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Tony Ferguson

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Tony Ferguson

Anthony Armand Ferguson Padilla (born February 12, 1984) 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, and 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 not gain an undisputed belt. He has trained in freestyle wrestling, boxing, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and Wing Chun.

Infobox

Born
Anthony Armand Padilla (1984-02-12) February 12, 1984 (age 41)Oxnard, California, U.S.
Nickname
El Cucuy
Height
6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight
170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division
Lightweight (2011–2021, 2023)Welterweight (2008–2011, 2022, 2024)
Reach
mw- 76 1⁄2 in (194 cm)
Fighting out of
Orange County, California, U.S.Oxnard, California, U.S.
Trainer
Boxing: Rashad Holloway, Joseph Janik (Former)Muay Thai: Billy FonuaJiu-Jitsu: Eddie Bravo, Ricardo "Franjinha" Miller (Former)
Rank
Black belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu under Eddie Bravo
Wrestling
NCWA Wrestling
Years active
2008–present
Total
36
Wins
25
By knockout
2
By submission
4
By decision
5
Losses
11
University
Central Michigan University Grand Valley State College
Collegiate Wrestling
Medal record Collegiate Wrestling Representing the Grand Valley State Lakers NCWA Championships 2006 Grand Rapids 165 lb

Tables

Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
36 matches
By knockout
25 wins
12
11 losses
2
By submission
By submission
36 matches
By submission
25 wins
8
11 losses
4
By decision
By decision
36 matches
By decision
25 wins
5
11 losses
5
36 matches
25 wins
11 losses
By knockout
12
2
By submission
8
4
By decision
5
5
· Mixed martial arts record
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
25–11
Opponent
Michael Chiesa
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov
Date
August 3, 2024
Round
1
Time
3:44
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Notes
Welterweight bout.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
25–10
Opponent
Paddy Pimblett
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 296
Date
December 16, 2023
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
25–9
Opponent
King Green
Method
Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke)
Event
UFC 291
Date
July 29, 2023
Round
3
Time
4:54
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
25–8
Opponent
Nate Diaz
Method
Submission (guillotine choke)
Event
UFC 279
Date
September 10, 2022
Round
4
Time
2:52
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Welterweight bout.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
25–7
Opponent
Michael Chandler
Method
KO (front kick)
Event
UFC 274
Date
May 7, 2022
Round
2
Time
0:17
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
25–6
Opponent
Beneil Dariush
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 262
Date
May 15, 2021
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
25–5
Opponent
Charles Oliveira
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 256
Date
December 12, 2020
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
25–4
Opponent
Justin Gaethje
Method
TKO (punch)
Event
UFC 249
Date
May 9, 2020
Round
5
Time
3:39
Location
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Notes
For the interim UFC Lightweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
25–3
Opponent
Donald Cerrone
Method
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Event
UFC 238
Date
June 8, 2019
Round
2
Time
5:00
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
24–3
Opponent
Anthony Pettis
Method
TKO (corner stoppage)
Event
UFC 229
Date
October 6, 2018
Round
2
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
23–3
Opponent
Kevin Lee
Method
Submission (triangle choke)
Event
UFC 216
Date
October 7, 2017
Round
3
Time
4:02
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Won the interim UFC Lightweight Championship. Ferguson was stripped of the title on April 7, 2018 due to injury.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
22–3
Opponent
Rafael dos Anjos
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson
Date
November 5, 2016
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
21–3
Opponent
Lando Vannata
Method
Submission (brabo choke)
Event
UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker
Date
July 13, 2016
Round
2
Time
2:22
Location
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
20–3
Opponent
Edson Barboza
Method
Submission (brabo choke)
Event
The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale
Date
December 11, 2015
Round
2
Time
2:54
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Ferguson was deducted one point in round one due to an illegal upkick. Performance of the Night. Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
19–3
Opponent
Josh Thomson
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee
Date
July 15, 2015
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
San Diego, California, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
