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<h3 class="dom-traversal_domH3__5Qe79">Jorge Masvidal: Net Worth 2024, Record, Salary, and Endorsements</h3>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">UFC star Jorge Masvidal established himself as a fan favorite because of his shenanigans both inside and outside the Octagon. The outspoken welterweight burst into the scene after his exploits with a now-defunct Strikeforce. While the American fighter scrapped inside the UFC Octagon for over a decade, the year 2019 stands out for his memorable performances. Not only did he win the inaugural BMF title againstÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/nate-diaz/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Nate Diaz</a>, but also bagged a title shot that he cashed in the next year. However, he failed in his two successive title shots againstÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kamaru-usman/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Kamaru Usman</a>Â at UFC 251 and UFC 261, respectively.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">In addition, he built a reputation for taking a firm stance and valor. Currently, in the twilight years of his career, the fighter endeavors for another title opportunity in his last hurrah. As of March 2023, he is ranked #11 in the welterweight division.</p>

<h2 class="dom-traversal_domH2Tag__dn8KW"><b>Jorge Masvidal: Net worth 2024</b></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jorge Masvidal's net worth in 2023 is $6 million. Also, 'Gamebred' penned a new contract with the promotion, a couple of days before his grudge fight with friend-turned-forÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/colby-covington/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Colby Covington</a>Â in March 2022.</p>


[caption id="attachment_613371" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-613371" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1185157920-2.jpg" alt="UFC: Joe Rogan" width="1920" height="1280" /> NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 02: (L-R) Jorge Masvidal is interviewed by Joe Rogan after his victory over Nate Diaz (doctor's stoppage) in their welterweight bout for the BMF title during the UFC 244 event at Madison Square Garden on November 02, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Notably, the 39-year-old's biggest payout came against 'The Nigerian Nightmare' at UFC 251 when he took the fight at a short notice. He <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-how-much-did-kamaru-usman-and-jorge-masvidal-make-in-ufc-251/" target="_self" rel="noopener">earned $500,000 and an undisclosed amount from pay-per-view sales</a>.</p>

<h2 class="dom-traversal_domH2Tag__dn8KW"><b>Jorge Masvidal: Early Life and Family</b></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">The prolific knockout artist was born in Miami and spent his childhood there. Also, he carries Cuban ancestry from his father and Peruvian from his mother.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">While the details of his parents are not well documented, the Miami nativeÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/mma-ufc-news-all-you-need-to-know-about-jorge-masvidals-father-jorge-masvidal-sr/" target="_self" rel="noopener">once revealed his father was a fisherman</a>. Furthermore, his father, Jorge Masvidal Sr., left Cuba at the young age of 14 in a self-made raft and settled in the Virgin Islands.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">To meet his ends, his father resorted to unethical means and, as a result, spent close to 20 years in prison.</p>

<h2 class="dom-traversal_domH2Tag__dn8KW"><b>Jorge Masvidal's Career</b></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Jorge Masvidal started his early MMA career with AFC, BodogFIGHT, Strikeforce, and Bellator before transitioning to UFC in 2013. In 2009, the American Top Team product signed a deal with Bellator. While he went 2-1 in the promotion, he was subsequently released.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Afterward, he fought a solitary fight under Shark Fights 13 and later shifted bases to Strikeforce in 2011. After racking an impressive 3-1 record, the dissolution of the promotion resulted in him joining UFC.</p>


[caption id="attachment_609067" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-609067" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210406203649/GettyImages-1194054041.jpg" alt="Jorge Masvidal" width="1920" height="1278" /> LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 16: UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal interacts with the media during the UFC 246 Ultimate Media Day at UFC APEX on January 16, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Additionally, the former title contender also made his professional wrestling debut for All Elite Wrestling in September 2021, as he attacked Chris Jericho and Jake Hager.</p>
Masvidal now returns after his retirement against rival Nate Diaz in the boxing ring headlining the Last Main Standing event at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
<h2 class="dom-traversal_domH2Tag__dn8KW"><b>Jorge Masvidal: Career Highlights</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<li class="dom-traversal_domLi__tO3gG">Made his debut with World Victory Road fighting in 2008 and finished the year with two wins.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li class="dom-traversal_domLi__tO3gG">Fought for Bellator, Strikeforce, and Absolute Fighting Championships.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li class="dom-traversal_domLi__tO3gG">Made his UFC debut in 2013 with a victory and has fought the likes of Colby Covington and Stephen Thompson.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li class="dom-traversal_domLi__tO3gG">Set the new UFC record for the fastest knockout, defeating Ben Askren in five seconds.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="dom-traversal_domH2Tag__dn8KW"><b>Jorge Masvidal: MMA Record</b></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Masvidal holds a professional MMA record of 35-17.</p>

