Tony Ferguson and Paddy Pimblett squared off against each other in a lightweight showdown on December 16, 2023, at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, USA. The lightweight mixed martial arts competitors were featured on the main card of the pay-per-view, which was headlined by welterweight champion Leon Edwards and title challenger Colby Covington.
Tony Ferguson is a prominent name in the professional mixed martial arts circuit. An experienced fighter who has been a part of 35 fights so far was a promising contender at one point in his career, but over the past some time things haven’t panned out as Ferguson would have liked them to. Tony Ferguson's voes don't seem to end, as he only ended up extending his losing streak to 7 in the bout.
His rival for the pay-per-view, Paddy Pimblett, was riding on a series of victories he secured against his opponents in recent times. Before entering the octagon at UFC 296, he faced Jared Gordon at UFC 282 on December 10, 2022. Pimblett secured a unanimous decision win over Gordon to extend his winning run.
Tony Ferguson is going through a downward spiral as a professional mixed martial artist in the current times. The December 16, 2023, bout between the two provided Ferguson with an opportunity at redemption, but he failed to capitalize on it and ended up on the losing side.
Tony Ferguson vs. Paddy Pimblett
Tony Ferguson faced the returning Paddy Pimblett in a lightweight showdown on the main card of UFC 296 on December 16, 2023. The fight took place at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada, USA. Ferguson and Pimblett fought on the main card of the pay-per-view.
Tony Ferguson vs. Paddy Pimblett Stats
| Stats | Tony Ferguson | Paddy Pimblett |
| Record | 25-10 (12 KOs) | 21-3 (6 KOs) |
| Championship | - | - |
| Age | 39 | 28 |
| Height | 1.8m | 1.78m |
| Division(s) | Lightweight | Lightweight |
| Reach | 76 ½” | 73” |
| Win Streak (Active) | 0 | 7 |
| Professional Debut | 2008 | 2012 |
Tony Ferguson Losses
Tony Ferguson has suffered ten losses in his professional mixed martial arts career. His first loss came at the hands of Karen Darabedyan; his second defeat was handed to him by Jamie Toney. Ferguson recovered from his second loss and established a six-fight winning streak before losing for the third time against Michael Johnson.
Tony Ferguson lost seven of his most recent fights on the trot against Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliviera, Beneil Dariush, Michael Chandler, Nate Diaz, Bobby Green, and Paddy Pimblett. Tony Ferguson is currently on a seven-fight losing streak.
Tony Ferguson Record
Tony Ferguson has won 25 fights and lost 10 as a professional mixed martial artist.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 25-10 | Paddy Pimblett | Unanimous decision | UFC 296 | Dece,ber 16, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, USA | |
| Loss | 25–9 | Bobby Green | Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC 291 | July 29, 2023 | 3 | 4:54 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | |
| Loss | 25–8 | Nate Diaz | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 279 | September 10, 2022 | 4 | 2:52 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Welterweight bout. |
| Loss | 25–7 | Michael Chandler | KO (front kick) | UFC 274 | May 7, 2022 | 2 | 0:17 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Loss | 25–6 | Beneil Dariush | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 262 | May 15, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 25–5 | Charles Oliveira | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 256 | December 12, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 25–4 | Justin Gaethje | TKO (punch) | UFC 249 | May 9, 2020 | 5 | 3:39 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | For the interim UFC Lightweight Championship. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 25–3 | Donald Cerrone | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC 238 | June 8, 2019 | 2 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 24–3 | Anthony Pettis | TKO (corner stoppage) | UFC 229 | October 6, 2018 | 2 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 23–3 | Kevin Lee | Submission (triangle choke) | UFC 216 | October 7, 2017 | 3 | 4:02 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Won the interim UFC Lightweight Championship. Later stripped of the title due to injury. |
