Tony Ferguson’s retirement saga has taken another twist, and this time, fans got an insider’s perspective. Matt Brown, a UFC veteran with 15 years of experience under his belt, has stepped into the ring of public opinion. He offered a raw, unfiltered look at why fighters like Ferguson struggle to hang their gloves, even after continually getting outmatched.
Once the interim lightweight champion, Ferguson was riding high on a 12-fight winning streak. Fast-forward to the present day, he just lost his eighth consecutive fight. The octagon, once his playground, now feels like quicksand. So, naturally, Ferguson hinted at retirement… and then he didn’t. But why the hesitation? Why can’t he just walk away? Brown had an insightful view of the same.
“The problem is he had so many wins, he was interim champion, on like a 12-fight winning streak back in the day. So he’s like a cocaine addict trying to reach that high again…If he had lost eight fights in a row at the beginning of his career, his first eight fights, he would have quit most likely…But because he’s already had that high, he’s thinking I can get back to that,” said Brown via MMA Fighting.
Brown, who recently retired himself, knows this struggle all too well. He believed that winning was a rush that nothing else could match, and as such, he sympathizes with Ferguson’s plight. Moreover, he understands the difficulty of walking away from the spotlight.
So, what’s the solution? Brown suggests finding fulfillment outside the octagon. For him, it was opening a gym. For Ferguson? Well, that’s something he’ll have to discover for himself. In the end, this isn’t just about Ferguson. It’s a reminder that behind every punch, every kick, there’s a human being grappling with their identity.
Tony Ferguson Will Continue His MMA Career, Whether In The UFC Or Elsewhere
‘El Cucuy,’ the man with the unbreakable spirit and seemingly unbreakable losing streak, is at it again. Just when fans thought the book on his career was done, he rewrote yet another ending. After his eighth consecutive loss in the UFC, Ferguson isn’t ready to hang up his gloves. Instead, he is doubling down on his commitment to the sport that’s been both his greatest love and toughest opponent.
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Ferguson stepped into the octagon to break his losing streak. But alas, Michael Chiesa plays the role of dream crusher, securing a first-round submission victory. In a moment that had fans reaching for the tissues, Ferguson placed a single glove in the center of the octagon. It seemed like a poignant farewell to a storied career. But hold the horses, folks! This isn’t a typical retirement story.
Tony Ferguson pulled a classic ‘El Cucuy’ move at the post-fight press conference. He flipped the script faster than one of his infamous rolls. Retirement? Not on his watch! He revealed that he would prefer to fight in the UFC, but if not, he would go elsewhere. Ferguson’s determination is admirable, if not a tad concerning. Fans want to believe in the ‘Tony Time’ but are also rooting for him to enjoy his time after retiring from this young man’s sport.
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