18–3
Opponent
Gleison Tibau
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC 184
Date
February 28, 2015
Round
1
Time
2:37
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
17–3
Opponent
Abel Trujillo
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC 181
Date
December 6, 2014
Round
2
Time
4:19
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
16–3
Opponent
Danny Castillo
Method
Decision (split)
Event
UFC 177
Date
August 30, 2014
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Sacramento, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
15–3
Opponent
Katsunori Kikuno
Method
KO (punch)
Event
UFC 173
Date
May 24, 2014
Round
1
Time
4:06
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
14–3
Opponent
Mike Rio
Method
Submission (brabo choke)
Event
UFC 166
Date
October 19, 2013
Round
1
Time
1:52
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Notes
Submission of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
13–3
Opponent
Michael Johnson
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller
Date
May 5, 2012
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
13–2
Opponent
Yves Edwards
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller Finale
Date
December 3, 2011
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
12–2
Opponent
Aaron Riley
Method
TKO (jaw injury)
Event
UFC 135
Date
September 24, 2011
Round
1
Time
5:00
Location
Denver, Colorado, United States
Notes
Return to Lightweight.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
11–2
Opponent
Ramsey Nijem
Method
KO (punches)
Event
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos Finale
Date
June 4, 2011
Round
1
Time
3:54
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Won The Ultimate Fighter 13 Welterweight Tournament. Knockout of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–2
Opponent
Brock Jardine
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
PureCombat 12: Champions for Children
Date
September 25, 2010
Round
4
Time
2:35
Location
Clovis, California, United States
Notes
Won the vacant PureCombat Welterweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–2
Opponent
David Gardner
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
CA Fight Syndicate: Battle of the 805
Date
March 26, 2010
Round
2
Time
0:27
Location
Ventura, California, United States
Notes
Catchweight (158 lb) bout.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–2
Opponent
Chris Kennedy
Method
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Event
National Fight Alliance MMA: Resurrection
Date
December 18, 2009
Round
1
Time
2:29
Location
Ventura, California, United States
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
7–2
Opponent
Jamie Toney
Method
Submission (triangle choke)
Event
National Fight Alliance MMA: MMA at the Hyatt 3
Date
October 16, 2009
Round
1
Time
2:15
Location
Westlake Village, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–1
Opponent
James Fanshier
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Rebel Fighter
Date
July 17, 2009
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Placerville, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–1
Opponent
Devin Benjamin
Method
TKO (punches and elbows)
Event
National Fight Alliance MMA: MMA at the Hyatt II
Date
May 28, 2009
Round
1
Time
0:51
Location
Westlake Village, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–1
Opponent
Daniel Hernandez
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
National Fight Alliance MMA: Riot at the Hyatt
Date
March 5, 2009
Round
1
Time
2:22
Location
Westlake Village, California, United States
Notes
Return to Welterweight.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
4–1
Opponent
Karen Darabedyan
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
All Star Boxing: Caged in the Cannon
Date
February 6, 2009
Round
3
Time
3:00
Location
Montebello, California, United States
Notes
Lightweight debut.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Frank Park
Method
Submission (neck crank)
Event
Long Beach Fight Night 3
Date
January 4, 2009
Round
1
Time
2:43
Location
Long Beach, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Joe Schilling
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
Total Fighting Alliance 12
Date
September 13, 2008
Round
2
Time
2:12
Location
Long Beach, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Brandon Adams
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Total Fighting Alliance 11: Pounding at the Pyramid
Date
July 12, 2008
Round
2
Time
2:18
Location
Long Beach, California, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Steve Avalos
Method
TKO (submission to punches)
Event
California Xtreme Fighting: Anarchy at the Arena
Date
April 12, 2008
Round
2
Time
1:25
Location
Upland, California, United States
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
25–11
Michael Chiesa
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov
August 3, 2024
1
3:44
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Welterweight bout.
