Fighter

Tony Ferguson

"El Cucuy"

25-11-0★ 11bonuses United States

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Boxing 2-0

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Tony Ferguson holds a professional MMA record of 25-11-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 39 bouts on record. Tony Ferguson has won 28 fights: 14 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 11 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 4 by submission. In the UFC, Tony Ferguson lands 4.91 significant strikes per minute with 45% accuracy and averages 0.39 takedowns per 15 minutes. Tony Ferguson also has 2 recorded Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: August 3, 2024. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'11"180 cm
Weight: 170 lbs77 kg
Reach: 76"193 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1984-02-12
Age: 42
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: California, United States

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (24 fighters)

Bottomless Gas Tank

100 · best in division

Submission Threat

96 · top 8% in division

Iron Chin

98 · best in division

Punch power91

Kick power89

Punch speed93

Kick speed92

Accuracy93

Takedowns88

Ground striking94

Submissions96

Chin98

Body strength94

Cardio100

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 26-11-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.91per min

45% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.37per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.39per 15 min

35% success

Takedowns stuffed66%

Submission attempts0.9per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Tony Ferguson has won 11 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $500,000.

★ FOTN ×6★ POTN ×3★ KOTN ×1★ SOTN ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced — amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Tony Ferguson earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Michael Chiesa
UFCUFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov· Aug 3, 2024· Welterweight· 25-10 vs 16-7
SUB
R1 · 3:44
LOSS
vs Paddy Pimblett
UFCUFC 296: Edwards vs Covington· Dec 16, 2023· Lightweight· 25-9 vs 20-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs King Green
UFCUFC 291: Poirier vs Gaethje 2· Jul 29, 2023· Lightweight· 25-8 vs 29-14-1
SUB
R3 · 4:54
LOSS
vs Nate Diaz
UFCUFC 279: Diaz vs Ferguson· Sep 10, 2022· Welterweight· 25-7 vs 20-13
SUB
R4 · 2:52
LOSS
vs Michael Chandler
UFCUFC 274: Oliveira vs Gaethje· May 7, 2022· Lightweight· 25-6 vs 22-7
TKO
R2 · 0:17
LOSS
vs Beneil Dariush
UFCUFC 262: Oliveira vs Chandler· May 15, 2021· Lightweight· 25-5 vs 20-4-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Charles Oliveira
UFCUFC 256: Figueiredo vs Moreno· Dec 13, 2020· Lightweight· 25-4 vs 29-8
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Justin GaethjeTitle bout
UFCUFC 249: Ferguson vs Gaethje· May 9, 2020· Interim Lightweight· 25-3 vs 21-2
TKO
R5 · 3:39
FOTN
WIN
vs Donald Cerrone
UFCUFC 238: Cejudo vs Moraes· Jun 9, 2019· Lightweight· 24-3 vs 36-11
TKO
R2 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Anthony Pettis
UFCUFC 229: Khabib vs McGregor· Oct 7, 2018· Lightweight· 23-3 vs 21-7
TKO
R2 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Kevin Lee×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFCUFC 216: Ferguson vs Lee· Oct 7, 2017· Interim Lightweight· 22-3 vs 16-2
SUB
R3 · 4:02
WIN
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Ferguson· Nov 6, 2016· Lightweight· 21-3 vs 25-8
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Lando Vannata
UFCUFC Fight Night: McDonald vs Lineker· Jul 14, 2016· Lightweight· 20-3 vs 8-0
SUB
R2 · 2:22
FOTN
WIN
vs Edson Barboza
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter Finale: Team McGregor vs Teab Faber· Dec 11, 2015· Lightweight· 19-3 vs 16-3
SUB
R2 · 2:54
FOTN + POTN
WIN
vs Josh Thomson
UFCUFC Fight Night: Mir vs Duffee· Jul 15, 2015· Lightweight· 18-3 vs 22-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
POTN
WIN
vs Gleison Tibau
UFCUFC 184: Rousey vs Zingano· Feb 28, 2015· Lightweight· 17-3 vs 32-10
SUB
R1 · 2:37
POTN
WIN
vs Abel Trujillo
UFCUFC 181: Hendricks vs Lawler II· Dec 6, 2014· Lightweight· 16-3 vs 12-5
SUB
R2 · 4:19
WIN
vs Danny Castillo
UFCUFC 177: Dillashaw vs Soto· Aug 30, 2014· Lightweight· 15-3 vs 17-6
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Katsunori Kikuno
UFCUFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw· May 24, 2014· Lightweight· 14-3 vs 19-5-2
TKO
R1 · 4:06
WIN
vs Mike Rio
UFCUFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos III· Oct 19, 2013· Lightweight· 13-3 vs 9-2
SUB
R1 · 1:52
SOTN
LOSS
vs Michael Johnson
UFCUFC on FOX: Diaz vs Miller· May 5, 2012· Lightweight· 13-2 vs 10-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Yves Edwards
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs Team Miller Finale· Dec 3, 2011· Lightweight· 12-2 vs 41-17-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Aaron Riley
UFCUFC 135: JONES vs. RAMPAGE· Sep 25, 2011· Lightweight· 11-2 vs 30-12-1
TKO
R1 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ramsey Nijem×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs Team dos Santos Finale· Jun 4, 2011· Ultimate Fighter 13 Welterweight· 10-2 vs 4-1
TKO
R1 · 3:54
KOTN
WIN
vs Chuck O'Neil
The Ultimate Fighter Season 13· Mar 1, 2011· Welterweight· 12-2
TKO
R3 · 3:10
WIN
vs Ryan McGillivray
The Ultimate Fighter Season 13· Feb 23, 2011· Welterweight· 11-2
TKO
R1 · 0:44
WIN
vs Justin Edwards
The Ultimate Fighter Season 13· Feb 12, 2011· Welterweight· 10-2
TKO
R1 · 3:57
WIN
vs Brock Jardine
PureCombat· Sep 25, 2010· 9-2 vs 6-0
TKO
WIN
vs David Gardner
California Fight Syndicate· Mar 26, 2010· 8-2 vs 17-14
TKO
WIN
vs Chris Kennedy
National Fight Alliance· Dec 18, 2009· 7-2 vs 7-8
TKO
LOSS
vs Jamie Toney
National Fight Alliance· Oct 15, 2009· 7-1 vs 11-6
SUB
WIN
vs James Fanshier
California Regional· Jul 17, 2009· 6-1 vs 15-10
DEC
WIN
vs Devin Benjamin
California Regional· May 28, 2009· 5-1 vs 2-0
TKO
WIN
vs Daniel Hernandez
California Regional· Mar 5, 2009· 4-1 vs 3-5
TKO
LOSS
vs Karen Darabedyan
All Star Promotions· Feb 6, 2009· 4-0 vs 5-1
DEC
WIN
vs Frank Park
Long Beach Fight Night· Jan 4, 2009· 3-0 vs 2-0
SUB
WIN
vs Joe Schilling
Total Fighting Alliance· Sep 13, 2008· 2-0 vs 1-1
SUB
WIN
vs Brandon Adams
Total Fighting Alliance· Jul 12, 2008· 1-0 vs 1-2
TKO
WIN
vs Steve Avalos
California Xtreme Fighting· Apr 12, 2008· 0-0 vs 0-0
SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

