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Henry Cejudo won his professional boxing debut via split decision against Javon Walton at Misfits Boxing in Miami. Tony Ferguson retained his middleweight title with a second-round TKO over Mahmoud Sebie.
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson is set to defend his Misfits Boxing middleweight title against Mahmoud Sebie on Saturday, September 26, at the James L. Knight Center in Miami. Ferguson publicly criticized the promotion's influencer-driven culture during a chaotic press conference, while Sebie confidently predicted a stoppage victory despite stepping in on four days' notice. The event, which also features Henry Cejudo's boxing debut, will stream on DAZN.
RAF 10 in St. Louis featured Khamzat Chimaev's RAF debut against Dillon Danis (catchweight) headlining, with Arman Tsarukyan vs. Tony Ferguson in the co-main and a card that included Aaron Pico vs. Lance Palmer and Lucía Yépez vs. Kendra Ryan for the interim strawweight title; reported results include Sebastian Rivera over Haji Aliyev, Keegan O’Toole over Bekzod Abdurakhmonov, Andrew Alirez over Jaydin Eierman, Shamil Sharipov over Yonger Bastida (tech fall), and Arsen Harutyunyan over Caleb Smith (tech fall).
UFC star Tony Ferguson made a heartfelt return to winning with a disputed KO in influencer boxing, but UFC's Colby Covington advised him to retire for his health, citing concerns over potential injuries and his recent performance struggles.
Misfits Boxing 22 took place in Manchester, featuring notable fights including UFC veterans Darren Till and Luke Rockhold for the bridgerweight title, and Tony Ferguson making his debut against Salt Papi for the interim middleweight title, along with other title bouts and debut fights.
Misfits Boxing 22 in Manchester features former UFC stars Darren Till and Luke Rockhold in a boxing match, with Till favored to win, and Tony Ferguson making his boxing debut against Salt Papi, with Ferguson unlikely to win. The event also includes Dillon Danis versus Warren Spencer, with Danis heavily favored. The event promises chaos and entertainment, starting at 1 p.m. ET on DAZN.
Tony Ferguson proposes settling his long-standing UFC rivalry with Khabib Nurmagomedov by coaching against each other on The Ultimate Fighter, after five failed fight attempts, and also praises Islam Makhachev as a superior wrestler.
UFC legends Nick Diaz and Tony Ferguson, both 40, are set to fight at the upcoming UFC event in Abu Dhabi on August 3, 2024, but have opened as significant betting underdogs. Diaz will face Vicente Luque, while Ferguson will fight Michael Chiesa. The rest of the main card includes Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Cory Sandhagen, Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Chito Vera, and Mackenzie Dern vs. Loopy Godinez. Diaz has not fought since 2021, and Ferguson is on a seven-fight losing streak.
UFC CEO Dana White announced that Nick Diaz and Tony Ferguson will return to the octagon at UFC on ABC 7 in Abu Dhabi on August 3. Diaz will face Vicente Luque, while Ferguson will fight Michael Chiesa. Both veterans are looking to break losing streaks, with Diaz winless since 2011 and Ferguson on a seven-fight skid. The event will also feature a women's strawweight bout between Mackenzie Dern and Loopy Godinez.
The UFC Abu Dhabi main card has been revealed, featuring Tony Ferguson vs. Michael Chiesa, Nick Diaz vs. Vicente Luque, and Mackenzie Dern vs. Loopy Godinez. Fans are eager to see if Ferguson and Dern can bounce back from recent setbacks.
Nick Diaz returns to the UFC after nearly three years to fight Vicente Luque in a five-round co-main event at UFC Abu Dhabi on Aug. 3. Tony Ferguson also moves to welterweight to face Michael Chiesa. The main event features Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov in a No. 1 contender fight for a bantamweight title shot.
Tony Ferguson remains optimistic despite his seventh consecutive loss in the UFC, this time against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296. In a message to his fans on Instagram, Ferguson expressed gratitude and urged them to keep the faith. The former interim lightweight champion has faced tough competition in recent fights, including Charles Oliveira, Beneil Dariush, and Michael Chandler. At almost 40 years old, Ferguson's future as an active competitor is uncertain, with UFC CEO Dana White suggesting retirement.
Tony Ferguson suffers another loss at UFC 296, bringing his record to 0-7, as he is defeated by Paddy Pimblett via unanimous decision. Despite the disappointing performance, Ferguson shows no signs of retirement and urges his fans to "keep the faith." However, questions arise about his future in the sport as his recent performances have been lackluster, and fans wonder if the old "El Cucuy" will ever return.
Paddy Pimblett explains his decision to switch from his signature floppy blonde hairstyle to cornrows for his recent UFC 296 fight against Tony Ferguson, citing tactical reasons and a desire to avoid being mistaken for being rocked by punches. Pimblett's grappling skills proved too much for Ferguson as he secured a unanimous decision win, improving his record to 5-0 in the octagon. Pimblett also discussed his focus on fitness and his decision to not fight at UFC 300 in April due to the impending birth of his first child, but hinted at a potential fight in Manchester in July.
UFC President Dana White believes it's time for Tony Ferguson to retire from MMA after his seventh consecutive loss at UFC 296. White expressed his desire for Ferguson to hang up the gloves, citing his recent defeat to rising star Paddy Pimblett and the quality of opponents he has faced during his losing streak. Ferguson, a former interim lightweight champion, hasn't won a fight since June 2019 and has suffered defeats to notable fighters such as Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira.