“There’s been lots of things I have been doing differently this past year. Healing for one, two, having fun, and three, making sure we are preparing for Michael Chandler,” Ferguson said. “I’m going to go out there and kick this guy’s ass.”
The matchup between Ferguson and Chandler is one that fight fans most certainly circled when it was announced, as both fighters are finishers and have incredible mental fortitude. In addition, their styles make this a clear-cut contender for Fight of the Night.
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When asked how he thought the fight would go, Ferguson offered a simple and precise response without revealing much of his gameplan.
“My hand is going to hit his face and he’s going to go down.”
Radiating confidence – check.