Ultimate Fighter Anthony Ferguson Tells His Side of an Ugly Reality Show Scene
by Nate Wilcox on May 26, 2011 1:29 PM EDT
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Viewers of last nights The Ultimate Fighter episode were probably shocked with Anthony Ferguson suddenly erupted after a season in which he'd established himself as a quiet man who did his talking in the cage. Earlier in the episode Ferguson KO'd Ryan McGillivray in the first round to advance to the semi-finals where he'll meet Chuck O'Neil.
Cage Potato recapped Ferguson's post-fight antics succinctly:
The night starts merrily enough - with Stripper Ramsey performing his one-man all-male revue on the pool table and getting alcohol sprayed on his dick, you know, normal dude stuff - but boy does it turn ugly fast. A friendly tussle between Tony and Charlie Rader flips a psycho-switch on Tony, who to this point has only been a well-dressed nice-guy. Tony tackles Charlie over a glass coffee table and then puts his forearm across Charlie's face. The mood in the room turns dire. Charlie gets up and checks to see if they're still playing around. "Are you being serious? Are you good?" he says. But Tony is not good; he's seeing red for some reason. After some verbal tussling, Tony brings up Charlie's son. ("Where's your kid at?") Wow, what an asshole. Tony then throws a stool, putting an exclamation point on his own dickishness.
Charlie is beside himself with anger and wants to throw down right then and there. A little later, Charlie's in his bedroom fuming, and Tony comes in. The guys try to get Tony to apologize for the low-blow about Charlie's son. Tony's like "what?" The guys tell him how he brought up Charlie's kid, and Tony's like, "oh yeah...WHERE'S YOUR KID?" Unbelievable. Charlie tries to go after Tony but they're both restrained by their teammates.
Ferguson gave his side of the story at his TUF blog at SBNation.com:
You first have to understand we started drinking not long after we had just got done fighting. We had also done the semi-final picks. I think part of me brought the fight home since my real fight with Ryan ended so fast. When you bring alcohol into the mix, it was just bad from there.
...
Charlie Rader poured water on my head, but at the time I thought it was beer. I couldn't understand why he would do something like that, even as minor as it may seem now. I had a short fuse. I'm usually not like that. When I saw myself, it was honestly kind of creepy.Unfortunately, everyone saw The Boogeyman came out. That's a side of my personality I usually only see in the cage, but somehow Charlie brought it out in real life. Something just snapped and I thought "This guy is your enemy now". Rather than try to bring people close to me, I was pushing everyone away.
Why did I bring up Charlie's son? I have no idea, but I have a guess. My birth father wasn't there for me growing up. Somehow Charlie's situation mixed in with my adrenaline from fighting and the booze all worked together to bring up my own issues. I learned a lot about myself watching that on tape and how I felt about certain things in my life. I was under a lot of pressure, I was trying to bottle up frustration and it didn't work. Well, it worked for a while, but ultimately did not.
I said some things I shouldn't have said. I was in a weird place. I was having crazy dreams in that house. The entire experience took me out of my own independence and removed all of my release valves.
I really regret saying what I said to Charlie and we've talked about it since the incident. I've spoke to Clay Harvison and Chuck, too. We are in a better place now than we were that night.
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I try to watch it
But i find myself faster forwarding to the fights.
I will NOT tune in for the next season unless they completely change the format. This is old and stale and simply not interesting anymore.
What kinda douche brings up someting like that? And really, who cares if you’ve been drinking, your a grown man, handle yourself accordingly. I hate how people always blame the booze.
Sheeeeeeeee-it
by Clay Davis on May 26, 2011 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Where is his son? I haven’t watched this season.
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by splint on May 26, 2011 1:36 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
yeah that would set me off too
"I tried to take a midnight piss, but the toilet moved so again I missed"
Jesus, where did THAT come from bringing up his son? I’l assume it was brought up in the show to show some empathy towards him.
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seriously?
where is the dudes son? Instead of pouring water on the head of the only guy that has 2 KOs and is probably the most viable and entertaining prospect why dont you go home after you lost. Dude probably did some dumb stuff to his baby mama to… Im guessing this wasnt isolated shit starting by him and seriously … mix in ample Patron, excessive testosterone near and far and some dude named el cucoy who gets magical powers from a dream box he got from his mom and you have the recipe for dynamite… Then of course losers bracket folks all turn into turncoat hater saints… too fucking funny
There is no excuse for that behavior
Especially when a dumbass like yourself posts with absolutely no knowledge of the situation. The guy obviously cared a lot about his son, you are in no position to judge.
Let the fighters fight, let the referees ref, but dear God, don't let the judges judge.
by halitosis on May 26, 2011 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
exactly my point
we saw a glimpse of the editting
and we are seeing a glimpse of you through these posts
and its not good man, not good at all.
