5 potential opponents for Tony Ferguson after his latest setback at UFC 274
Tony Ferguson is amongst the most beloved fighters in the sport. The 38-year-old suffered yet another loss this past weekend against Michael Chandler. After succumbing to a brutal front kick knockout, he's proven that MMA can be as heartbreaking as it is exciting.
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UFC 274 marked the fourth consecutive loss for 'El Cucuy'. In these defeats, he's been utterly dominated or finished. However, he had some success against Michael Chandler. He even scored a knockdown and won the first round on all three judges' scorecards.
The defeat was hard to watch for many, as Ferguson fans were ubiquitous at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Though things haven't been going his way lately, Ferguson still seems to have some fight left in him.
Here are five potential opponents for Tony Ferguson after his latest setback at UFC 274.
#5. Tony Ferguson vs. Renato Moicano
Renato Moicano is arguably one of the most exciting lightweights in the world right now. An impressive submission victory over Alexander Hernandez saw the Brazilian looking his best.
RENATO MOICANO (-165) TAKES DOWN ALEXANDER HERNANDEZ BY SUBMISSION
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His next bout was a short notice fight against former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos. Though he showed championship-level heart, he was decisively beaten in a five-round co-main event.
The 38-year-old is on a four-fight skid and was finished in two of these performances, but that doesn't exactly mean that he's done. All four of the fighters who defeated him have proved themselves to be at the top of the division. A step down in the rankings is the best bet for 'El Cucuy' to gain some traction again and work his way back up.
Opposite Tony Ferguson, 'Moicano' deserves a step up. Taking on dos Anjos on short notice was quite the favor for the UFC - the promotion should gift him back. 'El Cucuy' and 'Moicano' would be a rather exciting matchup for both fighters and the fans.