J. Gaethje (left) deals a hard blow to T. Ferguson (right) in the UFC 249. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc_brasil
the american Tony Ferguson lived an atypical night last Saturday (9). Known for the aggressiveness with which he conducts his fights, the athlete ended up tasting his own medicine in the confrontation against Justin gaethje No. UFC 249, in Jacksonville. After being severely punished and knocked out, the athlete left the octagon with his face badly injured and, hours later, published an image showing the result of the fight.
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In the fight against Gaethje, Ferguson would have the opportunity to hold the interim lightweight belt (up to 70,3kg) for the second time, a feat achieved by the athlete in 2017, when he defeated Kevin Lee. Tony, however, did not expect to face an opponent who was more focused and willing to go to extreme lengths to win.
As the fight unfolded, Ferguson didn't even remotely look like the athlete who haunted the division for so many years. The fighter ended up being easy prey for Justin, who agreed to face the 'Bogeyman' standing up and completely nullified the former interim champion's momentum.
The setback for Gaethje not only thwarted Tony's plans to win the belt, but also ended a streak of 12 consecutive victories on his record. The North American hasn't lost since 2012.
See Ferguson in the hospital after UFC 249
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See Ferguson's face still in the Octagon
The man had absolutely nothing to gain from taking this fight, but everything to lose. Longest winning streak in the most competitive division in the UFC, he never had a boring fight. Sacrificing his body with reckless abandonment against every opponent. He never got a title shot. Warrior. pic.twitter.com/VlL9AdI67u
— MMA Gone Wild (@MMAgonewild) May 10, 2020
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