UFC legend Tony Ferguson shockingly announced to sign with Global Fight League; fans in disbelief

In the aftermath of his recent poor performance in the UFC, Tony Ferguson's next move has been announced by the Global Fight League (GFL).

UFC legend Tony Ferguson shockingly announced to sign with Global Fight League; fans in disbelief

Global Fight League has announced the signing of Tony Ferguson to their roster (Image via Imago/Instagram)

Over the years, the UFC community has seen many talented fighters grow into popular MMA stars. One notable example is the former UFC interim lightweight champion, Tony ‘El Cucuy’ Ferguson. However, despite his impressive career in the UFC, he is now pursuing opportunities in other MMA promotions. Recently, the Global Fight League (GFL) shockingly announced Tony Ferguson as their latest signing.

‘El Cucuy’ made his UFC debut over a decade ago, back in 2011. Since then, Ferguson has dominated and defeated several formidable fighters in the promotion. However, his recent performance in the UFC stands in stark contrast to his initial outings. Notably, Ferguson has not won any of his last 8 UFC fights. Additionally, his departure from the promotion has sent shockwaves through the community.

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A few hours ago, the emerging MMA league, Global Fight League (GFL), announced on their social media platforms that they had signed Tony Ferguson. This American MMA league has been actively seeking out notable UFC fighters in recent months. Alongside Ferguson, they have also signed several other UFC aluminees, such as Frank Mir, Luke Rockhold, and many more.

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Following his recent defeat against Michael Chiesa, Ferguson hinted at the possibility of fully retiring from MMA. However, despite his ongoing record-breaking losing streak, El Cucuy has repeatedly stated that he does not intend to take that route. The situation intensified after Ferguson signed with the Global Fight League. As such, it has even sparked significant discussion within the community.

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Fight fans react to Tony Ferguson signing with Global Fight League

Due to his impressive initial performances in the UFC, Tony Ferguson gained significant popularity within the promotion. Interestingly, even during a poor run of form later in his career, fight fans continued to respect the American fighter. As a result, many notable figures in the UFC community expressed uncertainty about Ferguson’s potential return to the promotion.

Tony Ferguson's last UFC fight outing against Michael Chiesa
Tony Ferguson’s last UFC fight outing against Michael Chiesa (Image via MMA Fighting/Yahoo Sports)

Interestingly, despite the announcement, Ferguson has not confirmed signing with the Global Fight League (GFL) as of now. However, that hasn’t stopped fight fans from sharing their reactions. Check out some reactions below.

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While some fight fans were excited about Ferguson’s upcoming journey, most netizens were in disbelief that he had to leave the UFC. Additionally, many fans expressed their disappointment, feeling that ‘El Cucuy’ is deliberately prolonging his career despite a string of poor performances.

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