Tony Ferguson and Michael Chiesa will face off in a welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night on August 3. Which of the fighters will achieve victory?
Tony Ferguson
Ferguson is one of the organization's most popular and recognizable fighters. The 40-year-old fighter continues to perform at the highest level against the most serious fighters of the division, but in recent battles he suffers defeat after defeat. Tony has not won since 2019, when he defeated Donald Cerrone by technical knockout. After that meeting, Ferguson lost seven fights in a row.
Chiesa Michael
Michael Chiesa can also be confidently attributed to the honored fighters of the UFC. The American is 36 years old, and has been performing professionally since 2008. Michael fought 25 fights, and was able to win eighteen. Chiesa ended his last matches with defeats – Michael lost to Luke (refusal in the 1st round), Brady (decision of the judges) and Holland (refusal in the 1st round). The last victory was dated 2021.
Statistics and figures
- Tony Ferguson is on a seven-game losing streak;
- Chiesa is the clear favorite of the fight according to bookmakers' quotes;
- Michael Chiesa lost three fights in a row.
Forecast
Tony Ferguson and Michael Chiesa are honored fighters of the organization, but they have not been in the best shape for a long time. I think that the "veterans" will not be able to knock each other out and the fate of the winner of the fight will have to be decided by the judges.
Tony Ferguson
Michael Chiesa
