If Tony Ferguson needs a new opponent, a former interim lightweight champion is ready to accept the challenge.
With reigning lightweight king Khabib Nurmagomedov stuck in Russia due to a nationwide travel ban because of the coronavirus pandemic, the UFC is scrambling to find a worthwhile replacement if he’s unable to compete.
Lightweight contender Justin Gaethje has already been tapped as a potential alternative to face Ferguson on short notice but the last man to beat him is also interested in the fight.
Dustin Poirier told MMA Fighting on Monday that he was more than willing to take the fight with Ferguson on April 18.