Social media reacts to Tony Ferguson’s seventh straight loss vs. Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296
Social media to Tony Ferguson’s victory over Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296
Tony Ferguson finally ended his tumultuous losing skid against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296 on Saturday.
After dropping six consecutive bouts, former interim lightweight champ Ferguson (26-9 MMA, 16-7 UFC) emerged on the side of triumph with a METHOD win over the polarizing Pimblett (20-4 MMA, 4-1 UFC) in their main card bout at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Check below for the top X (formerly Twitter) reactions to Ferguson’s victory over Pimblett at UFC 296.
Tony Ferguson’s tumultuous losing skid continued on Saturday when he fell short against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296.
Former interim UFC champ Ferguson (25-10 MMA, 15-8 UFC) dropped his seventh consecutive fight inside the octagon with a unanimous decision defeat to the polarizing Pimblett (21-3 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in their main card bout at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Check below for the top X (formerly Twitter) reactions to Pimblett’s victory over Ferguson at UFC 296.
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MMA Junkie
Tony Ferguson vs. Paddy Pimblett is up next!
Will "El Cucuy" snap his six-fight losing streak? #UFC296 | Full coverage: https://t.co/BjkSdOwAxh pic.twitter.com/yrttvBTlRQ
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) December 17, 2023
UFC
That ICONIC @PaddyTheBaddy walkout! 🎼
🔴 Paddy Pimblett is about to throw down NEXT! #UFC296 pic.twitter.com/O798R5S25j
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) December 17, 2023
UFC
That's a hell of a corner for El Cucuy!
🗣️ @DavidGoggins put Tony Ferguson through Hell Week, now it's time to show the work! #UFC296 pic.twitter.com/4D3frHe0sH
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) December 17, 2023
UFC
MADNESS INCOMING. #UFC296 pic.twitter.com/BglS60Nwlk
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) December 17, 2023
Nolan King
Paddy Pimblett extends for a touch of gloves. Tony Ferguson says nope. We're underway. #UFC296
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) December 17, 2023
Dan Henderson
https://twitter.com/danhendo/status/1736230326777827660?s=61&t=BkJTWPjq_8kqG8SrdAjH-g
UFC
IT'S HAPPENING. 😳
🇺🇸 @TonyFergusonXT vs 🇬🇧 Paddy Pimblett settle it in the Octagon right NOW!! #UFC296 pic.twitter.com/3mUM8Tf2wy
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) December 17, 2023
Kevin Iole
Pimblett with a nice body kick
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) December 17, 2023
Henry Cejudo
Paddy already focusing on Tony’s lead leg! He needs to continue doing that. #UFC296
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) December 17, 2023
Ben Askren
Tony is beating Paddy to the punches!!! Lets go
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 17, 2023
Derek Brunson
Please no first round finish Paddy or Tony . I have some good stuff going
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 17, 2023
Kevin Iole
Not a ton of defense for Ferguson and he is taking quite a few shots. He's down now
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) December 17, 2023
UFC
Paddy catches Tony at the end of Round 1 but Ferguson survives!! #UFC296
— UFC (@ufc) December 17, 2023
E. Spencer Kyte
He needs to quit. His corner needs to step in and protect him. #UFC296
— E. Spencer Kyte (@spencerkyte) December 17, 2023
Nolan King
10-8 Pimblett. Wow. Ferguson saved by the bell. He was in trouble. Let's see what David Goggins has for him to turn this around #UFC296
— Nolan King (@mma_kings) December 17, 2023
Ben Askren
Well that didn’t last long! Somehow he survived the end of that round. He needs to get a takedown and get on top. https://t.co/SVubnqf4Ah
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 17, 2023
Henry Cejudo
10-8 round for Paddy, he needs to finish this in the second. #UFC296
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) December 17, 2023
UFC
The Baddy was swinging BIG in the first 😳 #UFC296 pic.twitter.com/tD1cgFzSzi
— UFC (@ufc) December 17, 2023
John Gooden
That was a really strong round for Paddy.
— John Gooden (@JohnGoodenUK) December 17, 2023
Aiemann Zahabi
Maybe Goggins tells him something that gets him the W in round 2 🤷🏻♂️
— Aiemann Zahabi (@Aiemannzahabi) December 17, 2023
Cageside Press
Tony trying to find the angle away from the fence here! Paddy wants to keep him there and he tries to land damage! #UFC296
— Cageside Press (@Cagesidepress) December 17, 2023
Hyon Ko
Paddy the Baddy is utterly dominating Ferguson everywhere. Best version to date #UFC296
— Hyon Ko (@KoreanJohn_) December 17, 2023
Aaron Bronsteter
10-9 Pimblett in R2.
