[autotag]Tony Ferguson[/autotag] made history in the worst type of way Saturday when his losing skid hit an octagon record eight fights courtesy of [autotag]Michael Chiesa[/autotag] at UFC on ABC 7.
Ferguson (25-11 MMA, 15-9 UFC) saw his stunning career slide hit a further low after he suffered a first-round submission defeat to Chiesa (19-7 MMA, 11-8 UFC), and with it surpassed B.J. Penn for most consecutive defeats in the welterweight bout at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
After the fight, Ferguson gave an emotional speech which indicated he will retire from UFC competition.
Check below for the top X (formerly Twitter) reactions to Chiesa beating Ferguson at UFC on ABC 7.
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Jed I Goodman
TUF 13 Champion Tony Ferguson vs. TUF 15 Champion Michael Chiesa
Believe this is the 24th TUF Champ vs. TUF Champ bout in the UFC.
Chiesa is 2-0 against TUF Champs
Ferguson is 0-1 against TUF Champs#TUFNeverDies #UFCAbuDhabi— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) August 1, 2024
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MMA Junkie
ESPN MMA
Mike Bohn
Michael Chiesa submits Tony Ferguson in Round 1 at #UFCAbuDhabi.
Ferguson’s eight-fight UFC losing skid now stands alone for the longest in company history.
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) August 3, 2024
Aaron Bronsteter
Michael Chiesa submits Tony Ferguson in the first round in what I expect to be Ferguson’s final UFC bout.
Much love to Tony on his UFC run. One of the more interesting characters we’ve seen in the sport.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) August 3, 2024
Henry Cejudo
Championship Rounds
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MMA Junkie
Kelvin Gastelum
One of the best to ever do it in the lightweight division.
I hope people will remember the legend of “El Cucuy” in generations to come.
One of a kind.
— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) August 3, 2024
Aaron Bronsteter
That was so classy of Chiesa to give Tony Ferguson the floor.
Even after breaking a losing streak where he hasn’t had mic time in the octagon for awhile, he gave Tony his moment.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) August 3, 2024
UFC
Simon Samano
Tony Ferguson is the type of guy to take his gloves off in the cage, leave one and keep one after eight losses in a row. What a Tony move lol. #UFCAbuDhabi
— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) August 3, 2024
Alan Jouban
MMA Mania
ESPN MMA
MMA Junkie
UFC
Ken Hathaway
UFC
Kevin Lee
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