Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Tony Ferguson
United StatesTony Ferguson
“El Cucuy”
26-11-0
RESULT

Tony Ferguson def. Katsunori Kikuno (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 4:06
Katsunori Kikuno
JapanKatsunori Kikuno
24-8-2
Saturday, May 24, 2014
MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas, United States

Tony Ferguson defeated Katsunori Kikuno by TKO in round 1 (4:06) in the Lightweight bout of UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw, held Saturday, May 24, 2014 at MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas.

Fight stats

Tony Ferguson
Katsunori Kikuno
1
Knockdowns
0
38 of 67
Significant strikes
22 of 44
57%
Sig. strike accuracy
50%
40 of 69
Total strikes
23 of 46
1 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
50%
Takedown accuracy
—
1
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
1
0:37
Control time
0:23
Significant strikes by target
35 of 63
Head
17 of 37
1 of 2
Body
4 of 5
2 of 2
Leg
1 of 2
37 of 66
Distance
22 of 44
1 of 1
Clinch
0 of 0
0 of 0
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
1
KD
0
38 of 67
Sig. str.
22 of 44
40 of 69
Total str.
23 of 46
1 of 2
Takedowns
0 of 0
1
Sub. att
0
0:37
Ctrl
0:23

Frequently asked questions

Who won Tony Ferguson vs Katsunori Kikuno?

Tony Ferguson defeated Katsunori Kikuno by TKO in round 1 (4:06) in the Lightweight bout of UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw, held Saturday, May 24, 2014 at MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas.

Referee
Yves Lavigne
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Tony Ferguson 59%41% Katsunori Kikuno

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

26-11-0
Record
24-8-2
1594
Elo rating
1529
0
Win Streak
0
42
Age
44
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
76"
193 cm
Reach
66"
168 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
Japan

Striking Profile

4.91
SLpM
2.64
45%
Str. Acc.
40%
4.37
SApM
2.47
55%
Str. Def.
61%

Grappling Profile

0.39
TD Avg.
1.88
35%
TD Acc.
75%
66%
TD Def.
76%
0.90
Sub. Avg.
0.80

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Tony Ferguson · 0-5
  • L
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    Submission · R1 · 3:44 · Welterweight
  • L
    Paddy Pimblett
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    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight
  • L
    King Green
    UFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2Sat, Jul 29, 2023
    Submission · R3 · 4:54 · Lightweight
  • L
    Nate Diaz
    UFC 279: Diaz vs FergusonSat, Sep 10, 2022
    Submission · R4 · 2:52 · Welterweight
  • L
    Michael Chandler
    UFC 274: Oliveira vs GaethjeSat, May 7, 2022
    TKO · R2 · 0:17 · Lightweight
Katsunori Kikuno · 2-3
  • L
    Diego Brandao
    UFC Fight Night: Barnett vs NelsonMon, Sep 28, 2015
    TKO · R1 · 0:28 · Featherweight
  • L
    Edimilson Souza
    UFC Fight Night: Maia vs LaFlareSat, Mar 21, 2015
    TKO · R1 · 1:31 · Featherweight
  • W
    Sam Sicilia
    UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs NelsonFri, Sep 19, 2014
    Submission · R2 · 1:38 · Featherweight
  • L
    Tony Ferguson
    UFC 173: Barao vs DillashawSat, May 24, 2014
    TKO · R1 · 4:06 · Lightweight
  • W
    Quinn Mulhern
    UFC Fight Night: Saffiedine vs LimSat, Jan 4, 2014
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 24 fights · 5 fights
55.5
Avg sig. strikes
15.8
0.29
Avg takedowns
0.80
0:20
Avg control time
1:55
199
Career high strikes
32
2
Career high TDs
3

Strike Distribution

Tony Ferguson
Strike target
Katsunori Kikuno
60%
Head
67%
19%
Body
15%
20%
Leg
18%
Tony Ferguson
Strike position
Katsunori Kikuno
91%
Distance
90%
2%
Clinch
6%
7%
Ground
4%