Jonny Bench called.
by Sterling Archer on May 26, 2011 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
If that’s your point, why the f’ u talkin shit about stuff you don’t know anything about?
by Robust23 on May 26, 2011 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
simply
to call you out as the kick someone when they are down keyboard internuts warrior that you are.
You dont know me, but you like to sit in your moms basement and pass judgement you hurtful word throwing paper tiger. What a pathetic joke you are. Figure it out yet.
Wake up your honor
haha jokes on you hook line and sinker
I really regret saying what I said to Charlie and we’ve talked about it since the incident. I’ve spoke to Clay Harvison and Chuck, too. We are in a better place now than we were that night.
Works for me.
Some people are happy drunks, some people are sleepy drunks, and unfortunately, some people are asshole drunks. Tony is clearly a decent guy who turns into an asshole when he is drunk. Hopefully, he uses this as a life lesson and gives up the booze, or at least limits himself to imbibing in moderation.
by Steve4192 on May 26, 2011 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
Wow,
Imbibing is an awesome word. It will be hard but I’m going to try my best to make that a part of my everyday vocabulary.
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by ElliotMatheny on May 27, 2011 3:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Whatever...
Dude couldn’t handle his liquor. Above all else, a man needs to know himself and his limits. I understand he is still growing up but, if you are a MMA fighter, that means you are basically a walking weapon compared to the average dude and acting like that because you are drunk is almost like walking around drunk with a machete in hand. He must learn self control as a fighter.
by BKBONSAI on May 26, 2011 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
handle his liquor
Patron has got scrambled the bearings on the best of us .. its the process in life where you live and learn.
He also said something about Charlie beating his kid. When Carlie says he’s gonna beat him up or whatever, Tony said “Yeah be me instead of him” (going from memory, could be slightly different).
Messed up, I don’t care how drunk you are. If yo say stuff like that when you gt drunk, you should not drink.
Overeem - UFC HW Champ 2012
That's not what he said
He said ‘hit me and go see your kid’, inferring that Charlie should take a swing and get kicked out of the house, freeing him up to go visit his kid.
ah, thanks for that
like I said, thought I heard it and was going from memory.
Overeem - UFC HW Champ 2012
hmmm...
…I heard it like that as well though. Sounded like he knew something that Charlie had told off-camera as well. I remember thinking something like “so, they took away his kid for…what exactly?” – cause if the child was removed for domestic violence or some shit like that I’m not sure I feel so bad for Charlie anymore.
Not judging, just retelling what I thought when I watched it. Might as well have misheard.
"A belt only covers two inches of your ****and the rest you need to back up on your own." Royce Gracie (allegedly...I just read it somewhere and thought it was cool for my sig!)
Charlie’s from Louisiana and usually I will blindly defend\represent anyone from Louisiana, but as a resident of the drinking state I have to say that this isn’t big. Raise your hand if you ever said anything drunk that you regretted. Hell I wake up almost every weekend and pray to Jack Daniels that I didn’t text an ex or a girl that’s a friend. I’m a happy drunk 364 days out of the year, but about once a year I flip out.
As long as Tony apologized after the fact and did it remorsefully, then I have no problem with it.
If you can't wow them with brilliance, then baffle them with bullshit.
for sure
Charlie seemed a good enough dude, but i bet his son and baby mama wouldnt mind it at all if he took Tonys drunken advice
I bet the ex would mind if he lost a custody suit….You don’t know anything about the situation so assuming hes a deadbeat dad is just wrong.
by Tats16 on May 26, 2011 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Lol
There’s nothing worse then waking up. To a phone full of drunk texts.
"Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more, Or close the wall up with our English dead! In peace there's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility; But when the blast of war blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tiger: Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood."
~William Shakespeare
"War is a bloody, killing business. You've got to spill their blood, or they will spill yours. Rip them up the belly. Shoot them in the guts."
~George S. Patton, Jr.
"The times we laughed, the times we cried, the times we fought and even lied, when the shit hits the fan and rounds spark up and fly. I am your brother as you are mine."
~Sgt. R. Jones R.I.P You will not be forgotten U.S.M.C Semper Fidelis
by Bloodsport on May 27, 2011 3:51 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Well
He actually sounds pretty sincere. Shoulda smoked some weed instead of alcohol. Nine of this would have happend lol
by Scott Pilgrim on May 26, 2011 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
You shouldn’t go and pour water on another man’s head. That shit is known to RELEASE THE FUCKING FURY!!
by Horselover Fat on May 26, 2011 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
respect
Most fighters fight to admonish their demons and Tonys came ou tthat night when an absentee dad poured what he thought was beer on his head. I dont know too many people who would like this type of christening from a competitor plus patron in the pressure cooker and kaboom. I guess we dont like in others what we dont like in ourselves and el cacoy probably has a fear he will also be an absentee dad like his father was and Charlie is, but that may be getting a bit too psychoanalytical?