<h2 class="dom-traversal_domH2Tag__dn8KW"><b>Jorge Masvidal: Career Earnings</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<li class="dom-traversal_domLi__tO3gG">2013 ? $250,000</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li class="dom-traversal_domLi__tO3gG">2014 ? $325,000</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li class="dom-traversal_domLi__tO3gG">2015 ? $300,000</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li class="dom-traversal_domLi__tO3gG">2016 ? $300,000</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li class="dom-traversal_domLi__tO3gG">2017 ? $350,000</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li class="dom-traversal_domLi__tO3gG">2018 ? $50,000</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li class="dom-traversal_domLi__tO3gG">2019 ? $1.7 Million</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li class="dom-traversal_domLi__tO3gG">2020 ? $1.3 Million</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li class="dom-traversal_domLi__tO3gG">2021 ? $632,000</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li class="dom-traversal_domLi__tO3gG">2022 ? $871,000</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="dom-traversal_domH2Tag__dn8KW"><b>Jorge Masvidal: Awards and Achievements?</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<li class="dom-traversal_domLi__tO3gG">Owns the UFC record for the fastest knockout in the promotion?s history at just five seconds.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li class="dom-traversal_domLi__tO3gG">Three-time Fight of the Night bonus winner for his matches against Colby Covington, Darren Till, and Rustam Khabilov.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li class="dom-traversal_domLi__tO3gG">Won the Knockout of the Year in 2019 at the UFC Honors for his fight against Ben Askren.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li class="dom-traversal_domLi__tO3gG">Selected for the Performance of the Night four times, including his match against Donald Cerrone.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
 	<li class="dom-traversal_domLi__tO3gG">Won the inaugural UFC ?BMF? Award for his victory over Nate Diaz at UFC 244.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="dom-traversal_domH2Tag__dn8KW"><b>Jorge Masvidal: Endorsements</b></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">The former Bellator associate has inked lucrative deals withÂ Metro PCS and Reebok.</p>

<h2 class="dom-traversal_domH2Tag__dn8KW"><b>Jorge Masvidal's Wife</b></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Maritza Collado is the estranged wife of the 35-17 record holder. Significantly, there is very little information available in the public domain about her. According to rumors, both got married and subsequently parted ways. However, there is no media coverage related to the same.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">The MMA fighter has three children: two daughters, and a son. However, there isn't any substantial information about their mother. Many claim the mother of Masvidal's children is Iman Kawa, his former girlfriend. Other reports claim the mother is Collado.</p>

<h2 class="dom-traversal_domH2Tag__dn8KW"><b>Jorge Masvidal's Assets</b></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">The #11 ranked welterweight owns a lavish $2 million worth Miami home which is inspired by the famous Hollywood movie, Scarface. Similarly, he is the proud possessor of a red Ferrari 296 GTB. The Cuban-descent fighter splashed $ $321,400 on the extravagant ride to add to his collection.</p>

