Tony Ferguson's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Tony Ferguson. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Tony Ferguson is an American professional mixed martial artist and former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. He began his MMA career in 2008 and joined the UFC after winning The Ultimate Fighter 13 in 2011. He remained with the UFC until 2025. Ferguson's fighting style incorporates elements of freestyle wrestling, boxing, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and Wing Chun.
2002: State Wrestling Champion
In 2002, Tony Ferguson won the 152-lb division in wrestling, earning his third All-State selection.
2006: National Wrestling Champion
In 2006, Tony Ferguson won the National Collegiate Wrestling Association national wrestling championship in the 165-lb division.
September 24, 2011: Victory over Aaron Riley at UFC 135
On September 24, 2011, Tony Ferguson faced Aaron Riley at UFC 135, resulting in a TKO victory for Ferguson after Riley reported a broken jaw.
October 19, 2013: Victory over Mike Rio at UFC 166
On October 19, 2013, Tony Ferguson defeated Mike Rio at UFC 166 by D'Arce choke submission in the first round, earning the Submission of the Night award.
May 24, 2014: Knockout Victory Against Katsunori Kikuno
On May 24, 2014, Tony Ferguson defeated Katsunori Kikuno by knockout in the first round at UFC 173.
August 30, 2014: Split Decision Win Against Danny Castillo
On August 30, 2014, Tony Ferguson won against Danny Castillo via split decision at UFC 177.
December 6, 2014: Submission Victory Against Abel Trujillo
On December 6, 2014, Tony Ferguson defeated Abel Trujillo by submission in the second round at UFC 181.
February 28, 2015: Submission Victory Against Gleison Tibau
On February 28, 2015, Tony Ferguson won against Gleison Tibau by submission in the first round at UFC 184, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
July 15, 2015: Victory Over Josh Thomson
On July 15, 2015, Tony Ferguson defeated Josh Thomson via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 71, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
December 11, 2015: Victory Against Edson Barboza
On December 11, 2015, Tony Ferguson defeated Edson Barboza at The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale by D'Arce choke, earning a Performance of the Night and Fight of the Night bonus.
July 13, 2016: Victory Against Lando Vannata
On July 13, 2016, Tony Ferguson defeated Lando Vannata via D'Arce choke at UFC Fight Night 91, earning a Fight of the Night bonus.
November 5, 2016: Victory Against Rafael dos Anjos
On November 5, 2016, Tony Ferguson defeated Rafael dos Anjos by unanimous decision at the Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3 Finale, earning a Fight of the Night bonus.
October 7, 2017: Wins Interim UFC Lightweight Championship
On October 7, 2017, Tony Ferguson defeated Kevin Lee at UFC 216 to win the interim UFC Lightweight Championship.
October 6, 2018: Victory Against Anthony Pettis
On October 6, 2018, Tony Ferguson defeated Anthony Pettis at UFC 229 via corner stoppage after two rounds, earning a Fight of the Night honor.
June 8, 2019: TKO Victory Against Donald Cerrone
On June 8, 2019, Tony Ferguson defeated Donald Cerrone at UFC 238 via TKO due to a doctor stoppage, earning a Fight of the Night honor.
