KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV is set to finally face Max Holloway this weekend… in the Metaverse.
The pair were supposed to do battle at the infamous UFC 223.
Khabib, 33, had been initially down to fight Tony Ferguson before El Cucuy had to pull out.
Holloway then stepped up and the bout appeared set to go ahead.
But Blessed wasn't given medical clearance, leading to Raging Al Iaquinta stepping in at the final moment.
The fightweek is best remembered for Conor McGregor's infamous bus attack.
Nurmagomedov and Holloway won't actually be taking to an octagon, however, as their bout will instead take place via virtual reality in the Metaverse.
The 'bout' is part of Khabib's partnership with gaming company Legionfarm and will go ahead at 8pm UK time this Saturday.
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Rather than a traditional ticket, fans will need to be the owner of a Legionfarm NFT to watch the 'fight'.
With more 'events' such as this one set to take place, the 'quality' of a fan's NFT will determine what they have access to.
The event will also feature commentary from Khabib's team-mates Daniel Cormier and Islam Makhachev.
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