Ferguson T. vs Bustamante N. Prediction
👊 On August 30, Miami will host the bare-knuckle fighting tournament Dirty Boxing Championship, known as MF & DAZN X Series 22: Ring of Thrones. One of the most anticipated events of the evening is the interim middleweight title fight between Tony Ferguson and Nathaniel Bustamante. The athletes will face off in a six-round boxing match, with each round lasting 3 minutes.
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results
Ferguson T. Team Overview
The 41-year-old Tony Ferguson, a legendary veteran with an impressive background in mixed martial arts (25-11), is a former UFC interim champion. His octagon career featured a brilliant 12-fight winning streak, which was snapped by a loss to Justin Gaethje in a battle for the interim title. A subsequent streak of eight consecutive defeats led to Ferguson's departure from the UFC. A planned bout with Dillon Danis in the GFL league never materialized due to the promotion's financial issues, prompting "El Cucuy" to accept a fight with Bustamante.
Match Results: Ferguson T.
Bustamante N. Team Overview
His opponent will be the 31-year-old Nathaniel Bustamante (4-2 in MF-pro), a Filipino blogger and rapper known by the stage name Salt Papi. Unlike Ferguson, Bustamante has boxing experience, having fought six bouts in the MF & DAZN X Series league. Following a loss in 2023, Salt Papi is on an upward trajectory with three consecutive wins, including an impressive knockout of Kenny Ojuderi in November 2024.
Match Results: Bustamante N.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Ferguson, despite his recent losing streak in MMA, brings a wealth of experience and a solid chin to the table. Bustamante may have a boxing background, but his opponents are mostly influencers, and Ferguson represents a completely different level of competition. It's unlikely that "Salt Papi" will manage to finish Tony early. Considering the six-round format and both fighters' focus on earning rather than taking risks, there's a strong chance they will go the distance in the ring.