<table class="dom-traversal_domTable__1_Gi2">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td class="dom-traversal_domTd__cfvY4">Full Name</td>
<td class="dom-traversal_domTd__cfvY4">Jorge Masvidal</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="dom-traversal_domTd__cfvY4">Birth Date</td>
<td class="dom-traversal_domTd__cfvY4">November 12, 1984</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="dom-traversal_domTd__cfvY4">Birth Place</td>
<td class="dom-traversal_domTd__cfvY4">Miami, Florida, U.S.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="dom-traversal_domTd__cfvY4">Parents</td>
<td class="dom-traversal_domTd__cfvY4">Jorge Masvidal Sr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="dom-traversal_domTd__cfvY4">Wife</td>
<td class="dom-traversal_domTd__cfvY4">Maritza Collado (ex-wife)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="dom-traversal_domTd__cfvY4">Kids</td>
<td class="dom-traversal_domTd__cfvY4">Two daughters and a son</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="dom-traversal_domTd__cfvY4">Net Worth</td>
<td class="dom-traversal_domTd__cfvY4">$6 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="dom-traversal_domTd__cfvY4">Height</td>
<td class="dom-traversal_domTd__cfvY4">5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="dom-traversal_domTd__cfvY4">Weight</td>
<td class="dom-traversal_domTd__cfvY4">170 lbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="dom-traversal_domTd__cfvY4">Record</td>
<td class="dom-traversal_domTd__cfvY4">35-17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="dom-traversal_domTd__cfvY4">Salary</td>
<td class="dom-traversal_domTd__cfvY4">500,000-600,000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 class="dom-traversal_domH2Tag__dn8KW">How to Contact Jorge Masvidal?</h2>
<a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.instagram.com/gamebredfighter/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>,Â <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://twitter.com/GamebredFighter?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>,Â <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.youtube.com/@JorgeMasvidalNetwork" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a>

Jorge Masvidal

Jorge Masvidal: Net Worth 2024, Record, Salary, and Endorsements UFC star Jorge Masvidal established himself as a fan favorite because of his shenanigans both inside and outside the Octagon. The outspoken welterweight burst into the scene after his exploits with a now-defunct Strikeforce. While the American fighter scrapped inside the UFC Octagon for over a decade, the year 2019 stands out for his memorable performances. Not only did he win the inaugural BMF title againstÂ Nate Diaz, but also bagged a title shot that he cashed in the next year. However, he failed in his two successive title shots againstÂ Kamaru UsmanÂ at UFC 251 and UFC 261, respectively. In addition, he built a reputation for taking a firm stance and valor. Currently, in the twilight years of his career, the fighter endeavors for another title opportunity in his last hurrah. As of March 2023, he is ranked #11 in the welterweight division. Jorge Masvidal: Net worth 2024 According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jorge Masvidal&#8217;s net worth in 2023 is $6 million. Also, &#8216;Gamebred&#8217; penned a new contract with the promotion, a couple of days before his grudge fight with friend-turned-forÂ Colby CovingtonÂ in March 2022. NEW YORK, NEW YORK &#8211; NOVEMBER 02: (L-R) Jorge Masvidal is interviewed by Joe Rogan after his victory over Nate Diaz (doctor&#8217;s stoppage) in their welterweight bout for the BMF title during the UFC 244 event at Madison Square Garden on November 02, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Notably, the 39-year-old&#8217;s biggest payout came against &#8216;The Nigerian Nightmare&#8217; at UFC 251 when he took the fight at a short notice. He earned $500,000 and an undisclosed amount from pay-per-view sales. Jorge Masvidal: Early Life and Family The prolific knockout artist was born in Miami and spent his childhood there. Also, he carries Cuban ancestry from his father and Peruvian from his mother. While the details of his parents are not well documented, the Miami nativeÂ once revealed his father was a fisherman. Furthermore, his father, Jorge Masvidal Sr., left Cuba at the young age of 14 in a self-made raft and settled in the Virgin Islands. To meet his ends, his father resorted to unethical means and, as a result, spent close to 20 years in prison. Jorge Masvidal&#8217;s Career Jorge Masvidal started his early MMA career with AFC, BodogFIGHT, Strikeforce, and Bellator before transitioning to UFC in 2013. In 2009, the American Top Team product signed a deal with Bellator. While he went 2-1 in the promotion, he was subsequently released. Afterward, he fought a solitary fight under Shark Fights 13 and later shifted bases to Strikeforce in 2011. After racking an impressive 3-1 record, the dissolution of the promotion resulted in him joining UFC. LAS VEGAS, NV &#8211; JANUARY 16: UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal interacts with the media during the UFC 246 Ultimate Media Day at UFC APEX on January 16, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Additionally, the former title contender also made his professional wrestling debut for All Elite Wrestling in September 2021, as he attacked Chris Jericho and Jake Hager. Masvidal now returns after his retirement against rival Nate Diaz in the boxing ring headlining the Last Main Standing event at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Jorge Masvidal: Career Highlights Made his debut with World Victory Road fighting in 2008 and finished the year with two wins.  Fought for Bellator, Strikeforce, and Absolute Fighting Championships.  Made his UFC debut in 2013 with a victory and has fought the likes of Colby Covington and Stephen Thompson.  Set the new UFC record for the fastest knockout, defeating Ben Askren in five seconds. Jorge Masvidal: MMA Record Masvidal holds a professional MMA record of 35-17. Jorge Masvidal: Career Earnings 2013 ? $250,000  2014 ? $325,000  2015 ? $300,000  2016 ? $300,000  2017 ? $350,000  2018 ? $50,000  2019 ? $1.7 Million  2020 ? $1.3 Million  2021 ? $632,000  2022 ? $871,000 Jorge Masvidal: Awards and Achievements? Owns the UFC record for the fastest knockout in the promotion?s history at just five seconds.  Three-time Fight of the Night bonus winner for his matches against Colby Covington, Darren Till, and Rustam Khabilov.  Won the Knockout of the Year in 2019 at the UFC Honors for his fight against Ben Askren.  Selected for the Performance of the Night four times, including his match against Donald Cerrone.  Won the inaugural UFC ?BMF? Award for his victory over Nate Diaz at UFC 244. Jorge Masvidal: Endorsements The former Bellator associate has inked lucrative deals withÂ Metro PCS and Reebok. Jorge Masvidal&#8217;s Wife Maritza Collado is the estranged wife of the 35-17 record holder. Significantly, there is very little information available in the public domain about her. According to rumors, both got married and subsequently parted ways. However, there is no media coverage related to the same. The MMA fighter has three children: two daughters, and a son. However, there isn&#8217;t any substantial information about their mother. Many claim the mother of Masvidal&#8217;s children is Iman Kawa, his former girlfriend. Other reports claim the mother is Collado. Jorge Masvidal&#8217;s Assets The #11 ranked welterweight owns a lavish $2 million worth Miami home which is inspired by the famous Hollywood movie, Scarface. Similarly, he is the proud possessor of a red Ferrari 296 GTB. The Cuban-descent fighter splashed $ $321,400 on the extravagant ride to add to his collection.  Full Name Jorge Masvidal  Birth Date November 12, 1984  Birth Place Miami, Florida, U.S.  Parents Jorge Masvidal Sr.  Wife Maritza Collado (ex-wife)  Kids Two daughters and a son  Net Worth $6 million  Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)  Weight 170 lbs  Record 35-17  Salary 500,000-600,000  How to Contact Jorge Masvidal? Instagram,Â Twitter,Â YouTube

