Josh Ferguson

TRAINING: Working everyday in all aspects of MMA

When and why did you start training for fighting? I was born a fighter, born competitive, and I’ve been training pretty much my entire life. I always thought I was a badass, and then I finally found the proving grounds.

What ranks and titles have you held? Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, numerous jiu-jitsu titles

Do you have any heroes? My parents are my biggest heroes, they gave me a great life and a unlimited amount of support, and of course Jesus.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a dream come true. This is what I worked for all my life. It’s go hard or go home now, and I’m about to go hard.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yep, College of Hard Knocks and I earned a degree in asswhoopafication.

What was your job before you started fighting? Stone mason

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Ranked number one 135er and 125er in the region

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Ranked number one 135er and 125er in the region since 2007

Favorite grappling technique: 10 finger guillotine

Favorite Striking technique: Overhand right, bombs away

• Team Bisping member on TUF 14

• All pro wins by submission

• Has fought primarily at flyweight

• Pro since 2007

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	1
Record:	7-4-0
Summary:	Lots of heart and hard head

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Taz
From:	Louisville, Kentucky USA
Fights Out Of:	Mt. Washington, Kentucky USA
Age:	23
Height:	5′ 5" ( 165 cm )
Weight:	135 lb ( 61 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

59% Successful

Types of Successful Strikes

79% Standing

15%

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

0% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Loss	Roland Delorme	The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Team Miller vs. Team Bisping Dec 3, 2011	36	2	2	2	R3Submission	Ways To Watch
Loss	Josh Ferguson		34	0	0	3	R3Submission	Ways To Watch

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