“Silliest collab to ever happen?” – David Goggins UNSEEN corner motivation for Tony Ferguson goes viral among fans

Clip of former Navy SEAL David Goggins shouting instructions at Tony Ferguson at UFC 296 from the cage side has gone viral once again.

“Silliest collab to ever happen?” – David Goggins UNSEEN corner motivation for Tony Ferguson goes viral among fans

David Goggins at Tony Ferguson's corner at UFC 269 ( Image via Imago/X )

UFC fans were surprised by David Goggins‘ corner instructions for Tony Ferguson vs. Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296. Tony Ferguson trained with David Goggins, a former US Navy SEAL and ultra-endurance athlete. The intense training, known as ‘hell week,’ played a crucial role in Ferguson’s mental preparation.

A clip of David Goggins shouting instructions at Tony Ferguson from the cage side has made its rounds on social media. Goggins communicated in terms of motivation rather than giving tactical advise. Hence, it did not sit well with some portion of the MMA community.

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Tony Ferguson faced Paddy Pimblett in a lightweight showdown at UFC 296. Pimblett emerged victorious, delivering a significant blow to Ferguson’s career. While the fight’s quality was questioned, its stakes made it stand out on the UFC 296 card. Tony Ferguson lost to Paddy Pimblett via a unanimous decision after three rounds. Pimblett showcased early dominance, scoring significant damage.

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Ferguson, a former UFC interim lightweight champion, faced his seventh consecutive defeat, with his last victory against Donald Cerrone dating back to June 2019. Despite Paddy Pimblett’s early attempts at finishing the fight, Ferguson endured until the end but could not secure a victory.

The match outcome led to discussions about Ferguson’s future in the sport. Tony Ferguson has released a statement following his loss to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296. Despite facing his seventh consecutive defeat, Ferguson called for fan support and urged them to keep faith.

Fans react to footage of David Goggins at Tony Ferguson’s corner at UFC 269

Tony Ferguson reflected on the training experience with David Goggins and acknowledged its challenging nature. He stated that it was precisely what he needed mentally. The collaboration enhanced Ferguson’s mental resilience and preparedness for his UFC fight.

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Tony Ferguson training with David Goggins ( Image via X )

However, a vocal number of netizens on the internet found this collaboration to be absurd. They shared their thoughts in the comments section on social media. Here are some of the reactions from X (previously known as Twitter):

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Dana White expressed his desire for Tony Ferguson to retire after his seventh consecutive loss at UFC 296. White said he would love to see Tony retire during the UFC 296 post-fight press conference. This came after Ferguson’s lopsided unanimous decision loss at the event. The UFC has shifted its approach towards aging fighters in recent years.

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