Jorge Masvidal wants to replace Khabib for taking on Tony Ferguson in UFC 249

While main event of UFC 249 is on verge of collapsing with Khabib Nurmagomedov’s sudden exit from fight card, a handful of UFC fighters have offered to step up against Tony Ferguson and save day for UFC fans on April 18. BMF Jorge Masvidal is one of those fighters who want to face Tony Ferguson under short tice. Apart from Jorge Masvidal, Dustin Poirier has also expressed his interest over UFC 249 main event but most fans consider Jorge Masvidal to be perfect replacement. Meanwhile, UFC has alrey offered fight to Justin Gaethje and he is yet to respond to that.

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UFC 249 Khabib vs Ferguson: Jorge Masvidal wants to replace Khabib against Tony Ferguson

Despite being a welterweight contender, BMF of UFC wants to slide into lightweight bout of UFC 249 against Tony Ferguson. After Khabib Numragomedov anunced that he won’t be able to leave his home country Russia amidst coronavirus lockdown, Jorge Masvidal tweeted and revealed that he is rey to fight on April 18. Surprisingly, entire UFC fanbase has been buzzing with excitement since n.

A few moments later, Jorge Masvidal posted ar tweet and slammed Khabib’s manr Ali Abdelaziz for writing tweets on behalf of his client (Khabib Nurmagomedov). Jorge Masvidal claims that he is rey to cut off hes as UFC fans want to see him inside octagon on April 18. Here’s a look at Jorge Masvidal’s tweets.

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UFC 249 Khabib vs Ferguson called off: Khabib replacement

UFC is yet to finalise Khabib’s replacement for UFC 249 main event bout since re are too many options at this moment. Lightweight contender Justin Gaethje has alrey been offered fight and Dustin Poirier is also rey to slide in if UFC fails to find an opponent for Tony Ferguson. Meanwhile, UFC has t responded back to Jorge Masvidal’s offer and it seems that 35-year-old American is t going to step up at UFC 249.

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