Tony Ferguson vs. Edson Barboza (UFC Fight Night 129, 2018) In a performance of sheer violence and cardio, Ferguson dismantled Barboza over three rounds in what many call the most underrated war in UFC history. Barboza, a lethal striker, dropped Ferguson early with a head kick. But “El Cucuy” rose, pressed forward, and broke Barboza with relentless pressure, calf kicks, and ground control. By Round 3, Barboza’s lead leg was mangled; Ferguson won via TKO. The fight showcased Ferguson’s inhuman durability and evolving technique. Coming off a canceled Khabib fight, he channeled frustration into ferocity. Barboza, ever-game, never quit. Though not a title bout, its intensity rivaled any main event. It epitomized the lightweight division’s brutality and Ferguson’s cult-hero status—a warrior who thrived in chaos, pain, and uncertainty.
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