Michael Chandler thrust himself back into lightweight title contention with a stunning KO of Tony Ferguson at UFC 274.
Chandler was beaten in a vacant title fight with Charles Oliveira last year before going on to lose a back-and-forth war with Justin Gaethje later in 2021. But he bounced back in style to condemn Ferguson to a fourth consecutive defeat.
Underdog Ferguson dropped Chandler with a crisp one-two in the opening minute but the former title challenger recovered to land a left hook of his own. Chandler then took the fight to the canvas with a double-leg takedown but suffered a bad cut as Ferguson attacked with his elbows from bottom position.
