A win over undefeated Khabib Nurmagomedov would have done more for Tony Ferguson’s case as next in line for a UFC lightweight title tilt, but a possible victory over Michael Chiesa is nothing to sneeze at.
Ferguson was originally slated to face Nurmagomedov at UFC on FOX 19, but was forced to pull out of the April 16 showdown at the last minute with fluid in his lungs. It was announced Sunday that Ferguson will return less than one month later to headline UFC Fight Night 91 opposite Chiesa.
Ferguson is one of the hottest and most dangerous fighters in the division.