Tony Ferguson Talks Paddy Pimblett, Mental Conditioning, and More | The MMA Hour
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- Опубликовано: 27 май 2024
- Tony Ferguson discusses his upcoming fight against Paddy Pimblett at #UFC296, his last fight against Bobby Green, why he went back to his old team, how the game has changed, how close he came to coaching against Khabib Nurmagomedov on TUF, mental conditioning, his thoughts on Patrick Pimblett, and more.
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There's no way this dude just reversed CTE........ He's speaking more clear and positive than ever before.
Tony was on medication for bipolar/schizophrenia. Who knows how that’s affected him. I have a friend with schizophrenia and if he’s consistent with his meds he does okay but if he misses, he is not coherent at all.
@@rockNhardplaceWouldn’t surprise me if he skipped his meds.. obviously none of us know him personally but he seems like the type of guy who’d think he’s fine without medication and maybe he started taking it consistently now
Man it’s insane I was just thinking the exact same thing, seems so sharp and with it
tony would be the type of guy where cte makes him seem more normal though. no joke, this mans mind always goes a thousands miles tangent to tangent, if the cte takes him down a notch he might very well appear more sane and coherent.
Tony Ferguson the type of guy to get smarter the more times he gets hit
The most coherent Tony of all time
Tony's the type of guy to get reverse cte😂
Swear
Really was… it was like what hanging out with Tony would be like when no media is watching. I like this Tony.
@@Natediaaz209mental conditioning
Tony the type of guy to condition his neurotransmitters (Andrew Huberman style)
"When Khabib left, a part of me left" that hit me hard
It did, and it also never made sense until he said it.
The cope involving this man is absolutely wild lmfao… Khabib took no pieces of him, Justin changed his life. Very simple.
Yeah, you know they left him hanging on the top for so long, never got a title shot and had to do it all over again and again then even changed divisions just to fight the man who took his belt without even fighting him. That sucks
@@AMediumSizedKodiakhow is that cope? The CTE from this comment lmfao
Awww are you okay? Get a life 😂
This is the most composed and well spoken I’ve seen Tony. Kinda weird after six losses in a row.
Puts things into perspective and humbles you. I think his madness was self driven fuel to put on the performances he needed to put on to make up for his skill gaps.
Yeah it's good to see,I never liked him at first after how he acted in the Ultimate Fighter house but he brought it every time n got to respect that so to hear him more coherent than iv heard him in ages is good.
6 is actually insane surprised he still has a job
Im not a doctor obviously but I think Tony is bipolar
@@PotentSenzuI heard in an mma iceberg video he has bipolar/ schizophrenia.
Tony Ferguson Is the type of guy to enter his prime while he's getting ready for retirement.
Lol 😂
😂😂😂
Prime Hydration - (Mark Normand)
🤣🤣🤣
i mean khabib too
I want Tony to win so badly it’s not even funny man
on god, and I'm a Russian who watched the Khabib Conor fight. But this is the one I would give the one W i could give for.
Why would it be funny?
he will. trust.
it's not gonna end well for tony. this is the easiest fight he's gonna get.. I think he has a good chance to win it. the problem is, if he wins.. it's back to fighting killers.
Patrick "Scousers don't get knocked out"
Tony "Hold my beer"
“No regerts” - Tony is literally the GOAT lmao
Yep
My ex is called Regerta... now I have no Regert
GOATs come and go but BOATs stay afloat -CSO- He's the best of all time.
Is this the CTE version of that phrase lol.
Regerts
Tony gave us so much through the years, no wonder everyone roots for him!
Tony been fighting all the killers in his division and even stepped up for Nate on short notice.
It would be nice if he can end his career on a W
@@mags6946that's the thing though, if he wins, he will definitely not stop fighting.
I root for him to receive max damage...🥊🥊🥊
Why doesnt the sheep minded MMA community ever hold Tony accountable for his delusion
@@redpillrichcuz he will ankle pick us
Once a Tony fan, always a Tony fan. Let’s go Toto.
Tony "Toecutter" Ferg
ill be honest, this is the most sane and coherent I have heard Tony be in a while.. I hope you are doing well Tony. MMA legend, lets take the fatty out
he’s gonna do it this fight is being assessed so poorly paddy is not good by any means tony will smoke him
@@cfslim4768 I’ll be back to this comment after the fight. Delusional 🤣
@@nathankirby4612ITS TONY TIME
@@cfslim4768 im not a paddy fan but his submissions are definitely a threat, but Tony is a better wrestler so who knows.
