On Saturday, Mark Hunt defeated Derrick Lewis by TKO in the main event of a UFC Fight Night in Auckland, New Zealand.
Hunt and Lewis fought in a back-and-forth war for over three rounds. In the fourth round, Hunt began to overwhelm Hunt, who was severely fatigued. Eventually, the referee was forced to step in and award Hunt with the TKO victory.
After the fight, Lewis shocked the world by saying this was “most likely” his last UFC fight. Hunt also said he would be happy if this was his last fight, but said he thinks his fighting career will continue.
Many fighters were eagerly watching this pivotal heavyweight fight and were not afraid to share their opinions on Twitter.
Below, you can see what many fighters had to say about Saturday’s entertaining main event in New Zealand.
How can Derick Lewis kick so good ??
— Marc Diakiese (@Marc_Diakiese) June 11, 2017
@Thebeast_ufc poor mans @garyhgoodridge
— phil baroni (@philbaroni) June 11, 2017
Lewis is BIG!
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) June 11, 2017
I think Lewis wants really wants that head kick. Just a hunch… ?#UFCAuckland
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) June 11, 2017
Round 2..I was emotionally ready for a round 2.
— Anthony Smith (@lionheartsmith) June 11, 2017
I'm sure everyone else feels the same but I'm on the edge of my seat knowing this fight can end any second #UFCAuckland
— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) June 11, 2017
They lock the cage behind you and say "get him" with Lewis or Hunt on the other side. How long does it take you to tap out?
— David Michaud (@bulldawgUFC) June 11, 2017
Every exchange has me thinking the fight is gonna end but alas, here we are entering the 3rd round. My heart can't take this. ? #UFCAuckland
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) June 11, 2017
HOY HANDS HOIY HANDS #UFCAuckland
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) June 11, 2017
These are the type of fights Lewis normally wins? dude is never out of a fight #UFCAuckland
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) June 11, 2017
Derrick is def gonna have to doo doo after this fight #ufcAuckland
— Belal muhammad (@bullyb170) June 11, 2017
3 to 5 more leg kicks and Hunt would finish him I think
— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) June 11, 2017
Tired AF in New Zealand. #dancingbears #bigmammajammas #bigboykicks @ufc pic.twitter.com/OgliaOJQDF
— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) June 11, 2017
Crazy to think Hunt is 43. What a timeless legend. #UFCAuckkland
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) June 11, 2017
Why doesn't Hunt hit him in the stomach and make him want to boo boo ?!?! #UFCAuckland
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) June 11, 2017
Is the beast pretending to be tired? Maybe trying to suck @markhunt1974 in ?
— Tyson Pedro (@tyson_pedro_) June 11, 2017
Lewis was exclusively looking for one shot KO's. Hunt looking for different combos was the difference. #UFCAuckland
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) June 11, 2017
WOW MARK HUNT!!
— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) June 11, 2017
That was more of a mercy stoppage by the ref. Mark hunt looked great #ufcaukland
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) June 11, 2017
Found A Signal In The Middle Of No Where To Watch @ufc @MarkHunt1974 Do Work!!! #GreatCardioAmigo Excellent!!! Good Job @Thebeast_ufc ???
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) June 11, 2017
Patient, intelligent performance by @markhunt1974 at @ufc Auckland against a super dangerous Derrick Lewis. Pleasure to watch!
— Ryan Hall (@ryanhall5050) June 11, 2017
Mark Hunt is a fucking BEAST ? @ufc @danawhite #HeartOfALion ?
— Manny Gamburyan (@MannyGamburyan) June 11, 2017
Mark hunt the legend grows #ufcaukland
— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) June 11, 2017
Good work by #Hunto – Patient, measured and strategic against one of the biggest punchers in the sport. #UFCAuckland
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) June 11, 2017
Derrick Lewis Retires!
Wow, thank you for the scraps!
— Chase Sherman (@ChaseShermanUFC) June 11, 2017
Noooooo, Derek Lewis don't leave MMA! #UFCAuckland
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) June 11, 2017
