Tony Ferguson Survives Early Scare To Submit Lando Vannata In Wild Firefight
Tony Ferguson (21-3) was originally set to headline UFC Fight Night 91 with Michael Chiesa. With Chiesa injured, “El Cucuy” settled for a co-main event spot against Lando Vannata (8-1).
Ferguson was in dire straits in the first round, but he gathered himself and finished his bout in typical fashion.
Vannata landed a couple of leg kicks. He caught a kick from Ferguson and threw a straight right hand. Time was called as Ferguson was caught low with a kick. “Groovy” ducked a spinning back elbow and briefly held on to a body lock. Vannata was popped with a jab and then a one-two combination. A push kick connected for Vannata, but he was popped with a right cross. Ferguson got rocked with a head kick and Vannata tried to follow up. “”El Cucuy” went for an armbar at the end of the round, but Vannata stood in top control to end the round.
Ferguson opened the second round with a jab. “Groovy” went for a spinning wheel kick. “El Cucuy” kept finding a home for his jab. Ferguson kept popping his opponent with shots. Lannata kept his hands down to try to get his opponent to make a mistake. “El Cucuy” caught him in a standing choke. Ferguson turned it into a D’Arce choke. “Groovy” had no choice but to tap or nap. He chose to tap.
Final Result: Tony Ferguson def. Lando Vannata via Submission (D’Arce choke) – R2, 2:22
