Tony Ferguson Fights for Undisputed Title

Tony Ferguson will face Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 223 on April 7. The bout may be for the undisputed title, depending on Conor McGregor's actions.

What happened?

Dana White announced the fight, but refused to strip McGregor of his title. White explained that McGregor remains the champion for now.

Why it matters for Tony Ferguson

Ferguson won the interim title in October and will face Nurmagomedov at the Barclays Center. The UFC had previously stripped McGregor of his featherweight title due to inactivity.

What comes next?

If McGregor agrees to a fight before UFC 223, Ferguson and Nurmagomedov will battle for the interim title. White praised McGregor, saying he is one of the biggest sports stars on earth.

Ferguson and Nurmagomedov will fight on April 7, with the title stakes depending on McGregor's decision. The UFC 223 main event will be held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

White acknowledged that McGregor's absence cannot continue to hold up the division. McGregor has been away from the UFC since winning the belt in November 2016.

The fight between Ferguson and Nurmagomedov will be a highly anticipated bout. The outcome will depend on McGregor's actions in the coming weeks.

Ferguson is ready to face Nurmagomedov and potentially become the undisputed champion. The fight will take place on April 7 at the Barclays Center.