Loss
25–10
Paddy Pimblett
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 296
December 16, 2023
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
25–9
King Green
Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke)
UFC 291
July 29, 2023
3
4:54
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Loss
25–8
Nate Diaz
Submission (guillotine choke)
UFC 279
September 10, 2022
4
2:52
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Welterweight bout.
Loss
25–7
Michael Chandler
KO (front kick)
UFC 274
May 7, 2022
2
0:17
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss
25–6
Beneil Dariush
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 262
May 15, 2021
3
5:00
Houston, Texas, United States
Loss
25–5
Charles Oliveira
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 256
December 12, 2020
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss
25–4
Justin Gaethje
TKO (punch)
UFC 249
May 9, 2020
5
3:39
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
For the interim UFC Lightweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win
25–3
Donald Cerrone
TKO (doctor stoppage)
UFC 238
June 8, 2019
2
5:00
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Fight of the Night.
Win
24–3
Anthony Pettis
TKO (corner stoppage)
UFC 229
October 6, 2018
2
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Fight of the Night.
Win
23–3
Kevin Lee
Submission (triangle choke)
UFC 216
October 7, 2017
3
4:02
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Won the interim UFC Lightweight Championship. Ferguson was stripped of the title on April 7, 2018 due to injury.
Win
22–3
Rafael dos Anjos
Decision (unanimous)
The Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale: dos Anjos vs. Ferguson
November 5, 2016
5
5:00
Mexico City, Mexico
Fight of the Night.
Win
21–3
Lando Vannata
Submission (brabo choke)
UFC Fight Night: McDonald vs. Lineker
July 13, 2016
2
2:22
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Fight of the Night.
Win
20–3
Edson Barboza
Submission (brabo choke)
The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale
December 11, 2015
2
2:54
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Ferguson was deducted one point in round one due to an illegal upkick. Performance of the Night. Fight of the Night.
Win
19–3
Josh Thomson
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Mir vs. Duffee
July 15, 2015
3
5:00
San Diego, California, United States
Performance of the Night.
Win
18–3
Gleison Tibau
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC 184
February 28, 2015
1
2:37
Los Angeles, California, United States
Performance of the Night.
Win
17–3
Abel Trujillo
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC 181
December 6, 2014
2
4:19
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
16–3
Danny Castillo
Decision (split)
UFC 177
August 30, 2014
3
5:00
Sacramento, California, United States
Win
15–3
Katsunori Kikuno
KO (punch)
UFC 173
May 24, 2014
1
4:06
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
14–3
Mike Rio
Submission (brabo choke)
UFC 166
October 19, 2013
1
1:52
Houston, Texas, United States
Submission of the Night.
Loss
13–3
Michael Johnson
Decision (unanimous)
UFC on Fox: Diaz vs. Miller
May 5, 2012
3
5:00
East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States
Win
13–2
Yves Edwards
Decision (unanimous)
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller Finale
December 3, 2011
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
12–2
Aaron Riley
TKO (jaw injury)
UFC 135
September 24, 2011
1
5:00
Denver, Colorado, United States
Return to Lightweight.
Win
11–2
Ramsey Nijem
KO (punches)
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos Finale
June 4, 2011
1
3:54
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Won The Ultimate Fighter 13 Welterweight Tournament. Knockout of the Night.
Win
10–2
Brock Jardine
TKO (punches)
PureCombat 12: Champions for Children
September 25, 2010
4
2:35
Clovis, California, United States
Won the vacant PureCombat Welterweight Championship.
Win
9–2
David Gardner
TKO (punches)
CA Fight Syndicate: Battle of the 805
March 26, 2010
2
0:27
Ventura, California, United States
Catchweight (158 lb) bout.
Win
8–2
Chris Kennedy
TKO (doctor stoppage)
National Fight Alliance MMA: Resurrection
December 18, 2009
1
2:29
Ventura, California, United States
Loss
7–2
Jamie Toney
Submission (triangle choke)
National Fight Alliance MMA: MMA at the Hyatt 3
October 16, 2009
1
2:15
Westlake Village, California, United States
Win
7–1
James Fanshier
Decision (unanimous)
Rebel Fighter
July 17, 2009
3
5:00
Placerville, California, United States
Win
6–1
Devin Benjamin
TKO (punches and elbows)
National Fight Alliance MMA: MMA at the Hyatt II
May 28, 2009
1
0:51
Westlake Village, California, United States
Win
5–1
Daniel Hernandez
TKO (punches)
National Fight Alliance MMA: Riot at the Hyatt
March 5, 2009
1
2:22
Westlake Village, California, United States
Return to Welterweight.
Loss
4–1
Karen Darabedyan
Decision (unanimous)
All Star Boxing: Caged in the Cannon
