T. Ferguson has suffered four consecutive defeats in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Former interim lightweight champion (up to 70,3kg.) in Ultimate, Tony Ferguson will face a decisive commitment this Saturday (16). Featured in UFC 296, the veteran will face Paddy Pimblett and, according to former Ultimate star Alan Jouban, the challenge can represent a great opportunity for the athlete to avoid the dramatic moment. Today, 'Bicho Papão' is on a bitter streak of six defeats.
“This is the best fight that Tony Ferguson could have received. Who is the most 'beatable' fighter and a UFC sensation? AND Paddy Pimblett. He (Pimblett) has a lot of fans, he's a big name. He is the most famous within the category of 'beatable' athletes. In fact, I think he lost his last fight (against Jared gordon)”, said Jouban, in an interview with 'MMA fighting'.
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Optimistic about Ferguson's challenge, Alan followed his reasoning.
“When I see the news, it seems like they are throwing a legend to the lions. Tony is a legend for everything he has done. However, I think that if they gave Tony to an athlete like jalin turner or a 'young bull', someone in his prime, you are, in fact, handing over a legend to the lions. It is not the case that Paddy Pimblett. He is a young man who is evolving. He has finishing skills, he's good on the ground, but he thinks that an opponent like Tony Ferguson, which is far from its peak, will be easily defeated. (…) If Tony wins, he will be the man. For all those who doubted, he will become a hero, instead of Paddy Pimblett”, ended.
This Saturday (16), Ferguson, 39 years old, will step into the octagon for his second commitment in the 2023 season. The athlete, who publicly admits that he is far from retirement, is going through a dramatic situation and, in the event of another stumble, he could be dismissed of Ultimate sealed over the weekend.
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