After practically 14 years within the UFC, Tony Ferguson is transferring on.
The previous interim UFC light-weight champion and winner of “The Final Fighter” actuality collection Ferguson (25-11 MMA, 15-9 UFC) has parted methods with the UFC following a prolonged tenure, and has already discovered a possible new residence.
A number of sources have knowledgeable MMA Junkie that after agreeing to his UFC cut up, Ferguson has inked a take care of World Combat League forward of its inaugural draft. The promotion additionally introduced Ferguson’s draft eligibility Friday.
GFL, the brand new team-format MMA promotion launches its draft Friday at 8 p.m. ET and is about to debut in 2025. Ferguson already has an celebration as former foe Kevin Lee (19-8) known as him out. Lee has additionally signed with GFL, and needs a possibility to avenge his submission loss to Ferguson of their interim light-weight title combat in October 2017.
Ferguson, 40, is coming off a UFC-record eighth-straight loss when he was submitted by Michael Chiesa this previous August at UFC on ABC 7. UFC CEO Dana White urged Ferguson to hold up his gloves, however “El Cucuy” insists he nonetheless has some combat left in him. Ferguson was as soon as proprietor of one of many longest profitable streaks in firm historical past when he gained 12 straight.
Ferguson now could be eligible for Friday’s GFL draft. If he’s chosen by one of many groups, he will likely be below contract to the GFL. If not, he will likely be a free agent.
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