UFC legend Tony Ferguson has revealed the recommendation he acquired from his former Final Fighter coach Brock Lesnar.
This weekend, Tony Ferguson will defend his MFB middleweight title towards Warren Spencer. He received the belt with a TKO win over Salt Papi, his first blended martial arts win since 2019 after dropping eight straight on the finish of his blended martial arts profession.
Now Tony Ferguson desires to proceed his comeback and show he nonetheless has so much left in him. However both method, his accomplishments within the UFC’s light-weight division converse for themselves, and it began along with his journey in TUF beneath the management of Brock Lesnar.
In a latest interview, Tony Ferguson spoke candidly in regards to the recommendation he acquired from the previous UFC heavyweight champion.
Tony Ferguson talks about recommendation he acquired from Brock Lesnar
“I had a dialog with coach Brock (Lesnar) and requested him. I do not bear in mind why we misplaced or what the struggle was, however he at all times says the identical factor: Save your cash and pay your taxes,” Ferguson instructed MMA Combating. “Do not overthink too many issues, sensible man. Lower your expenses each time (he instructed me).”
“The opposite factor was (he stated), ‘Tony, it’s best to take into consideration retiring.’
Ferguson stated he took this recommendation to coronary heart due to the respect he has for Lesnar, opposite to the criticism he receives from individuals who have by no means fought.
“Why ought to we take heed to people who find themselves in a unique place than us?” Ferguson stated. “You are not right here. You do not know what it takes to be right here. You will have your opinions, however you are not going to take a seat right here and go wild right here with me. Nobody does that. Ice baths, shit saunas, shit runs, late evening bike rides, nobody does that shit.
“You guys criticize me and shit on different guys who come out right here and do shit like this (fuck you).”
Quoted by MMA Combating
