I’m Concerned about Tony Ferguson…

Chael Sonnen talks Tony Ferguson on this episode of Beyond the Fight
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[@Jimmy58261]

The half retirement bothered me the most

[@___and_memes_for_all]

That’s How Tony Is. Cryptic And Confusing. He’s 100% Done Fighting

[@crowbear516]

He became an attempt to be what this fans thought he was.

[@ultimatefightingshorts]

@@___and_memes_for_all No he's not. Might be done winning, but definitely not done fighting.

[@SquizbarDeAlienOfficial]

@@ultimatefightingshorts sadly i have to agree. I pray he doesn’t go to BKFC. I’ve been watching Tony since his season if the Ultimate Fighter and it breaks my heart how his career has turned out.

[@ultimatefightingshorts]

@@SquizbarDeAlienOfficial Yeah man, it's not fun to watch Tony lose so many after being so driven and positive after every defeat. Mindset of a champ, but we all get old unfortunately.

[@chadmcnabb9193]

Tony was never the same after that gathetje beating

[@jackdemoguitar]

I would say he went downhill fast moreso after the Chandler knockout. If you remember, the Olivera fight was after the Gaethje fight, and he looked ok then.

[@PatrickFitzgerald..]

I loved every second of that fight

[@HarvH]

Agreed

[@NiekLodewijkx]

no mas

[@garlic_bread4769]

​@@jackdemoguitarL is an L bud

[@PlayFloyd_IN]

Been a combat sports fan since Jan 01, 2004. The Tony Ferguson story is especially painful for me because it's a reminder of the BJ Penn story, only much more brutal and him not being able to become the undisputed LW champion, in a division at a time, when it's one murder's row after another. Forever an El Cucuy fan.

[@GetH0NEY]

Big facts

[@sitindogmas]

been a fan for about the same amount of time, if Tony's not gonna be involved with fighting and the UFC, well, it's honestly kinda of scary. mabey im lookin at it wrong

[@transformsupportedaccommod553]

You even remember the date?

[@PlayFloyd_IN]

@@transformsupportedaccommod553 - Yes, saw Pride FC: Final Conflict 2003 at 4 AM on free TV in my hometown New Delhi, India on January 01, 2004. At the time, the telecommunications ministry in India used to give out schedules of events to be aired on the new year months in advance, and so I eagerly waited after seeing Ken Shamrock in WWF and him not look or move anything like any other pro-wrestler at the time and then someone at my school mentioned 'Pride FC'. One of the most memorable nights of my life thus far.

[@PlayFloyd_IN]

@@sitindogmas - no, you're not looking at it wrong. you're seeing exactly what I'm seeing, the rapid decay of one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time.

[@TurdFerguson0]

Tony Ferguson is the type of guy to never retire.

[@joooanit0224]

To half retire.

[@Rodrigo-uv2vc]

Andrei arlovski type shit

[@ChiefX07]

​@@Rodrigo-uv2vc lol

[@kurtsikora1571]

He hasn't even hit his prime yet. Lmao jokes aside it is sad to see. He was in goat talk just a few years ago. Mma is a very unforgiving sport

[@likewise4gaming]

Tony Ferguson is the type of guy that hits his prime as soon as his losing streak matches his winning one.

[@adamkennedy7297]

Nope. He's gone and should retire we all know it.

[@FroggyPrince]

@adamkennedy7297 I'm pretty sure it's sarcasm

[@screenplaya4562]

Had Tony retired, which he obviously did not do, he would have gotten a very relieved ovation. Fair point on the :dick move" front.

[@biyaxow9]

Tony Ferguson is the type of guy to match his 12 fight win streak with a 12 fight losing streak

[@clarksmart2440]

WOW 😲 did you just think of that?

[@JahIthBer]

Fuck I hate that this might actually happen

[@Syonaga_Auron777]

​@@clarksmart2440 He just needs 4 more fights outside of UFC to level that. It's seriously concerning.

