Tony Ferguson has stepped in to try and save his showdown with Dustin Poirier after the UFC pulled the plug on the lightweight fight.
Poirier couldn’t come to terms with Dana White, suggesting the UFC were not willing to meet his fight purse demands for the highly-anticipated clash.
UFC boss White insisted they would not be trying to salvage the fight and Ferguson would face a different opponent at UFC 254.
But ‘El Cucuy’ has now tried to keep the fight alive, tweeting: ‘Here’s Lookin’ At You Kid. ‘Pay the man, Dana White, UFC.
Love ya’ll but let’s give the Hardcore & Casual fans what they deserve, a good fight Sir. (Metro)