Tony Ferguson "El Cucuy"

Tony Ferguson, known as "El Cucuy", is a mixed martial artist from the United States competing in the UFC Welterweight division. Tony Ferguson holds a professional record of 26-11-0, including 12-9-0 inside the UFC. Of those UFC wins, 4 came by knockout or TKO, 5 by submission and 3 by decision. Tony Ferguson stands 5'11", has a 76.5-inch reach, and is 41 years old. Tony Ferguson is currently on a 8-fight losing streak and is listed as Not Fighting.

Tony Ferguson profile

DivisionWelterweight
Professional record26-11-0
UFC record12-9-0
Division rankUnranked
StatusNot Fighting
CountryUnited States
Age41
Date of birth1984-02-12
Height5'11"
Reach76.5"
Leg reach40.5"
Last weigh-in163.2 lbs
Current streakL8
Total octagon time4h 32m

Striking statistics

Significant strikes landed per minute4.91
Significant strikes absorbed per minute4.37
Striking accuracy46%
Striking defense55%
Knockdowns per 15 minutes0.17
Strikes to the head60%
Strikes to the body19%
Strikes to the legs20%

Grappling statistics

Takedowns per 15 minutes0.39
Takedown defense66%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes0.88
Average control time per fight (seconds)12.97

UFC finish breakdown

UFC wins by KO/TKO4
UFC wins by submission5
UFC wins by decision3

Tony Ferguson UFC fight history

DateEventOpponentResultMethod
2024-08-03UFC Fight NightMichael ChiesalossRear Naked Choke · 3:44 · R1
2023-12-16UFC 296: Edwards vs. CovingtonPaddy PimblettlossDecision · Unanimous
2023-07-29UFC 291: Poirier vs. Gaethje 2King GreenlossArm Triangle Choke · 4:54 · R3
2022-09-10UFC 279: Diaz vs. FergusonNate DiazlossGuillotine Choke · 2:52 · R4
2022-05-07UFC 274: Oliveira vs. GaethjeMichael ChandlerlossFront Head Kick · 0:17 · R2
2021-05-15UFC 262: Oliveira vs. ChandlerBeneil DariushlossDecision · Unanimous
2020-12-12UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. MorenoCharles OliveiralossDecision · Unanimous
2020-05-09UFC 249: Ferguson vs. GaethjeJustin GaethjelossPunches · 3:39 · R5
2019-06-08UFC 238: Cejudo vs. MoraesDonald CerronewinDoctor Stoppage (Eye Injury) · 5:00 · R2
2018-10-06UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregorAnthony PettiswinCorner Stoppage (Broken Hand) · 5:00 · R2
2017-10-07UFC 216: Ferguson vs. LeeKevin LeewinTriangle Choke · 4:02 · R3
2016-11-05UFC Fight Night 98Rafael dos AnjoswinDecision · Unanimous
2016-07-13UFC Fight Night 91Lando VannatawinD'arce Choke · 2:22 · R2
2015-12-11The Ultimate Fighter 22 FinaleEdson BarbozawinD'arce Choke · 2:54 · R2
2015-07-15UFC Fight Night 71Josh ThomsonwinDecision · Unanimous
2015-02-28UFC 184: Rousey vs. ZinganoGleison TibauwinRear Naked Choke · 2:37 · R1
2014-12-06UFC 181: Hendricks vs. Lawler 2Abel TrujillowinRear Naked Choke · 4:19 · R2
2014-08-30UFC 177: Dillashaw vs. SotoDanny CastillowinDecision · Split
2014-05-24UFC 173: Barao vs. DillashawKatsunori KikunowinPunch · 4:06 · R1
2013-10-19UFC 166: Velasquez vs. Dos Santos 3Mike RiowinD'arce Choke · 1:52 · R1
2012-05-05UFC on FOX 3Michael JohnsonlossDecision · Unanimous
2011-12-03The Ultimate Fighter 14 FinaleYves EdwardswinDecision · Unanimous
2011-09-24UFC 135: Jones vs. RampageAaron RileywinJaw Injury · 5:00 · R1
2011-06-04The Ultimate Fighter 13 FinaleRamsey NijemwinPunches · 3:54 · R1

Sources and methodology

Career records and bout history are compiled from public event records. UFC performance metrics use published bout statistics; percentiles and derived metrics are calculated by Verdikt AI. Data can change after official corrections.

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