[@drive-2786]

@@biyaxow9 ..why is he losing so much , should change his coach ,join a gym and stop with them unconditional unorthodox workout

[@lukesosby3241]

@@drive-2786watch the Gaethje fight then reconsider your question

[@alexandercortez8823]

Alex Pereira's entire UFC career has occurred within Tony's losing streak.

[@vaneast411]

time for Chael to learn how to pronounce his name

[@MarvinWestmaas]

@@vaneast411 no

[@vaneast411]

@@MarvinWestmaas fail

[@MarvinWestmaas]

@@vaneast411 You

[@vaneast411]

@@MarvinWestmaas I know how to pronounce the Brazilian star’s name - really - anyone can ;)

[@ryanstinson726]

thank you chael for bringing up how much of a dick move it was for tony to take chiesa’s mic time to half ass retire. that pissed me off so much

[@kev30631]

All his points were good. Being selfish, delusional and continued declining performance. UFC is going to have to give him a hard abrupt separation because Tony will never do it .

[@grantt4437]

To be fair Chiesa was the one that gifted Tony the time. Tony didn’t ask for it

[@ryanstinson726]

tony took off his gloves. the universal sign of retirement. which after 8 losses should’ve been very fuckin clear.

[@misterclownface]

He obviously has mental issues, some kind of disorder. You have to expect him to be irrational. He needs to get help with his mental disorder.

[@booognish]

@@grantt4437he stole the spotlight by making the symbolic move with the glove, so Chiesa did the decent thing and gave him his moment to say goodbye and maintain a shred of dignity, which he then refused to do

[@lordbondslave2]

The reason we have been on this ride with Tony is because he is unorthodox, intense, and a bit crazy. You are all surprised that Tony is being kinda crazy and doesn't want to let go!?! Maybe he should. Maybe it isn't time yet. But don't act like this isn't the same Tony. Enjoy it while it lasts. When you all turn the lights out on him, he will still be at it in the dark.

[@sukhoifockewulf]

The dude is dangerous crazy and is only going to get worse, remember how terrified his wife or ex whatever was on that 911 call? His brain will only deteriorate, not get better

[@1297skypred]

Tell him it’s time. It’s been time for a long time now

[@haitianxu]

Right, because Tony Ferguson will surely listen. Are you for real? Read his wife's disturbing 2019 police report before he went on this historical losing streak if you actually think Tony listens to anyone.

[@Savvage.875]

everyone’s been telling him but unfortunately it’s his decision and clearly he doesn’t care about his well being .

[@ian9toes]

@@Savvage.875Dana should take the decision away from him like someone taking the car keys away from a drunk friend, plus Tony might actually appreciate it because it means he didn’t quit.

[@joys8634]

​@@ian9toesso delusional. Dana doesn't even care about his Mama. He definitely doesn't care about fighters health when they are making him money

[@FILMkijkertje]

@@ian9toes Dana will do that within the next 2 weeks, since the UFC has the legal position to terminate a contract when someone is on a losing streak, especially on a losing streak like Tony is.

[@kp7071]

We’ve been concerned too. About 6 fights ago

[@jayysherm2549]

Chael turning this into a baseball reference is genius

[@eddyandy13]

Honestly Tony should have retired years ago.

[@farve23]

Agreed.. one more after Justin and definitely after Michael..

[@daemon-dw1ns]

Xerock holmes

[@Vincent_Boogaloo]

Yep & as great as Tony was, Khabib would have ragdolled him. That fight wouldn’t have been close.

[@TheMykeShow]

​@@Vincent_BoogalooI think Tony v. Khabib would have been GREAT! I still think Khabib would have won, but I think something happened when Tony fought Justin. I think Tony got hurt. Like inside. He hasn't been the same ever since.

[@mrydobon]

Tony Ferguson is the type of guy to owe Chael forty bucks.

[@bigmike-ip8bn]

😂

[@B.r.i.a.n.1]

Politicians and tony, the only folks that don't retire when they certainly should!

[@riccocool]

I'd love to watch Tony vs Nancy in Olympic boxing!

[@NuttZach_AK]

Is he the Biden of MMA?

