UFC on ABC 7 social media reactions: Tony Ferguson's record-setting loss, retirement speech leaves fighters emotional
[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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UFC
Tony is DIALED in ahead of #UFCAbuDhabi 👀#InAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | @VisitAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/oedcCB2Bwk
— UFC (@ufc) August 3, 2024
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
UFC
Ya viene @TonyFergusonXT #UFCAbuDhabi@InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi | @VisitAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/pqfhLsJJkV
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) August 3, 2024
MMA Junkie
Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa is up next.
Will Tony finally get back in the win column? 👇#UFCAbuDhabi | Live coverage: https://t.co/DTP7L0TY0p pic.twitter.com/8gQcXFa6Wm— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) August 3, 2024
ESPN MMA
TONY FERGUSON'S WALKOUT 🔥 #UFCAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/mPV3at89O8
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) August 3, 2024
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
We love you Tony but please hang it up #UFCAbuDhabi
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) August 3, 2024
Championship Rounds
Michael Chiesa subs Tony Ferguson in the first#UFC #MMA #UFCAbuDhabi
pic.twitter.com/mfejQx7fI4— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) August 3, 2024
UFC
HE GOT IT DONE IN THE FIRST ROUND 😮💨@MikeMav22 gets the first round submission at #UFCAbuDhabi #InAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | @VisitAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/UULTYubj1j
— UFC (@ufc) August 3, 2024
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
Se retira @TonyFergusonXT ? 👏❤️ #UFCAbuDhabi @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi | @VisitAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/5pKfLKCy3F
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) August 3, 2024
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
Classy move by @MikeMav22 giving up the mic. And @TonyFergusonXT handled that tough moment well, in true El Cucuy fashion. #UFCAbuDhabi
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 3, 2024
MMA Mania
Tony Ferguson lays one glove down after his loss pic.twitter.com/SPJfqWCbsT
— MMA Mania (@mmamania) August 3, 2024
ESPN MMA
TONY FERGUSON: A TRUE UFC LEGEND 👏 #UFCAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/IormWr39LT
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) August 3, 2024
MMA Junkie
Tony Ferguson gives a non-retirement retirement after his record-setting loss at #UFCAbuDhabi. pic.twitter.com/lyYR0CGRgi
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) August 3, 2024
UFC
It's not a goodbye, but it's a see ya later.. @TonyFergusonXT is leaving only ONE glove in the Octagon tonight. The other will go home with him after #UFCAbuDhabi #InAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | @VisitAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/YCRjeXqMfv
— UFC (@ufc) August 3, 2024
Ken Hathaway
I Did Not Expect A Single Glove To Be Put Down. Future Uncertain. #UFCAbuDhabi
— Ken Hathaway (@1khathaway) August 3, 2024
UFC
"It ain't time. I got sh*t to work on."
We'll see @TonyFergusonXT again 🫡#InAbuDhabi | @InAbuDhabi | #UFCAbuDhabi | @VisitAbuDhabi pic.twitter.com/oM7GPxHsQh— UFC (@ufc) August 3, 2024
Kevin Lee
Man.. Respect @TonyFergusonXT
— Kevin Lee MTP (@MoTownPhenom) August 3, 2024
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