Tony Ferguson is on a belt-collection tour. After claiming the interim UFC lightweight title with a third-round submission of Kevin Lee in the UFC 216 headliner earlier this month, Ferguson (23-3 MMA, 13-1 UFC) got another belt of significance this week. Ferguson was awarded his black belt from 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu head coach Eddie Bravo, a well deserved honor considering the success of “El Cucuy” on the mat in recent years, but particularly the showdown with Lee. Related Tony Ferguson responds to Conor McGregor with perfect(ly odd) 'Grand Theft Auto' video on Twitter Several techniques from Bravo’s grappling program aided Ferguson to victory. He implemented a rubber guard in the contest with Lee before finally locking in a fight-ending submission. Ferguson became just the second fighter in UFC history to end a championship fight by triangle choke, a feat worthy of black belt status
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Interim UFC champ Tony Ferguson receives jiu-jitsu black belt from Eddie Bravo – MMA Junkie