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Tony Ferguson Comments on Knee Surgery For Injury Incurred Ahead of UFC 296
By FCF Staff
There has been no shortage of discussion about Tony Ferguson’s fighting future, following his most recent loss. But, the former lightweight contender is reporting he fought Paddy Pimblett while having a significant, knee injury.
Ferguson faced Pimblett… Read More
Tony Ferguson Posts Statement Following Latest Defeat
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen if Tony Ferguson will fight again in the Octagon. But, following the former interim lightweight champ’s latest defeat, there’s no indication “El Cucuy’s” thinking about retiring.
Ferguson faced rising lightweight Paddy Pimblett… Read More
Daniel Cormier: Tony Ferguson Could Have “One More Night in Him” For Paddy Pimblett Fight
By Kelsey Mowatt
The consensus seems to be that Tony Ferguson will incur a seventh straight defeat at UFC 296, when he battles rising lightweight, Paddy Pimblett. But, Daniel Cormier is cautioning observers to not write “El Cucuy” off.
Recently,… Read More
Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson, Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson Announced
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to book fights for the remainder of its 2023 schedule, as recently it was announced that Shavkat Rakmonov will battle Stephen Thompson and that Tony Ferguson will face Paddy Pimblett.
The match-ups will be… Read More
Tony Ferguson Fires Back at Those Calling on Him to Retire
By FCF Staff
On account of Tony Ferguson’s losing streak, some have been calling on “El Cucuy” to retire. But, recently the former UFC interim champ fired back at observers saying he should hang up the gloves.
The 39-year-old Ferguson… Read More
Tony Ferguson Reports He’s Been Asked to Coach TUF Opposite Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Recently Conor McGregor said he’s been asked to coach on the next season of TUF, and now, Tony Ferguson’s reporting he’s been asked to coach opposite of the controversial star.
McGregor recently reported the offer via social… Read More
Tony Ferguson Falls Out of UFC’s LW Rankings
By FCF Staff
Long-time contender and former UFC lightweight interim champ, Tony Ferguson, is no longer ranked in the promotion’s top fifteen rankings.
The UFC recently updated the promotion’s rankings, and Ferguson is no longer holding a position, on account… Read More
Michael Chandler versus Tony Ferguson set for UFC 274
By FCF Staff
According to MMAFighting, Michael Chandler versus Tony Ferguson is set for UFC 274, which is scheduled for May 7th. Bout will be contested at lightweight. Location will be at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Both… Read More
Dana White Discusses Tony Ferguson’s Future, Believes ‘El Cucuy’ Remains Elite Fighter
By FCF Staff
Although Tony Ferguson has lost three straight bouts, and will 38 next in February, Dana White believes ‘El Cucuy’ remains a top lightweight.
Ferguson (25-6) put together a 12-fight winning streak from 2013 through 2019, and established… Read More
Islam Makhachev Wants to “Finish” Tony Ferguson History on Behalf of Khabib Nurmagomedov
By FCF Staff
Following his impressive win at UFC Vegas 31, Islam Makhachev reported he wants to fight Tony Ferguson, on behalf of his longtime teammate, Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Makhachev faced fellow lightweight contender, Thiago Moises on Saturday, and submitted him… Read More
Fired up Tony Ferguson Announces “It Ain’t Over Yet”
By FCF Staff
Although Tony Ferguson has lost three straight fights, at the age of 37, ‘El Cucuy’s’ announced he has not intention of retiring.
The former interim lightweight champ took on Beneil Dariush at UFC 262 this past… Read More
Dana White Notes “Time Gets us All”, While Discussing Tony Ferguson’s Latest Loss
By FCF Staff
Dana White isn’t calling for Tony Ferguson to retire, following his third straight defeat at UFC 262. But, the UFC President did acknowledge the 37-year-old’s best days are likely behind him.
Ferguson took on lightweight contender Beneil… Read More
Report: Tony Ferguson to Fight Beneil Dariush Next
By FCF Staff
It’s being reported that Tony Ferguson’s path back to the win column, will need to go through Beneil Dariush.
The 37-year-old Ferguson (25-5) is coming off consecutive losses to Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira, after winning 12… Read More
Islam Makhachev Hopes to “Help” Tony Ferguson Retire
By FCF Staff
After extending his winning streak to seven at UFC 259, Islam Makhachev is hoping to be the last man Tony Ferguson faces in the Octagon.
Makhachev took on Drew Dober on Saturday night and submitted the dangerous… Read More
Tony Ferguson Thanks Legendary Boxing Coach Freddie Roach
By FCF Staff
Following a 2020 campaign which saw Tony Ferguson drop back-to-back bouts for the first time in his career, ‘El Cucuy’ has headed to the renowned Wild Card boxing gym.
Ferguson, who is coming off a decision loss… Read More
Kevin Lee: Tony Ferguson Rematch “Makes Sense From All Angles”
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen who Tony Ferguson and Kevin Lee fight next. But, the latter believes a rematch with ‘El Cucuy’ is the fight to make.
Lee faced Ferguson for the UFC’s interim lightweight title back… Read More
Tony Ferguson Tells “Casual” Nate Diaz to “Sit Down”
By FCF Staff
Recently Nate Diaz issued a challenge to the UFC’s welterweight division, and that prompted a fiery response from former interim lightweight champ, Tony Ferguson.
Diaz, who hasn’t fought since November, 2019, when he lost to Jorge Masvidal,… Read More
Tony Ferguson Reports Arm is “as Good as Iron”
By FCF Staff
Tony Ferguson refused to tap to a painful-looking armbar from Charles Oliveira last month. But, ‘El Cucuy’ is reporting his arm is just fine.
The 36-year-old battled Oliveira at UFC 256, and lost the fight via unanimous decision.… Read More
Tony Ferguson Releases Statement, Says He’s “Far From Retired”
By FCF Staff
Although Tony Ferguson has been largely dominated in his last two outings, the former interim lightweight champ is dismissing any narrative his best days are behind him.
Ferguson faced Charles Oliveira at UFC 256 on Saturday, and… Read More