The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale Set For Night Before UFC 194

Nurmagomedov (22-0), 26, is a two-time world Sambo champion out of Dagestan, Russia, who often finishes his training camps at American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, where Thomson also trains.

A potential title eliminator in the lightweight division is set for the UFC Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale as Khabib Nurmagomedov faces Tony Ferguson. However, ‘The Eagle has not been seen inside the Octagon since April 2014. Since the grappling god decisioned reigning lightweight champ Rafael dos Anjos in his last outing, and is ranked #3, many believed he might get tapped to fight Pettis next. Her most recent pulled out his number one contenders bout with Donald Cerrone, which was scheduled to take place at UFC 187 in May.

If that’s the case, whoever is the main event on the December 11 event must be a pretty beastly. Prior to this victory, he earned back-to-back submission wins over Gleison Tibau and Abel Trujillo. Since winning the season 13 tournament in 2011, Ferguson has amassed a 9-1 record under the UFC banner, and is now on a six-fight winning streak.

The UFC announced on Wednesday night that the TUF 22 Finale will hit Las Vegas on Friday, December 11, one night before UFC 194 in the same city.

A yet-to-be announced venue in Las Vegas, Nevada will serve as host.