Tony Ferguson is a man on a mission, and that mission is to leave Michael Chiesa gasping for air. The veteran lightweight, who recently moved up to welterweight, is gearing up for a pivotal clash at UFC Abu Dhabi. He will look to break his seven-fight losing streak with a win over his opponent.
Ferguson’s message to Chiesa is clear: Prepare for a non-stop assault. His recent record may not shine, but his confidence remains unshaken. “El Cucuy” isn’t dwelling on the past. He is laser-focused on his upcoming bout with Chiesa. In a recent interview, Ferguson laid out his game plan. It’s simple, brutal, and basically just Tony being Tony.
“I‘m going to out work you [Michael Chiesa], I‘m gonna punch you, you‘re gonna shoot in I‘m gonna choke you out… I‘m not gonna give you any time to breathe, and I hope your conditioning is really good,” said Ferguson via HoshehMma.
Speaking of conditioning, Ferguson claims he is in top form. He boasts of completing 120 rounds of sparring in preparation. That’s enough cardio to make even marathon runners break a sweat. But Ferguson was never one to tire anyway. His recent training with David Goggins proved that when he completed the hell week.
Some have suggested Ferguson consider retirement at 40. But “El Cucuy” isn’t ready to hang up his gloves. Instead, he is doubling down on the traits that made him a fan favorite: relentless pressure, unorthodox strikes, and an iron will.
Michael Chiesa Thinks Tony Ferguson Is Still Very Dangerous
Chiesa himself is coming off three back-to-back losses, and he isn’t taking Ferguson lightly. Despite Ferguson’s recent struggles, Chiesa recognizes the threat he poses. Chiesa is fighting in his own division while ‘El Cucuy’ climbed up to the 170lb division to test his luck there.
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Talking to UFC. com, Chiesa discussed his upcoming fight with Tony Ferguson. He praised the former interim lightweight champion for still showing willingness to fight. He believes Ferguson is the type of guy no one could ever underestimate.
“Tony Ferguson is a very, very dangerous fight in any stage of his career, whether it’s his first fight or his last fight. He is a dangerous opponent, so I have to be mentally sharp,” said Chiesa.
A win is crucial for either man to regain momentum. While Ferguson will see this as a chance to prove he is still a force in the UFC, Chiesa will have an opportunity to topple a big name. In the meantime, fans will be up for a treat as fight night approaches. It will be intriguing to see if Ferguson breaks the record for the longest losing streak or if he bounces back to dominate Chiesa to break that cycle. All will be answered this weekend in Abu Dhabi.
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