Either 20-18 or 20-17 or Pimblett heading into the final round. Ferguson needs a finish.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) December 17, 2023
Jared Gordon
Im just that good. Run it back.
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) December 17, 2023
UFC
"You gotta be you Tony!"
🔊 Let's go into the Tony Ferguson corner with @DavidGoggins in tow… #UFC296 pic.twitter.com/DU8allSh5U
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) December 17, 2023
King Typo
Paddy is gassed lmao
— King Typo (@BoxingBusch) December 17, 2023
Simon Samano
Is the “lose-lose” situation playing out for Paddy Pimblett? 🤔 #UFC296
— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) December 17, 2023
Don King
Last 4 min of Tony Ferguson #ufc career. Think they will put this on the broadcast?
— DON KING (@DonKingLV) December 17, 2023
Caposa
Paddy looks a little tired huh
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) December 17, 2023
Jared Gordon
Paddy fights like a sausage #UFC296
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) December 17, 2023
Ant Evans
I can't believe Paddy was good enough to win a Cage Warriors title#UFC296
— Ant Evans (@AntEvansMMA) December 17, 2023
Matthew Wells
30-26 Pimblett @MMADecisions #UFC296
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) December 17, 2023
Dillon Danis
This fight is next for Paddy the Fanny pack, mark my words I finish him inside 1 round or everyone who likes this gets my purse he is pure trash at fighting. pic.twitter.com/9BsIaafdTP
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) December 17, 2023
Alan Jouban
Tony’s cardio definitely held up. #UFC296
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) December 17, 2023
Cat Zingano
https://twitter.com/catzingano/status/1736234791308308991?s=61&t=BkJTWPjq_8kqG8SrdAjH-g
Rafael dos Anjos
The hype is real.
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) December 17, 2023
MMA History Today
There’s never been a rise and fall in UFC history like Tony Ferguson has had.
A legendary 12 fight winning streak followed by 7 straight losses.
Even in the losses, Tony’s spirit was never broken.
It’s what makes him a legend. pic.twitter.com/YrJeApEglL
— MMA History Today (@MMAHistoryToday) December 17, 2023
MMA Junkie
#UFC296 results: Paddy Pimblett (@PaddyTheBaddy) def. Tony Ferguson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Full coverage: https://t.co/BjkSdOwAxh pic.twitter.com/GHsNAshgy0
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) December 17, 2023
Arnold Allen
Happy Tony didn't get brutally ko'd and most likely Paddy got the win #UFC296
— Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) December 17, 2023
Aljamain Sterling
What a round!!! Paddy on Fire and Tony showing his grit and toughness! #UFC296
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 17, 2023
Ben Askren
Paddy was a fun prospect but his fighting is kinda meh.
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 17, 2023
UFC
The Baddy is BACK! ✅
🔴 @PaddyTheBaddy knocks off a legend to secure his biggest win to date! #UFC296 pic.twitter.com/wki2vGNWpA
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) December 17, 2023
MIke Bohn
Tony Ferguson suffers his 7th straight UFC loss, tied with BJ Penn for most consecutive defeats in company history. #UFC296 pic.twitter.com/Cd8MwbL5Da
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohn) December 17, 2023
Michael Carroll
LONGEST ACTIVE UFC WIN STREAKS – Lightweight
(I don't care what you think about his last fight so save it)
12 – Islam Makhachev
05 – Paddy Pimblett
05 – Benoit Saint Denis#UFC296— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) December 17, 2023
UFC
Paddy pays his respect to Tony after 3 hard rounds back and forth 👏 #UFC296 pic.twitter.com/PoXiMGVLnY
— UFC (@ufc) December 17, 2023
Miesha Tate
What do you wanna bet Tony and Goggins are headed to go run a marathon post fight #UFC296
— Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) December 17, 2023
Johnny Eblen
Tony looks bad man. He needs to retire.
— Johnny Eblen (@JohnnyEblen) December 17, 2023
Cody Stamann
I will fight paddy at 155. Wtf was that
— Cody Stamann (@CodyStamann) December 17, 2023
