UFC 177 Results: Tony Ferguson takes split call against Danny Castillo
An emotional speech by Danny Castillo perhaps touched the hearts of many as ‘Last Call’ felt he was on the wrong end of the judges’ decision in his 155-lbs tussle with Tony Ferguson. It was a classic debate of top control vs. activity off one’s back and on this occasion, the judges were in favor ...
An emotional speech by Danny Castillo perhaps touched the hearts of many as ‘Last Call’ felt he was on the wrong end of the judges’ decision in his 155-lbs tussle with Tony Ferguson.
It was a classic debate of top control vs. activity off one’s back and on this occasion, the judges were in favor of the latter action.
Castillo-Ferguson was the co-main event of the UFC 177 card at Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento. It aired on pay-per-view.
Ferguson pushed the pace throughout, and particularly shone in the stand-up department, where his head movement and crisp punches got him the better of Castillo. He even had a D’Arce choke attempt in the dying minutes of the first frame.
Ferguson followed up with a variety of submission attempts for the next two rounds, while Castillo’s attention shifted towards scoring takedowns and securing top control.
A split decision was eventually announced and the scores read 28-29, 29-28, 29-28 in favor of Ferguson. Castillo looked on with dismay, as the crowd rained down continuous boo’s. Castillo’s disappointment was seemingly justified, given how history suggested that a fighter would get his hands raised based on top control and position.
Final Result: Tony Ferguson def. Danny Castillo via Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
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