Michael Chandler Sends Tony Ferguson To The Shadow Realm With KO Of The Year, He Was Out Cold

This might just be one of the greatest knockouts in UFC history, never mind a contender for 'KO of the year'.

"I dont know if I saw it in the moment, my body just moved, foot to face and a couple of back-flips," he said. "Sometimes the fights materialise exactly how you want them to and sometimes you stay within your normal box of what you use.

"Sometimes it works and sometimes you throw something you never, ever thought you would land, never mind knock someone out with. It's not something we train; I have the best kickboxing coach on the planet in Henri Hooft but we don't train front kicks."

He added: "The main reason is it hurts my toes so my right foot is a little sore and I'm a big baby when it comes to my feet getting hurt.

"It's tough because ideally that's what I want to do to Tony Ferguson. We're in the business of separating guys from consciousness but Tony Ferguson has been a guy who has helped build the lightweight division.

"My thoughts and prayers are with him and I'm hoping for a speedy recovery."

"When Conor comes back and he's healthy, I'll be there," added Chandler.

"He left his options open; he said it's a fight he wants down the line. He deserves and has earned the right to decide when he wants to fight, who he wants to fight and where he wants to fight.

"He's a combat sports icon and one of the biggest sports stars on the planet. In typical Conor fashion, he left his options open and he deserves to do that.

"I've never been a guy who has come at Conor, I don't need to disrespect someone or throw pot-shots at them to beat them inside the cage."

“I’d have a nice knock off this guy, no doubt about it,” the Irishman wrote on Twitter. “A firework spectacle. I like the 170 shout also. Tipped him over. I’m definitely game to fight this guy at some stage in my career.

"I see it happening after tonight. Congrats on a solid win Michael and another barnstormer.”

"I’m not sure I wish to cut the weight," he said. "I am really enjoying being built like a refrigerator. I feel I want to fight at this size just to watch it back lol. But I’d love to fight the Brazilian, 100%!

"I love Brazil and I’m unbeaten against Brazil. All KO’s. I’ve some thinking to do."

Who should Chandler face next? A bout against McGregor, perhaps?

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