Tony Ferguson

High school (ages 12+)
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https://smallwhale.org/articles/tony-ferguson

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Tony Ferguson born?February 12, 1984
2. What was Tony Ferguson's job?2008
3. What is Tony Ferguson known for?Former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion
4. What is the UFC debut context?Secured a UFC contract after winning 'The Ultimate Fighter 13' in 2011
5. What is the key training disciplines?Freestyle wrestling, boxing, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and Wing Chun
6. Who is Tony Ferguson?Tony Ferguson is a mixed martial artist who fights in the UFC. He is famous for using wrestling, boxing, jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai, and Wing Chun in his fights.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA): A full-contact combat sport that allows a wide array of fighting techniques and strategies, derived from various combat sports and martial arts.
Interim Championship: A title awarded when the reigning champion is unable to defend their belt, creating a temporary champion until the undisputed title is resolved.
Striking: The act of using punches, kicks, elbows, and knees to attack an opponent in combat sports.
Grappling: A combat discipline that focuses on clinching, throws, takedowns, and submission holds, as opposed to striking.