I can Power Through These things.… https://t.co/zBcaxr4lBi
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) April 5, 2016
Usually I can Power thru small Bumps & Bruises. Doc Said I have Fluid/Blood in my Lung #UFCTampa I Will Heal Up. I Will be Back.#TeamElCucuy
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) April 5, 2016
Cheer up @TonyFergusonXT , I know how you feel now. Wish you fast recovery. #ufcTampa
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) April 5, 2016
UFC officials are mulling over a possible replacement for Ferguson. Stay tuned to this story for further developments.
