“I Pray to God Every Day” – Tony Ferguson Issues Emotional Statement on Brutal UFC 274 KnockoutUtkarsh GathaniEssentiallySports

Tony Ferguson was on the receiving end of a brutal knockout at UFC 274. He fought Michael Chandler and ended up on the canvas with a highlight reel-worthy front kick to the chin. While Chandler celebrated his win with back-to-back flips in the Octagon, Ferguson laid there as doctors came up to check him.

Authorities took ‘El Cucuy’ to the hospital after the initial worry of serious damage from the devastating kick. In a recent interview, he opened up on the knockout and made shocking revelations about the aftermath.

Ferguson gave an interview with famous MMA journalist Mike Bohn and discussed various aspects of the fight business. However, he also revealed how he felt after getting knocked out in that fashion.

He told Mike Bohn, “I pray to God every day that I walked out of that cage. Not coherent, but I was able to wake up. I didn’t remember sitting on the stool, I didn’t remember barely the second round. I don’t remember talking to Chuck Liddell, and I don’t remember walking out and seeing the fans.”

He told what he saw after getting his consciousness back. “All I remember was looking at my coach and the lights kind of went to fade in, like a movie director. I’m walking with my coach and I look at him and I already knew it. I’m like, ‘F*ck, I lost,’” he added.

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The massive impact of ‘Iron’ Michael Chandler left the veteran UFC star unconscious on the canvas. Soon after, there was a sense of worry in the arena for Tony Ferguson who needed to be checked by doctors.

Tony Ferguson finds an alternate career after UFC 274

The former interim UFC lightweight champion faced the fourth defeat on the trot at UFC 274. The American fighter suffered a stunning front head kick from Michael Chandler. As a result, he got knocked out instantly. The 38-year-old might be past his MMA career, but he has found a new career.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 06: Tony Ferguson poses for photos during the UFC 249 press conference at T-Mobile Arena on March 06, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

Tony Ferguson has already found something new to do after a possible end to his UFC career. In fact, he took to Twitter to announce the news of starting his journey as a streamer on Twitch. 

Shout🫵Out to my Agents @vaynersports LL, S, C for Being Clutch Thanks for the intro to @VaynerGaming can’t wait to get started on @Twitch -Champ -CSO- # pic.twitter.com/zuSIcXUiHy

— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) May 14, 2022

It is still early to say if ‘El Cucuy’ will fight again as he got a medical suspension. There are still many top fighters who would love to face Tony Ferguson. However, no one can deny the grit and determination to fight in the 38-year-old fighter.

The UFC knows that Ferguson still has the pulling power that he had in his prime despite his current form. As of now, he has slipped to the #10 in the UFC lightweight rankings.

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