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The world of MMA can be harsh for those who are past their prime, and this ghost is haunting Tony Ferguson as of now. After he lost his fight with Justin Gaetjhe, he went on a losing streak for six matches. He has yet to win a match since 2020. He holds the record for the longest winning streak in the game.
In a recent online conversation, a fan called out Tony Ferguson’s losing streak, to which he jestingly replied. As the boogeyman answers the comments, one question lingers: will El Cucuy come back to the octagon again?
Tony Ferguson’s bizarre statement
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Tony Ferguson is known for his bizarre way of talking on social media, and this was highlighted recently when a fan called him out, exposing his 6-loss streak against various opponents. The fan quoted “6 L’s in a row,” and he says CSO. The Fan here was highlighting Ferguson’s last 6 consecutive losses which came against multiple opponents. it must be noted that he is yet to win a fight since 2020
“Performance decreasing drugs” 🤣 pic.twitter.com/e03zUgwTqE
— P4P#1 Volk (@TopMMAContent) August 19, 2023
To which Ferguson replied in his cryptic manner, “Check it out, I’m the type of guy to take performance-decreasing drugs. #bish #drinkitup #casualchamp #cso.”
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To understand the term “CSO,” we need to delve into the past. When Tony Ferguson used the term “CSO” in the realm of MMA, it meant only two things: “champ sh*t only” or “chief security officer” of the UFC. He coined this during his match against Charles Oliveira.
Tony Ferguson: Unyielding determination and uncertain MMA future
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Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson, both lightweight legends, shared a rivalry that fans couldn’t stop talking about. They rose through the ranks of the UFC’s lightweight division, with Ferguson even becoming an interim champion while Nurmagomedov secured the undisputed title. Ferguson’s incredible 12-fight win streak made his opponents look helpless. But everything changed when he faced Justin Gaethje in his second interim title fight. This time, ‘El Cucuy’ couldn’t win and suffered a brutal five-round beating.
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MMA: UFC 291 – Ferguson vs Green Jul 29, 2023 Salt Lake City, Utah, USA Tony Ferguson red gloves fights Bobby Green blue gloves during UFC 291 at Delta Center. Salt Lake City Delta Center Utah USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xJeffxSwingerx 20230729_szo_si8_0247
That loss marked the start of a tough period for Ferguson. Now, three years later, he’s on a six-fight losing streak. Before his recent loss to Bobby Green, he surprised everyone by saying he was in his prime at 39 years old. Despite calls for him to retire, Ferguson continues to fight. If he loses a seventh time, the UFC might have to step in. Even Daniel Cormier believes it might be time for Tony Ferguson to retire.
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Tony Ferguson, cryptic replies and refusal to retire show his determination. However, it’s not sure how long can his body sustain. While being haunted by losses, he clings to his “champ sh*t only” mentality. Ferguson’s journey symbolizes the harsh realities of an aging fighter in a brutal sport. As he strives to rewrite his narrative, the MMA world watches, unsure if El Cucuy can overcome the odds and make a triumphant return to the octagon. Will he be able to redeem himself or he will go down? Only time can tell.
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