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tony Ferguson Net Worth 2024, Record, Wife, Height, &amp; More</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Tony Ferguson?Â </strong></h2>
The famed 'Boogeyman' of the UFC, Tony Ferguson, has been the fighter to watch out for over a decade and has grown by leaps and bounds in his journey. The former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion has now transitioned to the welterweight division and is trying to achieve success there. Over the years, Ferguson has developed a style difficult to beat, and he has destroyed his opponents. His high pace and pressure make it difficult for opponents to catch up with him. He is the most unorthodox and unpredictable fighter in the UFC.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Fergusonâ€™s Early LifeÂ </strong></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Ferguson was born in the Californian city of Oxnard. However, his stay there was pretty brief, as his family relocated to Muskegon, Michigan, where he spent most of his childhood. Despite carrying mixed American and Mexican roots, 'El Cucuy' often recognizes himself as a true American because of his birth and growing up in the US. Notably, the fighter's mother, Mary Padilla, has American roots, while his biological had Mexican roots. He carries the surname Ferguson because of his Scottish-American stepfather, Armand Ferguson.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Ferguson showcased his prowess in sports right from his adolescence days. He joined the Muskegon Catholic Central High School, where he became a three-sport athlete competing in football, baseball, and wrestling. He served as a starting defensive back for the Division 8 state football champions of the year 2000. Ferguson also didn't fail to showcase his mettle in wrestling. He went on to become a three-time All-State selection, bagging the championship of the 152-lb division in 2002.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Ferguson had a failed attempt at completing his college degree. He enrolled in three colleges, Central Michigan University, Grand Valley State University, and Muskegon Community College, but dropped out from each of them before completing his due course for a degree. However, he had a fruitful collegiate wrestling career, as he conquered the 165-pound division of the National Wrestling Championship in 2006, organized by the National Collegiate Wrestling Association.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Post college, 'the Boogeyman of the UFC' experienced a pretty ordinary life. He moved back to California and started working as a marketing and sales executive during the day and as a bartender at night. However, it was this stint as a bartender that eventually propelled him to get into MMA.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">One night, while Ferguson was at his bartending desk, one of his patrons noticed his cauliflower ear and struck up a conversation about how he got it. Eventually, he got to know about the '39-year-old's' wrestling background. The person was an MMA trainer himself. Also, he is the actual one who got 'El Cucuy' into MMA initially, by inviting him to train in his gym alongside a few other young athletes.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Reportedly, Ferguson got instantly hooked on the sport after his training and even decided to go for a professional career in MMA. Most fans might agree it was the bar conversation about Ferguson's cauliflower ear which propelled him toward becoming one of the biggest names in MMA today.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Fergusonâ€™s Wife and Children</strong></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">The name of Ferguson's wife is Christina Servin Ferguson. They reportedly tied the know in 2012 and have two kids together. The few reports available about her also suggest that she attended California State University during her collegiate years. It was on April 28, 2016, that Tony and Christina welcomed their eldest son, Armand Anthony, into the world while their younger son was born on May 31, 2021, and they named him Angel Anthony.</p>
Â Notably, the couple hit a rough patch in 2019 as Christina filed a restraining order against her husband and the two got indulged in a legal battle. She claimed that the fighter was going through some issues since 2017 and it was important for him to receive help to emerge as a better version of himself. However, things now seem sorted between the two.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Fergusonâ€™s Net Worth 2024</strong></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Being one of the most experienced active fighters on the UFC roster, 'El Cucuy' draws a massive number of fans to his bouts. Hence, the UFC provides him with quite remarkable amounts when it comes to his payment, although a large chunk of fans have called him one of the most underpaid UFC fighters. As per the latest reports, Ferguson currently boasts a net worth of about $3.5M.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Like all other UFC fighters, Ferguson also received his UFC salary per fight. It also may vary from one fight to another. The California native received the biggest fight purse of his entire career for his UFC 249 bout against the current 'BMF' contender of the UFC, Justin 'The Highlight' Gaethje as he took home $955,000.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Fergusonâ€™s Career Timeline</strong></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">After a healthy period of training, Ferguson finally began his professional MMA career in 2007. Initially, he fought for a few small Californian promotions named California Xtreme Fighting, Total Fighting Alliance, and a few others. He also amassed a remarkable record of 12-2 which created his pathway to the thirteenth season of the UFC's noted fighting-based reality show, 'The Ultimate Fighter'.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">He made his entry into the show as a part of the noted former UFC Heavyweight champ and WWE star, Brock Lesnar's team. 'The Californian' showcased some superb in-octagon skills to ramp up two consecutive victories and advance to the finals. Hence, 'El Cucuy' made his UFC debut on 4 June 2011, for the final of 'The Ultimate Fighter' against Ramsey Nijem. Ferguson went on to finish his opponent in the first round of his UFC debut bout via KO, earning the 'Knockout of the Night' bonus and announcing his arrival to the UFC in grand style.</p>


