T. Ferguson (photo) is coming off three consecutive losses in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
With three consecutive defeats in MMA, Tony Ferguson made public his dissatisfaction at not having received an opportunity to fight for a linear title in the UFC at his peak. In negotiation to face Michael chandler In his next commitment, 'Bicho Papão' used social media to skewer his possible opponent, who, in a short time in the company, has already played for the lightweight throne (up to 70,3kg).
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“A fight in the UFC and you get a title shot,” Tony posted, referring to Chandler, on his Twitter account. Instagram.
Afterwards, Ferguson, who already held the interim lightweight title, but never had a fight to unify it, dealt with his situation. Historically feared in the category, the fighter used the numbers from when he collected victims in the Octagon.
“The longest winning streak at lightweight (12) and never received a (linear) title fight,” he added.
It is a fact that Ferguson was close to a confrontation for the absolute throne of the category, but he stumbled upon the 'fate' of the historic fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov, which never happened.
Today, approaching his 38th birthday, Tony is going through the worst moment in his professional MMA career. The athlete accumulates three stumbles in a row, something unprecedented in his career in the sport.
In addition to the bad moment, 'Bicho Papão' currently doesn't even appear in the top 5 of the category led by Charles of the Bronx. If the confrontation against Chandler is confirmed, the athlete could return to the list of candidates for a future fight for the title.
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