“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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Kevin Lee, fondly known as “The Mo-Town Phenom,” held a unique desire in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He aspired to compete against the unbeaten champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, whose legendary status was solidified with a 29-0 run. Both fighters were quickly ascending the Lightweight ranks during the late 2010s, aware of each other’s potential and prowess. Despite the reluctance of ranked fighters to take on Nurmagomedov, Lee consistently voiced his readiness.

The Pivotal Interim Title Clash: Lee vs. Ferguson

Lee’s pathway to a potential clash with Nurmagomedov lay through the 2017 interim title bout against Tony Ferguson. If he had overcome Ferguson, who was then heading towards a face-off with Nurmagomedov, Lee would have realized his ambition. In his perspective of a fantasy bout against Russia’s finest, Lee believed he had identified the perfect strategy.

Lee’s Analysis of Nurmagomedov’s Style and His UFC Journey

In an interview with TSN, Lee disclosed his tactical analysis of Nurmagomedov’s fighting style. He emphasized on the Russian’s openness to body shots, his square standing style, and a pressure-forward technique. According to Lee, these attributes could be exploited with well-timed body hits, followed by a potential head kick.

Following a challenging period in the UFC with a 1-4 record in five fights, Lee was excluded from UFC’s roster in 2021. However, he has since returned to form, defeating UFC Hall of Famer, Diego Sanchez, by unanimous decision at Eagle FC 46 in March 2022. His unfulfilled aspiration of taking on Nurmagomedov, however, remains an intriguing part of his legacy in UFC.

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This is not the first time that Ferguson has made headlines for the wrong reasons. In 2019, his wife filed a restraining order against him, alleging that he claimed he was being tracked through a chip inserted into his body during a surgery, among other things. She dropped the restraining order the following month. Ferguson has also lost five straight fights, including a submission loss to Nate Diaz in September 2022. The latest incident is a continuation of a not-great couple of years for Ferguson, who is 39 years old and may never regain his spot amongst the top fighters in the UFC.

Ferguson’s arrest comes as a shock to his fans, who know him as a talented mixed martial artist. He debuted in 2008 and has been with the UFC since he won The Ultimate Fighter 13 in 2011. He is a former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion and has won nine post-fight bonuses in nine fights, including a double bonus for a win over Edson Barboza. Ferguson’s unique fighting style and impressive win streak had earned him a large following in the ultra-competitive 155-pound division.

While Ferguson’s recent run of losses is unfortunate, it is his personal struggles that are concerning. His refusal to take a sobriety test and uncooperative behavior towards the police suggest that he may have a problem with alcohol, and it is important that he seeks help for it. We can only hope that this latest incident serves as a wake-up call for Ferguson, and that he takes steps to address his issues so that he can get back on track both personally and professionally.

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