With the hopes for a UFC 249 renewed, Justin Gaethje is all set to give Tony Ferguson everything he’s got. On May 9, “The Highlight [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Gaethje]” will aim to create history by beating one of the most illustrious and feared fighters of the Lightweight Division. Even though he is coming in as a replacement for Khabib Nurmagomedov on such short notice, he is working hard to give “El Cucuy [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tony-ferguson/]” a run for his money. However, Justin too admits that he was extremely eager to watch Khabib and Tony go at it inside the octagon. tony-ferguson [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/dana-white-tony-khabib.jpg] He spoke about the future of the “cursed fixture” with Bret Okamoto in a recent interview. On being the potential “uplifter of the curse”, Gaethje said, “As a fan, I want to see the fight just as much as anybody. But, to put food on my table, I have to [win]. I don’t care about that [Khabib vs. Tony]. I will feel a little bit bad because I know how bad people want it. But, for me to act bothered, that would be a lot. I’m gonna be very happy to royally screw that up.” HOW CAN JUSTIN GAETHJE IMPACT TONY FERGUSON VS. KHABIB NURMAGOMEDOV? Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/khabib-nurmagomedov/] are two of the greatest fighters in the Lightweight division right now. thus, a fight between the two is only obligatory for fight fans. Yet, for years, the UFC has been trying to make the fixture materialize, but to no avail. For example, a worldwide pandemic became the cause of its cancellation. Nevertheless, Justin Gaethje will provide immense competition to El Cucuy. Gaethje is a battle-hardened wrestler with a knack for delivering devastating blows. tony himself acknowledges the skills that Gaethje houses. Gaethje, too, respects the icon that Ferguson is, and the danger that he brings along with him. Justin-Gaethje-and-Tony-Ferguson [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/TALKSPORT-Justin-Gaethje-and-Tony-Ferguson-1.jpg]Picture credits: TALKSPORT Yet, if Gaethje manages to steal a victory, the Khabib-Ferguson fixture will lose most of the enormity attached to it. this is because a) Gaethje will become the Interim Champion, and be the one to face Khabib next, and b) Tony’s 12-fight win streak in the UFC, at par with that of Khabib’s, will be broken. Do you think Justin Gaethje will be able to break the curse that the Tony-Khabib fixture suffers from? 

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<h3 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc" style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Gaethje: Net Worth 2024, Record, Salary, and Endorsements</b></h3>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Who is Justin Gaethje?</h2>
Justin Gaethje is a mixed martial artist competing in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he currently sits at the #2 ranking spot. The 35-year-old is a former interim lightweight champion, a two-time lightweight title challenger, and the current BMF title holder. Before signing with the UFC in 2017, Gaethje was the lightweight champion in the World Series of Fighting (WSOF) with a 10-0 record in the promotion and a 17-0 MMA record.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Justin Gaethje's Early Life</h2>
Justin Gaethje was born in the city of Safford, Arizona. He has German-Mexican roots as his mother, Carolina, hailed from Sonora, Mexico. while his father, John Ray Gaethje carried a German origin. His father and grandfather worked in a copper mine in Morenci, Arizona, a small town near the border of New Mexico, while his mother was a postmaster. Gaethje also has a twin brother named Marcus.

He started wrestling at a very young age. While in school, he competed in wrestling tournaments. During his time at Stafford High School, Gaethje became the Arizona State Wrestling champion three times, was named to the all-state team three times, and graduated with a 191-9 record.

Gaethje then majored in criminal justice at the University of Northern Colorado. While in college, he qualified for the NCAA Division 1 championship. In 2010, he earned the D1 All-American status, becoming the first person to do so in the history of his university.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Justin Gaethje's Girlfriend</h2>
<img class="size-medium wp-image-1969223 aligncenter" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Justin-Gaethje-and-his-girlfriend-560x315.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="315" />

Justin Gaethje is currently dating <strong>Sophia Romano</strong>. She is a professional model and a social media influencer who has also worked at ABC TV Studios. According to reports, the pair met on a dating app and kicked things off. Despite their romantic interest, neither party has given any hints of marriage as of yet.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Gaethje: Net Worth 2024</b></h2>
Justin 'The Highlight' Gaethje is undoubtedly one of the most coveted names in the UFC. The 34-year-old is known for his heavy striking inside the octagon, which was even acknowledged by the UFC boss, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dana-white/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Dana White</a>. Looking at the massive stature of the Arizona-born, it's quite evident that he will be one of the well-paid athletes in the UFC. As far as reports suggest, the noted UFC lightweight currently boasts a net worth of $5M.

