The MMA universe has witnessed several beasts compete in the ring. From the beast Khabib Nurmagomedov to Daniel Cormier to Tony Ferguson and many more. They have ruled their respective divisions and won multiple championships. They not only won but also defended their championships multiple times.
When talking about a beast, the American mixed martial artist Tony Ferguson has been one for years. He began his MMA career in 2008 and has fought 35 fights in the octagon. He has a record of 25-10 and has won multiple championships. Interestingly, he has lost his last seven fights and is winless since 2020.
Many fans and experts have believed he will retire from the sport quite soon. Finally, after a lot of drama and debate, Tony Ferguson stated his plan of no retirement.
Tony Ferguson said:
“I am going to fight until the wheels fall off. F**k retiring, dude!”
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Here is the complete statement:
“I am going to fight until the wheels fall off. F**k retiring, dude! If you have been a competitor for the longest time, I am a three-sport athlete.”
“I wanted to go back and play pro ball. I wanted to go and do another f**king thing. I wanted to do all this sh*t because I am that guy.”
Undoubtedly, Ferguson has no plans to retire. He holds multiple records in the UFC ring and isn’t ready to end his legacy.
Ferguson fought his last fight in the ring at UFC 296 against Paddy Pimblett. Moreover, he has lost all seven fights that he has fought since 2020. He had a record of 12 consecutive victories in the UFC but now holds a record of seven consecutive losses.
Can Ferguson make his comeback in the ring? Will Ferguson get another shot to retain his UFC contract? Let us know your views in the comment section.
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