UFC legend and the future Hall-of-Damer have signed with new promotion

On January 24, 2025By Littum

Las Vegas, Nevada – December 15: UFC CEO DANA WHITE SEE SEE ON THE STECTION UNDER UFC 2024 SEASON CONSIDERED … (+) Press conference in the MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 15, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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UFC President Dana White said he wanted Tony Ferguson to retire.

Ferguson rejectedAnd it seems that the former UFC resident lightweight champion has signed with the new Global Fight League (GFL), per. The organization’s Instagram account.

Man Ferguson defeated to become the temporary champion of 2017, Kevin Lee, was one of the first big names to sign with GFL. Lee has said The plan is for him to fight FergusonBut a few details had to be prepared.

If Ferguson’s signature is real, these details may be resolved.

Las Vegas, Nevada – December 16: Tony Ferguson from the United States looking at in a slight battle … (+) Against Paddy Pimblett from England under UFC 296: Edwards vs. Covington event in the T-Mobile Arena on December 16, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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Ferguson is on a UFC record-breaking losing row. He has lost eight in a row, and worst of all, Ferguson has been stopped in five of these matches. Throughout his career, Ferguson has had 36 professional matches. He has a 25-11 record.

When you consider the length of his losing row, it is easy to see how dominant he was before his current sliding. From 2013-2019 Ferguson won a remarkable 12 consecutive matches.

During Ferguson’s UFC race, he registered winner over Yves Edwards, Danny Castillo, Gleison Tibau, Josh Thomson, Edson Barboza, Rafael dos Anjos, Kevin Lee, Anthony Pettis and Donald Cerrone.

While Ferguson has fought for a virtual who is who in his weight class, there is a great fighter he never locked horns in his career: Khabib nurmagomedov.

Despite planning a match with Nurmagomedov five times, they never shared Octagon.

GFL has announced dozens of signings in the last few weeks. However, there have been some discrepancies as some of the warriors are still under contract with other campaigns.

That doesn’t seem to be the case with Ferguson. In addition to UFC’s reluctance to book him in another match and Lee, which mentions the discussions with GFL, Ferguson posted a cryptic video on his social media, which apparently hinted at a new beginning in his career.

Hopefully Ferguson can find the closure he needs that allows him to walk away from the sport safe and happy. GFL’s initial draft will take place on Friday, January 24.

Ferguson is expected to be among the warriors justified to get their name called. Be looking for coverage of the draft, teams and other information coming from Friday’s event.

What is the next one in UFC?

UFC leads to Saudi Arabia for a strong card. Here’s a look at all matches:

Israel Adesanya vs. Nassourdine IMAVOV – MIDDLEWEIGHT (185 LBS)
Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Michael Page – Middleweight (185 lbs)
Sergei Pavlovich vs. Jairzinho Rozenstruk – Heavy weight (265 lbs)
Said Nurmagomedov vs. Vinicius Oliveira – Bantamweight (135 lbs)
Ikram Aliskerov vs. André Muniz – Middleweight (185 lbs)
Muhammad Naimov vs. KAAN OFLI – FEATHERWEIGHT (145 LBS)
Shamil Gaziev vs. Thomas Petersen – Heavy weight (265 lbs)
Terrance McKinney vs. Damir Hadžović – Lightweight (155 lbs)
Fares Ziam vs. Mike Davis – Lightweight (155 lbs)
Jasmine Jasudavicius vs. Mayra Bueno Silva – Flyweight (125 lbs)
Bogdan degree vs. L. Alexander – Featherweight (145 lbs)
Hamdy Abdelwahab vs. Jamal Pogues – Heavy Weight (265 Lbs)
Abdul-Kareem al-Selwady vs. Bolaji Oki-Let weight (155 lbs)