[caption id="attachment_619192" align="aligncenter" width="473"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-619192" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-884610620-473x315.jpg" alt="Justin Gaethje" width="473" height="315" /> DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 02: Justin Gaethje prepares to enter the Octagon against Eddie Alvarez in their lightweight bout during the UFC 218 event inside Little Caesars Arena on December 02, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]

As known to most UFC fans, the income of a fighter might vary with each fight. Gaethje wasn't an exception to this case. 'The Highlight' made about $165,000 for his first UFC fight against Eddie Alvarez. while the income

Gaethje earned the biggest fight purse of his entire UFC career from his UFC 291 BMF title fight against <strong>Dustin Poirier</strong> - a whopping $1,136,000. After his UFC 254 title bout against <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/khabib-nurmagomedov/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Khabib 'The Eagle' Nurmagomedov</a>, 'The Higlight' pocketed a massive $1.2M. He also boasts a unique record of having 12 fight-night bonuses from 12 UFC fights.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Justin Gaethje's Career Timeline</h2>
Gaethje started off in the field of combat sports with Wrestling. He began wrestling at the tender age of 4 and continued it till his collegiate years, but never opted to turn a professional in the field.

He also won the school-level state championship three times during his time at Safford High School. At the time of his graduation from high school, Gaethje held an insane 191-9 record. He also opted to join the University of Northern Colorado under an NCAA Division I program post his schooling years. In his initial year, 'The Highlight' held an 18-9 record.

He improved it to 14-4 in his second year and was enlisted for Western Wrestling All-Conference First Team. In his final year, he won the second spot in the NCAA Western Regional Championships and ended with a 17-8 record.

Gaethje's transition to MMA saw him fighting for multiple promotions. He had fought for the noted promotions Ring of Fire, Rage in the Cage, and World Series of Fighting. 'The Highlight' also boasts a stupendous undefeated record in his 10 WSOF bouts.

[caption id="attachment_619190" align="aligncenter" width="473"]<img class="size-medium wp-image-619190" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-884612198-473x315.jpg" alt="Justin Gaethje" width="473" height="315" /> DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 02: Justin Gaethje reacts after being defeated by Eddie Alvarez in their lightweight bout during the UFC 218 event inside Little Caesars Arena on December 02, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]

Gaethje signed with the UFC in 2017 and beat <strong>Michael Johnson</strong> via TKO in his debut fight. Unfortunately, Gaethje's succumbed to two back-to-back losses against elite lightweight fighters. <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dustin-poirier/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Dustin Poirier</a> and Eddie Alvarez. But, 'The Highlight' made a strong comeback and went on a four-fight win streak before submitting to Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Post that loss, he won against <strong>Michael Chandler</strong> but faced another devastating loss against <strong>Charles Oliveira</strong>. He tapped out to Oliveira's rear-naked choke in the very first round.

'The Highlight' then faced <strong>Rafael Fiziev</strong> at UFC 286 and won the fight via majority decision. Gaethje also received a 'Fight of the Night' bonus for this fight and his third UFC paycheck over a million dollars ($1,056,000).

Gaethje is now set to face <strong>Max Holloway</strong> at UFC 300 for the BMF title. The fight is a rematch for their earlier bout where Poirier came out with a win.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Justin Gaethje's Contract</h2>
As per the last update, Gaethje signed a contract extension with the UFC ahead of his bout against Michael Chandler at UFC 268. The details of this extension are, however, unavailable. But some reports claim he could be seen at least three more times inside the Octagon before his contract is up.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Gaethje's Partnerships and Endorsements</b></h2>
Gaethje has also endorsed many brands in the past. These include <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="http://bulgeclothing.com/blog/press-release-justingaethje/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bulge Clothing</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.vettix.org/eventfeedback/152118" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Saratoga Casinos</a>, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://youtu.be/0MApNRMebcA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gladiators Unleashed</a>, and recently, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CBfzn9CDliV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gains in Bulk</a>.

'The Highlight' also heavily endorses <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/onxlabs/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ONX Sports</a>, a company started by his coach Trevor Wittmann. Moreover, he has his own brand <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://violent-1.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Violent 1</a>.

After he is done fighting, Gaethje wants to put his Human Services degree to good use. Furthermore, he has shown interest in working with at-risk youth. In December 2019, Gaethje paid the lunch debt for the entire semester of all students of West Early College. <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/westearlycollege/posts/2595168663904462" target="_blank" rel="noopener">According to the college's Facebook post</a>, Gaethje also wrote a? $1,538.00 check for the cause.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Justin Gaethje's Career Stats and Records</h2>
Justin Gaethje currently has a 25-4 record in MMA. He was 7-0 in regional circuits, 10-7 in WSOF, and is now 8-4 in the UFC. He has unsuccessfully vied for the lightweight title twice and is a former interim UFC LW champion. He has won the UFC BMF belt and the WSOF lightweight belt.

