Who defeated Ferguson?

Charles Oliveira
Ferguson faced Charles Oliveira on December 12, 2020, at UFC 256. He lost the fight via unanimous decision after being controlled on the ground for most of the fight.

Who was Tony Ferguson supposed to fight at 256?

Ferguson (25-4) will face Charles Oliveira (29-8) at UFC 256 on Saturday, in his first appearance since he suffered a five-round beating at the hands of Justin Gaethje on May 9.

Why did Tony Ferguson get stripped of his belt?

However, he was forced to pull out the week before when he suffered a serious knee injury in a freak, tripping accident inside a television studio. He was the interim lightweight champion at the time, thanks to a 10-fight win streak, but the UFC opted to strip him of the belt when his injury occurred.

Is Tony Ferguson a black belt?

In fact, he is also a black belt in jiu-jitsu. He received the honor from famous trainer Eddie Bravo. After his submission win over Kevin Lee at UFC 216, Ferguson received his black belt from Bravo. Bravo earned the belt from Jean Jacques Machado after he submitted Royler Gracie back in 2003.

What was Tony Ferguson’s last fight?

Tony Ferguson Last Fight Tony Ferguson’s last fight was against Michael Chandler at UFC 274. Ferguson lost the fight via front kick knockout.

Who is Tony Ferguson’s last loss?

Ferguson was released from the hospital and his CT scans were negative following Saturday’s event, according to officials at the evening’s post-fight press conference. CT scans are used to detect any immediate brain damage, which was a major concern after Ferguson lost his main card to Michael Chandler.

Who won UFC 256?

CIRYL GANE — 10:20 PM ET. UFC 256 opened with a heavyweight bout, as Ciryl Gane stayed poised and under control in a second-round TKO win against Junior dos Santos.

Did Tony Ferguson defend his belt?

In a Tuesday conference call, Ferguson (25-3 MMA, 12 KOs) said his fight is “for the real belt” while taking repeated shots at Nurmagomedov. “F— Khabib,” Ferguson said. “I’m defending my belt for the third time. This is for the real belt, this is not for an interim title.

How did Tony Ferguson injure his knee?

Many MMA fans and experts believe that Tony Ferguson severely injured his leg while refusing to tap to a deep heel hook attempt from Beneil Dariush. Tony Ferguson’s tweet read as follows: “Slight Sprain No Tear” Faith, Family, Friends & Crew.