Dana White Defends Tony Ferguson Despite Vicious KO Loss at UFC 274

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In the process, Michael Chandler became the first fighter to knock out Tony Ferguson.

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TONY FERGUSON LOOKED FANTASTIC UNTILL HE DID

Ferguson looked fantastic on his feet against a very dangerous Michael Chandler at UFC 274.

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"He looked damn good in that first round. But that was a vicious knockout." White reacted.

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Dana White Defends Tony Ferguson Despite Vicious KO Loss at UFC 274

tony ferguson knocked out!

In the process, Michael Chandler became the first fighter to knock out Tony Ferguson.

TONY FERGUSON LOOKED FANTASTIC UNTILL HE DID

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