Planning fall return, Tony Ferguson believes he’s ‘still the true 155-pound champion’

[La Paix]

Esther Lin, MMA Fighting


Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedovwere supposed to fight at UFC 223 for the right to be called the undisputed UFC lightweight champion. Unfortunately, Ferguson injured his knee shortly before the event and had to have surgery so Nurmagomedov ended up fighting Al Iaquinta for the title instead, cruising to an easy victory. Nurmagomedov has indicated he would like to defend his title sometime in November or December, and when he does, Ferguson says he will be ready and waiting.

“The doctor told me recovery time is anywhere from three to six months with this kind of procedure, but I heal quick,” Ferguson told ESPN recently. “Whenever Khabib’s b**ch ass comes back, that’s when I’ll be back. I’m thinking November.

”The UFC has indicated my title is gone and Khabib is the only champion at 155 pounds, but the UFC hasn’t mentioned anything official to my management. As far as I’m concerned, I’m still the true 155-pound champion. I never lost my belt.”

Morning Report: Planning fall return, Tony Ferguson believes he’s ‘still the true 155-pound champion’

 

[member 3289]

Nope. Conor is still the lightweight and featherweight champ.

 

[Robbie Hart]

Nope. Conor is still the lightweight and featherweight champ.

You’re ass is itchy

 

[kneeblock]

Seems like pretty much anyone can say they're champ at this point.

 

[Sheepdog]

None of Conor, Khabib or Tony are the 'real' champ until at least 2 of those have fought each other.

 

[member 3289]

You’re ass is itchy

*your*

 

[Robbie Hart]

*your*

Auto change, didn’t feel like changing it back