Tony Ferguson

Tony Ferguson

Personal Information

Full Name Anthony Armand Ferguson Padilla
Date of Birth February 11, 1984
Nationality American
Height 6 ft
Weight 170 lb (77 kg)
Nickname El Cucuy

Tony Ferguson News

Tony Ferguson believes he’s still got fight in him, won't retire from UFC just yet: "We're coming back hard" Tony Ferguson believes he’s still got fight in him, won't retire from UFC just yet: "We're coming back hard"
Tony Ferguson believes he’s still got fight in him, won't retire from UFC just yet: "We're coming back hard"
Charles Oliveira questions UFC's matchmaking for aging Tony Ferguson: "That hurts him a little bit" Charles Oliveira questions UFC's matchmaking for aging Tony Ferguson: "That hurts him a little bit"
Charles Oliveira questions UFC's matchmaking for aging Tony Ferguson: "That hurts him a little bit"
Tony Ferguson reacts to Islam Makhachev's take on fighters who deserve BJJ black belts Tony Ferguson reacts to Islam Makhachev's take on fighters who deserve BJJ black belts
Tony Ferguson reacts to Islam Makhachev's take on fighters who deserve BJJ black belts
Tony Ferguson continues firing shots at Khabib Nurmagomedov, trolls 'The Eagle' about his weight Tony Ferguson continues firing shots at Khabib Nurmagomedov, trolls 'The Eagle' about his weight
Tony Ferguson continues firing shots at Khabib Nurmagomedov, trolls 'The Eagle' about his weight
Nick Diaz responds after fan asks him if he would fight Tony Ferguson in the future Nick Diaz responds after fan asks him if he would fight Tony Ferguson in the future
Nick Diaz responds after fan asks him if he would fight Tony Ferguson in the future

Tony Ferguson: A Brief Biography

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After yet another defeat, Tony Ferguson needs to seriously consider his future in the UFC. Originally meant to fight Li Jingliang in the co-main, the UFC offered a last-minute change of plan. As such, Tony was given the chance to fight in the main event of UFC 279 against Nate Diaz.

For the most part, Tony did well. He kept the fight competitive and fought some close rounds. Not to forget, this was also El Cucuy’s welterweight debut. However, Ferguson began slowing down by Round 4, eventually succumbing to a guillotine choke from Nate.

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Tony Ferguson at UFC 249
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Tony Ferguson celebrates after defeating Abel Trujillo in their fight during UFC 181

Tony "El Cucuy" Ferguson is a former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion with a professional MMA record of 28-wins and 8 losses. He is currently unranked in the UFC lightweight division and holds the record for the longest win streak in the UFC at Lightweight (12 wins).

Tony Ferguson
Tony Ferguson at UFC 229

Tony Ferguson Facts

Birth PlaceOxnard, California, U.S.
Father’s NameFerguson
Mother’s NameMary Padilla
Star SignAquarius
Net Worth (2023)$3 Million
Last Fight Earnings$971,000
Age39
EducationMuskegon Catholic Central High School/ Central Michigan University/ Grand Valley State University/ Muskegon Community College
MMA Debut2008
MMA Record28-8-0
AchievementsInterim UFC Lightweight Champion
PartnerCristina Servin
ChildrenArmand Anthony
EndorsementsRDX Sports, Monster

Early Life and Career

Tony Ferguson started his Combat Sports journey in high school, where he was a three-time All-State selection in wrestling and won in 2002 in the 152lbs (68.94 kg) division.

In college, Ferguson became an NCWA national wrestling champion in the 162lbs (73.48) division. He left college early to live with his family in California, where he joined a local gym and decided to pursue a professional MMA career.

Ferguson made his professional debut in April 2008 against Steve Avalos at CXF- Anarchy. He won the fight in the second round via TKO (submission to punches). Following this victory, Ferguson would go on to accumulate a professional record of 10 wins and 2-losse2 losses come the PureCombat Welterweight Champion before joining the UFC as a participant in The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos.

Tony Ferguson's Ultimate Fighter

Tony Ferguson was a participant in The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos. He would be the third pick for Team Lesnar and would dominate the season.

