Twitter trend casts Tony Ferguson in barrage of fake movies
Tony Ferguson’s persona has taken on a life of its own over the years — and on Thursday, it was amplified even more so.
What began as a simple tweet on Thursday morning turned into a phenomenon. The Friendly Sparring Podcast Twitter account decided to throw out a movie idea starring the the former interim UFC lightweight champion and the imaginations of MMA fans and media members ran wild, capping off each though with a rhyme of the word champ from Ferguson’s catchphrase, “Champ sh*t only.”
In terms of his fighting career, the 37-year-old Ferguson is seeking his first victory since defeating Donald Cerrone via doctor’s stoppage TKO at UFC 238. Since then, Ferguson has been on the wrong end of dominant losses to Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 249, now undisputed 155-pound champ Charles Oliveira at UFC 256, and most recently, Beneil Dariush at UFC 262 in May.
Here’s just a few of the many “El Cucuy” cinematic themed ideas that were put out into the wonderful world of the internet.
A movie where Tony Ferguson is a vampire. Vamp Shit Only.
— Friendly Sparring Podcast (@friendlysparpod) September 16, 2021
A movie where Tony wakes us up before he go-gos: Wham Shit Only
— Steven Marrocco (@MMAFightingSM) September 16, 2021
A movie where Tony becomes the new lead singer of Steel Panther: Glam Shit Only.
— Steven Marrocco (@MMAFightingSM) September 16, 2021
A movie where Tony Ferguson signs with the New York Jets but doesn't appear for summer workouts because he doesn't like his current contract. Minicamp sh*t only. https://t.co/sUbQXkrQU8
— Mike Heck (@MikeHeck_JR) September 16, 2021
A movie where Tony Ferguson signs 5 different times to fight a teriffying undefeated Dagestani warrior who has never lost a round and the forces of the universe coming together to deliver a global pandemic to prevent us from witnessing the glory of their battle. Champ Shit Only.
— MacMally (@MacMallyMMA) September 16, 2021
A movie where Tony Ferguson has to free a genie in order to be granted three wishes. Lamp Shit Only. https://t.co/vmcGkGTy5e
— The Filthy Casual (@MMAfilthycasual) September 16, 2021
A movie where Tony Ferguson rides the rails with a bindle slung over his shoulder. Tramp Shit Only. https://t.co/SWkdqrLj7x
— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) September 16, 2021
A movie where Tony Ferguson wakes up as a woman only to find out it’s that time of the month. Cramp Shit Only.
— MMA Roasted (@MMARoasted) September 16, 2021
A movie where Tony Ferguson pays $1000 a night to stay in a "luxury tent" at a Montana dude ranch. Glamp shit only. https://t.co/UImsiHgto7
— Chad Dundas (@chaddundas) September 16, 2021
Tony Ferguson as a postal worker.
— PammyCakes (@cakes_pammy) September 16, 2021
Stamp Shit Only.
A movie where Tony Ferguson takes old broken down buildings and makes them into modern, valuable homes. Revamp Shit Only. https://t.co/oCFiwjd6DI
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) September 16, 2021
Tony Ferguson working to overcome a serious mispronunciation problem. Swamp Shit Only. https://t.co/Lx3tQoRS4C
— Scott Fontana (@Scott_Fontana) September 16, 2021
A movie where Tony Ferguson is put in cryogenic sleep and awakes 50 years later to help his grandchildren claim the Earth back from the aliens. Gramp Shit Only. https://t.co/ql9KR6WkMp
— Fernanda Prates (@NandaPrates_) September 16, 2021
Tony Ferguson’s child has a child. Gramp Shit Only. https://t.co/xStJ4eO2ls
— Jessica Knapik ✨ (@JessicaKnapik) September 16, 2021
Tony Ferguson is a moth. Lamp Shit Only https://t.co/GU6bBUjTL3
— Unmatched MMA Podcast (@UnmatchedMMA) September 16, 2021
Tony Ferguson in a Charlie Chaplin remake. Tramp Shit Only
— Friendly Sparring Podcast (@friendlysparpod) September 16, 2021
A movie where Tony Ferguson always forgets to hang up his towels after his showers. Damp Shit Only
— Gilbert Hill (@KcGil4300) September 16, 2021
A movie where Tony’s kids have kids, and he teaches them to fight using bizarre methods known only to him. Gramp shit only. https://t.co/jx1jtZU4yz
— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) September 16, 2021