Dana White: Conor McGregor’s title stripped (again) ‘as soon as one punch is thrown’ between

[KevinLee]

http://www.latimes.com/sports/boxing/la-sp-ufc-mcgregor-stripped-of-title-20180302-story.html

"When Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov enter the octagon in Brooklyn on April 7, the UFC lightweight belt will no longer belong to Conor McGregor.

UFC President Dana White confirmed to the Los Angeles Times on Friday that contractual language drawn up for the April 7 fight makes the winner the lightweight champion, leaving Ireland's charismatic McGregor beltless after he became the first fighter in UFC history to simultaneously wear two after a victory in November 2016.

"That's exactly right: As soon as one punch is thrown, it's on for the full title and it's only fair," White said. "They've both worked their way up to No. 1 and No. 2. They deserve a shot."

"This is good news for the fans," White said. "I always hear about, 'What will you do if this guy leaves …' This is a sport first. People leave, they've made money and moved on. It happens."

White noted that McGregor has said on social media recently that he intends to fight in the UFC again, and the UFC president said he's convinced McGregor "will be back … and when he comes back, he will fight for the title."

 

[myjohnson9]

What a crock of shit that double champ thing was

 

[DS80]

What if they just grapple.

 

[rockylion]

Dana White says......

 

[Kvolcom]

no mo Champion clause contract

Conor knows what he's doing


Conor MMA coming to a TV near you

 

[Gabe]

Dana already said Conor was gonna be stripped and it didn't happen. He's full of it.

 

[SVG]

Dana White says......

 

[YellowBanenoo]

What if they just grapple.

 

[andmcq]

He'll be stripped when the first punch is thrown, but when the last punch is thrown he'll be announced as the next in line.

 

[accolyte1022]

Dana White says......

His word is as solid as Conor's.

 

[Arm Barbarian]

I kinda think what multiple sherdoggers here have said is true.

Clownopotomus is just making sure both Cucuy & Khabib actually make it to the cage for the first time in that match-up, before he officially strips McNeverDefend.

The winner will be the LEGIT lightweight champ.

 

[SVG]

He'll be stripped when the first punch is thrown, but when the last punch is thrown he'll be announced as the next in line.

 

[accolyte1022]

What if they just grapple.

Then Conor def. will not fight either of them.

 

[The guest]

It really is abhorrent that this fight actually has to go through first, though.

If the UFC gave even a tiny fuck about legitimacy. He should have been stripped long ago. He NEVER intended to DEFEND. Everybody knew it.

He never should have got the free shot at LW, to begin with.

But, better late than never, I GUESS.

First punch...

REALLY Dana ?

 

[The guest]

P.S.

Hey Dana...

What if it’s a first strike head kick KO, you fat bastard ? Does the Fraud keep the belt ?

Asshole.

 

[jojoRed]

Honestly I think Conor wants to be the challenger in Russia in September, similar to Rocky IV. Rocky had the belt and challenged Drago in Russia but its a better story line to beat the Russian champ in Russia. He goes and beats the big bad Russian and its like a damn movie.

{<Mcgoat}

Feel like Tony might throw a spanner in the works though.

 

[Sakuraba7]

I kinda think what multiple sherdoggers here have said is true.

Clownopotomus is just making sure both Cucuy & Khabib actually make it to the cage for the first time in that match-up, before he officially strips McNeverDefend.

The winner will be the LEGIT lightweight champ.

You say that like if one of them pulls out the entire championship is in jeopardy. Except it isn't! If one pulls out, say Tony than Khabib still deserves to fight for the title. And if Khabib pulls out Tony is still the champion. Which is what it should be!

Conor should have been stripped months ago, and Tony should have been promoted to full Champion. There is literally ZERO reason why they're waiting for months for Conor to be stripped.

There is no possible scenario where the UFC is "left without a champion."

 

[Money509]

Better storyline if he gets stripped anyway. Conor coming back for the belt he never lost later in the year.

 

[Buster C]

What if they just grapple.

Seriously. Just to be safe, Pugmire should’ve asked, “What if, before a punch is thrown, Khabib shoots for a TD and Tony subs him with a triangle, ya fuckin’ goof?”

 

[Thad Castle v2]

Thats fucking stupid. Wait for the first punch? Just do it now you fucking goof