He has 19 wins and 2 losses via KO/TKO, 2 wins and 2 losses by submission, and 4 wins by decision.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Gaethje's Major Achievements and Awards</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fight of the Night (Seven times) vs. Michael Johnson, Eddie Alvarez, Dustin Poirier, Edson Barboza, Tony Ferguson, Michael Chandler and Rafael Fiziev</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Honors 2021 Fight of the Year vs. Michael Chandler</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC.com 2017 Fight of the Year vs. Michael Johnson</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC.com 2021 Fight of the Year vs. Michael Chandler</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (Five times) vs. Michael Johnson, James Vick, Donald Cerrone, Tony Ferguson and Dustin Poirier</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Highest significant strike accuracy percentage in UFC Lightweight division history (60.3%)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Second most significant strikes landed per minute in UFC Lightweight division history (7.35)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Justin Gaethje's Titles</b></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Interim UFC Lightweight Championship (One time)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC 'BMF' Championship</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">WSOF Lightweight Championship (One time)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Justin Gaethje's Social Media Accounts</h2>
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<td style="width: 11.9769%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 87.1573%">https://www.instagram.com/justin_gaethje/</td>
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<td style="width: 11.9769%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 87.1573%">https://twitter.com/Justin_Gaethje</td>
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<td style="width: 11.9769%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 87.1573%">https://www.facebook.com/people/Justin-the-Highlight-Gaethje/100044245578537/</td>
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<td style="width: 11.9769%"><span style="font-weight: 400">YouTube</span></td>
<td style="width: 87.1573%">https://www.youtube.com/@justin_gaethje</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">Justin Ray Gaethje</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">Justin 'The Highlight' Gaethje</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%"> November 14, 1988</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">Safford, Arizona</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">35</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">5' 11"</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">155 lbs / Lightweight</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">Carolina, John Ray Gaethje</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">Marcus Gaethje</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">American</td>
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<td style="width: 203.094%">German-Mexican</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">6 million USD</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">$500K base salary</td>
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<td style="width: 203.094%">Unmarried</td>
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<td style="width: 203.094%">None</td>
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<td style="width: 203.094%">MMA Fighter</td>
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<td style="width: 203.094%">Grudge Training Center</td>
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<td style="width: 54.0928%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Titles</span></td>
<td style="width: 203.094%">UFC interim lightweight title, BMF title, WSOF lightweight title</td>
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<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Khabib Nurmagomedov: Net Worth 2024, MMA Record, Wife, and More</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Khabib Nurmagomedov?</strong></h2>
A name that needs no introduction, Khabib Nurmagomedov is a retired MMA fighter who is an absolute legend and retired from the sport undefeated. This combat Sambo specialist is known for his dominant wrestling and grappling skills, alongside extraordinary ground control.

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The first Muslim to have won a UFC title, Nurmagomedov's influence extends way beyond the octagon, especially in Russia, his home. So here's a peek at the life of 'The Eagle' from the mountains of Dagestan, who vanquished all the UFC middleweight contenders.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Early Life</strong></h2>
<strong>Khabib Abdulmanapovich Nurmagomedov</strong> was born into an Avar family on September 20, 1988, in Sildi village, located in the Tsumadinsky District of the Dagestan ASSR in the former Soviet Union, which is now part of Russia. His father, <strong>Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov</strong>, was a decorated athlete and war veteran. Khabib has two siblings, an older brother named <strong>Muhammad Nurmagomedov</strong> and a younger sister named <strong>Amina Nurmagomedov</strong>. He received his early education in his village's local school, where his father guided him in combat training from a young age.

When he was fifteen, the family moved to Makhachkala, where he continued wrestling training and began taking judo classes. Khabib found the switch from wrestling to judo difficult, but his father insisted that Khabib learn how to compete in a gi jacket.

In addition to his fighting training, Khabib continued his schooling, enrolling in the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics and was a third-year student as of 2019. Despite his academic pursuits, Khabib remained focused on his combat sports career.

Khabib Nurmagomedov's father was Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov and his mother's name is not disclosed. Abdulmanap was a highly respected MMA coach and former wrestler who trained numerous champions, including his own son Khabib. He was known for his innovative training methods and his ability to inspire his fighters to achieve their full potential. He also played a key role in the development of MMA in Dagestan, Russia, where he founded and ran a successful gym.

Khabib's mother was a homemaker who played a crucial role in supporting her husband's coaching career and raising their kids. In fact, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-im-only-32-years-old-khabib-nurmagomedov-reveals-whether-he-would-return-to-ufc-with-his-mothers-permission/" target="_self" rel="noopener">it was due to his mother's promise that Khabib retired from fighting</a>.

Sadly, Abdulmanap passed away in 2020 after complications from COVID-19, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire generations of fighters to come.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong> Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Wife and Children</strong></h2>
Khabib Nurmagomedov and his wife Patimat Nurmagomedov tied the knot in June 2013. Not much information is available on his wife as she does not have any social media presence, and Khabib has always maintained privacy regarding his personal life.

The couple has three children. Their firstborn was a daughter named Fatima Nurmagomedov, born on 1 June 2015. Two years later, they welcomed a son named Magomed Nurmagomedov, who was named after Khabib's great-grandfather, on 30 December 2017. Another son was born on 22 December 2019, named Husayn Nurmagomedov.

