No way the UFC gonna waste Nates new found stardom slaying the giant, by putting him up against a tough but less of a draw fighter like Ferguson. If nates gonna lose, they'll want it to be a big fight. Not a contender fight. Nate is not gonna take that fight for the money he'd make.look how far Hollys stock fell after losing to Tate. They'll want him against Lawler/GSP , RDA for the LW belt. Problem with LW is that while there are great fighters, none of them really move the needle a lot. Nate vs anyone but GSP or lawler is also not a ME.Tony Ferguson as Nate's opponent can generate some hype.
Looks like the lesser competition part wasn't enough to get Hendo a win last night.Lesser competition for more money. Sounds pretty smart too me. Not macho enough for you I guess.