Tony Ferguson losses
Over 16 years as a professional, Tony Ferguson has compiled a 25-11 (20) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. He has eleven losses, one of them in a title fight.
11. Tony Ferguson loses to Michael Chiesa via KO
On August 3, 2024 Tony Ferguson faced Michael Chiesa in a welterweight bout. Ferguson was 40 years old with a record of 25-10, and Chiesa was 36 with a record of 16-7. Ferguson was on a 7-fight losing streak and Chiesa was on a 3-fight losing streak. Chiesa submitted Ferguson via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
10. Tony Ferguson loses to Paddy Pimblett via unanimous decision
On December 16, 2023 Tony Ferguson faced Paddy Pimblett in a lightweight bout. Ferguson was 39 years old with a record of 25-9, and Pimblett was 28 with a record of 20-3. Ferguson was on a 6-fight losing streak, while Pimblett was on a 6-fight winning streak. Ferguson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Pimblett.
9. Tony Ferguson loses to King Green via KO
On July 29, 2023 Tony Ferguson faced King Green in a lightweight bout. Ferguson was 39 years old with a record of 25-8, and Green was 36 with a record of 29-14-1. Ferguson was on a 5-fight losing streak. Green submitted Ferguson via choke-out in the 3rd round.
8. Tony Ferguson loses to Nate Diaz via KO
On September 10, 2022 Tony Ferguson faced Nate Diaz in a welterweight bout. Ferguson was 38 years old with a record of 25-7, and Diaz was 37 with a record of 20-13. Ferguson was on a 4-fight losing streak and Diaz was on a 2-fight losing streak. Diaz submitted Ferguson via guillotine choke in the 4th round.
7. Tony Ferguson loses to Michael Chandler via KO
On May 7, 2022 Tony Ferguson faced Michael Chandler in a lightweight bout. Ferguson was 38 years old with a record of 25-6, and Chandler was 36 with a record of 22-7. Ferguson was on a 3-fight losing streak and Chandler was on a 2-fight losing streak. Chandler stopped Ferguson via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Tony Ferguson loses to Beneil Dariush via unanimous decision
On May 15, 2021 Tony Ferguson faced Beneil Dariush in a lightweight bout. Ferguson was 37 years old with a record of 25-5, and Dariush was 32 with a record of 20-4-1. Ferguson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Dariush was on a 6-fight winning streak. Ferguson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Dariush.
5. Tony Ferguson loses to Charles Oliveira via unanimous decision
On December 12, 2020 Tony Ferguson faced Charles Oliveira in a lightweight bout. Ferguson was 36 years old with a record of 25-4, and Oliveira was 31 with a record of 29-8. Ferguson was coming off a loss, while Oliveira was on a 7-fight winning streak. Ferguson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Oliveira.
4. Tony Ferguson loses to Justin Gaethje via KO
On May 9, 2020 Tony Ferguson fought Justin Gaethje for the vacant UFC lightweight title. Ferguson was 36 years old with a record of 25-3, and Gaethje was 31 with a record of 21-2. Ferguson was on a 12-fight winning streak and Gaethje was on a 3-fight winning streak. Gaethje stopped Ferguson via TKO in the 5th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
3. Tony Ferguson loses to Michael Johnson via unanimous decision
On May 5, 2012 Tony Ferguson faced Michael Johnson in a lightweight bout. Ferguson was 28 years old with a record of 13-2, and Johnson was 25 with a record of 10-6. Ferguson was on a 6-fight winning streak and Johnson was coming off a win. Ferguson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Johnson.
2. Tony Ferguson loses to Jamie Toney via KO
On October 16, 2009 Tony Ferguson faced Jamie Toney in a welterweight bout. Ferguson was 25 years old with a record of 7-1, and Toney was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ferguson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Toney submitted Ferguson via triangle choke in the 1st round.
1. Tony Ferguson loses to Karen Darabedyan via unanimous decision
On February 6, 2009 Tony Ferguson faced Karen Darabedyan in a lightweight bout. Ferguson was 24 years old with a record of 4-0, and Darabedyan was 22 with a record of 5-1. Ferguson was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Darabedyan was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ferguson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Darabedyan.