Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson is a 38 year old Male fighter from United States with a 25-8-0 pro MMA record. Ferguson most recently fought Nate Diaz at UFC 279 on Saturday September 10, 2022. Tony Ferguson lost to Nate Diaz by Submission at 2:52 of Round 4 in the Welterweight division.
Tony Ferguson has 25 wins with a 80% finish rate, including 14 by knockout, 9 by submission, 5 by decision.
Tony Ferguson is currently on a 5 fight losing skid.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Weight class | Org |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 25-7-0 | Nate Diaz |
SUB
R4 2:52
|
UFC 279 | 2022-09-10 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Loss | 25-6-0 | Michael Chandler |
KO/TKO
R2 0:17
|
UFC 274 | 2022-05-07 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 25-5-0 | Beneil Dariush |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 262 | 2021-05-15 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 25-4-0 | Charles Oliveira |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 256 | 2020-12-12 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 25-3-0 | Justin Gaethje |
KO/TKO
R5 3:39
|
UFC 249 | 2020-05-09 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 24-3-0 | Donald Cerrone |
KO/TKO
R2 5:00
|
UFC 238 | 2019-06-08 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 23-3-0 | Anthony Pettis |
KO/TKO
R2 5:00
|
UFC 229 | 2018-10-06 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 22-3-0 | Kevin Lee |
SUB
R3 4:02
|
UFC 216 | 2017-10-07 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 21-3-0 | Rafael dos Anjos |
DEC
R5 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 98 | 2016-11-05 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 20-3-0 | Lando Vannata |
SUB
R2 2:22
|
UFC Fight Night 91 | 2016-07-13 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 19-3-0 | Edson Barboza |
SUB
R2 2:54
|
The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale | 2015-12-11 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 18-3-0 | Josh Thomson |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC Fight Night 71 | 2015-07-15 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 17-3-0 | Gleison Tibau |
SUB
R1 2:37
|
UFC 184 | 2015-02-28 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 16-3-0 | Abel Trujillo |
SUB
R2 4:19
|
UFC 181 | 2014-12-06 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 15-3-0 | Danny Castillo |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC 177 | 2014-08-30 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 14-3-0 | Katsunori Kikuno |
KO/TKO
R1 4:06
|
UFC 173 | 2014-05-24 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 13-3-0 | Mike Rio |
SUB
R1 1:52
|
UFC 166 | 2013-10-19 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Loss | 13-2-0 | Michael Johnson |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
UFC on FOX 3 | 2012-05-05 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 12-2-0 | Yves Edwards |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale | 2011-12-03 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 11-2-0 | Aaron Riley |
KO/TKO
R1 5:00
|
UFC 135 | 2011-09-24 | Lightweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-2-0 | Ramsey Nijem |
KO/TKO
R1 3:54
|
The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale | 2011-06-04 | Welterweight | UFC |
| Win | 10-2-0 | Chuck O'Neil |
KO/TKO
R3 3:10
|
The Ultimate Fighter Season 13 | 2011-03-01 | Welterweight | TUF |
| Win | 10-2-0 | Ryan McGillivray |
KO/TKO
R1 0:44
|
The Ultimate Fighter Season 13 | 2011-02-23 | Welterweight | TUF |
| Win | 10-2-0 | Justin Edwards |
KO/TKO
R1 3:57
|
The Ultimate Fighter Season 13 | 2011-02-12 | Welterweight | TUF |
| Win | 9-2-0 | Brock Jardine |
KO/TKO
R4 2:35
|
Regional circuit | 2010-09-25 | PC | |
| Win | 8-2-0 | David Gardner |
KO/TKO
R2 1:52
|
Regional circuit | 2010-03-26 | CFS | |
| Win | 7-2-0 | Chris Kennedy |
KO/TKO
R1 2:29
|
Regional circuit | 2009-12-18 | NFA | |
| Loss | 7-1-0 | Jamie Toney |
SUB
R1 2:15
|
Regional circuit | 2009-10-15 | NFA | |
| Win | 6-1-0 | James Fanshier |
DEC
R3 5:00
|
Regional circuit | 2009-07-17 | ||
| Win | 5-1-0 | Devin Benjamin |
KO/TKO
R1 1:08
|
Regional circuit | 2009-05-28 | ||
| Win | 4-1-0 | Daniel Hernandez |
KO/TKO
R1 2:22
|
Regional circuit | 2009-03-05 | ||
| Loss | 4-0-0 | Karen Darabedyan |
DEC
R3 3:00
|
Regional circuit | 2009-02-06 | ASP | |
| Win | 3-0-0 | Frank Park |
SUB
R1 2:43
|
Regional circuit | 2009-01-04 | LBFN | |
| Win | 2-0-0 | Joe Schilling |
SUB
R2 2:12
|
Regional circuit | 2008-09-13 | TFA | |
| Win | 1-0-0 | Brandon Adams |
KO/TKO
R2 2:18
|
Regional circuit | 2008-07-12 | TFA | |
| Win | 0-0-0 | Steve Avalos |
SUB
R2 1:25
|
Regional circuit | 2008-04-12 | CXF |
Ferguson made his professional debut against Steve Avalos on April 12, 2008, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Steve Avalos who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
Tony Ferguson beat Steve Avalos by Submission at 1:25 of Round 2.
Ferguson made his debut in the UFC against Ramsey Nijem on June 4, 2011, fighting on the main event of The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale having compiled a 10-2-0 professional MMA record.
Tony Ferguson beat Ramsey Nijem by KO/TKO at 3:54 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Ferguson has gone on to fight a total of 21 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 15-6-0.
Ferguson won the Tournament Championship defeating Ramsey Nijem on June 4, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale.
This was Ferguson's 1st UFC championship fight.
Tony Ferguson beat Ramsey Nijem by KO/TKO at 3:54 of Round 1.
Ferguson defeated the previously unbeaten Lando Vannata on July 13, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 91: McDonald vs. Lineker. Lando Vannata came into the fight with a 8-0-0 record. Ferguson was a -750 betting favorite going into the fight. Tony Ferguson beat Lando Vannata by Submission at 2:22 of Round 2. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Ferguson won the UFC Interim Lightweight Championship defeating Kevin Lee on October 7, 2017 at UFC 216: Ferguson vs. Lee.
This was Ferguson's 2nd UFC championship fight.
Tony Ferguson beat Kevin Lee by Submission at 4:02 of Round 3.
Ferguson lost his 1st lightweight title challenge, losing to Justin Gaethje on May 9, 2020 at UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje.
Tony Ferguson lost to Justin Gaethje by KO/TKO at 3:39 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Ferguson's last win came against Donald Cerrone at UFC 238 on Saturday June 8, 2019. Tony Ferguson beat Donald Cerrone by KO/TKO at 5:00 of Round 2. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Ferguson is not currently booked for any fights.
Ferguson's last loss came against Nate Diaz at UFC 279 on Saturday September 10, 2022. Tony Ferguson lost to Nate Diaz by Submission at 2:52 of Round 4.
Ferguson has fought 21 times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 15-6-0.
Ferguson has knocked out 14 opponents.
Ferguson has submitted 9 opponents.
Ferguson has been knocked out 2 times.
Ferguson has been submitted 2 times.