Despite Khabib's fame as a professional fighter, his family of five lives a private life away from the public eye. They keep their personal life out of the spotlight and focus on spending time together as a family.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Net Worth 2024</strong></h2>
Khabib's victory over Conor McGregor elevated his status to a Mega Star. He made over $6,640,000 against Conor. However, he was fined $0.5 million for the post-fight brawl.

Nurmagomedov was awarded a whopping $6,877,500 for his second title defense against Dustin Poirier. As per reports, 'The Eagle' has made $21,720,200 in his 13 UFC fights. <strong>'The Eagle' has an estimated net worth of $40 million.</strong>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Career Timeline</strong></h2>
Khabib Nurmagomedov burst onto the MMA scene with a bang in 2008 when he made his debut. He secured an impressive four wins in just one month, three of which were on a single day. He continued to compete in various tournaments and championships until he set his sights on joining the UFC.

After amassing a record of 16 wins outside of the UFC, Khabib finally made his UFC debut in 2012, and it was a resounding success. He defeated Kamal Shalorus by submission in the third round and continued his path of destruction from his previous victories outside the octagon. He went on to defeat the likes of Gleison Tibau, Edson Barboza, Michael Johnson, and Thiago Tavares before embarking on his title run.
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Despite his dominant performances, Khabib's championship pursuits were stalled by a series of injuries and missed opportunities. However, he remained steadfast in his training and skill refinement. Eventually, he earned a shot at the UFC lightweight title in 2018 against Al Iaquinta. That fight saw Iaquinta stepping up on short notice, leading to Khabib living his dream.

After that, in a highly anticipated showdown with champion<strong> Conor McGregor</strong>, Khabib delivered a dominant performance, submitting his opponent in the fourth round to claim the belt. However, the victory was marred by a post-fight brawl that erupted between Khabib and McGregor's team, leading to fines and suspensions for both fighters.
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Undeterred by the controversy, Khabib continued to defend his title with impressive victories over top contenders like Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. However, in October 2020, Khabib announced his retirement from MMA, citing personal reasons and a desire to focus on his family and other endeavors.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedov’s MMA Promotion - Eagle FC</strong></h2>
One of these endeavors is his role as a promoter for the MMA organization Eagle FC, which he founded in 2019. Drawing on his experience as a fighter and coach, Khabib is working to develop a new generation of talented fighters and promote the sport in his home country of Russia and beyond.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Partnerships and Endorsements</strong></h2>
In June 2020, <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-news-khabib-nurmagomedov-becomes-russias-most-successful-athlete-and-celebrity/#:~:text=For%20the%20second%20time%20in,in%20the%20previous%20fiscal%20year." target="_self" rel="noopener">Forbes Russia</a> announced that Nurmagomedov is the #1 most successful Russian athlete.

In 2019, Khabib announced he was the brand ambassador of a payment service called SalamPay. Apart from that, he is sponsored by big companies like Gorilla Energy, Reebok, and Toyota.

The champion also makes quite a lot of money for special appearances. According to his manager, the Russian charges $300k per day for speaking engagements.

Apart from these, Nurmagomedov owns several brands that he has named after his moniker 'The Eagle'. This includes an MMA promotion known as the 'Eagle Fighting Championship', which conducted its first North American event in 2022.

'The Eagle' also launched a fast-food chain known as M-eat. Currently, the eatery has 14 locations in Russia and plans to venture into neighboring countries in the future.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Major Achievements and Awards</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Ultimate Fighting Championship</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Hall of Fame (Modern-Era Wing, Class of 2022)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Tied for third longest win streak in UFC history (13)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (3 times) vs. Edson Barboza, Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Tied for most consecutive wins in UFC Lightweight division history (12) (w. Tony Ferguson &amp; Islam Makhachev)</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Sherdog.com</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2013 Breakthrough Fighter of the Year</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2016 Beatdown of the Year (UFC 205: vs. Michael Johnson).</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2016 Comeback Fighter of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Fightbooth.com</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2013 Staredown of the Year (UFC 160: vs. Abel Trujillo)</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>MMAdna.nl</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2017 Performance of the Year (UFC 219: vs. Edson Barboza)</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>MMAjunkie.com</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 October Submission of the Month vs. Justin Gaethje</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 Coach of the Year w. Javier Mendez</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>World MMA Awards</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2016 International Fighter of the Year.</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2021 Submission of the Year vs. Justin Gaethje at UFC 254</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Wrestling Observer Newsletter</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Mixed Martial Arts Most Valuable (2020)</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 World Sport Star of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>ESPY Award</strong></h3>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2021 Best MMA Fighter</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Charity and Foundation</strong></h2>
After his dominant victory over Conor McGregor, Khabib traveled to Uganda to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.rt.com/sport/443728-khabib-charity-mission-nigeria/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fix </a>13 wells so that people could have clean and safe drinking water. Apart from that, he helped to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.scmp.com/sport/martial-arts/mixed-martial-arts/article/3027588/ufc-khabib-raises-us100000-dustin-poiriers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">raise </a>over $100,000 for Dustin Poirier's Charity - The Good Fight Foundation.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Khabib Nurmagomedov’s House</strong></h2>
Despite his ascent to the top, not much has changed when it comes to the Russian's house. Situated in the village of Sildi, Dagestan, Nurmagomedov's humble abode is reportedly nothing that would stand out, but surely has a view to die for. His house dorns neither fancy interiors nor luxury items. According to some local publications of Dagestan, the house boasts two rooms with ottomans and beds, a pantry, and even what they describe as an old refrigerator.

