“El Cucuy” Addresses Controversy Surrounding Eye Poke Incident

Ferguson took to Instagram to voice his perspective on the recent loss, pointing to the illicit eye poke as a pivotal turning point in the match. Despite significant impairment to his vision, he maintained a fighter’s spirit, refusing to bow out prematurely. Ferguson reiterated his determination to overcome this setback and work closely with his team, including Dana White and Hunter Campbell, to strategize his future in UFC.

It’s noteworthy to remember that before his recent downward spiral, Ferguson maintained an impressive 12-fight winning streak spanning seven years. His streak was halted by Justin Gaethje at UFC 249 in a brutal five-round bout. The remainder of his winless run featured battles against high-ranking Lightweights like Charles Oliveira, Beneil Dariush, and Michael Chandler. With the recent losses to Nate Diaz and Bobby Green, however, he now faces defeats from unranked opponents. Regardless of the challenges, “El Cucuy” remains hopeful of redeeming his position and achieving future victories.

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