“I'm not one to throw anybody under a bus, but check this out: I'll be the first one to step in front of it.”

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Meaning

The speaker says he is not someone who hurts others for advantage, but he is also willing to put himself in danger first. The line contrasts refusing to betray people with showing toughness and self-sacrifice.

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Original Language & Translation

Originally said in English.

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About Tony Ferguson

American professional mixed martial artist and boxer

Tony Ferguson is an American professional mixed martial artist and professional boxer. Active since 2008, he became known through The Ultimate Fighter 13 and later spent years in the UFC, where he held the interim lightweight title and became one of the sport’s most discussed figures. He was signed to the UFC after winning The Ultimate Fighter 13 in 2011 and left the promotion in 2024. The summary of his career also notes that he holds the UFC record for the longest losing streak and is regarded as one of the best fighters never to have won an undisputed title.

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