'He's out cold': UFC star calls out Conor after 'terrifying' KO of the year contender.
“He’s so long, but he keeps his hands to the side and so there was a lane up the middle.” Congrats on a solid win Michael and another barnstormer,” McGregor responded on Twitter. You and me at 170 this summer, this fall, this winter. “I’d have a nice knock off this guy, no doubt about it. Daniel Cormier declared: “That was crazy. Lightweight superstars Tony Ferguson and Michael Chandler promised their UFC 274 bout would be an epic.
Chandler now has the opportunity to contend for the vacant lightweight title or possibly face Conor McGregor.
“I’ve quickly become that guy, the one who’s going to put butts in seats, sell pay-per-views, and brings it in the cage,” Chandler said. At this stage of his immense popularity and power, McGregor only accepts fights against opponents that can sell the fight with him. As for his future, all signs point to a showdown against McGregor, an icon of the sport. The extent of the blow was noticeable instantaneously, a vicious shot that carried with it the potential to cause significant damage. Then I felt the impact and saw him crumble. I just threw something up the middle, and it landed. My heart goes out to Tony for a speedy recovery.” Further compounding the moment was Ferguson spiking his head as he dropped onto the mat. A loss would make him drop to the bottom of the Top 10 rankings, ending any shot of competing for the title or even getting a career-defining bout against Conor McGregor. But before too much doubt crept into Chandler’s mind, he was back on his feet. Chandler finished the round with momentum off a takedown doubled with his ground-and-pound, but there was already swelling under his eye. In an instant, Chandler’s dreams of UFC glory seemed to evaporate. “My vision was affected,” Chandler said.
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Tony Ferguson suffered his most brutal defeat to date when Michael Chandler landed an insane knockout via head-kick on Saturday at UFC 274.
UFC president Dana White was shocked to see “El Cucuy” get hit like that. Ferguson was able to walk out of the octagon under his own power but everyone was understandably worried about Ferguson’s health. During the second round of the UFC 274 fight between Tony Ferguson and Michael Chandler, Ferguson was knocked out by an unbelievable front-kick to the face.
Michael Chandler knocked out Tony Ferguson with a stunning front kick then called out Conor McGregor at UFC 274.
The UFC lightweight contender and former Bellator champion brutally knocked out Tony Ferguson at UFC 274. Ferguson managed to connect flush and drop Chandler a minute into the round. The lightweight bout was part of the UFC 274 main card at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
That opportunity came for former Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler who landed an un-telegraphed front kick, shutting down El Cucuy in a frightening ...
He looked good in the first round against Chandler, hinting that Tony still has it in him to compete at a relatively high level. This fight would be the perfect dip in the waters, against the tough, albeit undersized welterweight in Nate Diaz. It would give Ferguson the chance to avoid the heavy hitters that could potentially welcome him to the division while taking out the stress of a tough weight cut. A bout between El Cucuy and either Diaz brother could make for some interesting engagements in the Octagon. Nick Diaz is notably bigger than Tony, so targeting Nate may be the better option. Stockton’s other favorite son Nick Diaz may be the perfect next step in Tony Ferguson’s career. Tony Ferguson is the type of guy to keep going, regardless of the onslaught he faces, a point proven when he fought Justin Gaethje. A bout with one of Stockton’s favorite sons, Nate Diaz could be what’s next for Tony Ferguson. At this stage in Ferguson’s career, it should be either retirement or fun fights going forward. His wars with the aforementioned Justin Gaethje, Anthony Pettis, and Lando Vannata to name a few, have been bloody battles of attrition, ones that he is normally on the winning side of. However, his violent KO loss to Michael Chandler may be the nail in the chest in terms of Ferguson’s durability. With the stage set, both men looked excited and ready for battle, as the Phoenix crowd waited in frenzied anticipation of what was sure to be the fight of the night. Another reason for suggesting retirement when answering the question of Tony Ferguson’s future is his chin. The round ended with both men undeterred by each other’s success and excited to enter the second round. Once on an outstanding 12-fight win streak, Tony Ferguson looked to get back to winning ways, despite the MMA communities apprehension about his much-awaited return to the Octagon.
The fight card for UFC 274 had all the makings for a great night of bouts and let me tell you – it didn't disappoint at all. Charles Oliviera capped off the ...
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Michael Chandler scored one of the greatest knockouts in UFC history on Saturday, knocking out Tony Ferguson with a front kick to the face early in the ...
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Tony Ferguson is still hungry to fight after his knockout loss to Michael Chandler at UFC 274.
UFC president Dana White said post-fight at UFC 274 that Ferguson’s position with the promotion is not in jeopardy. He eventually left the octagon under his own power, though, and after being transported to a local hospital, was released with a negative CT scan, according to UFC officials. Congratulations to @MikeChandlerMMA On his victory at UFC👣274. Had lots of fun in there, you fans are Fuckin’ wild I love this shit!