Tony Ferguson's Sports Injuries
Type of Sport: Mma
Tony Ferguson's Sports Injuries Table
| Type | Area | Date | Consequences | Content | How It Happened | Recovery Duration | Rehabilitation Details | Impact On Career | Psychological Impact | Previous Injuries | Return To Competition | Severity | Treatment | Medical Staff | Long Term Impact | Preventive Measures | Competition Missed | Initial Symptoms | Re Injury Risk | Support System | Rehabilitation Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fractures | Face, right side | 2020-05-08 | Fractured orbital bone. | Tony Ferguson suffered significant facial injuries during his interim title fight against Justin Gaethje, leading to a TKO loss. | Sustained during a fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 249. | 3 months | Rest and avoidance of physical contact, followed by gradual return to training. | Temporary suspension from fighting to allow for healing. | Possible impact on confidence due to the nature of the loss. | No significant previous facial injuries. | Returned to fight against Charles Oliveira in December 2020. | Moderate to severe | Rest and monitoring for complications. | Maxillofacial surgeons and medical doctors. | Potential for future facial injuries. | Protective gear during training. | No specific events missed, but required a medical suspension. | Swelling, bruising, and pain around the eye. | Moderate. | Family, coaching staff, and medical team. | Home and local medical facilities. |
| Fractures | Leg, right | 2019-10-11 | Fractured fibula. | Tony Ferguson suffered a minor leg fracture during his fight with Donald Cerrone, which he won via TKO. | Sustained during a fight against Donald Cerrone at UFC 238. | 2 months | Rest and gradual return to weight-bearing activities. | Short-term impact with a brief hiatus from training. | Minimal as he won the fight despite the injury. | No significant previous leg injuries. | Returned to fight against Justin Gaethje in May 2020. | Moderate | Immobilization and rest. | Orthopedic specialists. | Minimal if properly healed. | Strengthening and conditioning exercises. | No major events missed. | Pain and difficulty bearing weight on the leg. | Low to moderate. | Family, coaching staff, and medical team. | Home and local medical facilities. |
| Ligament Injuries | Knee, left | 2018-03-31 | Torn lateral collateral ligament (LCL). | Tony Ferguson suffered a severe knee injury while promoting UFC 223, leading to the cancellation of his fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov. | Tripped over a cable during a media event. | 6 months | Underwent surgery followed by extensive physical therapy. | Delayed his return to the octagon, missing out on a high-profile fight. | Frustration and disappointment due to missing a title fight opportunity. | No significant previous knee injuries. | Returned to fight against Anthony Pettis in October 2018. | Severe | Surgical repair of the torn ligament. | Orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists. | Increased risk of future knee injuries. | Strengthening exercises and careful monitoring. | Missed UFC 223. | Severe pain and instability in the knee. | Moderate to high. | Family, coaching staff, and medical team. | Local sports rehabilitation center. |
Tony Ferguson's Sports Injuries Videos
Joe Rogan on Tony Ferguson's injury
Joe Rogan and Brendan Schaub discuss the confusion surrounding Tony Ferguson becoming injured and having to withdraw from his fight...
Comparison of Tony Ferguson's level change in UFC introductions (Bad knees)
The video that was shown on episode 2074 of The Joe Rogan Experience featuring Shane Gillis.