[caption id="attachment_2668078" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2668078 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Brock-Lesnar-and-Tony-Ferguson.jpg" alt="Brock Lesnar and Tony Ferguson" width="1920" height="1080" /> Brock Lesnar and Tony Ferguson | Credits: Imago[/caption]
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">He defeated <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kevin-lee/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Kevin Lee</a> to become the interim- lightweight champion of the UFC. However, he was later stripped of the title because of a gruesome injury. Despite this, fans refer to him as the People's Champion. Before his fight with <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/justin-gaethje/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Justin Gaethje</a>, Ferguson was on a twelve-fight win streak.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">He attempted to capture the interim title again, but 'The Highlight' stopped him in his tracks. Since then, Ferguson has been on an all-time low in his career, losing out his last seven fights consecutively to a few noted UFC names like <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-chandler/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Michael Chandler</a>Â andÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/charles-oliveira/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Charles Oliveira</a>. He scored a submission defeat against 'Stockton Gangster', <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/nate-diaz/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Nate Diaz</a> at UFC 279 and followed it up with two more losses against King Green and Paddy Pimblett via submission and decision respectively.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Fergusonâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements</strong></h2>
According to Ferguson, he did not get many sponsorships with his previous management company, Paradigm Sports. This led him to switch to Ballengee Group. With a new team, Ferguson announced sponsorship deals from companies like RDX Sports, Monster, and Reebok.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Fergusonâ€™s Career Stats and Record</strong></h2>
Tony Ferguson has a Pro MMA record of 25-10-0. He has 11 KO/TKO wins, 9 submission victories, and 5 decision wins to his name. As far as the UFC is concerned, the 40-year-old has won 15 fights in the promotion while losing eight games.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Fergusonâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards</strong></h2>
Looking at the huge fame and prolonged career span of Ferguson, it's quite understandable that he must have won several MMA accolades. Well, here's a list of the distinguished accomplishments of 'El Cucuy's' prolonged career in MMA.