Khabib Nurmagomedov, however, lives in Nurmagomedov Street. Yes! That right. Nonetheless, it was not named after either his or his father's legacy but his Sambo world champion uncle Nurmagomed Nurmagomedov.

But this entire picture changes when it comes to his American homes.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Ferguson: Net Worth 2023, Record and Business Ventures</strong></h2>
A large chunk of fans will root for the famed 'Boogeyman' of the UFC, Tony Ferguson, when he takes the octagon for his UFC 291 bout against Bobby Green. Over the span of 13 long years, 'El Cucuy' has been a part of some of the most memorable octagon wars to date. However, it seems that Ferguson has left his prime behind him as he currently stands at 5 fight losing streak. But, it can also become a reason for the '39-year-old' to spark his motivation once more and get himself back into the winning books.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>What is Tony Ferguson</b><b>?s net worth in 2023?</b></h2>
Being one of the most experienced active fighters on the UFC roster, 'El Cucuy' draws a massive number of fans to his bouts. Hence, the UFC provides him with quite remarkable amounts when it comes to his payment, although a large chunk of fans have called him one of the most underpaid UFC fighters. As per the latest reports, Ferguson currently boasts a net worth of about $3.5M.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-233652" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200309201654/tony-ferguson-ufc-249-press-conference1.jpg" alt="" width="1201" height="720" />

Like all other UFC fighters, Ferguson also received his UFC salary per fight. It also may vary from one fight to another. The 'California-native' received the biggest fight purse of his entire career for his UFC 249 bout against the current 'BMF' contender of the UFC, Justin 'The Highlight' Gaethje. Ferguson's base salary for the bout stood at a staggering $530,000.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Tony Ferguson's career earnings</h2>
As per the report of MMA salaries, Ferguson has amassed a sumptuous amount of $4,210,000 as the earnings of his entire MMA career. The top five fight purses of his career amount up to $1,937,000. Here's some more information about the top 5 fights that earned Ferguson the biggest fight purses of his career.
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="1"><strong>Sr.no</strong></td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="1"><strong>Date / Event</strong></td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="1"><strong>Purse</strong></td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="1"><strong>Opponent</strong></td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="1"><strong>Result</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="2">5</td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="2">11th Dec 2015 / TUF22 Finale</td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="2">$200,000</td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="2">Edson Barboza</td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="2">W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="3">4</td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="3">6th Oct 2018 / UFC 229</td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="3">$215,000</td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="3">Anthony Pettis</td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="3">W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="4">3</td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="4">8th Jun 2019 / UFC 238</td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="4">$235,000</td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="4">Donald Cerrone</td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="4">W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="5">2</td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="5">7th Oct 2017 / UFC 216</td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="5">$530,000</td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="5">Kevin Lee</td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="5">W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="6">1</td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="6">9th May 2020 / UFC 249</td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="6">$530,000</td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="6">Justin Gaethje</td>
<td class="ql-align-center" data-row="6">L</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Ferguson's early life</strong></h2>
Ferguson was born in the Californian city of Oxnard. However, his stay there was pretty brief as his family relocated to Muskegon, Michigan, where he spent most of his childhood. Despite carrying mixed Scottish and Mexican roots, 'El Cucuy' often recognizes himself as a true American due to his birth and growing up in the US. Ferguson showcased his prowess in sports right from his adolescence days.

He joined the?Muskegon Catholic Central High School, where he became a three-sport athlete competing in football, baseball, and wrestling. He served as a starting defensive back for the Division 8 state football champions of the year 2000. Ferguson also didn't fail to showcase his mettle in wrestling. He went on to become a three-time All-State selection, bagging the championship of the 152-lb division in 2002.

Ferguson had a failed attempt at completing his college degree. He enrolled in three colleges, Central Michigan University,?Grand Valley State University, and Muskegon Community College, but dropped out from each of them before completing his due course for a degree.

However, he had a fruitful collegiate wrestling career, as he conquered the 165-pound division of the National Wrestling Championship in 2006, organized by the National Collegiate Wrestling Association.