Ferguson defeated Justin Edwards via knockout in the first round to advance to the quarterfinals, where he faced Ryan Mcgillivray. Ferguson again won by a TKO in the first round to book a semi-final berth against Chuck O'Neil. Ferguson won via TKO in the third round. Tony knocked out Ramsey Nijem in the finals in the first round and won The Ultimate Fighter and got a UFC contract.

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Tony Ferguson at UFC 249

Tony Ferguson UFC

Ferguson defeated Aaron Riley via TKO (Jaw injury) in his UFC debut at UFC 135. He followed this up by defeating Yves Edwards before losing against Michael Jonson at UFC on Fox 3.

After this loss, Ferguson would go on a record 12-fight win streak. He defeated the likes of Edson Barboza, Rafael dos Anjos, Anthony Pettis, and Donald Cerrone before getting a title shot at the UFC Lightweight Championship at UFC 249 against Khabib Nurmagomedov. However, Khabib pulled out of the fight and, Ferguson fought Gaethje for the UFC Interim Lightweight Championship instead.

Ferguson lost the fight against Gaethje in the fifth round via TKO (punch). After the fight, he lost decisively against Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush and is currently on a 5-fight losing streak.

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Tony Ferguson at fight night 98

Ferguson Career Stats

Current Status:

Tony Ferguson's record stands at 25-8-0. He is a former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion.

MatchesWinsLosesDraws
332580

Wins by Submission:

  1. 8

Wins by Decision:

  1. 5

Wins by Knockouts:

  1. 12

Current Titles:

  1. None

Reach:

  1. 72 in (183cm)

Weight:

  1. 155 lb / 70 kg

Weight Class:

  1. Lightweight

Tony Ferguson Record

Given below is the professional MMA record of Tony Ferguson:

ResultRecordOpponentMethodEventDate
Loss25-8Nate DiazSubmission(guillotine choke)UFC 27910/09/2022
Loss25-7Michael ChandlerKO (front kick)UFC 2747/05/2022
Loss25-6Beneil DariushDecision (unanimous)UFC 26215/05/2021
Loss25-5Charles OliveiraDecision (unanimous)UFC 25612/12/2020
Loss25–4Justin GaethjeTKO (punches)UFC 24909/05/2020
Win25–3Donald CerroneTKO (doctor stoppage)UFC 23808/06/2019
Win24–3Anthony PettisTKO (corner stoppage)UFC 22906/10/2018
Win23–3Kevin LeeSubmission (triangle choke)UFC 21607/10/2017
Win22–3Rafael dos AnjosDecision (unanimous)The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson05/11/2016
Win21–3Lando VannataSubmission (D'Arce choke)UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker13/07/2016
Win20–3Edson BarbozaSubmission (D'Arce choke)The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale11/12/2015
Win19–3Josh ThomsonDecision (unanimous)UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee15/07/2015
Win18–3Gleison TibauSubmission (rear-naked choke)UFC 18428/02/2015
Win17–3Abel TrujilloSubmission (rear-naked choke)UFC 18106/12/2014
Win16–3Danny CastilloDecision (split)UFC 17730/08/2014
Win15–3Katsunori KikunoKO (punch)UFC 17324/05/2014
Win14–3Mike RioSubmission (D'Arce choke)UFC 16619/10/2013
Loss13–3Michael JohnsonDecision (unanimous)UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller05/05/2012
Win13–2Yves EdwardsDecision (unanimous)The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller FinaleDecember 3, 2011
Win12–2Aaron RileyTKO (doctor stoppage)UFC 13524/09/2011
Win11–2Ramsey NijemKO (punch)The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos Finale04/06/2011
Win10–2Brock JardineTKO (punches)PureCombat 12: Champions for Children25/09/2010
Win9–2David GardnerTKO (punches)CA Fight Syndicate: Battle of the 80526/03/2010
Win8–2Chris KennedyTKO (doctor stoppage)National Fight Alliance MMA: Resurrection18/12/2009
Loss7–2Jamie ToneyTechnical Submission (triangle choke)National Fight Alliance MMA: MMA at the Hyatt 316/10/2009
Win7–1James FanshierDecision (unanimous)Rebel Fighter17/07/2009
Win6–1Devin BenjaminTKO (punches and elbows)National Fight Alliance MMA: MMA at the Hyatt II28/05/2009
Win5–1Daniel HernandezTKO (punches)National Fight Alliance MMA: Riot at the Hyatt05/03/2009
Loss4–1Karen DarabedyanDecision (unanimous)All Star Boxing: Caged in the Cannon06/02/2009
Win4–0Frank ParkSubmission (mounted triangle armbar)Long Beach Fight Night 304/01/2009
Win3–0Joe SchillingSubmission (Von Flue choke)Total Fighting Alliance 1213/09/2008
Win2–0Brandon AdamsTKO (punches)Total Fighting Alliance 11: Pounding at the Pyramid02/07/ 2008
Win1–0Steve AvalosTKO (punches and elbows)California Xtreme Fighting: Anarchy at the Arena12/04/2008

