UFC CEO Dana White expresses his hope for Tony Ferguson to retire from mixed martial arts after his seventh consecutive loss. Read more about Ferguson’s recent fight and White’s thoughts on his retirement.
| Result | Details |
|---|---|
| Tony Ferguson loses to Paddy Pimblett via unanimous decision | Ferguson suffered his seventh consecutive loss in a main card clash at UFC 296. Despite surviving a late first-round onslaught, he was unable to mount a significant offense throughout the fight. |
Promotional CEO, Dana White, expressed his desire for former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson, to retire from mixed martial arts following his unanimous decision loss to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296. Ferguson, a perennial contender at 155 pounds, made his return to the Octagon last night in a main card clash with Liverpool prospect, Pimblett. Despite surviving a late first-round onslaught, Ferguson was unable to mount a significant offense throughout the fight, leading to his seventh consecutive loss. In a post-fight interview, White stated that he would love to see Ferguson retire and acknowledged the tough opponents he has faced in recent fights. While respecting Ferguson’s warrior spirit, White believes retirement would be the best decision for the Oxnard native.