Post college, 'the Boogeyman of the UFC' experienced a pretty ordinary life. He moved back to California and started working as a marketing and sales executive during the day and as a bartender at night. However, it was this stint as a bartender which eventually propelled him to get into MMA.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-403743" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201008170043/Tony-Ferguson-UFC-Fight-1.jpg" alt="" width="1158" height="813" />

One night, while Ferguson was at his bartending desk, one of his patrons noticed his cauliflower ear and struck up a conversation about how he got it. Eventually, he got to know about the '39-year-old's' wrestling background. The person was an MMA trainer himself. Also, he is the actual one who got 'El Cucuy' into MMA initially, by inviting him to train in his gym alongside a few other young athletes.

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Reportedly, Ferguson got instantly hooked on the sport after his training and even decided to go for a professional career in MMA. Most fans might agree it was the bar conversation about Ferguson's cauliflower ear which propelled him toward becoming one of the biggest names in MMA today.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Tony Ferguson MMA record</h2>
<p style="text-align: left">After a healthy period of training, Ferguson finally began his professional MMA career in 2007. Initially, he fought for a few small Californian promotions named California Xtreme Fighting, Total Fighting Alliance, and a few others. He also amassed a remarkable record of 12-2 which created his pathway to the thirteenth season of the UFC's noted fighting-based reality show, 'The Ultimate Fighter'.</p>
<p style="text-align: left">He made his entry into the show as a part of the noted former UFC Heavyweight champ and WWE star, Brock Lesnar's team. 'The Californian' showcased some superb in-octagon skills to ramp up two consecutive victories and advance to the finals. Hence, 'El Cucuy' made his UFC debut on 4 June 2011, for the final of 'The Ultimate Fighter' against Ramsey Nijem. Ferguson went on to finish his opponent in the first round of his UFC debut bout via KO, earning the 'Knockout of the Night' bonus and announcing his arrival to the UFC in grand style.</p>


[caption id="attachment_445216" align="aligncenter" width="1160"]<img class=" wp-image-445216" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1050083610.jpg" alt="Tony Ferguson" width="1160" height="778" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 05: Tony Ferguson poses during a ceremonial weigh-in for UFC 229 at T-Mobile Arena on October 05, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ferguson will fight Anthony Pettis in a lightweight bout at UFC 229 on October 6 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)[/caption]

He defeated?<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kevin-lee/">Kevin Lee</a> to become the interim- lightweight champion of the UFC. However, he was later stripped of the title because of a gruesome injury. Despite this, fans refer to him as the ?People?s Champion.? Prior to his fight with?<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/justin-gaethje/">Justin Gaethje</a>, Ferguson was on a twelve-fight win streak.



. He attempted to capture the interim title again, but 'The Highlight' stopped him in his tracks. Since then, Ferguson has been on an all-time low in his career, losing out his last four fights consecutively to a few noted UFC names like <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-chandler/">Michael Chandler</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/charles-oliveira/">Charles Oliveira</a>.

He had his last fight against the noted, 'Stockton Gangster', <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/nate-diaz/">Nate Diaz</a> at UFC 279 but failed to get himself back on the winning track. 'The UFC's Boogeyman' currently holds a record of 25-8 in his entire professional MMA career.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Tony Ferguson: Fighting Style</h2>
Over the years, Ferguson has developed a style difficult to beat, and he has destroyed his opponents. His high pace and pressure make it difficult for opponents to catch up to him. He is the most unorthodox and unpredictable fighter in the UFC.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-262145" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200504203308/Tony-Ferguson-UFC-249.jpg" alt="" width="1155" height="770" />

While most fighters don?t like to be put on their backs, Ferguson thrives on that position. He has vicious elbows and slick submissions in his arsenal. Further, he is famous for his D'arce chokes. Apart from his ground game, he has very underrated striking.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Tony Ferguson's wife</h2>
The name of Ferguson's wife is Christina Servin(Ferguson). The couple reportedly tied the know in 2012 and has two kids together. Christian is currently 31 years old and prefers being a housewife, although she has been into modeling previously.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-233769" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200309233646/Tony-Ferguson-wife-Cristina-ferguson-picture.jpg" alt="Tony Ferguson" width="1154" height="1154" />