You need to quite posting, you’re not doing yourself any favors.
by Jaxxen77 on May 26, 2011 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
agreed
i dont recognize the name, and no surprise, he only has a total of 69 posts, and roughly 10 of them are on this thread. im gonna go out on a limb and say the other 60 or so are marching to the beat of the same awful drum. im gonna go even further out on this limb and guess hes trying to instigate flame wars with people for purposes that people with an IQ higher than that of mayonnaise will never understand because our common sense wont allow it to.
im pretty far out on this limb, it feels pretty sturdy though. let me try jumping on it…. yep, its sturdy.
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by Sterling Archer on May 26, 2011 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hes just trolling
Hes making stuff up and trying to pass it off as fact to get a rise out of people.
speculation
should not be confused with fact…. but you may not understand the difference ( a speculation )
I understand being drunk
and feeling disrespected cuz of being poured alcohol onto, but still, how the fuck are you going to bring up some shit you really know nothing about which is extremely personal to the other guy. Tony was way out of line and if he was sober enough to not throw any blows, he shouldve just stfu, instead he came back and continued speaking on his son. Lot of growing up to do for that idiot
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'Maurice Smith
'Rich Franklin
'Matt Serra
'Forrest Griffin
yeah, thats all
by DL2kold on May 26, 2011 2:20 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
You know, this was the first episode I'd watched this season.
Thought the fights were decent (not great), but enjoyed the house shit talking and antics. I guess I am Spike’s target demographic.
This was probably one of the best episodes of the season though. It’s always good when there’s two fights instead of just one, and those fights don’t end up sucking either. Plus the whole drama in the house this episode was pretty entertaining to me. But again overall this season has been really poor. I still watch it every week however..
by Horselover Fat on May 26, 2011 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions
And don't forget,
in this episode, a door FINALLY gets demolished! When I heard Brock was going to be coaching I was like, “OH MAN SO MANY DOORS ARE GOING TO DIE!” but this season has been sorely lacking in the door-destruction department.
really low blow to bring up his son like he did. Blaming it on his own father not being there doesn’t make it any better. The bit where he got reminded of what he had said, then was like ‘Oh Yeah WHERE IS YOUR SON??’ was awful.
by Our Bovine Public on May 26, 2011 2:48 PM EDT reply actions
HOW ABOUT YOU'RE SORRY?
I don’t know why everyone is acting shocked. He didnt come off as a nice guy, you acted like a total meathead dick with Chris Cope. For nothing, just to prove what a tough guy he is. I really hope you get your ass kicked in the semi’s you go off and fade way.
It was a dick move on his part
I don’t think it defines who he is as a person, it just highlights an uglier/angrier side of him that he generally keeps under wraps.
He’s far from the only young person who has let some pent-up anger out while he was under the influence.
That said, I’d like to see Chuck beat him, though I don’t think it’s especially likely.
I consider myself a softcore fan.
He should have just said it was inside joke with Werdum
by Broseidon on May 26, 2011 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
If you don’t wanna hear shit like that, don’t mention the situation in a house full of fighters. Fighters aren’t very sensitive people.
Family courts are crazy. Sometimes they do stuff that makes no sense, but most of the time if you haven’t seen your kids in over a year its because of a good reason. Dude needs a side job to pay his child support and needs to stop airing out his business if he doesn’t wanna get called on. Most importantly he should actually try to win when he fights in front of Dana rather than quitting when things start going bad.
Tony is a douche. I hate kids who can’t take a joke when everyone is fooling around. Dude sprays a little water on your head and you lose it? Come’on man. Thats pathetic.
For a good reason?
Don’t just assume bro. My good friend is a great father that married a psychotic women. He brought home 6 figures yearly then lost his job in the economy. She instantly divorced him seemed crazy child support and alimony. He had to pay $485 a week alimony and child support off a $48k salary job that he was forced to take after he coukdnt find anything again at his level. He couldnt afford to pay basic living costs and her. She remarried during this onto $ again and took his kid. He’s been fighting ever since while pack child support and current. My opinion is he is getting screwed. Moral of story don’t just assume he’s ok the wrong just off a 1 min conversation u heard and the fact he chose to share a hard situation with people he grew close to help cope on a stressful environment isn’t entirely s bad thing, and of course he can’t hide from the cameras during this. This is what they try to capture.
"Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more, Or close the wall up with our English dead! In peace there's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility; But when the blast of war blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tiger: Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood."