<b>Amateur wrestling</b>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">National Collegiate Wrestling Association</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">NCWA National Champion (2006)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">NCWA All-American (2006, 2007)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">North Central Conference Champion (2006, 2007)</span></li>
</ul>
<strong>Michigan High School Athletic Association</strong>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">MHSAA Division IV State Champion (2002)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">MHSAA Division IV All-State (2000-2002)</span></li>
</ul>
<strong>MMA</strong>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fight of the Night (Six times)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Knockout of the Night (One time)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Submission of the Night (One time)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (Three times)Â </span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Tied (Khabib Nurmagomedov) for the second-longest win streak in UFC Lightweight division history</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">The Ultimate Fighter 13 winner</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Fergusonâ€™s Charity and Foundation</strong></h2>
Tony Ferguson doesn't shy away from helping those in need and one of the best examples of the same came in December 2020 as a video uploaded by UFC's official YouTube channel saw Ferguson joining hands with Kevin Holland. The 40-year-old hails from Oxnard while Holland also holds a special regard for the place as his grandfather came from there. Thus, the two decided to donate $2500 each to an undisclosed charity.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Fergusonâ€™s Titles</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Interim UFC Lightweight Championship (One time)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">PureCombat Welterweight Championship (One time)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Fergusonâ€™s Social Media Accounts</strong></h2>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 15.572%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 91.9202%">https://www.instagram.com/tonyfergusonxt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 15.572%"><span style="font-weight: 400">X</span></td>
<td style="width: 91.9202%">https://x.com/TonyFergusonXT</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 15.572%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 91.9202%">https://www.facebook.com/people/Tony-El-Cucuy-Ferguson/100044573373407/</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;
<table style="width: 67.8946%;height: 1120px">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px"></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">Tony Ferguson</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">El Cucuy, The Boogeyman</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">February 12, 1984</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">Oxnard, California, United States</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">40</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">6'0</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">170 lb</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">Armand Ferguson (step-father), Mary Padilla</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">Not known</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">American</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">Half-Mexican and Half-American</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">$3.5M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">$955,000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">Cristina Servin Ferguson</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">Armand Anthony Ferguson, Angel Anthony Ferguson</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">American professional mixed martial artist</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Division</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">Welterweight</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Titles</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">Former <span style="font-weight: 400">Interim UFC Lightweight Championship</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;

