Tony Ferguson issues statement on KO loss, still hungry

Tony Ferguson remains to be hungry to combat after his knockout loss to Michael Chandler at UFC 274.

Ferguson (25-7 MMA, 15-5 UFC), a former interim UFC light-weight champion, suffered his fourth consecutive defeat on Saturday when he was caught by a picture-perfect front kick to the jaw from Chandler (23-7 MMA, 2-2 UFC) within the second spherical of their combat, which came about at Footprint Middle in Phoenix.

“El Cucuy” was on the canvas for a number of minutes after being put out chilly for the primary time in his his greater than 14-year skilled profession. He finally left the octagon below his personal energy, although, and after being transported to an area hospital, was launched with a adverse CT scan, according to UFC officials.

Ferguson made his first feedback on the combat late Sunday evening, posting a press release on social media that mirrored a constructive outlook. He congratulated Chandler on his highlight-reel victory, and mentioned he’s motivated to push ahead and claiming he’s “simply getting began.”

Take a look at the entire assertion beneath (by way of Twitter):

Congratulations to @MikeChandlerMMA On his victory at UFC👣274. Had numerous enjoyable in there, you followers are Fuckin’ wild I like this shit! Feels good to be again & hungry once more. We have been simply getting began. Finest Of Luck In Your Subsequent Battle- Champ # ForTheLoveOfTheGame -CSO- 🇺🇸🏆🇲🇽 pic.twitter.com/cp6trgSPoX

— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) May 9, 2022

Congratulations to @MikeChandlerMMA On his victory at UFC👣274. Had numerous enjoyable in there, you followers are Fuckin’ wild I like this shit! Feels good to be again & hungry once more. We have been simply getting began. Finest Of Luck In Your Subsequent Battle- Champ # ForTheLoveOfTheGame -CSO- 🇺🇸🏆🇲🇽

At 38, Ferguson is occurring three years since he secured a victory. His four-fight dropping skid has solely come to elite competitors, nonetheless, as he’s dropped fights to Chandler, Beneil Dariush, former interim UFC champ Gaethje, and present UFC light-weight champ Charles Oliveira.

UFC president Dana White mentioned post-fight at UFC 274 that Ferguson’s place with the promotion will not be in jeopardy. He additionally mentioned he nonetheless sees Ferguson as among the finest at 155 kilos, however wish to see the fighter take break day after a devastating knockout.