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Tony Ferguson is all set to take on Michael Chiesa on UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi card on August 3. The 39-year-old will look to end his six-fight losing streak once he enters the Octagon on Saturday. Ferguson has been in the limelight for his recent string of consecutive losses, which has led to widespread calls for him to retire.
‘El Cucuy’ will face Chiesa, a staple of the welterweight division for the past half a decade. “Maverick” is coming off three consecutive losses in the UFC and will look to turnaround his recent skid in form. In this article we discuss Tony Ferguson’s nationality, ethnicity, and religion.
Tony Ferguson’s Nationality, Ethnicity, Religion, and his initial days in fighting
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Tony Ferguson is one of the biggest names in the UFC, with a career record of 26-9-0. “El Cucuy” is a former interim lightweight champion who defeated Kevin Lee at UFC 216 to win the title. Ferguson was born on February 12, 1984, in Oxnard, California, but is mainly of Mexican heritage.
His surname, Ferguson, comes from his Scottish-American stepfather. “El Cucuy” burst onto the scene after he got selected in the Ultimate Fighter season 13. The 39-year-old won the season’s final match after he defeated Ramsey Nijem in the finals of the Ultimate Fighter season 13. His outstanding performance earned him a contract in the UFC.
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He finally made his much-awaited debut at UFC 135, facing off against Aaron Rilley in the Lightweight division. The fight was called off in the first round as Rilley complained of a broken jaw. The stoppage in the fight resulted in Ferguson winning the fight via knockout. Ferguson had a dream run in the UFC for a good period. However, the 39-year-old is now struggling to get back to winning ways. After losing his last six fights, “El Cucuy” is trying hard to get back to winning ways. Will he be able to overcome the challenge of ” The Baddy”?
UFC 296: Paddy Pimblett vs Tony Ferguson
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When Tony Ferguson enters the Octagon at Abu Dhabi, he will face one of the division’s veterans in Micheal Chiesa. Rumored by many to be his last fight, this could be the last chance for fans to watch ‘el cucuy’ inside the cage.
He last fought against Paddy Pimblett and lost the fight, taking his tally to 7 consecutive losses. As Ferguson steps into the ring on August 3, this could be his last chance to end his really long losing streak. Will ‘El Cucuy’ be able to turn the clock at Abu Dhabi? Let us know in the comments below.