Tony Ferguson Wife, Family, Height, Weight, Net Worth, Biography

May 2024 · 4 minute read

Tony Ferguson is no newbie to the singular mix of martial arts sports. This very skilled fighter has been striking since 2008 when he made his debut. Ferguson is one of the best fighters in the UFC in the lightweight division and has recorded some great wins under the platform. Tony Ferguson set a standard for his UFC Lightweight Championship counterparts in 2017, winning 10 straight – the first ever in UFC divisional history. Many wondered what the secret to his victory was back then, but Fergusons’ life in the ring clearly proves that determination and hard work are his secrets. Here are lesser known facts about the UFC fighter.

Biography of Tony Ferguson

He was born Anthony Armand Ferguson Padilla on February 12, 1984 in Oxnard, California. He is of Mexican-American descent but takes his surname from his Scottish-born stepfather. Tony started his high school years to show great inclination and mastery for wrestling. He was known for his deep football and baseball skills while at Muskegon Catholic Central High School in Michigan, where he grew up.

One of his notable wrestling records at the time, he was a three-time All-State draftee and also won the 152-pound class. Tony continued his education at Central Michigan University after high school and also attended Grand Valley State University. However, his passion for wrestling overshadowed his willingness to face his upbringing. Ferguson spent most of his college days participating in different school fights.

His mixed martial arts career kicked off after college when he moved back to California. After moving to town, he first worked in marketing and sales and also had a side job at night as a bartender. It was during this period that he was invited by a client to train young mixed martial artists. After accepting the offer, Tony was motivated to fully venture into the MMA field. He got his start in 2008 with small-scale fighting before joining the reality series Ultimate Fighter in 2010. He then competed as a light heavyweight in The Ultimate Fighter: Team Lesnar against Dos Santos.

Ferguson joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) when he made his Ultimate Fighter 13 Finals debut against Ramsey Nijem. He won his fight against Aaron Riley by TKO. He won the fight against Yves Edwards in the Ultimate Fighter 14 finale. Ferguson, who had been on a one-year hiatus with an arm injury in 2012, returned in October 2013 and won his fight against Mike Rio at UFC 166. He went on to win more fights in the UFC and achieved impressive records on the platform. He emerged victorious in the main event of Ultimate Fighter Latin America 3, where he fought against Rafael dos Anjos.

In 2018, Ferguson lost only 3 out of 23 matches and hopes to be victorious in the fights to come.

His net worth

Tony Ferguson nicknamed “El Cucuy” has reached a financial status at the height of his desires. For each of his wins, the renowned fighter pockets large sums of money from promotions.

For winning the fight against Lee at UFC 216 for the interim UFC lightweight championship, Tony Ferguson pocketed $500,000 and a $250,000 share purse. Ferguson, who made his debut in 2008, has seen his salary increase over the years. The UFC fighter earns over $450,000 per match and his bonus is estimated at $982,000. His net worth is conservatively estimated at around $2 million.

Family – wife and child

Tony Ferguson’s life may seem so busy with his career commitments but the UFC fighter makes time for his family and his love life. He is married to Cristina Servin, his longtime girlfriend. Ferguson and Cristina had been dating for a very long time before popping the question in 2011. The pair finally tied the knot in June 2012 and have been together ever since. In April 2016, Tony and his wife welcomed a baby boy, Armand Anthony.

Body measurements – height, weight

Tony Ferguson has a strong and sturdy body which is quite soothing for his daunting career. He may not be the tallest, but he is quite well known for his vigor. He stands at a height of 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in), commensurate with his weight of 70 kg (154 lb). It has a long reach of 19 1/2 cm (76 1/2 inches).

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