Bobby Green believes Tony Ferguson can win against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296 despite being the underdog, attributing Ferguson’s past losses to poor decision-making rather than a lack of skill.
Bobby Green isn’t throwing in the towel on Tony Ferguson. Not by a long shot.
Earlier, Green choked out Ferguson with a slick arm-triangle. That fight? It was at UFC 291, ticking down to the last few heart-pounding seconds. Ferguson’s defeat marked his sixth tumble in a row. Four of those? Brutal stoppages. Fans were shouting from the rooftops for Ferguson to retire.
But Tony? He’s not one to follow the crowd. He’s brushing off the naysayers and stepping back into the octagon. This time, he’s squaring up against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296. Pimblett’s on a hot streak – six wins and counting. The odds? They’re not looking good for Ferguson. But Green? He’s not buying it.
Green spilled his thoughts on *The MMA Hour*. “Ferguson’s tough as nails,” he mused. “Winning’s all in his head. During our brawl, he made some… questionable moves.” Green was baffled by Ferguson’s Imanari roll attempt. “I clocked him one, right on the noggin,” he recalled, almost chuckling. “Saw it coming from a mile off. Why, Tony, why?”
Green thought Ferguson’s striking game was on point. “Pressure was his friend,” Green said, shaking his head. “But then he switched it up. Took some hits, sure. But that roll? A head-scratcher.”
Green’s got advice for Ferguson. “Play it smart, Tony. Make those sharp decisions.” But he can’t help but wonder. “Sometimes, it’s like, ‘Tony, what are you thinking?'”
Green’s heard Ferguson’s interviews. They’re a bit all over the place. “I get carried away too, I admit it,” Green said. “But Tony? He’s on another level with his tangents.”
Despite the skepticism, Green’s betting on Ferguson. “He’s got this,” he insists.
Not everyone’s on Green’s side, though. The betting odds? They’re leaning heavily against Ferguson. But hey, that’s the fight game for you.
UFC 296? It’s set for a December showdown in Vegas. T-Mobile Arena’s the stage. And the headliner? A welterweight clash between Leon Edwards and Colby Covington. It’s gonna be a night to remember.