Ferguson, a veteran with 25 wins and 11 losses, spent his career fighting some tough opponents in the octagon before transitioning to boxing. Bustamante, known as Salt Papi, represents a younger generation from the Philippines with less professional ring experience. Bustamante aims to leverage his resilience and local residence advantage in London against Ferguson's past encounter evidence of skill in super middleweight.
What time is Tony Ferguson vs Nathaniel Bustamante fight
Live coverage for the Tony Ferguson vs Nathaniel Bustamante main card will start at 01:00 PM EST on DAZN PPV. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Tony Ferguson vs Nathaniel Bustamante Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 04:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 | 10:00 AM | 01:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 | 05:00 PM | 08:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 | 04:00 AM | 07:20 AM |
The event takes place on August 30, 2025, at the AO Arena in Manchester, Lancashire, England. The fight between Tony Ferguson and Nathaniel Bustamante is scheduled to start at 04:20 PM EST. This bout is part of the undercard for the main event featuring Darren Till vs Luke Rockhold.
Ferguson and Bustamante will compete over ten rounds for the MFB Interim Middleweight Title. They will fight in the super middleweight class. Keep in mind that ring walk times can vary depending on how quickly earlier fights conclude.
Fans should check local listings for start times in their respective countries to ensure they don't miss any action.
Fighters Details
Tony Ferguson will face Nathaniel Bustamante for the MFB Interim Middleweight Title in a 10-round bout.
Tony Ferguson
- Nationality: United States
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 180 cm
- Reach: 180 cm
- Total Fights: 36
- Record: 25 / 11 / 0
Tony Ferguson, known as "El Cucuy," has a professional boxing record of 25 wins and 11 losses. He stands 180 cm tall with a reach of 180 cm, advantageous in the super middleweight division. His last bouts indicate robust competition, demonstrating readiness for this fight due to his extensive experience.
Nathaniel Bustamante
- Nationality: Philippines
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 178 cm
- Reach: 178 cm
- Total Fights:
- Record: / /
Nathaniel Bustamante, "Salt Papi," has honed his skills at 178 cm with an equal reach. With limited professional boxing exposure compared to Tony, he faces challenges due to experience gaps but is determined given his national pride and technical prowess.
How and where to watch the Tony Ferguson vs Nathaniel Bustamante Fight
You can watch Tony Ferguson vs Nathaniel Bustamante via DAZN.
| Country | Price per month | Price per year | PPV Price |
| Canada | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 | - |
| UK and Ireland | First month free, then £24.99/mo or £14.99/mo with annual subscription. | £179.88 | - |
| Australia | $13.99 per month | - | - |
| USA | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 | - |
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