Prior to UFC 296, 39-Year-Old ‘Dog’ Tony Ferguson Justifiably Backed by Former Opponent to Vanquish Paddy Pimblett After 6 Consecutive Losses- ‘Never Gonna Break’

In a recent YouTube video, Bobby Green shared his insights on the upcoming UFC 296 fight between Tony Ferguson and Paddy Pimblett. The pair are all ready to face off against each other in the last pay-per-view event of the year scheduled for December 16 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. 

During the interview with ‘The Schmo,’ Green shared his thoughts about Ferguson. He reflected on Ferguson’s loss and encouraged the fighter never to give up. Green is all set to take on Dan Hooker in a lightweight showdown. As fans eagerly wait for the match, we closely examine the entire conversation. 

Bobby Green hypes up Tony Ferguson ahead of UFC 296 Paddy Pimblett bout

Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson is one of the most entertaining fighters in the division. He previously held an impressive 12-win fight streak, which helped him clinch the interim lightweight title. However, ‘El Cucuy’ has recently faced a dip in form. He suffered six straight losses, including the first submission and knock-out losses of his career. Green, popularly known as the ‘King,’ also defeated him in UFC 291 in July in his most recent bout.

In a recent YouTube video, Green was confident about Ferguson winning the fight. Having faced him previously, he feels the veteran has a warrior mentality. He also addressed the speculation about Ferguson retiring from the sport and gave his suggestion. He said, ‘He retires when he wants to retire, and don’t let anybody tell you different.’ Green also believes Ferguson needs a trainer like him to ensure he comes out on top and offers a helping hand.

Green extended his encouragement to his former rival and said, “Yeah. Yeah, nothing, but respect my friend. I would say keep going, kid, you know what I mean. Everybody is telling him to retire and stuff. I fought Tony, so I know what I was dealing with. Tony was never giving up; he was never gonna break. He had that warrior spirit. I think he is going to beat Paddy. Tony needs a sick guy like me who could tone his weirdness and put some basic things back, and he will be nice.”

‘El Cucuy’ is training under David Goggins for this fight

Ferguson is making a lot of efforts in hopes of reversing his fortune. He has turned to David Goggins to help him prepare for the upcoming fight. The former US Navy seal and motivational speaker, Goggins, is renowned for his brutal training schedules. Ferguson has undergone a strict training routine under Goggin’s and completed the infamous “hell week.”  

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Many former fighters, including Green, have criticized his training methods. They feel this training system will not only make him slow but also affect his fighting style. As fans eagerly wait for UFC 296, seeing how Ferguson turns up for the fight will be interesting. Will his new training style affect his performance? Or will he be able to win the match? Let us know about it in the comments below.

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