The few reports available about her also suggest that she attended California State University during her collegiate years.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Awards and Accomplishments of Tony Ferguson</b></h2>
Looking at the huge fame and prolonged career span of Ferguson, it's quite understandable that he must have won a number of MMA accolades. Well, here's a list of the distinguished accomplishments of 'El Cucuy's' prolonged career in MMA.
<ul>
 	<li>NCWA National Champion (2006)</li>
 	<li>NCWA All-American (2006, 2007)</li>
 	<li>MHSAA Division IV State Champion (2002)</li>
 	<li>MHSAA Division IV All-State (2000-2002)</li>
 	<li>Interim UFC Lightweight Championship (One time)</li>
 	<li>The Ultimate Fighter 13 winner</li>
 	<li>Knockout of the Night (One time) vs. Ramsey Nijem</li>
 	<li>Submission of the Night (One time) vs. Mike Rio</li>
 	<li>PureCombat Welterweight Championship (One time)</li>
 	<li>2018 Fight of the Year vs. Anthony Pettis ? World MMA Awards</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tony Ferguson: Endorsements</b></h2>
According to Ferguson, he did not get many sponsorships with his previous management company, Paradigm Sports. This led him to switch to Ballengee Group. With a new team, Ferguson announced sponsorship?deals from companies like RDX Sports, Monster, and a few others.
<table style="height: 798px" width="533">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><b>Name</b></td>
<td>Tony Ferguson</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Nickname</b></td>
<td>El Cucuy, The Boogeyman</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Net Worth</b></td>
<td>$3.5M (estimated)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Age</b></td>
<td>39 years</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Residence</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Orange County, California.</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Marital Status</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Married</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Spouse</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Cristina Servin Ferguson</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Sources of Wealth</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">MMA and Endorsements</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Division</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Lightweight (155 lbs)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Height</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6?0?</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>MMA Record</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">25-8-0</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Recent Endorsements</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Reebok, RDX Sports, and Monster</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Team/Gym</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Team Death Clutch</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"></h2>

