After defeating Al Iaquinta via a commanding unanimous decision verdict, Khabib Nurmagomedov was officially crowned as the new undisputed UFC lightweight champion. Number six-ranked 155-pound contender Kevin Lee, however, refuses to recognize this.
For the “Motown Phenom”, his previous opponent Tony Ferguson is still the rightful owner of the title.
“100-percent. It’s undeniable,” Lee told MMAWeekly. “Even if they did take the belt away from him, the man’s the champ. I give credit where credit is due. Right now, that’s where it is. I think especially after you see that fight, ‘cause Tony would give it to Khabib.