Tony Ferguson defeated Warren Spencer via unanimous decision at Misfits Mania in Dubai, showcasing his boxing skills and maintaining pressure throughout the fight.
MMA Fighting is bringing you live, round-by-round updates of the Tony Ferguson vs. Warren Spencer fight at Misfits Mania. This bout for the Misfits middleweight title takes place at the Duty Free Tennis Stadium in Dubai. Exciting stuff, right?
Tony Ferguson, a former UFC interim lightweight champ and winner of The Ultimate Fighter 13, had a rough end to his MMA career with eight straight losses. Now, at 41, he’s turned to boxing. He made his Misfits debut in August, controversially winning the interim middleweight title against Salt Papi.
Warren Spencer, a UK influencer and close friend of Andrew Tate, has had mixed results in influencer boxing, with a 3-2 record. He recently lost to Dillon Danis in the inaugural Misfits MMA light heavyweight title fight. Quite the colorful background!
Now, let’s dive into the action. After some undercard excitement, it’s time for the main event. Ferguson’s stepping into the boxing ring again. Will he replicate his previous success?
A minor hiccup occurs during Spencer’s walkout, but it gets sorted. Quevo performs a song, adding a bit of flair. Why not, right?
Spencer enters to AC/DC’s “Back in Black,” wearing a furry cape and gold shorts. Meanwhile, Ferguson’s all business, walking out to “The Party Has Just Begun” by Freestyle, in a white robe and trunks.
The crowd’s buzzing as the ring announcer introduces the fighters. It’s go time! Ferguson, looking his age, starts with jabs. Spencer’s quicker, but Ferguson keeps pressing. He’s parrying but can’t land his right yet. Spencer jabs without much else.
Ferguson lands a left off a stance switch, then a right. He’s methodically chasing Spencer, who offers little offense. Ferguson’s jabbing and occasionally landing with the rear hand. Round ends with a combo from Ferguson.
MMA Fighting scores it 10-9 for Ferguson. Ferguson’s feeling it, doing the Ali shuffle. He’s aggressive, while Spencer stands his ground early, landing a left hook. Ferguson’s output is impressive, slipping Spencer’s jabs.
Spencer gets stunned by a sharp right! He wobbles and retreats. Ferguson pursues, but there’s a clinch. Spencer complains about a punch to the back of his head. Weird. They restart, and Ferguson knocks Spencer down!
Spencer hits the canvas, Ferguson yells over him. The ref intervenes. Spencer complains again but beats the count. Round ends. MMA Fighting scores it 10-8 for Ferguson, 20-17 overall.
Spencer looks dejected but swings wildly, eating a big left hook! He’s hurt, Ferguson charges, but Spencer lands a right. Spencer retreats, trying to clinch. Ferguson breaks free, keeps attacking. Spencer lands a decent left, but Ferguson clocks him again!
Spencer covers up, almost out, but shows heart! Ferguson’s relentless, but Spencer digs deep, surviving to the round’s end. MMA Fighting scores it 10-9 Ferguson, 30-26 overall.
Spencer’s still fighting, landing a nice right. Ferguson keeps the pressure, showcasing vintage form. Spencer lands another right. Ferguson slows a bit, but his pressure continues. They exchange, and Spencer might have stunned Ferguson!
Spencer lands to the body, clinches. He lands up top too! Spencer’s coming alive! They’re brawling as the round ends. MMA Fighting scores it 10-9 Spencer, 39-36 Ferguson overall.
Spencer needs a finish or knockdown. Ferguson’s relentless, jabbing away. Spencer lands a right after a body shot. Ferguson’s jab dictates the pace. Spencer loses a tooth! Commentary notes it on the canvas. Back to the action.
Ferguson lands a sharp right. Spencer retreats, the crowd chants “To-Ny!” Spencer falls in a clinch, no knockdown. Spencer swings big, misses — and Ferguson lands a monster shot! Spencer’s legs wobble, Ferguson pours it on, but can’t finish. Saved by the bell!
MMA Fighting scores it 10-9 Ferguson, 49-45 overall. Tony Ferguson wins via unanimous decision: 49-45, 49-45, 48-46.
“I love being an athlete, and boxing is another chance for me to demonstrate to all you motherf*ckers that it’s fun,” Ferguson declares, arm-in-arm with Spencer. They plan to celebrate Christmas together. What a night!