Tony Ferguson

Tony Ferguson: Net Worth 2023, Record and Business Ventures A large chunk of fans will root for the famed &#8216;Boogeyman&#8217; of the UFC, Tony Ferguson, when he takes the octagon for his UFC 291 bout against Bobby Green. Over the span of 13 long years, &#8216;El Cucuy&#8217; has been a part of some of the most memorable octagon wars to date. However, it seems that Ferguson has left his prime behind him as he currently stands at 5 fight losing streak. But, it can also become a reason for the &#8217;39-year-old&#8217; to spark his motivation once more and get himself back into the winning books. What is Tony Ferguson?s net worth in 2023? Being one of the most experienced active fighters on the UFC roster, &#8216;El Cucuy&#8217; draws a massive number of fans to his bouts. Hence, the UFC provides him with quite remarkable amounts when it comes to his payment, although a large chunk of fans have called him one of the most underpaid UFC fighters. As per the latest reports, Ferguson currently boasts a net worth of about $3.5M. Like all other UFC fighters, Ferguson also received his UFC salary per fight. It also may vary from one fight to another. The &#8216;California-native&#8217; received the biggest fight purse of his entire career for his UFC 249 bout against the current &#8216;BMF&#8217; contender of the UFC, Justin &#8216;The Highlight&#8217; Gaethje. Ferguson&#8217;s base salary for the bout stood at a staggering $530,000. Tony Ferguson&#8217;s career earnings As per the report of MMA salaries, Ferguson has amassed a sumptuous amount of $4,210,000 as the earnings of his entire MMA career. The top five fight purses of his career amount up to $1,937,000. Here&#8217;s some more information about the top 5 fights that earned Ferguson the biggest fight purses of his career.  Sr.no Date / Event Purse Opponent Result  5 11th Dec 2015 / TUF22 Finale $200,000 Edson Barboza W  4 6th Oct 2018 / UFC 229 $215,000 Anthony Pettis W  3 8th Jun 2019 / UFC 238 $235,000 Donald Cerrone W  2 7th Oct 2017 / UFC 216 $530,000 Kevin Lee W  1 9th May 2020 / UFC 249 $530,000 Justin Gaethje L  Tony Ferguson&#8217;s early life Ferguson was born in the Californian city of Oxnard. However, his stay there was pretty brief as his family relocated to Muskegon, Michigan, where he spent most of his childhood. Despite carrying mixed Scottish and Mexican roots, &#8216;El Cucuy&#8217; often recognizes himself as a true American due to his birth and growing up in the US. Ferguson showcased his prowess in sports right from his adolescence days. He joined the?Muskegon Catholic Central High School, where he became a three-sport athlete competing in football, baseball, and wrestling. He served as a starting defensive back for the Division 8 state football champions of the year 2000. Ferguson also didn&#8217;t fail to showcase his mettle in wrestling. He went on to become a three-time All-State selection, bagging the championship of the 152-lb division in 2002. Ferguson had a failed attempt at completing his college degree. He enrolled in three colleges, Central Michigan University,?Grand Valley State University, and Muskegon Community College, but dropped out from each of them before completing his due course for a degree. However, he had a fruitful collegiate wrestling career, as he conquered the 165-pound division of the National Wrestling Championship in 2006, organized by the National Collegiate Wrestling Association. Post college, &#8216;the Boogeyman of the UFC&#8217; experienced a pretty ordinary life. He moved back to California and started working as a marketing and sales executive during the day and as a bartender at night. However, it was this stint as a bartender which eventually propelled him to get into MMA. One night, while Ferguson was at his bartending desk, one of his patrons noticed his cauliflower ear and struck up a conversation about how he got it. Eventually, he got to know about the &#8217;39-year-old&#8217;s&#8217; wrestling background. The person was an MMA trainer himself. Also, he is the actual one who got &#8216;El Cucuy&#8217; into MMA initially, by inviting him to train in his gym alongside a few other young athletes. READ MORE &#8211; Tony Ferguson DUI Update: UFC Star Pleads Not Guilty Amidst Legal Proceedings Reportedly, Ferguson got instantly hooked on the sport after his training and even decided to go for a professional career in MMA. Most fans might agree it was the bar conversation about Ferguson&#8217;s cauliflower ear which propelled him toward becoming one of the biggest names in MMA today. Tony Ferguson MMA record After a healthy period of training, Ferguson finally began his professional MMA career in 2007. Initially, he fought for a few small Californian promotions named California Xtreme Fighting, Total Fighting Alliance, and a few others. He also amassed a remarkable record of 12-2 which created his pathway to the thirteenth season of the UFC&#8217;s noted fighting-based reality show, &#8216;The Ultimate Fighter&#8217;. He made his entry into the show as a part of the noted former UFC Heavyweight champ and WWE star, Brock Lesnar&#8217;s team. &#8216;The Californian&#8217; showcased some superb in-octagon skills to ramp up two consecutive victories and advance to the finals. Hence, &#8216;El Cucuy&#8217; made his UFC debut on 4 June 2011, for the final of &#8216;The Ultimate Fighter&#8217; against Ramsey Nijem. Ferguson went on to finish his opponent in the first round of his UFC debut bout via KO, earning the &#8216;Knockout of the Night&#8217; bonus and announcing his arrival to the UFC in grand style. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; OCTOBER 05: Tony Ferguson poses during a ceremonial weigh-in for UFC 229 at T-Mobile Arena on October 05, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ferguson will fight Anthony Pettis in a lightweight bout at UFC 229 on October 6 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) He defeated?Kevin Lee to become the interim- lightweight champion of the UFC. However, he was later stripped of the title because of a gruesome injury. Despite this, fans refer to him as the ?People?s Champion.? Prior to his fight with?Justin Gaethje, Ferguson was on a twelve-fight win streak. . He attempted to capture the interim title again, but &#8216;The Highlight&#8217; stopped him in his tracks. Since then, Ferguson has been on an all-time low in his career, losing out his last four fights consecutively to a few noted UFC names like Michael Chandler and Charles Oliveira. He had his last fight against the noted, &#8216;Stockton Gangster&#8217;, Nate Diaz at UFC 279 but failed to get himself back on the winning track. &#8216;The UFC&#8217;s Boogeyman&#8217; currently holds a record of 25-8 in his entire professional MMA career. Tony Ferguson: Fighting Style Over the years, Ferguson has developed a style difficult to beat, and he has destroyed his opponents. His high pace and pressure make it difficult for opponents to catch up to him. He is the most unorthodox and unpredictable fighter in the UFC. While most fighters don?t like to be put on their backs, Ferguson thrives on that position. He has vicious elbows and slick submissions in his arsenal. Further, he is famous for his D&#8217;arce chokes. Apart from his ground game, he has very underrated striking. Tony Ferguson&#8217;s wife The name of Ferguson&#8217;s wife is Christina Servin(Ferguson). The couple reportedly tied the know in 2012 and has two kids together. Christian is currently 31 years old and prefers being a housewife, although she has been into modeling previously. The few reports available about her also suggest that she attended California State University during her collegiate years. Awards and Accomplishments of Tony Ferguson Looking at the huge fame and prolonged career span of Ferguson, it&#8217;s quite understandable that he must have won a number of MMA accolades. Well, here&#8217;s a list of the distinguished accomplishments of &#8216;El Cucuy&#8217;s&#8217; prolonged career in MMA. NCWA National Champion (2006) NCWA All-American (2006, 2007) MHSAA Division IV State Champion (2002) MHSAA Division IV All-State (2000-2002) Interim UFC Lightweight Championship (One time) The Ultimate Fighter 13 winner Knockout of the Night (One time) vs. Ramsey Nijem Submission of the Night (One time) vs. Mike Rio PureCombat Welterweight Championship (One time) 2018 Fight of the Year vs. Anthony Pettis ? World MMA Awards Tony Ferguson: Endorsements According to Ferguson, he did not get many sponsorships with his previous management company, Paradigm Sports. This led him to switch to Ballengee Group. With a new team, Ferguson announced sponsorship?deals from companies like RDX Sports, Monster, and a few others.  Name Tony Ferguson  Nickname El Cucuy, The Boogeyman  Net Worth $3.5M (estimated)  Age 39 years  Residence Orange County, California.  Marital Status Married  Spouse Cristina Servin Ferguson  Sources of Wealth MMA and Endorsements  Division Lightweight (155 lbs)  Height 6?0?  MMA Record 25-8-0  Recent Endorsements Reebok, RDX Sports, and Monster  Team/Gym Team Death Clutch  &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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