Regardless of how his career has went as of late; Tony is still my favorite mixed martial artist of all time.
CSO FOREVER 😎
Tony Ferguson and Matt Brown both still on top in my head.
I'd love to see Khabib make easy work of Tony... too bad we'll never see it happen.
Khabib is the Michael Jordon of MMA
Bladez n shadez babyyyyyy!!!!!
Tony if you’re reading this… YOU CAN DO THIS! We are all rooting for you champ 👊
No. He can’t. He couldn’t beat a 60 year old cleaning lady.
Tony is a legend in the octagon and in life and represents The UFC, Michigan, and California to the best of his abilities 🇺🇸 🇲🇽
Mid-west tough, West coast savvy
Tony is my dude, but he is almost as dillusional as dillon danis
Even if Tony had 12fight losing streak i would stilll watch him fight
Stop it
that's kinda f'd up
@@victoralley708 I believe he meant it in a positive way, ofc he doesn't want to see him get beat 12 in a row, but there will always be interest in him fighting cuz he has captured the fans hearts and will always be a draw
Part of the problem
Same because he will win fight 13 with Reverse bad luck! He that type of guy
I will fall to my knees in a pile of tears if this man pulls off the win
Come for the Danis, Stay for Ferg..
Love ya tony, the insane amount of mental fortitide needed to be this optimistic after all these rough losses show how special tony is as a fighter & human..
If Tony is gonna be one thing.... Its Real
He’s nuts
I know he says it every 10 seconds Tony “imma be real with you” Ferguson
@@cody3335 that’s the best part
Admitting it keeps you from going insane¡🦇💩🤪
@@josiffexplosiff1Tony "I know a guy but I won't say his name" Ferguson
Honestly this is a brand new Tony Ferguson and I hope he beats Paddy Tony is a legend
Tony the type of guy to be MORE coherent after 6 brutal losses
Without getting too involved or speculating about Tony's personal life, it sounds like he's on the right concoction of meds and overall treatment. He sounds stable/healthy for the first time in awhile and this interview is the happiest I've been as a fan of his in years.
anyone on meds for mental ill health should not be allowed to fight consider he has lost 6 in row and now he goes again its far better to retire before the ufc cuts him then the depression will multiply 10 fold,its sad and hard but every fighter has his or her time to stop all respect to tony
Tony is an artist and a Legend no matter his record
dayum people be throwing the legend status to literally a bunch of nobodies is nuts.
@@alypha737you must be new😂 Tiny is not only a legend, but he's like a mythical fighter, all the LWs acknowledge Tony as a legend, what could a simple fan like you have as a certified opinion 😂
@@RikoRey92he’s 4 months shy of 40 years old. 26 wins 9 losses, soon to be 10 losses. 6 losses in a row. About to be 7 in a row. Man’s washed. Hasn’t been a decent fighter since 2019 when he beat an already washed retiring Cerrone. Before that was 2018 when he beat Anthony Pettis who also doesn’t fight in the ufc or even mma anymore. Before that was Kevin Lee who also got a bunch of losses and was washed at the time. So technically Tony hasn’t been relevant since 2016. No GOAT, not even close, can’t even see GOAT status where he stands. I don’t see a legend I see a washed weird fighter who had a few good wins and put on a show for fans and then went on a losing streak.
@@generalsoul1don’t hate he was champion when Connor ran away to go box lol. He was 15 and 1 in his first ufc fights. He’s a legend he gave us so many memories but I have to agree with you. He’s washed I like tony be he’s washed I hope he retires he’s taken to much damage.
"Tony is not an elite fighter."
Win, lose, Ups and Downs Tony's always been real 💯 Will always have love for El Cucuy!!
"At the end of the day there's another day, and the next day." 🔥🔥🔥
Tony's just entering his prime!
I wish that was true but physically that isn't the case hopefully his mental can pull him through another run
😂😂😂
Mentally, maybee.
This feel like vintage Tony. I like how real and transparent he's being. He finally seems to be self aware of his current situation.
Tony deserves the biggest cheer when he is introduced in the octagon! A true legend of the sport
Tony will always be one of my all time favorite fighters. A living legend. Lots of love Tony.
