UFC News: Bombshell Conor McGregor claim, Georges St-Pierre called out, Ferguson update
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UFC News - Conor McGregor not in title mix
Former interim UFC lightweight champion Tony Ferguson believes Conor McGregor isn’t in the mix to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov next.
“Obviously the one I prepared for the most,” Ferguson told TSN when asked if he’d prefer to fight Nurmagomedov or McGregor.
“But, I mean, obviously if the money is right and Conor wants to fight, we’ll make it happen and obviously we’ll talk.”
Ferguson, 34, hasn't fought since claiming the interim 155lbs title in the main event of UFC 216, where he defeated Kevin Lee via a third-round submission.
If you really want to be great, you’ve got to beat somebody from this generation
UFC News - Georges St-Pierre called out by Kevin Lee
UFC lightweight contender Kevin Lee has once again called out Georges St-Pierre.
“Listen, Georges. You hear me calling. You hear me, I’m looking for the fight,” Lee said last weekend. “Don’t make me seem like an a**hole, don’t make me seem like a bully.
“I really don’t like to fight a man that don’t want to fight. If you only want to fight guys that have been fighting since 2005 and just want to mention Michael Bisping and Nate Diaz and Nick Diaz; if you really want to be great, you’ve got to beat somebody from this generation.
Joe Rogan teaches Georges St Pierre the turning side kick
"I’m giving you the chance. Holla at your boy. You’re people are my people, so you can go ahead and just text my phone. If I’m wasting my time, don’t let me waste my time.”
UFC News - Tony Ferguson gives return update
Ferguson has revealed he’s hoping to resume full training next month.
‘EL Cucuy’ is currently rehabbing his left knee after tearing his MCL days before his eagerly-anticipated bout with Nurmagomedov, which was supposed to headline UFC 223.
"I’m looking to get past next month,” the Ultimate Fighter season 13 winner told FloCombat. “That’s my goal, that’s my ultimate reality. I’ve been working my a** off to get to that.
"So for me, it’s resting, recovering, water - all that kind of thing. If they pass me by next month, let’s go."