Michael Chiesa Submits Tony Ferguson in Round 1 at UFC Abu Dhabi, Extends Losing Streak to 8

Aug 3, 2024, 08:17 PM

In a dramatic turn of events at UFC Abu Dhabi, Michael Chiesa submitted Tony Ferguson in the first round via rear-naked choke at 3:44. This defeat marks Ferguson's eighth consecutive loss, setting a new UFC record for the longest losing streak. Despite the loss, Ferguson, a former interim lightweight champion, expressed his desire not to retire but to stay with the UFC. In a symbolic gesture, he left one glove in the Octagon, indicating he might return. Ferguson, now 40 years old, has had a career marked by a legendary 12-fight winning streak, followed by this unprecedented losing streak. The fight was Chiesa's first win since January 2021.