Anthony Armand Ferguson Padilla, nicknamed “El Cucuy,” is a professional MMA fighter. He currently competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Born on February 12, 1984, in Oxnard, California, Tony Ferguson made his UFC debut at the finale of The Ultimate Fighter 13 on June 4, 2011. He faced Ramsey Nijem, whom he defeated by knockout in Round 1 and won a UFC contract. He has been a 1-time interim UFC Lightweight Champion, 1-time winner of Fight of the Year, 6-time winner of Fight of the Night, 1-time winner of the Knockout of the Night, 1-time winner of Submission of the Night and 3-time winner of Performance of the Night.
Ferguson has fought 34 professional fights so far. He has won 25 fights (12 by knockout, 8 by submission, and 5 by decision) and lost 9 fights (2 by knockout, 3 by submission, and 4 by decision). His upcoming fight will be against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296 on December 11, 2023.
Tony Ferguson’s Losses
Tony Ferguson has lost 7 fights in UFC since his debut. His opponents were Michael Johnson, Justin Gaethje, Charles Oliveira, Beneil Dariush, Michael Chandler, Bobby Green, and Nate Diaz.
Tony Ferguson vs Michael Johnson
This was Tony Ferguson’s first loss in UFC. It occurred at UFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller on May 5, 2012. Michael Johnson defeated Tony Ferguson by unanimous decision at 5 minutes into Round 3.
Tony Ferguson vs Justin Gaethje
This fight took place at UFC 249: Ferguson vs Gaethje on May 9, 2020. The fight was for the UFC Interim Lightweight Championship. Justin Gaethje defeated Tony Ferguson through KO/TKO at 3 minutes 35 seconds into Round 5. This was Tony Ferguson’s 2nd UFC loss.
Tony Ferguson vs Charles Oliveira
The 3rd UFC loss for Tony Ferguson. It occurred at UFC 256: Figueiredo vs Moreno on December 12, 2020. Charles Oliveira defeated Tony Ferguson through a unanimous decision at 5 minutes into Round 3.
Tony Ferguson vs Beneil Dariush
This was Tony Ferguson’s 4th loss in UFC. It occurred at UFC 262: Oliveira vs Chandler on May 15, 2021. Beneil Dariush defeated Tony Ferguson via unanimous decision at 5 minutes into Round 3.
Tony Ferguson vs Michael Chandler
This fight took place at UFC 274: Oliveira vs Gaethje on May 7, 2022. Michael Chandler defeated Tony Ferguson with a kick, resulting in KO/TKO at 0:17 seconds into Round 2. This was Tony Ferguson’s 5th UFC loss.
Tony Ferguson vs Nate Diaz
This fight took place at UFC 279: Ferguson vs Diaz on September 10, 2022. Nate Diaz defeated Tony Ferguson by submission through a guillotine choke at 2 minutes 52 seconds into Round 4, thereby earning Tony Ferguson his 6th UFC loss. This was also the time that Tony Ferguson lost 6 consecutive fights in the UFC.
Tony Ferguson vs Bobby Green
Ferguson made a comeback to the lightweight division for a bout against Bobby Green at UFC 291 on July 29, 2023. Unfortunately, he suffered a defeat in the final moments of the third round, succumbing to a technical submission from an arm-triangle choke.
Last Updated On December 11, 2023
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A. Tony Ferguson’s nickname is “El Cucuy.”
A. Tony Ferguson’s height is 6’0”, weighs 170 lbs, and has a reach of 76.5 in.
A. Tony Ferguson currently holds an MMA record of 25 wins and 9 losses (25-9-0).
A. Tony Ferguson’s fighting style comprises freestyle wrestling, boxing, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and Wing Chun styles.
A. Tony Ferguson has been a 1-time UFC interim Lightweight Champion.
