Ferguson plans to return early next year

Former interim UFC lightweight champion Tony Ferguson, 40, said he is not thinking about ending his career just yet.

"We'll take the rest of the year off and think about some things. And then we'll be back in January or February. Stay in touch. I'm too old to retire.

I'm 40 years old, I've been competing since I was 5 years old. It's not like I can't do anything anymore. I'm still competitive. When someone runs a sprint faster than me, then I might think twice. I need to get the right mix of coaches and discipline.

I'm not rushing into anything. When the right moment comes, I'll call Dane and ask him to give me a fight," Ferguson told Demetrious Johnson.

Recall that "El Cucuy" goes on a series of eight consecutive defeats.