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Tony Ferguson

“El Cucuy”

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25-11RECORD
12KO / TKO WINS
8SUBMISSION WINS
5DECISION WINS

Profile

Full nameAnthony Armand Ferguson Padilla
NicknameEl Cucuy
Date of birth12 Feb 1984
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceOxnard, California, U.S.
Lives inOrange County, California, U.S.
DivisionLightweight / Welterweight
Team10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu (Eddie Bravo)
Height183 cm (6′0″)
Reach194 cm (76″)
StanceNot added yet
Years activesince 2008
StatusActive
Pro debut12 Apr 2008
Last fightLoss vs Michael Chiesa, 3 Aug 2024

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Background

Tony Ferguson is an American mixed martial artist and boxer who won The Ultimate Fighter 13 and later held the UFC interim lightweight title. He grew up mainly in Michigan and is known for unorthodox striking and D'Arce chokes.

Fight history

36 professional fights. Newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeEventDateLocationNotes
LossMichael ChiesaSubmission (rear-naked choke)13:44UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov3 Aug 2024Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesWelterweight
LossPaddy PimblettDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC 29616 Dec 2023Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
LossKing GreenTechnical submission (arm-triangle choke)34:54UFC 29129 Jul 2023Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
LossNate DiazSubmission (guillotine choke)42:52UFC 27910 Sep 2022Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesWelterweight
LossMichael ChandlerKO (front kick)20:17UFC 2747 May 2022Phoenix, Arizona, United States
LossBeneil DariushDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC 26215 May 2021Houston, Texas, United States
LossCharles OliveiraDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC 25612 Dec 2020Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
LossJustin GaethjeTKO (punches)53:39UFC 2499 May 2020Jacksonville, Florida, United StatesInterim title bout; Fight of the Night
WinDonald CerroneTKO (doctor stoppage)25:00UFC 2388 Jun 2019Chicago, Illinois, United StatesFight of the Night
WinAnthony PettisTKO (corner stoppage)25:00UFC 2296 Oct 2018Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFight of the Night
WinKevin LeeSubmission (triangle choke)34:02UFC 2167 Oct 2017Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesWon interim UFC Lightweight title
WinRafael dos AnjosDecision (unanimous)55:00UFC Fight Night: TUF Latin America 3 Finale5 Nov 2016Mexico City, MexicoFight of the Night
WinLando VannataSubmission (brabo choke)22:22UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker13 Jul 2016Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United StatesFight of the Night
WinEdson BarbozaSubmission (brabo choke)22:54The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale11 Dec 2015Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesPoint deducted; Performance and Fight of the Night
WinJosh ThomsonDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee15 Jul 2015San Diego, California, United StatesPerformance of the Night
WinGleison TibauSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:37UFC 18428 Feb 2015Los Angeles, California, United StatesPerformance of the Night
WinAbel TrujilloSubmission (rear-naked choke)24:19UFC 1816 Dec 2014Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
WinDanny CastilloDecision (split)35:00UFC 17730 Aug 2014Sacramento, California, United States
WinKatsunori KikunoKO (punch)14:06UFC 17324 May 2014Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
WinMike RioSubmission (brabo choke)11:52UFC 16619 Oct 2013Houston, Texas, United StatesSubmission of the Night
LossMichael JohnsonDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller5 May 2012East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
WinYves EdwardsDecision (unanimous)35:00The Ultimate Fighter: Bisping vs. Miller Finale3 Dec 2011Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
WinAaron RileyTKO (jaw injury)15:00UFC 13524 Sep 2011Denver, Colorado, United StatesReturn to lightweight
WinRamsey NijemKO (punches)13:54The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale4 Jun 2011Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesWon TUF 13; Knockout of the Night
WinBrock JardineTKO (punches)42:35PureCombat 1225 Sep 2010Clovis, California, United StatesWon PureCombat title
WinDavid GardnerTKO (punches)20:27CA Fight Syndicate: Battle of the 80526 Mar 2010Ventura, California, United StatesCatchweight
WinChris KennedyTKO (doctor stoppage)12:29NFA MMA: Resurrection18 Dec 2009Ventura, California, United States
LossJamie ToneySubmission (triangle choke)12:15NFA MMA: MMA at the Hyatt 316 Oct 2009Westlake Village, California, United States
WinJames FanshierDecision (unanimous)35:00Rebel Fighter17 Jul 2009Placerville, California, United States
WinDevin BenjaminTKO (punches and elbows)10:51NFA MMA: MMA at the Hyatt II28 May 2009Westlake Village, California, United States
WinDaniel HernandezTKO (punches)12:22NFA MMA: Riot at the Hyatt5 Mar 2009Westlake Village, California, United StatesReturn to welterweight
LossKaren DarabedyanDecision (unanimous)33:00All Star Boxing: Caged in the Cannon6 Feb 2009Montebello, California, United StatesLightweight debut
WinFrank ParkSubmission (neck crank)12:43Long Beach Fight Night 34 Jan 2009Long Beach, California, United States
WinJoe SchillingSubmission (rear-naked choke)22:12Total Fighting Alliance 1213 Sep 2008Long Beach, California, United States
WinBrandon AdamsTKO (punches)22:18Total Fighting Alliance 1112 Jul 2008Long Beach, California, United States
WinSteve AvalosTKO (submission to punches)21:25California Xtreme Fighting12 Apr 2008Upland, California, United StatesProfessional debut