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Tony Ferguson

"El Cucuy"

United StatesUnited StatesAge 42Knuckleheadz MMAUFC
25
Wins
11
Losses
0
Draws
80%
Finish Rate
12
KO / TKO
8
Submissions
2008
Pro Debut

Biography

Anthony Armand Ferguson Padilla is an American professional mixed martial artist and professional boxer, and is the current MFB Middleweight Champion. As a mixed martial artist, he is a former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. A professional since 2008, he was signed to the UFC from his The Ultimate Fighter 13 win in 2011 until his departure in 2025. He is regarded as one of the greatest fighters to have never won an undisputed belt. He has trained in freestyle wrestling, boxing, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and Wing Chun.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy46%
Takedown accuracy35%

4.91

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

4.37

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

0.39

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.88

avg

Submissions

0.17

avg

Knockdowns

Reach 194 cmUFC debut Jun. 5, 2011Born Oxnard, United StatesTeam Reign Training Center Lake Forrest

How He Wins

KO / TKO12
Decision4
Submission8

Finish Rate

80%
20 of 25
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
W
W
L
L
L
L
L
L
L
L

Mixed Martial Arts36 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossUnited StatesMichael ChiesaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. NurmagomedovAug 3, 2024
LossEnglandPaddy PimblettH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 296Dec 16, 2023
LossUnited StatesKing GreenH2HTechnical Submission (arm-triangle choke)R3UFC 291Jul 29, 2023
LossUnited StatesNate DiazH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R4UFC 279Sep 10, 2022
LossUnited StatesMichael ChandlerH2HKO (front kick)R2UFC 274May 7, 2022
LossUnited StatesBeneil DariushH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 262May 15, 2021
LossBrazilCharles OliveiraH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 256Dec 12, 2020
LossUnited StatesJustin GaethjeH2HTKO (punch)R5UFC 249May 9, 2020
WinUnited StatesDonald CerroneH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R2UFC 238Jun 8, 2019
WinUnited StatesAnthony PettisH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R2UFC 229Oct 6, 2018
WinUnited StatesKevin LeeH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R3UFC 216Oct 7, 2017
WinBrazilRafael dos AnjosH2HDecision (unanimous)R5The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. FergusonNov 5, 2016
WinUnited StatesLando VannataH2HSubmission (brabo choke)R2UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. LinekerJul 13, 2016
WinBrazilEdson BarbozaH2HSubmission (brabo choke)R2The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber FinaleDec 11, 2015
WinUnited StatesJosh ThomsonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. DuffeeJul 15, 2015
WinBrazilGleison TibauH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R1UFC 184Feb 28, 2015
WinUnited StatesAbel TrujilloH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2UFC 181Dec 6, 2014
WinUnited StatesDanny CastilloH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 177Aug 30, 2014
WinJapanKatsunori KikunoH2HKO (punch)R1UFC 173May 24, 2014
WinUnited StatesMike RioH2HSubmission (brabo choke)R1UFC 166Oct 19, 2013
LossUnited StatesMichael JohnsonH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. MillerMay 5, 2012
WinUnited StatesYves EdwardsH2HDecision (unanimous)R3The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller FinaleDec 3, 2011
WinUnited StatesAaron RileyH2HTKO (jaw injury)R1UFC 135Sep 24, 2011
WinUnited StatesRamsey NijemH2HKO (punches)R1The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos FinaleJun 4, 2011
WinUnited StatesBrock JardineH2HTKO (punches)R4PureCombat 12: Champions for ChildrenSep 25, 2010
WinUnited StatesDavid GardnerH2HTKO (punches)R2CA Fight Syndicate: Battle of the 805Mar 26, 2010
WinUnited StatesChris KennedyH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R1National Fight Alliance MMA: ResurrectionDec 18, 2009
LossUnited StatesJamie ToneyH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1National Fight Alliance MMA: MMA at the Hyatt 3Oct 16, 2009
WinUnited StatesJames FanshierH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Rebel FighterJul 17, 2009
WinDevin BenjaminH2HTKO (punches and elbows)R1National Fight Alliance MMA: MMA at the Hyatt IIMay 28, 2009
WinUnited StatesDaniel HernandezH2HTKO (punches)R1National Fight Alliance MMA: Riot at the HyattMar 5, 2009
LossUnited StatesKaren DarabedyanH2HDecision (unanimous)R3All Star Boxing: Caged in the CannonFeb 6, 2009
WinUnited StatesFrank ParkH2HSubmission (neck crank)R1Long Beach Fight Night 3Jan 4, 2009
WinUnited StatesJoe SchillingH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R2Total Fighting Alliance 12Sep 13, 2008
WinUnited StatesBrandon AdamsH2HTKO (punches)R2Total Fighting Alliance 11: Pounding at the PyramidJul 12, 2008
WinUnited StatesSteve AvalosH2HTKO (submission to punches)R2California Xtreme Fighting: Anarchy at the ArenaApr 12, 2008

Related Fighters

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.