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Tony Ferguson admits coaches' advice led to defeat against Nate Diaz

Tony Ferguson revealed he will talk to his coaches after their advice led to him being choked out by Nate Diaz.

Ferguson was submitted in the fourth round of his main event clash with Diaz at UFC 279 on Saturday night after shooting for a takedown of his own. Diaz was able to lock in a guillotine choke to ensure victory on his final outing for the promotion.

And Ferguson later admitted he made a tactical mistake after taking advice from his corner after the third round. "I should have kept it standing," he said. "I've got to discuss some things with my cornermen; nothing bad, nobody is getting fired.

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