[@tristan583]

Stop this Madness, Tony is still well in his prime

[@MrResdog911]

Drugs don’t make it so….

[@Vincent_Boogaloo]

Naw bro he’s not even in his prime yet… shades & blades 😎 ⚔️

[@personreanimation]

What?

[@jasonsanders8797]

Tony Ferguson is the type of guy I've been concerned about for years.

[@shanetidrick8149]

That lethal hands frame is so appropriate

[@UAPReportingCenter]

That Tony didn’t shine up Chiesa was a real shitbag move by Tony.

[@knoname7778]

Tony Ferguson leaving 1 glove in the ring is the most Tony Ferguson thing to do

[@sinister3918]

I'm worried about the guy too. I really hope he finds peace after fighting.

[@fvgc454ss]

Im scared to see a Tony Ferguson interview 10 years from now.

[@salvatoregiovanni8967]

You better pray it has subtitles

[@PostFade]

Not having the Khabib fight ruined Tony mentally

[@boztos6025]

Then Tony is a fragile little girl.

[@mcmays22]

Gaethje fight and cutting weight twice in a week destroyed him

[@Miguel-hp3ec]

It wasn't that. Cutting weight twice in the same week and the fight against Justin was what ended his fighting career

[@travisbueche6063]

100%

[@SonnyUFC]

Getting beat 12 times in a row ruined Tony mentally

[@trollsbetterthenyou]

@chaelsonnen you should have Michael Chiesa on Good Guy/Bad Guy. Give him some mic time if he wants it

[@ToomasVane]

To have exactly 50% chance of winning his next match Tony has to adjust his win rate accordingly. 12-12 is when it all begins…

[@TPhoenixt]

Tony the type of guy to take up fighting as a hobby after he retires from fighting .

[@peteasarisi2536]

😂 comment is both heartbreaking & insanely funny. CSO!

[@AustralianOpalRocks]

Every time i start a Chael video, i need to click the volume down 2 clicks 😅📢

[@MikeMovesPLK]

Facts lol

[@tonydeliso9639]

They better not sanction Tony for a BKFC fight.

[@stevengardner9564]

I'm only a blue belt in BJJ and thought I was missing something. I thought "why isn't he fighting the hands??", I wanted to give him the benefit of the doubt since he's a black belt and thought he had some escape planned but next thing he's tapping. Besides the fact that he's gone physically and looked like he was moving through molasses the whole fight, mentally he wasn't able to do the most basic of defenses. I don't know if he'd be able to take on people from the Contender series at this point.

[@Jordan-kx5ev]

... he literally fights the hands the whole time. Even the announcer says it. Tony fighting the hands. While u can see it. The whole time he's being choked. But the choke went deep right away. It was done son. Give ur blue belt back

[@cesarmm1]

Never was a big Tony Ferguson guy, but the Gaethje beating and the subsequent losses have been a clear indicator that the guy has been done being in his prime many fights and years ago.

[@thethingilike]

such disrespect for Tony to take the mic time and not retire...

[@JustKeepFlowingYes]

You’re the man chael

[@Willsczk]

He talked about getting better and better, if he believes that, it doesn't look good.

[@djloin642]

In my opinion I think the 12 fight win streak brought him so much pride and joy that it’s a motivator for himself to keep going feels like he can’t let go it’s the one thing he had that showed how good he was and he’s holding onto it even tho he has a losing streak

[@richarddoughty8048]

9 times is a charm

[@Syonaga_Auron777]

Why not 12 to match his winning streak?

[@Vincent_Boogaloo]

😆 he’s coming for the LW belt!

[@richardtrento7409]

Can we put the Tony Ferguson thing to bed? The guy is finished that is his seventh or eighth loss in a row. He has been demolished by everybody. He has not want to fight in years. It is over for Tony. We can all hang it up and say go retire.

[@Mayamax3]

He's following the same script as BJ Penn & Junior dos Santos. Enough is enough.

[@pops9087]

my man where have you been we've all been saying retire for years why do you think chael made this video?

