Tony Ferguson Prepares for Paddy Pimblett Bout with Grueling Hell Week Training
Ahead of his UFC 296 bout with Paddy Pimblett, Tony Ferguson opted to up his training game, taking on the grueling Hell Week challenge under the guidance of former Navy SEAL turned triathlete and best-selling author David Goggins. This decision has caused some of his former colleagues to worry.
What is Hell Week?
For those unfamiliar, Hell Week is a phase of a Navy SEAL’s training that involves pushing them to their limits. It includes five and a half days of cold tolerance and physical endurance exercises with only four hours of sleep. In the worst cases, it can be fatal.
Ferguson’s Version of Hell Week
Tony Ferguson’s take on Hell Week is more lenient than the original. According to Goggins’ post about their first day of training, the former interim champion underwent 3+ hours of high-intensity workouts.
Conclusion
Tony Ferguson is no stranger to taking on intense challenges, and his recent decision to undertake the grueling Hell Week training is a testament to his dedication to the sport. His version of the training is more lenient than the original, but it still promises to be an intense experience.
