The worst drought of Tony Ferguson’s career continued on Saturday when he suffered his sixth straight loss, this time against Bobby Green at UFC 291.
Former interim UFC champ and fan favorite Ferguson (25-9 MMA, 15-7 UFC) remains winless since June 2019 following a third-round submission defeat to Green (30-15-1 MMA, 11-9-1 UFC) in their lightweight main card match at Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
At 39, questions about the future of “El Cucuy” once again surface after he promised victory in the fight.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Green’s victory over Ferguson at UFC 291.
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MMA Junkie
Tony Ferguson returns in just moments, as he takes on Bobby Green at #UFC291. Predictions? 🤔
Full coverage: https://t.co/MxceNeFbz8 pic.twitter.com/ZTrxO2htZO
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) July 30, 2023
Al Iaquinta
I have a feeling this isn’t going to look great :/
— Al Iaquinta🗽 (@ALIAQUINTA) July 30, 2023
UFC
It'll be like watching a car crash 🫣@TonyFergusonXT vs @BobbyKGreen LIVE on PPV! pic.twitter.com/kQYshnPmsQ
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) July 30, 2023
UFC
And we're off 👀 #UFC291 pic.twitter.com/PmQNmrOCpO
— UFC Canada (@UFC_CA) July 30, 2023
Bloody Elbow
Hard right early from Bobby Green. Ferguson bouncing light on his feet early. #UFC291
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) July 30, 2023
Alexandra
That eye poke could completely change the momentum of this fight 🙄 Ferg was flowwwiiin #UFC291
— Alexandra🌈 (@AlexWendlingMMA) July 30, 2023
Alan Jouban
That’s extra recovery time for Bobby
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 30, 2023
Sodiq Yusuff
Okay looking good
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) July 30, 2023
Danny Segura
People fucking LOVE Tony Ferguson. It's nice to see the support. #UFC291
— Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) July 30, 2023
Brian Kelleher
Tony does look better this fight , happy to see that
— Brian BOOM Kelleher (@brianboom135) July 30, 2023
ESPN
TONY DROPPED GREEN 😮 #UFC291 pic.twitter.com/ZY7JWq9A2E
— ESPN (@espn) July 30, 2023
Miesha Tate
Tony Ferguson took a pretty bad eye poke, hope it doesn’t effect the rest of the fight #ufc291
— Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) July 30, 2023
Matthew Wells
Those 1-2s from Green are extra crispy. #UFC291
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) July 30, 2023
Jimi Manuwa
Ferguson finding his groove , this could be his last great performance #UFC291
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) July 30, 2023
Arnold Allen
Not loving it #ufc291
— Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) July 30, 2023
Ben Askren
Ferg had some moments but the end of that round was ugly for him. Better make some adjustments going into R2
— Funky (@Benaskren) July 30, 2023
Matt Brown
I don’t agree with din Thomas there you can’t fight well out of position
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) July 30, 2023
Caposa
Throw some sand
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) July 30, 2023
MacMally
Tony Ferguson the type of guy to give his opponent the dominant position to assert his dominance. #UFC291
— MacMally 🍀 (@MacMallyMMA) July 30, 2023
Saidyokub Kakhramonov
😞😞
— Saidyokub Kakhramonov (@SaidYokubMMA) July 30, 2023
Belal Muhamamd
Bobby starting to get a little tired third round can be good
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) July 30, 2023
Aaron Bronsteter
20-18 Green heading into the final round
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) July 30, 2023
Arnold Allen
Still not loving it #ufc291
— Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) July 30, 2023
Aljamain Sterling
1 round a piece? I think so #UFC291
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) July 30, 2023
Ben Askren
R2 was all Green. Ferg needs a miracle
— Funky (@Benaskren) July 30, 2023
Jason
People are focused on how much damage Ferguson has taken throughout his career when it comes to his decline. Perhaps of equal significance is the fact that he’s 39 YEARS OLD AT 155. #ufc291
— Jason (@JasonAmadi) July 30, 2023
Belal Muhammad
Throw sand Tony throw sand
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) July 30, 2023
Stephanie Haynes
Tony eats three shots before he can miss with one. #UFC291
— Stephie Haynes (@CrooklynMMA) July 30, 2023
Aaron Bronsteter
Wow! Bobby Green submits Tony Ferguson with just seconds remaining.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) July 30, 2023
Ben Askren
As much fun as Prime Ferg was to watch he really needs to hang it up and find something else he wants to do in life 😪😪😪
— Funky (@Benaskren) July 30, 2023
Sodiq Yusuff
Nvm 😔
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) July 30, 2023
Aljamain Sterling
Wow! Thought it was going to a decision but Green pushes on the ground to finish by head and arm choke. Impressive to do that Tony #UFC291
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) July 30, 2023
Gilbert Burns
Bobby Green looked great tonight 👏🏾👏🏾 #ufc291
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) July 30, 2023
Simon Samano
The visuals of Bobby Green choking out Tony Ferguson were TOUGH to watch. Damn. #UFC291
— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) July 30, 2023
MMA Junkie
#UFC291 results: Bobby Green def. Tony Ferguson via submission (head and arm choke) – Round 3, 4:54
Full coverage: https://t.co/MxceNeFbz8 pic.twitter.com/H0mvh1P7ll
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) July 30, 2023
Alan Jouban
What tough for Tony is that his style isn’t made for longevity. Will always be a fan. It’s time my friend. 🌅 #UFC291
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 30, 2023
Ben Askren
Once Green found his timing he was really relentless and tore Tony up.
— Funky (@Benaskren) July 30, 2023
Derek Brunson
Wait why Tony Ferguson never get his title shot when he was on a 12 fight winning streak ! ….. cold world #UFC291
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 30, 2023
