Ferguson was then expected to meet Nurmagomedov at UFC 223, with the winner being crowned the undisputed champion (as McGregor would be stripped of the title as soon as the bout took place).
Ferguson skulle herefter have mødt Nurmagomedov på UFC 223, hvor vinderen ville blive kåret som den ubestridte mester (da McGregor ville blive frataget titlen, så snart kampen fandt sted).