| Win | 22–3 | Rafael dos Anjos | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson | November 5, 2016 | 5 | 5:00 | Mexico City, Mexico | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 21–3 | Lando Vannata | Submission (brabo choke) | UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker | July 13, 2016 | 2 | 2:22 | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 20–3 | Edson Barboza | Submission (brabo choke) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale | December 11, 2015 | 2 | 2:54 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Ferguson was deducted one point in round one due to an illegal upkick. Performance of the Night. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 19–3 | Josh Thomson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee | July 15, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | San Diego, California, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 18–3 | Gleison Tibau | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 184 | February 28, 2015 | 1 | 2:37 | Los Angeles, California, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 17–3 | Abel Trujillo | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 181 | December 6, 2014 | 2 | 4:19 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 16–3 | Danny Castillo | Decision (split) | UFC 177 | August 30, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Win | 15–3 | Katsunori Kikuno | KO (punch) | UFC 173 | May 24, 2014 | 1 | 4:06 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 14–3 | Mike Rio | Submission (brabo choke) | UFC 166 | October 19, 2013 | 1 | 1:52 | Houston, Texas, United States | Submission of the Night. |
| Loss | 13–3 | Michael Johnson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller | May 5, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 13–2 | Yves Edwards | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller Finale | December 3, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 12–2 | Aaron Riley | TKO (jaw injury) | UFC 135 | September 24, 2011 | 1 | 5:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | Return to Lightweight. |
| Win | 11–2 | Ramsey Nijem | KO (punches) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos Finale | June 4, 2011 | 1 | 3:54 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Won The Ultimate Fighter 13 Welterweight Tournament. Knockout of the Night. |
| Win | 10–2 | Brock Jardine | TKO (punches) | PureCombat 12: Champions for Children | September 25, 2010 | 4 | 2:35 | Clovis, California, United States | Won the vacant PureCombat Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–2 | David Gardner | TKO (punches) | CA Fight Syndicate: Battle of the 805 | March 26, 2010 | 2 | 0:27 | Ventura, California, United States | Catchweight (158 lb) bout. |
| Win | 8–2 | Chris Kennedy | TKO (doctor stoppage) | National Fight Alliance MMA: Resurrection | December 18, 2009 | 1 | 2:29 | Ventura, California, United States | |
| Loss | 7–2 | Jamie Toney | Submission (triangle choke) | National Fight Alliance MMA: MMA at the Hyatt 3 | October 16, 2009 | 1 | 2:15 | Westlake Village, California, United States | |
| Win | 7–1 | James Fanshier | Decision (unanimous) | Rebel Fighter | July 17, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Placerville, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–1 | Devin Benjamin | TKO (punches and elbows) | National Fight Alliance MMA: MMA at the Hyatt II | May 28, 2009 | 1 | 0:51 | Westlake Village, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Daniel Hernandez | TKO (punches) | National Fight Alliance MMA: Riot at the Hyatt | March 5, 2009 | 1 | 2:22 | Westlake Village, California, United States | Return to Welterweight. |
| Loss | 4–1 | Karen Darabedyan | Decision (unanimous) | All Star Boxing: Caged in the Cannon | February 6, 2009 | 3 | 3:00 | Montebello, California, United States | Lightweight debut. |
| Win | 4–0 | Frank Park | Submission (neck crank) | Long Beach Fight Night 3 | January 4, 2009 | 1 | 2:43 | Long Beach, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Joe Schilling | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Total Fighting Alliance 12 | September 13, 2008 | 2 | 2:12 | Long Beach, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Brandon Adams | TKO (punches) | Total Fighting Alliance 11: Pounding at the Pyramid | July 12, 2008 | 2 | 2:18 | Long Beach, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Steve Avalos | TKO (submission to punches) | California Xtreme Fighting: Anarchy at the Arena | April 12, 2008 | 2 | 1:25 | Upland, California, United States |
