Tony Ferguson Wanted to Drive "Expensive" Bentley to Fight Nate Diaz

By: Shreya Jha Image Credit: UFC

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[{"selector":"#anim-d8464188-4661-4f59-b892-1e144be77bd0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(61.161718458496054%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Tony Ferguson was supposed to fight Li Jingliang in the co-main event, but Chimaev missing the weight landed him the opportunity to fight Diaz in the main event.

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Nate Diaz won the fight by submission in the fourth round. The overall fight was competitive, voilent and entertaining.

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Fans are now calling Ferguson's retirement, saying that he is ruining his legacy.

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Tony Ferguson Wanted to Drive "Expensive" Bentley to Fight Nate Diaz

Nate Diaz won the fight by submission in the fourth round. The overall fight was competitive, voilent and entertaining.

Fans are now calling Ferguson's retirement, saying that he is ruining his legacy.

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