ABU DHABI – Tony Ferguson sees new life at welterweight forward of UFC on ABC 7.
Ferguson (25-10 MMA, 15-8 UFC) will look to keep away from the longest dropping streak in UFC historical past when he takes on Michael Chiesa (16-7 MMA, 11-7 UFC) on Saturday’s important card (ABC, ESPN2, ESPN+) at Etihad Enviornment.
Ferguson has competed solely as soon as at 170 kilos since successful Season 13 of “The Final Fighter” in 2011, however he sees it as a extra pure match. He thinks he ought to have caught round at welterweight from the beginning.
“I really feel heavy,” Ferguson instructed reporters, together with MMA Junkie, at UFC on ABC 7 media day. “100 and seventy kilos is loads higher than 155. I don’t have to fret about slicing these final couple of kilos, which is wonderful. I really feel robust, I really feel sharp, and I really feel prepared.”
UFC CEO Dana White stated he hopes that is Ferguson’s final battle, however “El Cucuy” has no intention of strolling away after Saturday, regardless of his present seven-fight dropping streak.
“Nicely, we wish Dana to do a variety of sh*t, too, so we will’t discredit that one both,” stated Ferguson, who as soon as received 12 fights in a row. “So I’m being actual with it. At 170 kilos, I’m not killing myself to get to 155. I do really feel brisker. 100 and fifty-five kilos is nearer to my highschool wrestling weight. …
100 and seventy kilos, I really feel comfy. I don’t really feel like that is going to be my final battle. I’ve to do some extraordinary sh*t, is what I’m planning on doing. So, that’s why I really feel sharp.”
Ferguson, 40, has no need to battle outdoors of the octagon, and hopes the UFC stays his dwelling.
“I like the UFC, and that is the place I’m going to remain,” Ferguson stated. “So, I’ve to earn that proper. I do have seven losses, however who will get an eighth probability apart from me? I don’t ever ask for lots of sh*t, so I’m asking myself to go on the market and do one of the best efficiency I probably can in order that manner I can retain my spot. I do need to be right here. I don’t need to go battle for one more group. The place the f*ck am I going to go? BKFC and have Conor (McGregor) work for me once more? No, I don’t need to do this sh*t.”
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