Tony Ferguson

Tony Ferguson Net Worth 2024, Record, Wife, Height, &amp; More Who is Tony Ferguson?Â  The famed &#8216;Boogeyman&#8217; of the UFC, Tony Ferguson, has been the fighter to watch out for over a decade and has grown by leaps and bounds in his journey. The former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion has now transitioned to the welterweight division and is trying to achieve success there. Over the years, Ferguson has developed a style difficult to beat, and he has destroyed his opponents. His high pace and pressure make it difficult for opponents to catch up with him. He is the most unorthodox and unpredictable fighter in the UFC. Tony Fergusonâ€™s Early LifeÂ  Ferguson was born in the Californian city of Oxnard. However, his stay there was pretty brief, as his family relocated to Muskegon, Michigan, where he spent most of his childhood. Despite carrying mixed American and Mexican roots, &#8216;El Cucuy&#8217; often recognizes himself as a true American because of his birth and growing up in the US. Notably, the fighter&#8217;s mother, Mary Padilla, has American roots, while his biological had Mexican roots. He carries the surname Ferguson because of his Scottish-American stepfather, Armand Ferguson. Ferguson showcased his prowess in sports right from his adolescence days. He joined the Muskegon Catholic Central High School, where he became a three-sport athlete competing in football, baseball, and wrestling. He served as a starting defensive back for the Division 8 state football champions of the year 2000. Ferguson also didn&#8217;t fail to showcase his mettle in wrestling. He went on to become a three-time All-State selection, bagging the championship of the 152-lb division in 2002. Ferguson had a failed attempt at completing his college degree. He enrolled in three colleges, Central Michigan University, Grand Valley State University, and Muskegon Community College, but dropped out from each of them before completing his due course for a degree. However, he had a fruitful collegiate wrestling career, as he conquered the 165-pound division of the National Wrestling Championship in 2006, organized by the National Collegiate Wrestling Association. Post college, &#8216;the Boogeyman of the UFC&#8217; experienced a pretty ordinary life. He moved back to California and started working as a marketing and sales executive during the day and as a bartender at night. However, it was this stint as a bartender that eventually propelled him to get into MMA. One night, while Ferguson was at his bartending desk, one of his patrons noticed his cauliflower ear and struck up a conversation about how he got it. Eventually, he got to know about the &#8217;39-year-old&#8217;s&#8217; wrestling background. The person was an MMA trainer himself. Also, he is the actual one who got &#8216;El Cucuy&#8217; into MMA initially, by inviting him to train in his gym alongside a few other young athletes. Reportedly, Ferguson got instantly hooked on the sport after his training and even decided to go for a professional career in MMA. Most fans might agree it was the bar conversation about Ferguson&#8217;s cauliflower ear which propelled him toward becoming one of the biggest names in MMA today. Tony Fergusonâ€™s Wife and Children The name of Ferguson&#8217;s wife is Christina Servin Ferguson. They reportedly tied the know in 2012 and have two kids together. The few reports available about her also suggest that she attended California State University during her collegiate years. It was on April 28, 2016, that Tony and Christina welcomed their eldest son, Armand Anthony, into the world while their younger son was born on May 31, 2021, and they named him Angel Anthony. Â Notably, the couple hit a rough patch in 2019 as Christina filed a restraining order against her husband and the two got indulged in a legal battle. She claimed that the fighter was going through some issues since 2017 and it was important for him to receive help to emerge as a better version of himself. However, things now seem sorted between the two. Tony Fergusonâ€™s Net Worth 2024 Being one of the most experienced active fighters on the UFC roster, &#8216;El Cucuy&#8217; draws a massive number of fans to his bouts. Hence, the UFC provides him with quite remarkable amounts when it comes to his payment, although a large chunk of fans have called him one of the most underpaid UFC fighters. As per the latest reports, Ferguson currently boasts a net worth of about $3.5M. Like all other UFC fighters, Ferguson also received his UFC salary per fight. It also may vary from one fight to another. The California native received the biggest fight purse of his entire career for his UFC 249 bout against the current &#8216;BMF&#8217; contender of the UFC, Justin &#8216;The Highlight&#8217; Gaethje as he took home $955,000. Tony Fergusonâ€™s Career Timeline After a