Since then, Tony Ferguson was originally booked to fight Dustin Poirier in the co-main event of UFC 254 before talks fell through since UFC refused to offer Poirier the amount he asked for.
With Khabib Nurmagomedov seemingly vacating the Lightweight Championship, it’s all up for grabs and the four men who could be competing for the title are Michael Chandler, Tony Ferguson, Conor McGregor, and Dustin Poirier.
Tony Ferguson spoke to Submission Radio (H/T Thebodylockmma) and expressed his frustration over UFC offering his opponents more money than him:
Tony Ferguson expressed that he has earned the right to get paid better:
Why has Tony Ferguson been underpaid for his status in the UFC?
While it’s a bit surprising that a UFC veteran like Tony Ferguson hasn’t been getting paid better, it ultimately comes down to his management team and ability to negotiate with UFC.
Tony Ferguson changed his management teams, but it seems as though he’s still unhappy with what he’s being offered. It’s understandable, especially since he has been a title contender for a long time now.
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