~William Shakespeare
"War is a bloody, killing business. You've got to spill their blood, or they will spill yours. Rip them up the belly. Shoot them in the guts."
~George S. Patton, Jr.
"The times we laughed, the times we cried, the times we fought and even lied, when the shit hits the fan and rounds spark up and fly. I am your brother as you are mine."
~Sgt. R. Jones R.I.P You will not be forgotten U.S.M.C Semper Fidelis
by Bloodsport on May 27, 2011 3:45 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
CHUCK CHUCK CHUCK CHUCK JJJJJUUUUUUCCCCKKKK!
I hope chuck (cold steel) kicks his ass next week
Seriously don't take me serious. Seriously....
by F.U.B.A.R on May 26, 2011 5:54 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
He behaved like a douche
I don’t get why he tries to write a book about it. Just apologize, don’t drink if it makes you an idiot and hope people forgive you.
Dude acted a fool.
He showed his true character. Now instead of just apologizing and moving on, he tries to make it about himself. Now I like him even less.
Exactly.
I swear fighters have more excuses then hookers have rug burn. Beat thing he could’ve done was BE A FUCKING MAN and own up to his classless move. Instead he offers a excuse and one that try to bring sympathy to himself. Like I said below. I no longer have respect for this guy. His character truly showed I believe this probaly isn’t the first shot he’s taken below the belt.
"Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more, Or close the wall up with our English dead! In peace there's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility; But when the blast of war blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tiger: Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood."
~William Shakespeare
"War is a bloody, killing business. You've got to spill their blood, or they will spill yours. Rip them up the belly. Shoot them in the guts."
~George S. Patton, Jr.
"The times we laughed, the times we cried, the times we fought and even lied, when the shit hits the fan and rounds spark up and fly. I am your brother as you are mine."
~Sgt. R. Jones R.I.P You will not be forgotten U.S.M.C Semper Fidelis
by Bloodsport on May 27, 2011 3:36 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
It's not about
not being to handle his alchohol, I’ve seen that thousand yard stare a hundred times. Theres no reasoning with that person, its about deep seated emotional issues that bubble to the surface and pop when something even so trivial as dumping water on someones head occurs. I know people that get like this after a few beers, and Tony is not someone that should ever drink. Really too bad to see that, i thought that kid was focused and deadly. Now im really gonna have a hard time cheering for him…. well unless he keeps knocking guys out. Then all will be forgiven in time.
If you wanna throw down in fisticuffs, fine! I've got Jack Johnson and Tom O'Leary waitin' for ya...right here!
Oh I hate that stare
That happened to me once, when I lost my hat at a night club. The night ended up by me getting beat up, by a coat rack….. In my defense the rack was huge and I’m pretty sure it threw the first punch.
Seriously don't take me serious. Seriously....
stupid inanimate objects
when i have some drinks get out THAFUGGINWAY!!!!
If you wanna throw down in fisticuffs, fine! I've got Jack Johnson and Tom O'Leary waitin' for ya...right here!
by ODBasyoucansee on May 26, 2011 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Chump move, classless , no excuse.
I didn’t even wanna finish reading this chumps excuse. That was uncalled for straight up classless , and no excuse. Whether he had family issues or not again no excuse. Best thing he couldve done here is not makes a dime a dozen move. Should have acted like a MAN and owned up to a chump move. Lost any respect I did have for this guy.
"Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more, Or close the wall up with our English dead! In peace there's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility; But when the blast of war blows in our ears, Then imitate the action of the tiger: Stiffen the sinews, summon up the blood."
~William Shakespeare
"War is a bloody, killing business. You've got to spill their blood, or they will spill yours. Rip them up the belly. Shoot them in the guts."
~George S. Patton, Jr.
"The times we laughed, the times we cried, the times we fought and even lied, when the shit hits the fan and rounds spark up and fly. I am your brother as you are mine."
~Sgt. R. Jones R.I.P You will not be forgotten U.S.M.C Semper Fidelis
by Bloodsport on May 27, 2011 3:31 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
86 the house for next season... just have then in hotel rooms.
No one has mentioned how exploitative it is for the UFC to film this stuff in the house. They ply the guys with LOTS of free promo tequila and… surprise… EVERY season, “things get out of hand” at least once. They guys are bored and agitated being couped up. The house is NOT important to the competition. They could just do training and fights and the show would be just as good or better.
That being said, I figured that Tony probably had some bad daddy issues of his own. It’s nice to see that everyone on BE can hold their liquor so well and just KNOW they’d never say anything of line when they are drunk. What wonderful, upstanding men you all are. Congrats!
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I lol'd
when they had the metal bottles of Miller Lite.
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by ElliotMatheny on May 28, 2011 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions
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