healthy period of training, Ferguson finally began his professional MMA career in 2007. Initially, he fought for a few small Californian promotions named California Xtreme Fighting, Total Fighting Alliance, and a few others. He also amassed a remarkable record of 12-2 which created his pathway to the thirteenth season of the UFC&#8217;s noted fighting-based reality show, &#8216;The Ultimate Fighter&#8217;. He made his entry into the show as a part of the noted former UFC Heavyweight champ and WWE star, Brock Lesnar&#8217;s team. &#8216;The Californian&#8217; showcased some superb in-octagon skills to ramp up two consecutive victories and advance to the finals. Hence, &#8216;El Cucuy&#8217; made his UFC debut on 4 June 2011, for the final of &#8216;The Ultimate Fighter&#8217; against Ramsey Nijem. Ferguson went on to finish his opponent in the first round of his UFC debut bout via KO, earning the &#8216;Knockout of the Night&#8217; bonus and announcing his arrival to the UFC in grand style. Brock Lesnar and Tony Ferguson | Credits: Imago He defeated Kevin Lee to become the interim- lightweight champion of the UFC. However, he was later stripped of the title because of a gruesome injury. Despite this, fans refer to him as the People&#8217;s Champion. Before his fight with Justin Gaethje, Ferguson was on a twelve-fight win streak. He attempted to capture the interim title again, but &#8216;The Highlight&#8217; stopped him in his tracks. Since then, Ferguson has been on an all-time low in his career, losing out his last seven fights consecutively to a few noted UFC names like Michael ChandlerÂ andÂ Charles Oliveira. He scored a submission defeat against &#8216;Stockton Gangster&#8217;, Nate Diaz at UFC 279 and followed it up with two more losses against King Green and Paddy Pimblett via submission and decision respectively. Tony Fergusonâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements According to Ferguson, he did not get many sponsorships with his previous management company, Paradigm Sports. This led him to switch to Ballengee Group. With a new team, Ferguson announced sponsorship deals from companies like RDX Sports, Monster, and Reebok. Tony Fergusonâ€™s Career Stats and Record Tony Ferguson has a Pro MMA record of 25-10-0. He has 11 KO/TKO wins, 9 submission victories, and 5 decision wins to his name. As far as the UFC is concerned, the 40-year-old has won 15 fights in the promotion while losing eight games. Tony Fergusonâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards Looking at the huge fame and prolonged career span of Ferguson, it&#8217;s quite understandable that he must have won several MMA accolades. Well, here&#8217;s a list of the distinguished accomplishments of &#8216;El Cucuy&#8217;s&#8217; prolonged career in MMA. Amateur wrestling National Collegiate Wrestling Association NCWA National Champion (2006) NCWA All-American (2006, 2007) North Central Conference Champion (2006, 2007) Michigan High School Athletic Association MHSAA Division IV State Champion (2002) MHSAA Division IV All-State (2000-2002) MMA Fight of the Night (Six times) Knockout of the Night (One time) Submission of the Night (One time) Performance of the Night (Three times)Â  Tied (Khabib Nurmagomedov) for the second-longest win streak in UFC Lightweight division history The Ultimate Fighter 13 winner Tony Fergusonâ€™s Charity and Foundation Tony Ferguson doesn&#8217;t shy away from helping those in need and one of the best examples of the same came in December 2020 as a video uploaded by UFC&#8217;s official YouTube channel saw Ferguson joining hands with Kevin Holland. The 40-year-old hails from Oxnard while Holland also holds a special regard for the place as his grandfather came from there. Thus, the two decided to donate $2500 each to an undisclosed charity. Tony Fergusonâ€™s Titles Interim UFC Lightweight Championship (One time) PureCombat Welterweight Championship (One time) Tony Fergusonâ€™s Social Media Accounts  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tonyfergusonxt  X https://x.com/TonyFergusonXT  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Tony-El-Cucuy-Ferguson/100044573373407/  &nbsp;  Personal Information:  Full Name Tony Ferguson  Popular Name El Cucuy, The Boogeyman  Date Of Birth February 12, 1984  Birth Place Oxnard, California, United States  Age 40  Height 6&#8217;0  Weight 170 lb  Parents Armand Ferguson (step-father), Mary Padilla  Siblings Not known  Nationality American  Ethnicity Half-Mexican and Half-American  Net Worth $3.5M  Salary $955,000  Spouse Cristina Servin Ferguson  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children Armand Anthony Ferguson, Angel Anthony Ferguson  Profession American professional mixed martial artist  Division Welterweight  Titles Former Interim UFC Lightweight Championship  &nbsp;

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