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Post his knockout loss at UFC 274, Tony Ferguson has hinted at a move to welterweight
Tony Ferguson succumbed to one of the most horrific front leg knockouts in MMA history when he fought Michael Chandler at UFC 274. However, Tony has bounced back from the loss in no time and has started calling out fighters for his next fight.
He has been calling out for a fight against UFC superstar Nate Diaz, a rematch with Michael Chandler, and even taken a shot at Dustin Poirier. Ferguson even suggested the idea of a TUF series with arch-nemesis Khabib Nurmagomedov, which only goes on to prove that Tony’s will can’t be broken.
Ferguson recently posted a picture on Instagram which is proof that, he hasn’t missed a day in the gym or at training. He looks big, strong, and ripped, possibly teasing a move up to welterweight. He captioned the post,
“That’s Right Iceman,.. I am🕶Dangerous”
Memorial🇺🇸Weekend 🥇Have Fun B# Safe Crew🍃- Champ -CSO- 🇺🇸🏆🇲🇽 # 🏋️♂️
Ferguson walked into UFC 273 having not won a single round in his last three fights, but looked like he didn’t miss a beat in the first round. The first round felt like a flashback to the times when Tony would dismantle and systematically break down his opponents. While fans were reminiscing while watching Tony outstrike Chandler, the ‘El Cucuy’ dropped Chandler with a stinging left hook that dropped Chandler, and also blurred his vision momentarily.
The second round began with Chandler coming in hot, guns blazing, and landed one of the greatest front kick knockouts that stifled Ferguson, and stunned the entire arena. Chandler observed that Tony had his hands to the side, which opened up hooks for him. In making this read, Chandler planted a perfectly timed front leg kick that knocked Tony off senses, out cold.
Tony Ferguson’s awkward interview with Daniel Cormier had the entire MMA community talking. While others appreciated Daniel Cormier’s professionalism, there was still palpable tension between them as Tony continued to take verbal shots at DC and his teammate Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Tony Ferguson’s devastating loss had everyone worried about his health. Especially given the fact that Tony hasn’t won a single fight or round in his previous four outings. However, the ‘El Cucuy’ has been at his usual conceited best on Twitter.
Former double champion Daniel Cormier was announced to be inducted into the modern wing of Hall of Fame 2022. And while everyone started congratulating the American on his illustrious career, Ferguson poked fun at his ‘towel-gate’ incident, in the aftermath of Charles Oliveira missing weight at UFC 274.
Tony posted a tweet saying, ‘ How Not to Make Weight Ladies & Gentlemen. Shoulda Stripped Em’ Like They Did @CharlesDoBronxs Shout Out To All Those Doin’ It Right & Keepin’ The Sport Clean – Champ -CSO- # CuttingWeight Feeling Great @espnmma’
A visibly perturbed and distressed Daniel Cormier urged that Tony should use this time to reflect on his humbling loss, and said, ‘ Tony please stop. Go and sit back for a little, tuck your head in a hole somewhere. Regroup man , recover spend some time with your family. Like just please stop! I plead with you. It is not a good look. Like you’re making me sad.’
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