Former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson appears to finally have one foot – or glove, albeit outside combat sports off the back of his record-settting eight consecutive loss at UFC Abu Dhabi tonight, confirming he will weigh-up retirement amid continued urging.
Ferguson, a former undisputed lightweight titleholder, suffered a record-breaking eight consecutive defeat tonight in his main card return against fellow veteran Michael Chiesa, dropping an opening round rear-naked choke submission loss to the Washington native.
The loss came as Ferguson’s eight on the trot since 2020 – where prior before that skid, he had enjoyed a stunning, record-setting twelve fight run of consecutive wins, including an interim title success against promotional alum, Kevin Lee.