Despite how we see Tony in our eyes, the guy is still there up top. Though his last fights weren’t great. He had glimmering moments. Hope he gets a big W this next go around! Go Tony!
lol
@RIVALContentJammerz why lol?
Absolutely. He had chandler in danger… he stood toe to toe with GAETHJE!! With that ASSAULT! Bobby Lee? He said in the interview himself.. and I agree with him… he got creative(which has been his trademark), and it went wrong… and he got himself into a serious situation. Anyone who studies enough bjj will know that can happen… you try to get creative and it backfires. Olivera was just a savage… and couldn’t make him tap from that armbar…of course Father Time is undefeated…. But with a few tweaks, Tony could fight anyone on any given night.
@@cadet0013the mental image of comedian Bobby Lee fighting Tony Ferguson is crazy
Tony was never at the top. He had a win streak deserving of a potential title shot certainly, but who did he beat on his way up? Who did he struggle against? He was intensely entertaining and more tough than just about anyone else out there, but he was never the most skilled.
This is probably the best Tony interview, seems like he’s really in a better place
Lets keep it real. We all want Tony to get a damn break, just for once. He put in the work, blood, guts, bad luck, you name it, since TUF.
He deserves a damn break.
I totally AGREE with you. Let’s go TONY!!!
I never liked him during TUF but he always puts on good fights,exciting n brutal,can't ask for more.
It's an interesting match up with Paddy,I could see cardio making the difference here.
Tony's is obviously top level but the way Paddy lives annoys me.
He should be constantly training,learning every aspect n improving but he seems to be one of those young fighters who think they've made it n don't seem to improve.
I truly hope Tony pulls it out! He is just a real dude that is hardworking.💪🏼
Tony the type of guy to get CTE and get smarter
Best day of MMA hour in a while, mondays are always the best though.
ALL my homies love Tony Ferguson
Damb bro, Tony got me a little emotional. Please win Tony!
this is actually the 1st time I see how Tony able to talk so composedly in an interview. It's quite surprising, hopefully Tony beat the crap out of paddy and get his win
Why do you want to see Tony fight still? This isn't going to be pretty to watch. He's going to lose vs a guy he would have never lost to if he were in his prime. It's getting embarrassing
Tony’s gift is making people believe…I hope he pulls this off✊🏾
Hell yeah Tony, please bring it. You've got this
at the end of the day, comes another day..
win or lose, we just want tony prepared for whatever comes next..
may God bless, protect and grant strength to tony and his peoples moving forwards
Tony will always be one of favorite fighters ever, no matter what happens. I really hope we see the old win streak Tony! Show Paddy why you're one of the GOATS!
Tony is the living emboidement of the phrase: "Hope dies last". I hope he beats Paddy.
Tony’s great a stand up guy so much so he’s the type of guy to stand in a recliner and speak the truth rather than lay back and be lying.
Seriously, the hardest walk out track in the UFC
Come on Tony. This man is an absolute legend of the game and I'd love nothing more than to see him have one more decent run before calling it a day. He's provided one half of some of the greatest fights that have ever happened in fight sports.
I’m sure Arielle always introduces Tony in this fashion. I feel part of what added to Tony’s coherent speech, was Ariel’s warm and high praises welcoming Tony on the show. also I’m sure he’s comfortable in his car, as opposed to a studio/ around other people.
“Last time i was with my team , I was slicing and dicing mutherf*****s”
This is the only fight I’ve really wanted Tony to win. And it is absolutely possible against paddy
It's nice to see a him be human for a change. It takes alot to show ppl that you can ask for help and actually become better for it. This right here is going to help a ton of people whether he knows it or not. Rooting for this dude through and through
Tony's the type of guy that everybody loves
Tony the type of guy to reverse CTE!
Good to hear Tony is making his mental health a priority
Fantastic interview/vid. Thank you both!
Just realized I'm 22 minutes in and Ariel has barely said a word and not asked many questions. Tony doesn't need questions
Tony speaking about khabib shows how much he had respect for him and vice versa . They would have been friends if they weren't in the UFC .
Please win Tony
I can see Tony Sparking paddy, his power is still there
I can listen to Tony talk all day 💯
I was never a big Tony fan, but I sure as hell am now. Most guys could take lesson from this video. He is finally being vulnerable and humble.
