Henry Cejudo just lately voiced his dissatisfaction with the UFC’s ongoing help of Tony Ferguson, suggesting that the promotion ought to now shift its focus to new contenders and contemporary expertise.
Ferguson is gearing up for what could possibly be the ultimate chapter in his Octagon profession. He’s set to face off towards Michael Chiesa in a welterweight conflict on the primary card of UFC Battle Evening Abu Dhabi, scheduled for this weekend on the Etihad Enviornment on Yas Island, United Arab Emirates.
As soon as hailed as probably the most intimidating fighter within the UFC light-weight division, “El Cucuy” surged via a 12-fight unbeaten streak, securing the interim championship with a victory over Kevin Lee at UFC 216 in October 2017 throughout that outstanding run.
Nonetheless, the 40-year-old Californian’s ascent took a pointy downturn following a tricky defeat to Justin Gaethje at UFC 249 in Might 2020, which decisively shattered his unbeaten run. At present, Ferguson is mired in a string of setbacks, tying the promotion’s file for the longest dropping streak with seven consecutive losses. “Triple C” believes it’s time for the UFC to half methods with Ferguson…
Cejudo Claims Ferguson Is Lengthy Previous His Aggressive Greatest
Throughout a latest episode of Pound 4 Pound with former champ Kamaru Usman, Cejudo weighed in on the upcoming combat between Ferguson and Chiesa. The previous UFC two-division champion argued that, given “El Cucuy’s” string of defeats, the UFC ought to provide different fighters an opportunity to shine on the primary card and contemplate releasing the veteran light-weight.
“I don’t prefer it personally; I’m stunned,” Cejudo mentioned. “I believe you’ve obtained to present different individuals alternatives to be on foremost playing cards too. Tony has had his final, what, seven fights or six fights or one thing loopy in a row. I’m identical to, man, he’s not the identical Tony who fought Kevin Lee earlier than that. However he’s not the identical man, man.”
“Triple C” additional famous that Chiesa would possibly pose a difficult matchup for Ferguson, on condition that “Maverick” is bigger and enters the combat with brisker legs.
“I believe Tony’s on his means out. I believe if the UFC desires to present him a greater combat, they need to match him with somebody whose type fits him a bit extra. I believe Chiesa is simply stronger, particularly shifting up a weight class. I really feel like Chiesa is greater, stronger, and hasn’t endured the identical stage of punishment as Tony. He’s by no means been knocked out like Tony, and yeah, I do really feel like this can be a unhealthy match.”
Ferguson is coming off a tricky defeat to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296 final December, which has led the MMA group to recommend that “El Cucuy” ought to contemplate retiring to keep away from taking additional harm.
Even UFC CEO Dana White has overtly expressed a want for Ferguson to retire, but the veteran believes he can reignite his profession with a transfer again to the welterweight division.