February 6, 2009
3
3:00
Montebello, California, United States
Lightweight debut.
Win
4–0
Frank Park
Submission (neck crank)
Long Beach Fight Night 3
January 4, 2009
1
2:43
Long Beach, California, United States
Win
3–0
Joe Schilling
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Total Fighting Alliance 12
September 13, 2008
2
2:12
Long Beach, California, United States
Win
2–0
Brandon Adams
TKO (punches)
Total Fighting Alliance 11: Pounding at the Pyramid
July 12, 2008
2
2:18
Long Beach, California, United States
Win
1–0
Steve Avalos
TKO (submission to punches)
California Xtreme Fighting: Anarchy at the Arena
April 12, 2008
2
1:25
Upland, California, United States
· Mixed martial arts exhibition record
3 matches
3 matches
Exhibition record breakdown
3 matches
Exhibition record breakdown
3 wins
Col 3
0 losses
By knockout
By knockout
Exhibition record breakdown
By knockout
Exhibition record breakdown
3
Col 3
0
Exhibition record breakdown
3 matches
3 wins
0 losses
By knockout
3
0
· Mixed martial arts exhibition record
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Chuck O'Neil
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos
Date
June 1, 2011 (airdate)
Round
3
Time
3:10
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
The Ultimate Fighter 13 Semi-Final round.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Ryan McGillivray
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
May 25, 2011 (airdate)
Date
1
Round
0:46
Time
The Ultimate Fighter 13 Quarter-Final round.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Justin Edwards
Method
KO (upkick)
Event
May 4, 2011 (airdate)
Date
1
Round
3:56
Time
The Ultimate Fighter 13 Preliminary round.
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
3–0
Chuck O'Neil
TKO (punches)
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos
June 1, 2011 (airdate)
3
3:10
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
The Ultimate Fighter 13 Semi-Final round.
Win
2–0
Ryan McGillivray
TKO (punches)
May 25, 2011 (airdate)
1
0:46
The Ultimate Fighter 13 Quarter-Final round.
Win
1–0
Justin Edwards
KO (upkick)
May 4, 2011 (airdate)
1
3:56
The Ultimate Fighter 13 Preliminary round.
· Boxing record
By knockout
By knockout
1 fight
By knockout
1 win
1
0 losses
0
1 fight
1 win
0 losses
By knockout
1
0
· Boxing record
2
2
No.
2
Result
—
Record
—
Opponent
Warren Spencer
Type
—
Round, time
– (5)
Date
Dec 20, 2025
Age
41 years, 311 days
Location
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, Dubai, UAE
Notes
Defending MFB middleweight title
1
1
No.
1
Result
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Salt Papi
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (5), 2:43
Date
Aug 30, 2025
Age
41 years, 199 days
Location
Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
Notes
Won MFB interim middleweight title
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Age
Location
Notes
2
—
—
Warren Spencer
—
– (5)
Dec 20, 2025
41 years, 311 days
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium, Dubai, UAE
Defending MFB middleweight title
1
Win
1–0
Salt Papi
TKO
3 (5), 2:43
Aug 30, 2025
41 years, 199 days
Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
Won MFB interim middleweight title
· Pay-per-view bouts › MMA
1
1
No.
1
Event
UFC 216
Fight
Ferguson vs. Lee
Date
October 7, 2017
Venue
T-Mobile Arena
City
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S
PPV Buys
200,000
2
2
No.
2
Event
UFC 249
Fight
Ferguson vs. Gaethje
Date
May 9, 2020
Venue
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
City
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
PPV Buys
700,000
3
3
No.
3
Event
UFC 279
Fight
Diaz vs. Ferguson
Date
September 10, 2022
Venue
T-Mobile Arena
City
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S
PPV Buys
Undisclosed
No.
Event
Fight
Date
Venue
City
PPV Buys
1
UFC 216
Ferguson vs. Lee
October 7, 2017
T-Mobile Arena
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S
200,000
2
UFC 249
Ferguson vs. Gaethje
May 9, 2020
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
700,000
3
UFC 279
Diaz vs. Ferguson
September 10, 2022
T-Mobile Arena
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S
Undisclosed
· Pay-per-view bouts › Boxing
1
1
No.
1
Date
30 August 2025
Fight
Ferguson vs Papi
Billing
Ring of Thrones
Network
DAZN
Location
AO Arena
Buys
Undisclosed
Revenue
—
Source(s)
—
Total
Total
No.
Total
No.
Date
Fight
Billing
Network
Location
Buys
Revenue
Source(s)
1
30 August 2025
Ferguson vs Papi
Ring of Thrones
DAZN
AO Arena
Undisclosed
—
—
Total
· External links
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New title
Achievements
New title
Achievements
1st UFC Interim Lightweight Champion October 7, 2017 - April 7, 2018Stripped
Achievements
VacantTitle next held byDustin Poirier
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New title
1st UFC Interim Lightweight Champion October 7, 2017 - April 7, 2018Stripped
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References

  1. "Tony"
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