Tony Ferguson vs. Khamzat Chimaev: Near Loss & Jail Fight Prediction
Here’s a summary of the text, focusing on the key events adn quotes from UFC 177 on August 30, 2014:
UFC 177 Recap: The event took place in Sacramento, California. The main event was a last-minute title fight between TJ dillashaw and Joe Soto, after Renan Barao was hospitalized during his weight cut.
Ferguson vs. Castillo: The co-main event featured Tony Ferguson against Danny Castillo. It was a close, three-round fight that Ferguson won by split decision. This was a key win in Ferguson’s historic run.
Castillo’s Disagreement: Danny Castillo was unhappy with the decision and believed he had won the fight. He criticized Ferguson’s defensive grappling and famously stated, “If we were in jail, he’d be in trouble.” He felt he controlled Ferguson on the ground and landed more significant strikes.
Post-Fight Careers: Castillo lost his next three fights and was released from the UFC in 2016, and hasn’t competed since. Ferguson went on a nine-fight winning streak before facing setbacks later in his career.
* Ferguson’s Future: The article notes that Tony Ferguson is now set to make his professional boxing debut 11 years after this fight.