[@andyfreeman550]

We all said that 4 fights ago bro lol

[@richardtrento7409]

@@andyfreeman550 I looked through your comments, didnt see that

[@richardtrento7409]

@BillBagBargensonsBarger im different

[@mistermxyzptlk7841]

I'm a non competitive older purple belt. Much older than Ferguson, and I can tell you without a doubt I would have put up more of a fight in that position and at least fought the hands or done some amount of blocking of my neck at the very least. Ferguson didn't put up any resistance at all, not positionally, and not with a hand fight or blocking his neck. Just that much is absolutely ingrained in me from the amount of training I've done, so it doesn't make any sense as to how Ferguson didn't react. That was hard to watch, and hard to listen to Ferguson's delusions and lies at this point.

[@bc5208]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 bro just stop. Easy to say from the couch.

[@strawhatJ]

facts bro, i'm 53 and I can out strike sean omalley EASILY. idk how aljo and chito got dominated like that, just pathetic tbh

[@mistermxyzptlk7841]

@@bc5208 Easy to say what? The absolute basic fundamentals of back take and rear naked choke defense? Exactly what Chael said, it's something you learn on the first day of class. If you knew anything at all about grappling, you'd understand what I'm talking about.

[@clarksmart2440]

You can literally put your chin to your chest and grab two on one of his hands. While moving your body to escape. Jessica Eye stubbornly held Miesha Tates hands half a round.

[@TPhoenixt]

As a human who identifies as a purple belt , may I ask what your pronouns are 😂😂. Just a joke after I saw the first line of your comment ✌

[@HansGobbles]

Thank you for the non edited version. Perfect

[@ronin_11b94]

He finished “hell week”

[@SonnyUFC]

SPITTING FACTS

[@Keith_Mikell]

Tony is unique. I have a feeling they set this up. They mitigated damage. Made him wrestle and submitted him. No damage easy out. Hope ufc employs him.

[@RealMattKiefer]

I’ll watch Tony WHEREVER he fights

[@tuckman4589]

At this point Dana needs to bribe an opponent to drop one to Tony so he will retire 😢

[@k45207]

We are all in agreement chael

[@tjbailey336]

I think about Tony as a modern day warrior. Like some gladiator live by the sword die by the sword. This dudes ambition for the sport is so intense that he would gladly die doing it than ever quit.

[@DarkLight-Ascending]

I'm with you, Chael.

[@David-zd7ft]

I was a huge tony fan and as someone who's dealt with a serious brain injury myself and still suffer from it I truly think something is wrong here he's not fighting or acting like tony anymore and that's a big deal In my opinion.

[@josephkelley8641]

They really missed potentially 3 huge fights with Tony/Khabib. Never forget Tony's incredible winning streak. And the legends that Tony cut down. Empathize with Tony. Firm believer in CSO. Champ Shit Only. Grateful to all of the big moments that Tony's bought.

[@cdy4rp]

I think that the UFC have an obligation to Tony, as an "employee", to call an end to his UFC career for his own safety. I fell in love with UFC at a time when Tony was on top form ... but he is a shadow of that self and he seems incapable of seeing his own obvious decline over the past 8 fights (or so). It is concerning, for his health, that he goes elsewhere or switches to another sport, but I believe that Tony would be an excellent coach ... he has such an unique approach that needs to be continued in the sport.

[@NuttZach_AK]

Cmon guys, Tony just has some things to go back and work on. He's only a few fights away from a title shot.

[@Vincent_Boogaloo]

He will be LW champ by end of 2025 💯🤣😆

[@dano1307]

Absolutely torched em. Its sad but true.

[@inTheMixvision]

Well said Chael, do you think it's due to CTE? Unfortunately, most MMA fighters don't know when to hang up the gloves!

[@V77710]

It has to be. So many fighters in there 40s put performed Ferguson whom is younger. I think its that kick by Chandler

[@tonyk.8580]

Chael is spot on this one. I love Tony for what he's done but he's not going into is twilight gracefully.