…and even though he’s got his word cut out with Paddy, I kinda hope he wins.
I agree, I like this version of him alot as oppossed to the crazy talking Ferguson. Ive been rooting for him to lose but if he stays like this Ill be praying he wins his next fight and retires on a high and finally ends that clown Pimbletts hype train like his intolerable team mate Meatball Mcann!!
need Tony to win so he can coach TUF!
WOW my heart is FULL after this. British, fan of Paddy, but, I need a win for my boy!
cucuy one of the best ever played this game, absolute legend and how amazing we got to see this artist do his thing also calm Tony very scary thing for any fighter, much love Tony.
amazing interview. We Love you El Cucuy
I don't think I've ever wanted Tony to get a dub quite so badly. Let's go Tony! Tiramisu time!!!!
So excited when I seen a new Tony interview! CSO🥊
Brilliant interview from Tony
Good to see him in a good place 👏👊👍
Loved this version of Tony. I know he still has it in him. Rooting for him all the way💪
I can only imagine what it’s like to be coached as a kid by Tony. 😂
Ankle pick em
@@c-4839 he broke their f'n ribs
@@Misklick😂
"How did the fight with Paddy come about?"
"... I'm learning how to smile again."
Kay.
At the end of the day theres another day the next day.
-Tony Ferguson
I really want him to win! Please mma gods. Make it happen.
Dam’ Tony. You sound clear. I like it.
This is the most sane interview Tony has had in years
This man inspires me so much. Love you Tony . CSO!!
Best interview, love Tony!!!
I love Tony Ferguson. He’s the reason why I watch the UFC.
This dude has absolutely lost his mind. The definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.
Since the loss to Charles all we’ve heard is “I’ve finally gone back to my old team. I’ve gotten rid of the people in my that were trying to bring me down. I’ve started looking out for me and not worrying so much around those and me and putting myself first”.
He literally says the same thing, verbatim, without missing a single beat. He’s done this for almost 3 full years and 4 more losses. That in itself is terrifying.
You lost to Bobby Green because the fight ahead of you ended “in like a minute” so you didn’t have time to review things with your coach in the locker room? Fights last like 10-15 minutes. He even says this. How about getting all that work in during camp where you have months?
The really scary time will come when (inevitably) UFC cuts him. ONE won’t sign him. Bellator likely can’t afford him. That leaves PFL. I’m sure they’d love to unleash Tony on one of their earlier PPV cards and Ngannou cards.
If you’re a Tony fan or “supporter” or a friend, relative or loved one then that thought should terrify you more than anything.
💯 I actually can’t believe more people haven’t noticed this about Tony. He blames every team he’s been with saying they cost him the fight. Now he’s going back to his original team that he blamed in the past for being incompetent. The guy is completely delusional and is coping so hard. Really sad to see as he is a legend.
@@justinb7451He’s in good spirits he’s the one in the cage,he’s fighting Paddy let’s see how it goes.
@@allen62 bro go watch the interviews just before the Bobby Green fight and you’ll see he is the exact same. Actually watch any interview for an upcoming fight after the Gaethje loss and you will hear the same exact story. I love Tony and I’m rooting for him to win, but delusion is delusion
@@justinb7451 he’s been like this every fight since Oliveira. He can’t cope with the losses and just makes the same 3-4 excuses in circles
@@mmikeee. should’ve taken 2 years off after the Gaethje fight but the problem is that he was already almost 37 at that point
Love this!!! Thanks
I love this! We need a Netflix documentary on Tony one day.
We are rooting for you Tony, you can win this fight man. I'm happy to see your with your old coaches and listening to your family and those who care for you. Let's go Tony 😉
Let's hope the version of Tony that fought RDA and Barboza shows up even for one minute and ko's Paddy with a Steven Seagal head kick or does a baratoplata/d'arche choke... That would have been something. Anyway, nobody is paying his bills, so he will continue fighting for this sake and the joy of everything it brings, good and bad.
