We witnessed a potential knockout of the year contender as Michael Chandler faced Tony Ferguson at UFC 274.
Early in the second round of their bout, Michael Chandler landed a vicious front kick to Tony Ferguson’s face, leaving him knocked out cold in the center of the octagon. The impact kept Ferguson down for a tense few minutes, while the crowd at Phoenix’s Footprint Center erupted in excitement.
This win not only snapped Chandler’s two-fight losing streak but also positioned him for a shot at the UFC light heavyweight title.
Fans weren’t the only ones in awe of Chandler’s front kick knockout. Check out the Twitter reactions below:
– Michael Chandler’s acrobatics post-KO left everyone stunned.
– MMA Junkie photographer captured a memorable shot of Chandler’s victory.
– Dana White’s reaction to Ferguson’s KO by Chandler after some heated exchanges.
– Ariel Helwani’s shocked reaction to Chandler’s devastating KO.
– Others expressed concern for Tony Ferguson’s well-being following the knockout.
Chandler didn’t stop there and went on to call out Conor McGregor in an epic post-fight interview shortly after the match. Could this set up a thrilling Chandler vs. McGregor showdown in the future? Fans are certainly hoping so!
