Justin Gaethje vs Tony Ferguson
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They have met once
Who wins? fan vote
How they win share of UFC wins
Common opponents (6)
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Justin Gaethje vs Tony Ferguson: Matchup Breakdown
Justin Gaethje is 11-5 in the Lightweight division with a 68.8% win rate. Tony Ferguson is 15-9 at Lightweight, winning 62.5% of the time. Justin Gaethje is listed as active. Tony Ferguson is listed as retired.
They have met 1 time. Justin Gaethje leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje on May 9, 2020, won by Justin Gaethje by KO/TKO in round 5.
Justin Gaethje holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,182 to 800. Career peaks are 1,182 for Justin Gaethje and 1,379 for Tony Ferguson. Justin Gaethje has 7 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 11 victories, a 63.6% finish rate. Tony Ferguson has 5 KO/TKO and 6 submission wins, finishing 73.3% of the time.
Justin Gaethje stands 5' 11" with a reach of 70" and fights orthodox. Tony Ferguson is 5' 11" with a reach of 76", orthodox. That is a 6-inch reach advantage for Tony Ferguson. Justin Gaethje is 37, Tony Ferguson is 42.
Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Justin Gaethje has landed 1,271 significant strikes at 57.6% accuracy with 4 takedowns and 13:17 of control time. Tony Ferguson has landed 1,332 at 45.9% with 7 takedowns and 8:00 of control.
Justin Gaethje has 2 title fights (1 won) against 0 (0 won) for Tony Ferguson. They share 6 common opponents: Paddy Pimblett, Charles Oliveira, Michael Chandler, Donald Cerrone, Edson Barboza, Michael Johnson.
Have Justin Gaethje and Tony Ferguson fought before?
Yes. Justin Gaethje and Tony Ferguson have fought once in the UFC. Justin Gaethje won by KO/TKO at UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje on May 9, 2020.
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Who has more UFC wins, Justin Gaethje or Tony Ferguson?
Tony Ferguson has more UFC wins: 15 to 11. Justin Gaethje's UFC record is 11-5; Tony Ferguson's is 15-9.
KO/TKO wins: Justin Gaethje 7, Tony Ferguson 5. Submission wins: Justin Gaethje 0, Tony Ferguson 6.
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Who is taller, Justin Gaethje or Tony Ferguson?
Justin Gaethje and Tony Ferguson are the same height: 5'11". Tony Ferguson has the longer reach: 76 inches to 70.
From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.