Tony Ferguson explodes at possible McGregor-Diaz III: I will Stockton slap the s**t out of Nate

[La Paix]

For the last year, Tony Ferguson has been campaigning aggressively for a shot at the UFC lightweight title. He was supposed to get one against Khabib Nurmagomedov for an interim belt, but Nurmagomedov withdrew from the bout on fight week and Ferguson was left wanting. Now, come October, Ferguson will finally get the title shot he’s been chasing, though it might not yield the results he’s really after.

At UFC 216, Ferguson takes on Kevin Lee for the interim lightweight championship, and should he win the belt, Ferguson would seem to move to the head of the line to face current UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor, whenever McGregor decides to return to MMA. But appearances can be deceiving, especially where Conor McGregor is concerned. Early rumors, and the wishes of McGregor’s coaching staff, suggest that McGregor will complete his trilogy with Nate Diaz when he does next defend his lightweight strap, leaving Ferguson out in the cold once again.

Speaking recently with Submission Radio, Ferguson spoke about the potential of getting passed over for true title shot even if he wins the interim title, saying that the UFC needs to honor his belt and make McGregor face him should he win.

Morning Report: Tony Ferguson explodes at possible McGregor-Diaz III: I will Stockton slap the s**t out of Nate

 

[TheEmperorRises]

"the UFC needs to honor his belt and make McGregor face him should he win."

 

[Atto]

Diaz made some money . Its Tony's time for some too.

 

[Robbie Hart]

Tony's not getting that fight

 

[Atto]

Tony's not getting that fight

 

[wiz]

Is he finally angry? Well good, he needs to go all out if he wants the conor fight. You gotta do this WWE style. Talk more shit about conor, call his son ugly, bang his gf and his sister you gotta promote the fight before it's announced if you want it bad

 

[Pitbull9]

I still think it's hilarious that Conor has never ever defended a belt. Listen I have said it once and I will say it again. Forest griffen won a belt also

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[member 603]

Tony, you can't get mad that no one wants to watch you fight (j/k). In all honesty though, more casual fans, the new boxing crowd, and half of the hardcore fans want to see Conor/Diaz 3..... And most importantly, that's the fight the UFC wants to make the most money they can (most people are saying in December, I'm calling Super Bowl weekend).

 

[Wild]

Conor vs Lee to see who fights the winner of Mac vs Diaz. No brainer.

 

[member 603]

Conor vs Lee to see who fights the winner of Mac vs Diaz. No brainer.

I know that the UFC would be praying to the ancient gods to make that Conor vs Mac fight materialize

 

[Wild]

I know that the UFC would be praying to the ancient gods to make that Conor vs Mac fight materialize

Lol my bad. Ferg vs Lee is what I meant.

 

[member 603]

Lol my bad. Ferg vs Lee is what I meant.

No no, I like your first idea better.... I can see the presser... "Who da FOOK are you?" "Get the FOOK outta here, I'm you".... The Conor fanboys would cry like it was a 1D concert, and I'd laugh watching Conor's lapdogs running in circles with exploding heads trying to please both masters

 

[Papi Chingon]

Diaz made some money . Its Tony's time for some too.

Tony doesn't have the draw to get points. He'll fight whoever the ufc matches him with and get whatever pay is in his contract.

 

[Papi Chingon]

Is he finally angry? Well good, he needs to go all out if he wants the conor fight. You gotta do this WWE style. Talk more shit about conor, call his son ugly, bang his gf and his sister you gotta promote the fight before it's announced if you want it bad

It won't work, and Tony of all people can't call anyone ugly, lol.

 

[ShakaSway]

I agree that if he beats Lee, should get the shot at Conor, but this sport's, or more accurately, UFC's portrayal of the sport, is a circus and its about what brings in the money. Thats why we had Bisping vs Henderson 2, GSP vs Diaz over Hendricks, yada yada yads

McGregor vs Diaz 3 is what is making the suits nod their heads expectingly.

As much as interim belts are overdone, they do present the odd seemingly more legitimate fight to crown a clear number 1 contender. Mostly there for buyrates of a title match leading card, but gives you Whittaker vs Romero, Fergy Ferg vs Lee/Khabib, think Lawler was rumored to be in one coming up.

Strange way to look at it, maybe. Excited for that McGregor vs Diaz 3 fight. War Diaz.

 

[Papi Chingon]

I agree that if he beats Lee, should get the shot at Conor, but this sport's, or more accurately, UFC's portrayal of the sport, is a circus and its about what brings in the money. Thats why we had Bisping vs Henderson 2, GSP vs Diaz over Hendricks, yada yada yads

McGregor vs Diaz 3 is what is making the suits nod their heads expectingly.

