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Stephen Thompson: I’m still the number one contender, why am I not fighting for the interim title?

According to the official UFC rankings, Stephen Thompson is the number one contender in the welterweight division. And while current champion Tyron Woodley remains uncertain about his return, the UFC decided to put up an interim title fight between former lightweight champion Rafael Dos Anjos and the controversial Colby Covington.

During a recent interview on the MMA Hour, “Wonderboy” expressed his displeasure with the making of this matchup.

“I’m upset. Being the number-one contender, why am I not fighting for the interim title? It makes no sense,” Thompson said (via MMA Fighting).