Tony Ferguson's Most Popular Fights

Tony Ferguson vs Donald Cerrone

The Lightweight bout was a part of the UFC 238 event which was held at the United Center in Chicago. Cerrone entered the cage with high confidence, Tony wasn't the less he too entered the cage with the same energy. Tony initiated the fight by checking some punches, but Cerrone worked through it and gave a fight back with three punch combo which pushed Tony away from him.

After a couple of minutes passed they both started being more involved in each with their moves. Then Cerrone started trying some high kicks onto Tony's face and some punches over the chin. Tony gave a fight back by hitting a couple of punches on Cerrone's head, both the fighters looked intense for each other that night but Tony was more dominant over Cerrone.

As round two started both the fighters were heavily bleeding on the other side Tony was in hurry to take on Cerrone at t night, So Tony landed a spinning leg kick on the face of Cerrone and punched Cerrone hardly with two punch combo which impacted visibility of Cerrone and at the end referee call it off by Tony's win via TKO (doctor stoppage).

Tony Ferguson vs Donald Cerrone at UFC 238

Tony Ferguson vs Kevin Lee

After getting his first main event assignment in his previous bout against Rafael Dos Anjos, Tony Ferguson got his first title shot in another headliner when he faced the Motown Phenom Kevin Lee for the interim UFC lightweight title at the main event of UFC 216. Tony was supposed to fight Khabib at UFC 209 but after the latter was hospitalized due to weight cut issues, he settled for the interim belt against Lee.

Lee was not 100% due to his weight cut but that did not diminish Ferguson’s win. But once again, Ferguson displayed tremendous cardio, aggression, and skills to earn another stoppage win. As round one began Lee nailed Ferguson with a head kick, Lee then cracked Ferguson with a straight right. Ferguson started attacking Lee with some leg kicks.

Both the fighters looked equally dominating that night. Although Ferguson was pretty confident with his strikes. The fight went to round three where Ferguson decided to take down Lee, Ferguson started attacking Lee with strikes on his back, and he catches Lee in a triangle choke from out of nowhere and a tap-out follows. Ferguson wins the fight via Submission(triangle choke).

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Tony Ferguson vs Kevin Lee at UFC 216

Tony Ferguson vs Katsunori Kikuno

Ferguson opened his UFC career with three straight wins. However, his stock took a bit of a dip after he lost to Michael Johnson. He bounced back with the submission of the night win over Mike Rio but it was his bout against Katsunori Kikuno which made everyone notice Ferguson.

El Cucuy displayed the entire striking arsenal during his four-minute destruction of Kikuno. He walked his opponent down, landed big punches from start to finish, and bloodied him before finally putting the Japanese fighter for good. With his second straight win, Ferguson’s current 12-fight winning streak officially started.

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Tony Ferguson vs Katsunori Kikuno at UFC 173

FAQs on Tony Ferguson

1. Is Tony Ferguson a BJJ belt?

he's a legitimate Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Eddie Bravo of 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu.

2. Who has Tony Ferguson lost to?

He has a record of 26-8-0 whereas he has lost to Nate Diaz, Michael Chandler, Beniel Dariush Charles Oliveira, Justin Gaethje, Michael Johnson, James Tony, and Karen Darabedyan.

Last Updated on 17th February, 2023