Social media reacts to Tony Ferguson’s seventh straight loss vs. Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296

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December 16, 2023 11:08 pm ET

Tony Ferguson’s tumultuous losing skid continued on Saturday when he fell short against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296.

Former interim UFC champ Ferguson (25-10 MMA, 15-8 UFC) dropped his seventh consecutive fight inside the octagon with a unanimous decision defeat to the polarizing Pimblett (21-3 MMA, 5-0 UFC) in their main card bout at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Check below for the top X (formerly Twitter) reactions to Pimblett’s victory over Ferguson at UFC 296.

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Nolan King

Paddy Pimblett extends for a touch of gloves. Tony Ferguson says nope. We’re underway. #UFC296

— Nolan King (@mma_kings) December 17, 2023

Henry Cejudo

Paddy already focusing on Tony’s lead leg! He needs to continue doing that. #UFC296

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) December 17, 2023

Ben Askren

Tony is beating Paddy to the punches!!! Lets go

— Funky (@Benaskren) December 17, 2023

Derek Brunson

Please no first round finish Paddy or Tony . I have some good stuff going

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 17, 2023

Kevin Iole

Not a ton of defense for Ferguson and he is taking quite a few shots. He’s down now

— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) December 17, 2023

E. Spencer Kyte

He needs to quit. His corner needs to step in and protect him. #UFC296

— E. Spencer Kyte (@spencerkyte) December 17, 2023

Nolan King

10-8 Pimblett. Wow. Ferguson saved by the bell. He was in trouble. Let’s see what David Goggins has for him to turn this around #UFC296

— Nolan King (@mma_kings) December 17, 2023

Henry Cejudo

10-8 round for Paddy, he needs to finish this in the second. #UFC296

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) December 17, 2023

John Gooden

That was a really strong round for Paddy.

— John Gooden (@JohnGoodenUK) December 17, 2023

Aiemann Zahabi

Maybe Goggins tells him something that gets him the W in round 2 🤷🏻‍♂️

— Aiemann Zahabi (@Aiemannzahabi) December 17, 2023

Cageside Press

Tony trying to find the angle away from the fence here! Paddy wants to keep him there and he tries to land damage! #UFC296

— Cageside Press (@Cagesidepress) December 17, 2023

Hyon Ko

Paddy the Baddy is utterly dominating Ferguson everywhere. Best version to date #UFC296

— Hyon Ko (@KoreanJohn_) December 17, 2023

Aaron Bronsteter

10-9 Pimblett in R2.

Either 20-18 or 20-17 or Pimblett heading into the final round. Ferguson needs a finish.

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) December 17, 2023

Jared Gordon

Im just that good. Run it back.

— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) December 17, 2023

Simon Samano

Is the “lose-lose” situation playing out for Paddy Pimblett? 🤔 #UFC296

— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) December 17, 2023

Don King

Last 4 min of Tony Ferguson #ufc career. Think they will put this on the broadcast?

— DON KING (@DonKingLV) December 17, 2023

Ant Evans

I can’t believe Paddy was good enough to win a Cage Warriors title#UFC296

— Ant Evans (@AntEvansMMA) December 17, 2023

Dillon Danis

This fight is next for Paddy the Fanny pack, mark my words I finish him inside 1 round or everyone who likes this gets my purse he is pure trash at fighting. pic.twitter.com/9BsIaafdTP

— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) December 17, 2023

Rafael dos Anjos

The hype is real.

— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) December 17, 2023

MMA History Today

There’s never been a rise and fall in UFC history like Tony Ferguson has had.

A legendary 12 fight winning streak followed by 7 straight losses.

Even in the losses, Tony’s spirit was never broken.

It’s what makes him a legend. pic.twitter.com/YrJeApEglL

— MMA History Today (@MMAHistoryToday) December 17, 2023

Arnold Allen

Happy Tony didn’t get brutally ko’d and most likely Paddy got the win #UFC296

— Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) December 17, 2023

Aljamain Sterling

What a round!!! Paddy on Fire and Tony showing his grit and toughness! #UFC296

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 17, 2023

Ben Askren

Paddy was a fun prospect but his fighting is kinda meh.

— Funky (@Benaskren) December 17, 2023

Michael Carroll

LONGEST ACTIVE UFC WIN STREAKS – Lightweight(I don’t care what you think about his last fight so save it)12 – Islam Makhachev05 – Paddy Pimblett05 – Benoit Saint Denis#UFC296

— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) December 17, 2023

Miesha Tate

What do you wanna bet Tony and Goggins are headed to go run a marathon post fight #UFC296

— Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) December 17, 2023

Johnny Eblen

Tony looks bad man. He needs to retire.

— Johnny Eblen (@JohnnyEblen) December 17, 2023

Cody Stamann

I will fight paddy at 155. Wtf was that

— Cody Stamann (@CodyStamann) December 17, 2023

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