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MMA fans are calling for Tony Ferguson to retire from mixed martial arts following his defeat at UFC 296. The former interim lightweight champion faced off against British prospect Paddy Pimblett on the main card in Las Vegas.
Fan backlash
Ferguson entered the fight on a six-fight losing streak, causing many fans to express their concerns and urge him to hang up his gloves. After failing to break his losing streak against 'The Baddy', who defeated him via unanimous decision, fans took to social media to voice their opinions.
Time to retire
One UFC fan tweeted, "I think it's time for Tony Ferguson to retire." Another fan said, "Tony Ferguson plz retire bro.:" And another expressed, "I'm a big fan of Tony Ferguson but it's time for him to leave this f***ing cage before more damage." Fans are concerned that Ferguson's legacy as an MMA legend is being tarnished by his recent losses.
Ferguson's confidence
Despite his losing streak, Ferguson remained confident before the fight, stating during the pre-fight press conference, "It's going to go the way I want. I've already visualized it, I've trained my ass off, I don't see this kid beating me." However, his words did not translate into victory in the Octagon.
It remains to be seen whether Ferguson will heed the calls to retire or continue to pursue his MMA career.