Paddy Pimblett Record
Paddy Pimblett has won 21 professional fights and lost 3 while competing since 2012.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 21-3 | Tony Ferguson | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 296 | December 16, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 20–3 | Jared Gordon | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 282 | 10-Dec-22 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 19–3 | Jordan Leavitt | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall | 23-Jul-22 | 2 | 2:46 | London, England | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 18–3 | Rodrigo Vargas | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Aspinall | 19-Mar-22 | 1 | 3:50 | London, England | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 17–3 | Luigi Vendramini | KO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Till | 04-Sep-21 | 1 | 4:25 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 16–3 | Davide Martinez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Cage Warriors 122 | 20-Mar-21 | 1 | 1:37 | London, England | |
| Win | 15–3 | Decky Dalton | TKO (punches) | Cage Warriors 113 | 20-Mar-20 | 1 | 2:51 | Manchester, England | |
| Loss | 14–3 | Søren Bak | Decision (unanimous) | Cage Warriors 96 | 01-Sep-18 | 5 | 5:00 | Liverpool, England | For the vacant Cage Warriors Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 14–2 | Alexis Savvidis | Submission (flying triangle choke) | Cage Warriors 90 | 24-Feb-18 | 2 | 0:53 | Liverpool, England | Lightweight debut. |
| Loss | 13–2 | Nad Narimani | Decision (unanimous) | Cage Warriors 82 | 01-Apr-17 | 5 | 5:00 | Liverpool, England | Lost the Cage Warriors Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 13–1 | Julian Erosa | Decision (unanimous) | Cage Warriors: Unplugged 1 | 12-Nov-16 | 5 | 5:00 | London, England | Defended the Cage Warriors Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 12–1 | Johnny Frachey | TKO (punches) | Cage Warriors 78 | 10-Sep-16 | 1 | 1:35 | Liverpool, England | Won the vacant Cage Warriors Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 11–1 | Teddy Violet | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Cage Warriors 77 | 08-Jul-16 | 2 | 2:28 | London, England | Catchweight (152 lb) bout. |
| Win | 10–1 | Ashleigh Grimshaw | Decision (unanimous) | Cage Warriors 75 | 15-Apr-16 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England | |
| Win | 9–1 | Miguel Haro | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Full Contact Contender 13 | 20-Jun-15 | 1 | 4:46 | Manchester, England | Defended the FCC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 8–1 | Kevin Petshi | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Full Contact Contender 12 | 28-Mar-15 | 2 | 1:56 | Manchester, England | Won the vacant FCC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–1 | Stephen Martin | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Cage Warriors 73 | 01-Nov-14 | 1 | 5:00 | Newcastle, England | Featherweight debut. |
| Win | 6–1 | Conrad Hayes | Submission (triangle armbar) | Cage Warriors 68 | 03-May-14 | 1 | 3:17 | Liverpool, England | Catchweight (141.7 lb) bout; Pimblett missed weight. |
| Win | 5–1 | Martin Sheridan | Decision (unanimous) | Cage Warriors 65 | 01-Mar-14 | 3 | 5:00 | Dublin, Ireland | Catchweight (136.8 lb) bout; Pimblett missed weight. |
| Loss | 4–1 | Cameron Else | Technical Submission (anaconda choke) | Cage Warriors 60 | 05-Oct-13 | 1 | 0:35 | London, England | |
| Win | 4–0 | Florian Calin | Decision (unanimous) | Cage Warriors 56 | 06-Jul-13 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England | |
| Win | 3–0 | Jack Drabble | TKO (punches) | OMMAC 17 | 01-Jun-13 | 1 | 0:21 | London, England | |
| Win | 2–0 | Dougie Scott | Submission (flying triangle choke) | Cage Contender: Fight Stars | 01-Dec-12 | 1 | 2:09 | Liverpool, England | |
| Win | 1–0 | Nathan Thompson | TKO (submission to strikes) | OMMAC 15 | 16-Oct-12 | 1 | 1:51 | Liverpool, England | Bantamweight debut. |
FAQs
A. The duo faced each other on December 16, 2023.
A. The duo fought each other in a lightweight bout.
A. No, he didn’t win in his last fight.
A. He is not on a winning streak.
A. He is on a seven-fight winning streak.
