Tony Ferguson News

Josh Evanoff - January 28, 2025

GFL founder Darren Owen is interested in booking Tony Ferguson vs. Dillon Danis. The new team-based MMA league is set to start holding events in April. Earlier this month, the Global Fight League held its inaugural draft where names such as Paige VanZant, Kevin Lee, Chris Weidman, and more were selected. Two fighters selected in the draft include ex-interim UFC champion Tony Ferguson and the ever-controversial Dillon Danis.

Josh Evanoff - January 24, 2025

Former interim UFC lightweight champion Tony Ferguson has finalized a deal with the Global Fight League. Fans are now just hours away from seeing the inaugural Global Fight League draft. Founded by Darren Owen, the team-based MMA league hopes to start holding events in April. Ahead of the draft, the GFL has signed several high-profile former UFC stars such as Tyron Woodley, Paige VanZant, and Luke Rockhold.

Harry Kettle - January 14, 2025

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has revealed that he previously wanted to step in for Khabib Nurmagomedov and fight Tony Ferguson. Right now, Islam Makhachev is easily one of the most impressive fighters in mixed martial arts. In fact, some would argue he’s the pound for pound best. This weekend, he’ll put that on the line – alongside his belt – when he defends against Arman Tsarukyan in the main event of UFC 311.

Josh Evanoff - January 10, 2025

Former UFC title challenger Kevin Lee hopes to meet Tony Ferguson in the Global Fight League. ‘The Motown Phenom’ is one of the Global Fight League’s more high-profile signings. Kevin Lee famously retired following a loss in the UFC in 2023, but he quickly u-turned on the idea. After picking up a submission win over Thiago Oliveira at Lights Out Championship 17 in September, he signed a deal with the GFL.

Josh Evanoff - January 1, 2025

Former interim UFC lightweight champion Tony Ferguson hopes to announce fight news soon. ‘El Cucuy’ hasn’t been seen in the cage since an August clash against Michael Chiesa. Prior to the bout, Dana White stated that the fight would be Tony Ferguson’s last in the UFC. Win, lose, or draw, the promoter seemed done seeing the 40-year-old inside the cage. Given his seven-fight losing streak entering the event, the comments made sense.

Harry Kettle - October 17, 2024

Charles Oliveira has praised former opponent Tony Ferguson as the latter continues to try and break his unfortunate losing streak in the promotion. For years now, Tony Ferguson has been seen as a fan favorite. His legendary 12-fight win streak took him to the verge of a UFC lightweight title shot, and he was even able to win the interim belt. With that being said, a lot of newer fans probably can’t remember too much about that.

Josh Evanoff - October 14, 2024

Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson isn’t done quite yet. ‘El Cucuy’ has been out of the cage since a trip to Abu Dhabi in August. Back for the first time since a unanimous decision loss to Paddy Pimblett in December, Tony Ferguson faced fellow veteran Michael Chiesa. Ahead of the bout, Dana White stated that the 40-year-old would have to retire afterward, win or lose.

Josh Evanoff - September 5, 2024

It appears that former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson has something in the works. The man known to fans simply as ‘El Cucuy’ has seen better days. Tony Ferguson last competed at UFC Abu Dhabi in August, facing Michael Chiesa. Heading into the bout, the former interim lightweight champion had lost his last seven contests. Pre-fight, Dana White stated that the fight would be Ferguson’s last in the promotion, win or lose.

Cole Shelton - August 27, 2024

Khabib Nurmagomedov thinks Tony Ferguson’s only path to beating him was by a lucky punch. Nurmagomedov vs. Ferguson is one of the biggest what-if fights of all time as the two were scheduled to fight on five occasions, but none of those bouts ended up happening for a variety of reasons. Many still believe Ferguson was the one man who could have defeated Nurmagomedov, but ‘The Eagle’ doesn’t think that is the case.

Cole Shelton - August 15, 2024

Michael Chiesa thinks the version of Tony Ferguson that beat Rafael dos Anjos would’ve beaten Khabib Nurmagomedov. Ferguson vs. Nurmagomedov was one of the biggest fights that never came to fruition. It was booked on multiple occasions, but the pair never ended up meeting in the Octagon for a variety of reasons. According to Chiesa, he thinks had Ferguson and Nurmagomedov fought after ‘El Cucuy’ beat dos Anjos, he thinks Ferguson could’ve won.

Cole Shelton - August 13, 2024

Michael Chiesa thinks Tony Ferguson needs to stop competing after UFC Abu Dhabi. On the main card of UFC Abu Dhabi earlier this month, Chiesa scored a first-round submission win over Ferguson in a one-sided performance. After the fight, Ferguson half-announced his retirement but has since walked back on that, and now Chiesa is pleading with Ferguson to retire.

Susan Cox - August 7, 2024

Chael Sonnen is explaining how Tony Ferguson ‘double crossed’ Michael Chiesa with his post-fight interview at UFC Abu Dhabi. It was just this past Saturday, August 3rd, at UFC Abu Dhabi that Michael Chiesa (19-7 MMA) defeated Tony Ferguson (26-11 MMA) by submission in a welterweight bout.

Cole Shelton - August 5, 2024

Michael Chiesa says he would have retired had he lost to Tony Ferguson at UFC Abu Dhabi. Chiesa was fighting for the first time in over a year as he took on Ferguson, in a fight he was a sizeable favorite in. However, he was on a three-fight losing streak so there was pressure on him to get the win. Not only was Chiesa fighting to likely save his UFC job, but he says had he lost he would have hung up his gloves and retired. Luckily for Chiesa, he made quick work of Ferguson as he scored a first-round submission win.

Curtis Calhoun - August 5, 2024

UFC play-by-play broadcaster Jon Anik has an intriguing idea for Tony Ferguson if the promotion offers him another fight after UFC Abu Dhabi. Ferguson lost to Michael Chiesa at UFC Abu Dhabi last Saturday. The defeat extended his ongoing losing streak to eight fights, and he half-retired in the Octagon after the bout in hopes of getting another opportunity.

Susan Cox - August 5, 2024

Khabib Nurmagomedov is not surprised by Tony Ferguson’s half retirement at UFC Abu Dhabi. UFC Abu Dhabi took place this past Saturday, August 3rd at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Harry Kettle - August 5, 2024

Tony Ferguson has suggested that he’s willing to compete elsewhere if the UFC opts against offering him another fight. Last weekend, Tony Ferguson fell to his eighth straight mixed martial arts defeat. He was submitted by Michael Chiesa, with many calling for him to retire following the loss. However, ‘El Cucuy’ only put one glove down inside the Octagon – suggesting that there was still a chance he could return.

Chris Taylor - August 3, 2024

We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Abu Dhabi results, including the welterweight bout between Michael Chiesa and Tony Ferguson. Chiesa (16-7 MMA) will enter today’s contest with hopes of snapping a three-fight losing skid. ‘Maverick’ most recently competed inside of the Octagon thirteen months ago at UFC 291, where he suffered a submission loss to Kevin Holland.

Josh Evanoff - August 2, 2024

Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson has no plans to retire. ‘El Cucuy’ is currently set to make the walk tomorrow night in Abu Dhabi. Back for the first time since a unanimous decision loss to Paddy Pimblett in December, Tony Ferguson will face Michael Chiesa. Much like the former interim champion, ‘The Maverick’ has struggled as of late. Heading into UFC Abu Dhabi, Chiesa has lost three straight.