As much as interim belts are overdone, they do present the odd seemingly more legitimate fight to crown a clear number 1 contender. Mostly there for buyrates of a title match leading card, but gives you Whittaker vs Romero, Fergy Ferg vs Lee/Khabib, think Lawler was rumored to be in one coming up.

Strange way to look at it, maybe. Excited for that McGregor vs Diaz 3 fight. War Diaz.

The funniest part of Tony being mad now, is if he beats lee, he still won't get mcgregor. Mcgregor fights duaz, then does another boxing match, while holding the belt hostage, then retires. Another scenario is he fights diaz, then fights gsp. Either way, the interim belt will have the winner of Tony vs kevin holding out for over a year with no pay thinking they will get to fight conor, and that just won't happen.

 

[ShakaSway]

The funniest part of Tony being mad now, is if he beats lee, he still won't get mcgregor. Mcgregor fights duaz, then does another boxing match, while holding the belt hostage, then retires. Another scenario is he fights diaz, then fights gsp. Either way, the interim belt will have the winner of Tony vs kevin holding out for over a year with no pay thinking they will get to fight conor, and that just won't happen.

Most certainly. They almost had FW Champion Mcgregor vs Diaz at WW with Jose and Frankie fighting for the interim on the same card at 200. Doubt its goingto change at LW.

Winner of Lee/Ferguson will most likely be the active champion of the division while Conor makes some good cash doing whatever he wants. Hate how its devaluing the division essentially, but Conor is getting paid so gotta respect that

 

[Papi Chingon]

Most certainly. They almost had FW Champion Mcgregor vs Diaz at WW with Jose and Frankie fighting for the interim on the same card at 200. Doubt its goingto change at LW.

Winner of Lee/Ferguson will most likely be the active champion of the division while Conor makes some good cash doing whatever he wants. Hate how its devaluing the division essentially, but Conor is getting paid so gotta respect that

That's the problem though. They, or at least tony, won't want to be active. He will want to hold out for the conor fight which he will never get. I'd imagine a whole lot of ufc bashing and plenty of lowbrow tweets about conor being scared.

 

[Silverball]

When's Groovy Lando fighting again?

 

[ShakaSway]

That's the problem though. They, or at least tony, won't want to be active. He will want to hold out for the conor fight which he will never get. I'd imagine a whole lot of ufc bashing and plenty of lowbrow tweets about conor being scared.

Think they will be active, for atleast one fight. Conor's schedule is very unreliable and their gonna need the money. Condit was able to hold of on the Georges because he had a rough idea when he was coming back from injury.

Tony/Lee don't really have that factor. Especially if it goes as you plausibly predicted with Diaz 3, then another boxing match. The tweets are to be expected however.

 

[The EZ Life]

He'll do fookn nuthin

 

[bully4me]

This is one of those situations NOBODY is going to be happy.

IF Conor end up fighting Diaz, there will be a lot of people complaining Conor hasn't defended his belt in either division. That the UFC is protecting Conor against Lee, Ferguson or the Eagle. The UFC is only interested in making Money fights now and the CH Belt means nothing anymore.

IF the UFC makes the winner of the Interm Belt (Lee or Ferguson) vs Conor fans will complain that Conor should of faced Diaz because they need to finish the trilogy. It will be said that it really isn't the true Title fight because Conor should be facing Khabib and again the UFC is protecting Conor.

In the end, no matter what fight happens, a lot of fans will complain. At the same time they will still watch the fight. No matter what either fight will certainly be entertaining.

 

[The EZ Life]

W

This is one of those situations NOBODY is going to be happy.

IF Conor end up fighting Diaz, there will be a lot of people complaining Conor hasn't defended his belt in either division. That the UFC is protecting Conor against Lee, Ferguson or the Eagle. The UFC is only interested in making Money fights now and the CH Belt means nothing anymore.

IF the UFC makes the winner of the Interm Belt (Lee or Ferguson) vs Conor fans will complain that Conor should of faced Diaz because they need to finish the trilogy. It will be said that it really isn't the true Title fight because Conor should be facing Khabib and again the UFC is protecting Conor.

In the end, no matter what fight happens, a lot of fans will complain. At the same time they will still watch the fight. No matter what either fight will certainly be entertaining.

Wouldn't Diaz be a title fight at 155?

 

[bully4me]

W

Wouldn't Diaz be a title fight at 155?

With a record of 3-4 in his last 7? Think some would complain that he isn't exactly the most desrving person in the division to fight for the Belt.

Point is people will complain no matter what fight takes place.

 

[kneeblock]

Conor will not be back in the UFC until 2019 at the earliest I'd wager.