Anthony Armand Ferguson Padilla, born in 1984, is an American mixed martial artist competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship's Lightweight division. He has training in various martial arts, including Wing Chun, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, freestyle wrestling, and boxing. Ferguson began his professional career in 2007 in California, defeating kickboxing champion Joe Schilling. Ferguson won a UFC contract by knocking out Ramsey Nijem in the "Ultimate Fighter 13" finale. He was awarded the Knockout of the Night bonus.
In September 2022, he returned to the welterweight division but was unable to fight due to Chimaev's underweight withdrawal at UFC 279. He then faced Nate Diaz in the main event but was eventually submitted in the fourth round by guillotine choke. 'El Cucuy' made a comeback to the lightweight division, taking on Bobby Green at UFC 291 on July 29, 2023. Unfortunately, he suffered a defeat in the final moments of the third round, succumbing to a technical submission via an arm-triangle choke. He is now scheduled to face Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett at UFC 296 on December 12, 2023.
What is Tony Ferguson's Ethnicity?
Tony Ferguson is of mixed ethnicity. His ancestry is half-Mexican and half-American. Ferguson's mother had American ancestry, and his biological father had Mexican heritage. Ferguson was actually born in February 1984 in Oxnard, California. He had a Scottish-American stepfather; El Cucuy obtained the surname Ferguson from him. He was born in Oxnard but spent most of his formative years in Muskegon, Michigan.
"El Cucuy," on the other hand, is a tribute to his Mexican heritage. His nickname is Mexican for a monster that resembles a ghost. His interest in it began when he heard his coaches call him a "Central American boogie man." Ferguson attended Muskegon Catholic Central High School, where he finished his high school education. From a young age, he excelled in athletics. He subsequently enrolled at Central Michigan University and then transferred to Grand Valley State University.
What race is Tony Ferguson?
Tony Ferguson’s ethnicity is Mexican-American, which refers to people of Mexican ancestry who live in the United States. Given that many Mexican Americans who identify as White also have European ancestry. Tony is qualified to be called white because his biological father is Mexican, and his mother is American. Ferguson was born in Oxnard, California, in the United States of America.
Last Updated On December 12, 2023
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Tony Ferguson is of mixed ethnicity, with Mexican and American heritage.
Tony Ferguson's race can be categorized as White, given his Mexican-American ethnicity.
Tony Ferguson stands 6 feet, or 183 cm, tall.
A. Tony Ferguson maintains a 25-9-0 professional MMA record and is currently unranked in the UFC.
A. Tony Ferguson's next fight is against Paddy Pimblett at UFC 296 on December 16, 2023.
