Tony Ferguson is a true MMA legend, boasting an illustrious career that has earned him respect from the fanbase. Over the years, he has been a consistent presence in the UFC, engaging in countless memorable and bloody battles. However, at the age of 40, fans want the legend to retire, but that doesn’t seem to be the case.
Tony Ferguson is currently on a whopping eight-fight losing streak and recently announced that he might come back again. As daunting as it sounds for his fans, UFC legend Chael Sonnen doesn’t think that is the case. In a recent YouTube video, the Hall of Famer talked about it and rejected the possibility of Ferguson’s return.
Tony Ferguson says he’s got a fight, about to announce it. I would be very light on the idea….I don’t know if how sincere I take the news from any of that position.
Chael Sonnen via his YouTube channel
Ferguson is widely known for his eccentric personality and unconventional training, making him one of MMA’s most unique fighters. His unorthodox methods once praised for their creativity, contributed to his dominance during the peak of his mixed martial arts career. However, as the sport has evolved and competition has intensified, these unusual approaches have appeared less effective in recent years.
Ferguson’s age has begun to impact his performances, and he no longer exhibits the speed and reliability of his prime. His relentless passion for fighting remains strong, but his tendency to endure excessive damage has significantly affected his overall competitiveness. Many fans and experts want the fighter to retire from UFC.
UFC champion talks about Tony Ferguson’s downfall
Before losing eight fights in a row, Tony Ferguson was on an incredible run and was on a twelve-fight win streak. However, everything changed when he fought top lightweight Justin Gaethje at UFC 249. It was an absolute war where the ‘Highlight’ pieced up Ferguson for five rounds.
Tony Ferguson’s downfall and how it could have been avoided (via Imago)Furguson took massive damage and never got back on track and started losing again and again. His brutal front kick KO loss against Michael Chandler definitely had a major impact on his confidence. UFC superstar Belal Muhammad also spoke about it in a podcast and shared the importance of taking a break for ‘El Cucuy.’
I think after the Gaethje fight, that should have been time off. That should have been like,’ Alright, let me take a year off.’ But you want rush in and all of a sudden the losses started adding up. Your body is taking damage.
Joe Rogan via JRE MMA Show #162
In his last fight, Tony Ferguson lost to UFC veteran Michael Chiesa via rear naked choke and announced his semi-retirement. Many thought that the fighter was serious but as it turns out, he still has intentions to fight. It will be interesting to see if Chael Sonnen gets proven right or not.
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