Nurmagomedov and Iaquinta to headline UFC 223

Dmitriy Kel April 6, 2018, 4:11 p.m.

Undefeated Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov will still have the opportunity to become the champion in the lightweight division at the upcoming UFC 223 tournament. A few minutes ago, it was officially announced that the American Al Iaquinta would be the rival of the "Eagle".

Initially, Nurmagomedov's opponent was interim champion Tony Ferguson, but the American broke the cruciform ligament six days before the fight.

Featherweight champion Max Holloway volunteered to replace Ferguson, but the Hawaiian faced difficulties during the weight loss and was not admitted to the tournament for medical reasons.

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At the stake of the fight there will be a champion belt, but only Nurmagomedov will have the rights to claim it, since Iaquinta showed 155.2 pounds at weigh-in, and 155 was the necessary championship limit.

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