‘He’s not losing to f*cking turds’

Sean O’Malley desires to see Tony Ferguson get one other alternative after UFC 291.

Ferguson (25-9 MMA, 15-7 UFC) misplaced his sixth combat in a row when he was submitted by Bobby Green on Saturday at Delta Heart in Salt Lake Metropolis. Regardless of his tough patch, Ferguson didn’t indicate retirement and plans on assembly with the UFC brass to evaluate what’s subsequent.

Ferguson, a former interim light-weight champion, as soon as rode the longest profitable streak within the division’s historical past, however appears removed from his prime as of late.

“Tony Ferguson (is) on a six-fight shedding streak,” O’Malley mentioned on the “Timbo Sugar Show” podcast. “‘Coming into his prime’ although in order that’s f*cking encouraging should you’re a Tony Ferguson fan. Bobby Inexperienced seemed slick on the toes, throwing his one-twos, his two-ones, from his hip, quick as f*ck. Tony was consuming them till he was sleeping on them.”

Ferguson’s setbacks have come in opposition to elite-level competitors. Though Inexperienced was thought of a step down in competitors, O’Malley says Ferguson’s power of schedule has been difficult.

“I say give him another,” O’Malley mentioned. “I don’t (need to depend him out)… Take heed to who he misplaced to: (Justin) Gaethje, Charles Oliveira, Beneil Dariush, Michael Chandler, Nate Diaz, Bobby Inexperienced. He’s not shedding to f*cking turds.”

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