Tony Ferguson to Face Paddy Pimblett in Highly Anticipated Lightweight Fight at UFC 296
MMA Fighter Tony Ferguson to Face Paddy Pimblett in Las Vegas
American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Tony Ferguson is set to take on Briton Paddy Pimblett in a lightweight fight at UFC 296, according to Dana White, the general manager of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The event is scheduled to be held on December 16 in Las Vegas.
Ferguson’s Recent Struggles
Ferguson, a former interim UFC champion, has been experiencing a tough phase, having lost his last six matches. On the other hand, Pimblett, with a record of 20 wins and 3 losses, has emerged victorious in all four of his UFC fights so far.
Additional Exciting Matchup
In addition to the Ferguson-Pimblett bout, White also announced another exciting fight between Shavkat Rakhmonov from Kazakhstan and undefeated Stephen Thompson from the USA. This fight will also take place on December 16.