This weekend, fans will witness UFC veteran Tony Ferguson in action as he faces Michael Chiesa in a welterweight bout. UFC Fight Night is also headlined by the highly anticipated matchup between Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov. Scheduled for August 3, 2024, at the Etihad Arena, the event promises an exciting fight card. While the entire lineup is impressive, let’s look at the Ferguson vs. Chiesa fight preview.
UFC Abu Dhabi Predictions: Who Will Win Between Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa
Tony Ferguson has a record of 26 wins, 10 losses, and 0 draws. The 40-year-old fighter is currently on a seven-fight losing streak, with his most recent loss coming against Paddy Pimblett on December 16, 2023, at UFC 296. This defeat, by unanimous decision, tied Ferguson with B.J. Penn for the longest losing streak in UFC history. Despite calls for him to retire, Ferguson continues to compete.
In contrast, Michael Chiesa holds a record of 18 wins and 7 losses. The 36-year-old fighter is on a three-fight losing streak, with his latest fight ending in a first-round submission loss to Kevin Holland via brabo choke on July 29, 2023, at UFC 291.
Both fighters are coming off losses in their most recent bouts. Ferguson has notable striking and grappling skills, while Chiesa excels in controlling and has a strong ground game. Despite their similar stats, it is predicted that Michael Chiesa will win this fight by unanimous decision.
UFC Abu Dhabi: Full Fight Card
Main Card
- Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov
- Shara Magomedov vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk
- Marlon Vera vs. Deiveson Figueiredo
- Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa
- Mackenzie Dern vs. Loopy Godinez
- Joel Álvarez vs. Elves Brenner
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Preliminary Card
- Alonzo Menifield vs. Azamat Murzakanov
- Mohammad Yahya vs. Kauê Fernandes
- Shamil Gaziev vs. Don’Tale Mayes
- Guram Kutateladze vs. Jordan Vucenic
- Victoria Dudakova vs. Sam Hughes
- Jai Herbert vs. Rolando Bedoya
- Sedriques Dumas vs. Denis Tiuliulin
The main card of this event is packed with exciting matchups. In addition to Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa, there are several other fights that fans won’t want to miss. The fight card is of PPV quality, so catch the event live!
