TONY FERGUSON endured a gruesome leg gash as he fought Nate Diaz at UFC 279.
The main event bout saw Diaz claim a fourth-round victory over Ferguson via submission.
But Ferguson suffered a nasty leg gash in the first round of the fight – which saw blood pour down his leg.
Ferguson was drafted in at the last minute to fight Diaz after original opponent Khamzat Chimaev – who claimed Diaz turned down $2million to fight – missed the required weight by seven-and-a-half pounds.
And the 38-year-old was unable to overcome his welterweight rival and consequently suffered a fifth defeat in a row.
Fans were left shocked by the injury, with one Twitter using saying: “Tony Ferguson’s leg is messed up.”
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A second user added: “nasty cut, not sure what even opened that. was it the check?”
Regardless, Diaz brought his 15-year UFC career to an end, and then vowed to conquer another form of combat sport.
Speaking after the fight, he said: “All I know is it’s been a love-hate relationship with me and the UFC.
“I did it today. I love the UFC. Shout out to (UFC President) Dana White. I feel like I’ve had the longest career in the UFC and the most successful one.
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“I want to get out of the UFC for a little bit and show all these UFC fighters how to take over and own up another sport how you’re supposed to do it.
“So I’m gonna go out there and take over another profession and become the best at that. Show everyone I’m the best at that.
“Boxing, kickboxing, ju-jitsu, other MMA organisations… If you think you’re the top, creme de la creme right here, baby. I’m coming for you.”
Dana White’s company have reportedly just landed on an agreement to sign internet sensation Hasbulla Magomedov.