[@hardvybe]

I swear I loose brain cells every time I watch this and get closer to psychosis but I keep watching for Chaels charisma

[@ajmaneee]

Hold on. I'm crying brother. 😪😭

[@jason41a]

"if your cardio is good enough you cannot retire coz you are never tired in the first place" - tony goggins, or david ferguson probably.

[@Dontreadme]

Tony seriously needs to fight the winner of the reaper vs khamzat fight!!!

[@anorourke8682]

Well it solves itself ideally when his contract is up. After that, any promotion who signs him, and any athletic commission who clears him to fight… has some serious explaining to do.

[@Justin-jg2hi]

I only disagree with 1 thing in this video. He said Conor and Kimbo are the only ones able to go anywhere anytime. This isn’t true. The only person that could due this is the man himself; Chael Sonnen.

[@nateowens7847]

Only thing I wished is they showed highlights of Tony like they did Robbie lawyer

[@sitindogmas]

thanks Chael

[@retrocute]

Hello undefeated uncle

[@loboahriman7680]

I think we have to all accept that El Cucuy is going down kicking n screaming. I, for one, respect it.

[@Recon6delta]

Good keep talking about it!

[@crabdude1264]

The type of classic Chael video I come here for

[@nikhayes3396]

Best Breakdowns in the business.

[@TPhoenixt]

I have to say, i thought the pre-fight press conference was the best one he did in well ever , to me. After hearing him talk and not trip or get tongue tied i actually thought he had a good chance.

[@jamesmiller5331]

"I thought this was a tournament" - Tony Ferguson after winning like 10 or 11 fights in a row in absolutely savage fashion and still not getting a title shot due to the division being backed up.

[@sitindogmas]

if Tony's not involved in fighting and with the UFC, that scares me, just as a fan, ya know what i mean...

[@worldwolf9909]

Exactly, just let him be a gatekeeper like Arvloski.

[@Vincent_Boogaloo]

Don’t worry he’s gonna link up w/ Bones Jones & go bar hopping.

[@dreigivetimpoolmassivewedg7646]

I have no idea what you mean. Are you saying he's going to off himself?

[@worldwolf9909]

@@dreigivetimpoolmassivewedg7646 Op probably referring to a BKFC contract.

[@Razear]

Considering that Tony just broke the record for longest losing streak in UFC history and has been vocal about staying with the UFC, there is nothing to be concerned about. Dana will not grant him (yet again) another opportunity for redemption.

[@niksterfer6sir]

Listen I love Tony, I think we all do and we’ve all asked him to take care of his self but he is committed to going on on his shield. It’s unfortunate for his family cause they are the only ones that have to seen him going out like this risking his health and let’s be honest, after that chandler KO, his life. So I can live with Tony wanting to go out on his shield but I feel bad for his family.

[@2Face1209]

We're all worried about the Legend Uncle Chael. He losing streak is up there with his winning streak now. Love him but hopefully he'll get out healthy

[@GrandeHuevos69]

Huh?

[@rileyhasarms4275]

Dj had fans who followed him, I know he’s not a superstar but he lives good, although he’s like the goat so that definitely has something to do with it.

[@Skate.Ability-hu3sl]

Tony the type of guy to just HOW good is Kevin Lee?

[@connorpena373]

I thought I was crazy but when I watched the fight back you can tell Tony just gave up a body triangle into a choke without any defense at all. It was truly the worst he's ever looked.

[@nocapvisualz]

Don't be concerned. He's old. His style is old. He's a grown man. Let him do what he wants.

[@sitindogmas]

i think Tony will literally fight until he cant, he lives it

[@christopherkelly6985]

@chaelsonnen what do you think of Aniks comment about Tony fighting Joe Lauzon?i who is 40 , which is a winnable fight

[@DragonSteamboat]

Michael Chiesa knew that Tony Ferguson the type of guy that would tell him, "hold on, I'm talking brother!" During, his post-fight with DC. So, he pre-emtively, gave up the mic to Tony Ferguson and accepted fate. What do you think about THAT!? UNCLE CHAEL!