It's great how we wanted him to win before because he's a real life ninja... Now it's beautiful to see how we're all rooting for him we all sympathize with his journey. 0addy better be ready
This is the most coherent I've heard Tony in some time.. It's awesome to see. Let's go champ! 🏆
I think I would cry if Tony gets the win and the one thing that has me in the hope he will win is that paddy gets cracked every single fight even before the UFC I was a fan of paddy but im really rooting for Tony to get the win Ive watched all his fights live ever since I got into watching MMA. That being said if paddy beats tony then i really do think its time to retire he will always have an incredible legacy regardless of the loses. Paddys Jiu Jitsu will be what pays off for him I think but it would be a treat to the fans to see Tony get a Sub or KO just one more time.
13:20 with all due respect to the guy I have never been more sure of anything in my life that Tony would be a terrible coach. The dude just has the juice. Absolutely unteachable fighting style.
He'd be a great coach your just a hater explain why he'd be bad .
And I'll wrote a 20 page essay in word and spellcheck and proof read .
Give me 10 good reasons why he'd be bad
@@NRC613 I'll give you 1, he admitted to breaking his students arm.
Actually it was his students rib, but yeah still.
@@NRC613my man, maybe take a gander at what you wrote and check your own grammar first.
Having an unorthodox fighting style doesn't necessarily mean you'll be a bad coach.
Ariel is a great interviewer, never interrupts the guests once, everyone else can learn from that 🏆
We will never have another Tony Ferguson
He is a legend and I will support him even if he went 20 losses in a row. He might be delusional with his talking about his current/future level etc but who cares.
Go Tony!!
You don't know the truth about the damgers for him. Drinking, CTE, and schizophrenia. You should look into it man
@@floatinggoose9197 I know all about it but what can we do but support the man? He might be mentally unstable and too delusional for his own good but I still want to support him, cuz I can't change what he wants.
I love his authenticity and always positive spirit - I mean, when have u seen a guy on 6 losing streak be this positive?
I just don't hope he is more out of it than he lets on and that the UFC has taken advantage of a mentally ill guy..
@@DecoreHQhe has a family he’s fine I think ufc will handle this well
@@DecoreHQ Amen
@@allen62That’s what we are worried about is his family. I didn’t realize the crazy things he has put his family through in recent years till I saw the documentary about him. I feel for Tony and his family and hope they all can stay safe.
Wow two tony interviews in one day, absolutely awesome !
Wheres the second ?
@@jamesj9693ESPN mma with Brett okamato
Tony would be a superhero to the kids he’s coaching. Winning or losing, he’s an admirable person. His mind is like his cardio.
Wow this is Tony Ferguson talking not El Cucuy. & I'm loving every moment of this. 🧡
I honestly hope Tony gets a win here.
*I believe in you Tony, I believe that you will beat this guy who is not even up to your knees in the MMA world! Prove that even after 6 defeats you can win even if you are 40 years old, YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ONE OF MY FAVORITE FIGHTERS EVER! Let's go for the victory LEGEND, SMASH THIS Paddy guy MAN !*
That’s the most coherent I’ve heard Tony speak in a long while… Rooting for the guy vs Bowlcut
Amazing interview!!
There is no way to NOT LOVE this dude.
Hes inspiring
Unless you are Khabib
@@patsmith6405 🤣
Tony seems more confident than any of his last fights let’s hope he really is just entering his prime and pulls a yoel romero fighting at top level in mid 40s imagine
NPC
He's not any more confident than any of last 5 fights.... he's crazy!
@@wennerygunsmithing5213ngl he is crazy this mf really said he bear crawled through a whole park
This is night and day and so authentic. Happy for him for real.
Winning or losing, Tony Ferguson is an artist, one of a kind, never boring ... Always true and beautiful, a powerful display of soul ...
I’m really worried about Tony, I hope he’s doing well
Seems to me that he's much better here than the last few years.
I dont think you watched the full interview, al your worries are addressed
@@williamboyle8918 really??
@@rigovalentine I did watch the entire interview. I think projecting is a word that’s lost it’s meaning and is thrown around a ton nowadays. With that being said, Tony is projecting in this interview… A LOT
worried?, don't you remember his old messages and posts this is the most focused and honest i have ever seen him, finally the haters are being silenced by the volume created by the fans who appreciate everything he's done. he lost to the divisions top killers, Paddy is in trouble.
He looked like classic Tony in the first round of the Chandler fight. Hopefully that Tony can show up.
This is the clearest Tony ferguson interview in years can finally understand what he is talking about hopefully he gets the W
I love Tony so much very inspirational