Tony Ferguson collapses in worst losing streak in UFC history, but doesn't retire

Tony Ferguson is finished, collapses into the worst losing streak in UFC history and does not rule out retirement. Photo: UFC News

Tony Ferguson owns the worst losing streak in UFC history. The 40-year-old veteran ended up submitting for Michael chiesa by a rear naked choke in the first round and now has a streak of eight consecutive defeats within the organization. The duel was held at UFC Abu Dhabi this Saturday (3).

With the result, 'El Cucuy', as he is known, reached the worst streak in the company's history and has not won a fight since June 2019. Former interim champion, he reached 25 positive results and 11 negative results in his career. In an interview inside the octagon, he seemed sorry, he only took off one of his gloves, but he didn't retire.

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Yes, Michael chiesa, in turn, eased a series of three consecutive defeats and won again at welterweight (up to 77kg.). The North American now has 17 positive results and seven negative results.

Pressured by the worst sequence in the UFC, Ferguson started going strong, but was quickly surprised by Michael chiesa at your strong point. El Cucuy still tried to change, but quickly saw the North American reach his back. He still tried to defend himself and ended up submitting by rear naked choke in the first round.

Will Tony Ferguson retire from the UFC?

After the fight, a visibly shaken Ferguson expressed his frustration and uncertainty about the future. Emotional, the veteran stated that he does not want to retire, but recognizes the need to reflect on the next steps in his career.

“It was difficult to fight. I don't want to retire, but I love the UFC and I don't want to stop fighting here. I'm going to go back, talk to my family and I don't know what's going to happen”, said the American, now without his gloves.

UFC Abu Dhabi results

MAIN CARD (16pm Brasília time)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Umar Nurmagomedov derrotou Cory Sandhagen in unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Shara Magomedov defeated Michał Oleksiejczuk via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Deiveson Figueiredo derrotou Marlon Vera in unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Michael chiesa derrotou Tony Ferguson via submission (rear naked choke) at 3m44s of R1

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Mackenzie dern derrotou Lupita Godinez in unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Joel Álvarez defeated elves brener by technical knockout (punches) at 3:36 of R2

PRELIMINARY CARD (13pm Brasília time)

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Azamat Murzakanov derrotou Alonzo Menifield by knockout (punches) at 3min18s of R2

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Kaue Fernandes defeated Muhammad Yahya by technical knockout (punches) at 4:45 of R1

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Shamil Gaziev derrotou Don'Tale Mayes in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Guram Kutateladze defeated Jordan Vucenic by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg):Sam Hughes derrotou Victoria Dudakova in the judges' split decision (27-30, 29-28, 28-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Jai Herbert derrotou Rolando Bedoya in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Sedriques Dumas derrotou Denis Tiuliulin in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

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