Tony Ferguson is one of the UFC’s mainstays, he has been struggling in the organization since 2011 and is undoubtedly one of the legends of the entire MMA. However, his future is in the stars. In an interview with the media, he revealed that he did not plan to sign a new contract with the UFC yet, and compared the head of the organization to drug dealers.
If MMA fans were talking about the best fighters who had never been legitimate UFC champions, the name Tony Ferguson would definitely fall. In his prime, this unique fighter had a series of 12 wins in a row.
Even so, he did not have the opportunity to fight for the title. He only fought for the belt of the interim champion twice, once he won it, yet he never fought for the belt for the unquestioned champion.
Now he also has an opponent who didn’t have to do much for the title match. Michael Chandler wrestled for the title right after one UFC win. That’s why Ferguson became very angry in the media interview.
Ferguson said Chandler was a privileged fighter for UFC Chief Dan White. Reaction? Laughter not only of White, but of most of those present in the hall. “It’s not funny. I’m taking the hell out of this weekend. I’ll kick that favorite Dana White in the ass. “ El Cucuy said.
Among other things, the UFC legend added that he had nothing against Chandler, who should not take it personally. He is just tired of the tactics the organization presents itself with.
Ferguson also relied on fighter conditions
Soon Ferguson began to criticize UFC salaries and conditions for fighters. White recently said that boxers are extremely overpaid. This affected Ferguson, as he feels that the UFC stars, on the other hand, receive little.
Besides, he’s annoyed that he can’t do anything but fight in the UFC.
“I asked the UFC to box. He said no. And why? I want to play baseball or other sports. I am an athlete, I have grown up in various sports at a high level. I won the national football championship, I did wrestling… I want to do a few things, but I can’t because there’s a guy who acts like a drug dealer. “ Ferguson, who would like to make money somewhere, said indiscriminately.
Source: MMA Fighting, UFC
