Tony Ferguson, known as "El Cucuy," fights Nathaniel Bustamante, aka "Salt Papi," aiming for the MFB Interim Middleweight Title at Manchester's AO Arena. Both fighters prepare to showcase their skills on the undercard of Darren Till vs. Luke Rockhold.
Ferguson, aged 41, turned pro years ago with a record of 25 wins and 11 losses. His winning experience and matches mostly outside middleweight might give him an edge against Bustamante, who's younger at 31 but less seasoned in this division.
How to watch Tony Ferguson vs Nathaniel Bustamante in the USA?
The Tony Ferguson vs Nathaniel Bustamante fight is set to unfold at the AO Arena, Manchester, Lancashire, England. Fans in the USA can tune into the live broadcast on DAZN, beginning at 01:00 PM. The event will cover both main and preliminary fights with the main event possibly shifting due to preceding fight outcomes.
You can watch the event by subscribing to DAZN streaming service for a flat fee of $19.99 USD each month or $224.99 for an entire year. You’ll have to pay additional fee to watch the PPV events.
How to watch Tony Ferguson vs Nathaniel Bustamante in UK?
The Tony Ferguson vs Nathaniel Bustamante card will be broadcast live on Saturday, August 30 at 06:00 PM. Viewers from UK can watch all the fights on DAZN.
To watch the fight on DAZN in the UK, you’ll need to buy a subscription. It costs £9.99 per month if you decide to pay every month for a whole year, £99.99 as a one-off payment for a year, or £19.99 per month - a fee that can be canceled at any time.
How to watch Tony Ferguson vs Nathaniel Bustamante in Australia?
The Tony Ferguson vs Nathaniel Bustamante fight will take place at AO Arena, Manchester, Lancashire, England. The main card will broadcast live on DAZN, starting at 05:00 AM. The show includes all preliminary fights.
How to watch Tony Ferguson vs Nathaniel Bustamante in Canada?
Fans in Canada can watch the live stream of the Tony Ferguson vs Nathaniel Bustamante event on DAZN. The main card will start broadcasting at 10:00 AM. The main event fight may start later or earlier than expected due to delays or changes in the undercard. The fight is going to take place at AO Arena, Manchester, Lancashire, England.
Monthly DAZN subscription in Canada will cost you $24.99. If you decide to pay for the year, it’ll be $199.99 for 12 months.
Fighters Details
Tony Ferguson will face Nathaniel Bustamante for the MFB Interim Middleweight Title in a 10-round matchup.
Tony Ferguson
- Nationality: United States
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 180 cm
- Reach: 180 cm
- Total Fights: 36
- Record: 25 / 11 / 0
Tony Ferguson, also known as "El Cucuy," has extensive experience with a record of 25 wins and 11 losses. He has proven himself over the years in various weight classes. His orthodox stance and competitive spirit denote that he is ready for this challenge. With past victories over strong opponents, Tony remains a formidable challenger at super middleweight.
Nathaniel Bustamante
- Nationality: Philippines
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 178 cm
- Reach: 178 cm
- Total Fights:
- Record: / /
Nathaniel Bustamante, known by his alias "Salt Papi," fights out of London with a determined aura. At 178 cm tall, he brings skill emphasized by his orthodox style typical in his matches against physically dominating contestants. This upcoming fight demonstrates his eagerness to cement place among elite super middleweights with keen techniques he's crafted through previous fights.
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 |
