Nurmagomedov opens as strong betting favorite over Ferguson
The opening odds for the potential UFC bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson have been released.
Nurmagomedov, the UFC lightweight champion, opened as a -250 favorite over Ferguson. "El Cucuy" currently sits at +210. For any wagers to count, the fight must take place by April 30, 2020.
The UFC is targeting Nurmagomedov versus Ferguson for the April 18 pay-per-view card in Brooklyn, but the bout has not yet been finalized, according to ESPN's Ariel Helwani.
Ferguson and Nurmagomedov have been scheduled to fight four times in the past. Injuries and illnesses - most notably Ferguson tripping over a cable during a media obligation last year - have stopped the bout from happening each time.
Nurmagomedov, the No. 2 pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC, is undefeated as a pro at 28-0. In his last outing, "The Eagle" submitted Dustin Poirier in the third round. Nurmagomedov has twice defended his 155-pound title.
Ferguson is coming off a win over Donald Cerrone in June. He is riding a 12-fight winning streak.