Best fights of Tony Ferguson
Over 16 years as a professional, Tony Ferguson has compiled a 25-11 (20) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Tony Ferguson submits Kevin Lee
On October 7, 2017 Tony Ferguson fought Kevin Lee for the vacant UFC lightweight title. Ferguson was 33 years old with a record of 22-3, and Lee was 25 with a record of 16-2. Ferguson was on a 9-fight winning streak and Lee was on a 5-fight winning streak. Ferguson submitted Kevin Lee via triangle choke in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
2. Tony Ferguson KOs Donald Cerrone
On June 8, 2019 Tony Ferguson faced Donald Cerrone in a lightweight bout. Ferguson was 35 years old with a record of 24-3, and Cerrone was 36 with a record of 36-11. Ferguson was on a 11-fight winning streak and Cerrone was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ferguson stopped Donald Cerrone via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Tony Ferguson submits Gleison Tibau
On February 28, 2015 Tony Ferguson faced Gleison Tibau in a lightweight bout. Ferguson was 31 years old with a record of 17-3, and Tibau was 31 with a record of 33-10. Ferguson was on a 4-fight winning streak and Tibau was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ferguson submitted Gleison Tibau via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
4. Tony Ferguson KOs Anthony Pettis
On October 6, 2018 Tony Ferguson faced Anthony Pettis in a lightweight bout. Ferguson was 34 years old with a record of 23-3, and Pettis was 31 with a record of 21-7. Ferguson was on a 10-fight winning streak and Pettis was coming off a win. Ferguson stopped Anthony Pettis via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Tony Ferguson KOs Katsunori Kikuno
On May 24, 2014 Tony Ferguson faced Katsunori Kikuno in a lightweight bout. Ferguson was 30 years old with a record of 14-3, and Kikuno was 32 with a record of 22-5-2. Ferguson was coming off a win and Kikuno was on a 6-fight winning streak. Ferguson stopped Katsunori Kikuno via KO in the 1st round.
6. Tony Ferguson defeats Rafael dos Anjos
On November 5, 2016 Tony Ferguson faced Rafael dos Anjos in a lightweight bout. Ferguson was 32 years old with a record of 21-3, and Anjos was 32 with a record of 25-8. Ferguson was on a 8-fight winning streak, while Anjos was coming off a loss. Ferguson won via unanimous decision.
7. Tony Ferguson submits Edson Barboza
On December 11, 2015 Tony Ferguson faced Edson Barboza in a lightweight bout. Ferguson was 31 years old with a record of 19-3, and Barboza was 29 with a record of 16-3. Ferguson was on a 6-fight winning streak and Barboza was coming off a win. Ferguson submitted Edson Barboza via brabo choke in the 2nd round.
8. Tony Ferguson defeats Yves Edwards
On December 3, 2011 Tony Ferguson faced Yves Edwards in a lightweight bout. Ferguson was 27 years old with a record of 12-2, and Edwards was 35 with a record of 41-17-1. Ferguson was on a 5-fight winning streak and Edwards was coming off a win. Ferguson won via unanimous decision.
9. Tony Ferguson submits Abel Trujillo
On December 6, 2014 Tony Ferguson faced Abel Trujillo in a lightweight bout. Ferguson was 30 years old with a record of 16-3, and Trujillo was 31 with a record of 12-5. Ferguson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Trujillo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ferguson submitted Abel Trujillo via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
10. Tony Ferguson KOs Ramsey Nijem
On June 4, 2011 Tony Ferguson fought Ramsey Nijem for the vacant The Ultimate Fighter 13 Tournament welterweight title. Ferguson was 27 years old with a record of 10-2, and Nijem was 23 with a record of 4-1. Both Ferguson and Nijem were on a 3-fight winning streak. Ferguson stopped Ramsey Nijem via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.