There’s been much confusion surrounding the upcoming lightweight bout between interim champion Tony Ferguson and No. 1 ranked contender Khabib Nurmagomedov.
UFC president Dana White stated that Ferguson and Nurmagomedov would fight for the ‘undisputed’ title but didn’t reveal whether Conor McGregor, the official lightweight champ, would be stripped of the belt.
Earlier today the official UFC 223 poster was released on social media and advertises Ferguson vs. Khabib as a ‘world lightweight championship’ bout, further hinting that McGregor will be relinquished of the title.
Check out the poster below.