Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson's Professional MMA debut
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.
Tony “El Cucuy” Ferguson's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
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.
Winning the belt: Tournament Championship against Ramsey Nijem
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.
The first man to defeat Lando Vannata
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.
Winning the belt: UFC Interim Lightweight Championship against Kevin Lee
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.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Interim Lightweight Championship loss to Justin Gaethje
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.
When was Tony Ferguson's last win?
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.