[@darrellowings2343]

Tony is so intense as a person you do wonder if something is wrong. Josh Thomson said after Gaethje he would not have it anymore as did most. Josh by the way knows because he had that happen to him and it was Tony that did it. I don't know how anyone comes back from a shattered eye socket but at 40 and after that beating? I hope Tony is well set financially. If so there is no reason for him to fight again and please for God's sake not in BKFL where MMA fighters go to get disfigured and make a few more checks. If the name is marketable enough, they go box Jake and make some money getting humiliated and adding another concussion. Maybe they go to slap league and utterly damage their brains. We're in danger of martial arts going into a dark period, I fear. I hope Tony pulls up before he's one of the prime poster boys.

[@RandyBoBandy.]

Taking a fight against Chiesa was crazy. Chiesa is way bigger than Tony. Chiesa couldn’t make 155 for a million dollars. Chiesa is also a grappler. Tony of 10 years ago would’ve been submitted in the first.

[@CrazyCraigfromcraigyland]

Tony is the Type of guy to sign with another organisation and wear his unretired glove 😂

[@peteasarisi2536]

haha!!!

[@rickkern5785]

We all love Tony. 8 losses in a row must tell him to retire. The Justin beat down crushed him, never been the same.

[@CapAwe1]

If anyone hasn’t noticed Tony has major mental health issues. He’s been out of his mind for a long time now. He’s got no business fighting anyone anymore. He needs to go see a doctor

[@rickraw100]

I approve this message from Uncle Chael 👍

[@markcollins9142]

I'm not even a fan I was concerned about him after gaethje

[@tbabubba32682]

Chael has the right idea, we all love Tony, but right now, IMO, Tony needs tough love, I hope he gets it from someone who he'll listen to. Tough lesson to learn.

[@Syonaga_Auron777]

He really missed that Khabib fight. He said something inside him has lost. Maybe UFC should persuade Khabib to fight Tony to make him retire completely.. 😅

[@NiekLodewijkx]

Tony still did a brutal weigh cut when Kabib fell out in 2020 and weeks later he did it again to get xtra brain damage against Gaethje. If he doesn't care, me neither anymore.

[@jlee3453]

I hope Tony sees this. Tell Brock to talk to him Chael!

[@friday0408]

That was a great Tom t Hall reference

[@ry4835]

Tony looked like a Zombie .. it couldn't be any clearer ..

[@Zach-ls1if]

Why the hell don’t they give him a winnable retirement fight?

[@lawrencefranck9417]

There isn’t one other than BJ Penn

[@QJD1381]

Chiesa hadn't won a fight since the beginning of 2021, this was about as winnable a fight as Tony was gonna get

[@Zach-ls1if]

@@QJD1381 dude it was -600, and Chiesa is huge

[@V77710]

Yeah they shouldve given hin a early prelim fight

[@gsltbjoe929]

They just figured him out when he couldnt do things the same anymore Tony being who he is has kept him around this long but times up.

[@superduty2023]

Tito tapped

[@jakemitchell1671]

Tony's downfall is mind boggling. How does a man go from total domination to non-competitive in a span of 1-2 fights? Just amazing. It depresses me.

[@Vincent_Boogaloo]

Time.

[@V77710]

CTE

[@ta4760]

Just start ignoring Tony

[@justinkwoka7663]

Retirement is the type of guy to Tony Ferguson

[@therulesaredifferent8280]

😂😂😂

[@donalsakran1971]

Tony! Please I beg you man! U r a legend! Just RETIRE ALREADY! We love you

[@jullkrazycrazyeh5115]

My dad has this joke where after we watch a fighter get dominated he always says “he needs to retire.” And he said that when Tony fought Justin and then the fight after that which was either Charles or someone else I’m not sure but i am starting to think Tony should have just retired because his legacy would be a lot more respected than it is right now I really think Tony should have just backed out of the Justin fight and trained to fight Justin instead of fighting him when he did a full camp for khabib… I think Tony is too much a warrior which I respect but I don’t know I just feel like a lot of stuff kept happening to him that he didn’t need