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UFC 242: Khabib Nurmagomedov says Tony Ferguson ‘deserves this’ next title shot
- ‘It’s gonna be a good fight,’ undisputed lightweight champion says after submitting Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi
- ‘UFC make the decisions, but I think yes, he’s in line’
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At the UFC 242 post-event press conference, Khabib Nurmagomedov said simply his next opponent would be a big steak and a burger with double cheese, washed down with some ice cold juice.
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He was a little more forthcoming in a chat with ESPN after submitting Dustin Poirier by rear-naked choke to become the undisputed lightweight champion in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night.
The Dagestan-born Russian confirmed Tony Ferguson will get the next crack at his title, after former interim champion Poirier fell by the wayside.
“UFC make the decisions, I think yes, he [Ferguson] deserves this, he’s in line,” Khabib said. “It’s gonna be a good fight.”
UFC president Dana White suggested a Conor McGregor rematch “makes sense” but only if Ferguson does not want to take the fight.
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