Tony Ferguson's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #1 Lightweight
First ranked: Mar 2, 2015
Times ranked: 300

Men's Pound-for-Pound

Lightweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1804▼19
Peak: 1943Jun 9, 2019
Rated fights: 39

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Frequently asked questions

When does Tony Ferguson fight next?

Tony Ferguson has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Tony Ferguson's record?

Tony Ferguson's professional MMA record is 25-11-0.

Who is Tony Ferguson fighting next?

Tony Ferguson's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Tony Ferguson fight last?

Tony Ferguson most recently fought Michael Chiesa at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov on Saturday, August 3, 2024, LOSS (Submission).

What weight class does Tony Ferguson fight in?

Tony Ferguson fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Tony Ferguson have?

Tony Ferguson has 14 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Tony Ferguson won?

Tony Ferguson has won 11 UFC post-fight bonuses: 6× Fight of the Night, 3× Performance of the Night, 1× KO of the Night, 1× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Tony Ferguson?

Tony Ferguson is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Tony Ferguson weigh?

Tony Ferguson weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Tony Ferguson's reach?

Tony Ferguson has a reach of 76" (193 cm).

How old is Tony Ferguson?

Tony Ferguson is 42 years old (born Feb 12, 1984).

Where is Tony Ferguson from?

Tony Ferguson is from United States.

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