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Just six days out from the event, UFC 223 has undergone a stunning main event switch. With Tony Ferguson out due to injury, Max Holloway meets Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC lightweight title.
With the news coming on April Fool’s Day, the fourth cancellation of the highly anticipated bout between Ferguson (23-3 MMA, 13-1 UFC) and Nurmagomedov (25-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) was naturally met with some skepticism. However, it soon became clear that it was all too real, and featherweight champ Holloway (19-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) will be going for a second UFC belt.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to the main event change at UFC 223, which takes place Saturday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., and airs on pay-per-view following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass.
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BOOM!!!!!! We got Khabib vs The Champ Max Holloway for the 155lb title this Saturday in Brooklyn New York!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/quvI3UqGXh
— Dana White (@danawhite) April 1, 2018
Tony Ferguson injured his knee late last week. Ligament tore completely off the bone, I’m told. Not a training accident, freak accident.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) April 1, 2018
Tony heal up man. Just want to advise you, don’t talk too much anymore. Lot of thoughts in my… https://t.co/UbobWKlzTY
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) April 1, 2018
Battle between King Cobra and Reticulated Python. Both dead when found #UFC223 pic.twitter.com/4wRZ47aWad
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) April 1, 2018
I don’t believe it #ufc223
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) April 1, 2018
What happen to you @TonyFergusonXT kicked the pole walking to church and the pole kicked your ass back? Talking all this shit bye bye interim belt get your ass back in line now #elknockdowno
— Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) April 1, 2018
To keep it real here @TheNotoriousMMA is one of the fakest champions ufc ever had. He said he’s staying ready but he’s no where to be found. The show will go on with or without him. https://t.co/ydaEsJPKva
— Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) April 1, 2018
All bullshit aside, @TonyFergusonXT you have a family and I don’t wish injures in my worst enemy I hope you come back and wish you a speedy recovery
— Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) April 1, 2018
Max Holloway is a monster way to step up this fights still exciting #ufc223
— Belal muhammad (@bullyb170) April 1, 2018
“I hope I’m wrong on this one but I just see it falling apart.”https://t.co/4Fw2GNbTnZ
— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) April 1, 2018
0-for-4. We seriously went 0-for-4 on this… pic.twitter.com/OSouodRsdr
— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) April 1, 2018
this game is so unpredictable nothing in the world like it!
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) April 1, 2018
Tony is out, @BlessedMMA is in for the undisputed title. I don’t believe it. #aprilfoolsjoke
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) April 1, 2018
5th time’s a charm? Is this real? Khabib x Ferguson is off? Now Holloway x Khabib? #UFC223
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) April 1, 2018
No way. No.
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) April 1, 2018
My reaction to @BlessedMMA vs @TeamKhabib pic.twitter.com/Z9xzmwf7oi
— Demetrious Johnson (@MightyMouseUFC) April 1, 2018
I think you just blew it. Fools joke from UFC and you just wanted us to know. Thanks
— Big Ben Rothwell (@RothwellFighter) April 1, 2018
I’m officially giving up on Ferguson vs Nurmy. Don’t ever talk to me about it again.
But man, Max Holloway is a straight savage for taking this. https://t.co/VA8KjyA7GW
— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) April 2, 2018
What…..
— Kevin MTP Lee (@MoTownPhenom) April 1, 2018
This shit so crazy. Nothing but respect @BlessedMMA
— Kevin MTP Lee (@MoTownPhenom) April 1, 2018
#UFC223 pic.twitter.com/gFj20nV5fV
— Brandon Gibson (@SixGunGibson) April 1, 2018
Max Holloway is a massive featherweight. Wouldn’t be surprised if he was around 178 lbs. or so when this fight came together. That said, history suggests you should be confident he’ll go thru the hell and make whatever weight he’s contracted to make. Hawaiian warrior.
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) April 1, 2018
That person that seemed so important at that moment is no longer Tony’s friend! This is crazy! https://t.co/nlBPAnlRvQ
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) April 1, 2018
I’m told the injury to Tony Ferguson was literally caused by a trip. The freak accident of all freak accidents. He was walking, saw someone he wasn’t expecting to see, veered sharply to say hello and tripped.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) April 1, 2018
UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson has been forced to withdraw from #UFC223. Featherweight champion Max Holloway will now meet Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC’s undisputed lightweight title. https://t.co/YRPZgICFxs
— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) April 1, 2018
For more on UFC 223, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.
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