Former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson, is determined to continue his career in mixed martial arts despite a recent six-fight losing streak. Ferguson remains unfazed by calls for his retirement and is set to face Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296 in December.
| Tony Ferguson’s Determination: Not Even Close to Being Done |
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| Former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson, is determined to continue his career in mixed martial arts despite a recent six-fight losing streak. Ferguson remains unfazed by calls for his retirement and is set to face Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296 in December. |
| Can Tony Ferguson Snap His Six-Fight Losing Run at UFC 296? |
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| Aspiring mixed martial arts reporter based in Ireland, Ross Markey, will provide all the latest news, fight announcements, opinion, and feature pieces. Follow along at @Ross_Markey on Twitter for updates. |
Former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson, is determined to continue his career in mixed martial arts despite a recent six-fight losing streak. Ferguson is set to face Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296 in December, and he remains unfazed by calls for his retirement.
In his last fight, Ferguson suffered a third-round submission loss to Bobby Green at UFC 291. Despite this setback, he remains resolute in his decision to keep fighting.
Ferguson expressed his respect for his upcoming opponent, Paddy Pimblett, acknowledging his skills in both standup and ground game. He also mentioned his love for competing against international fighters.
When asked about retirement, Ferguson stated, "I have sh*t to do. I’ve been competing for 35 years. I’m not even close to being done." He emphasized the importance of having a great team and holding onto faith, family, and friends.
The upcoming fight against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296 will be a crucial opportunity for Ferguson to break his losing streak.
Can Tony Ferguson Snap His Six-Fight Losing Run at UFC 296?
Aspiring mixed martial arts reporter based in Ireland, Ross Markey, will provide all the latest news, fight announcements, opinion, and feature pieces. Follow along at @Ross_Markey on Twitter for updates.
