The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has put another stunning night of fights in the books. This time, the mixed martial arts promotion made its way to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. for UFC 216. In the night’s main event, Tony Ferguson earned a shot at the interim lightweight title against fellow contender Kevin Lee.
The two warriors put on a brawl for the T-Mobile crowd, with “El Cucuy” ultimately locking in a title earning submission victory over Lee. The submission win also extended Tony Ferguson’s dominant winning streak to ten. Now fighters and fans are taking to social media to share their thoughts on the highly exciting main event.
Of course, the main event was not the only title fight for the night. UFC flyweight champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson broke the UFC record for most consecutive title defenses in the night’s co-main event with a dominant performance over tough contender Ray Borg.
To see what some of MMA’s top competitors had to say about Ferguson’s interim title fight victory, see the Twitter posts below.
Amazing first round #ufc216
— Volkan Oezdemir (@volkan_oezdemir) October 8, 2017
What is Khabib even doing right now? Anyone know
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) October 8, 2017
Lee chases but gets dropped with a counter left. Pops back up.
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) October 8, 2017
Both throwing and landing. Lee takes a knee off a shot. Ferg with the weird movement and angles. #ufc216
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) October 8, 2017
If this dork wins I’m coming outta retirement.
— Danny Castillo (@lastcall155) October 8, 2017
Ima just stick to fighting. I can't guess who is gonna do good unless it's me lol
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) October 8, 2017
Dang lees gassed #ufc216
— Belal muhammad (@bullyb170) October 8, 2017
Kevin is fading way fast. El Cucuy picking up the pace. 19-19 after 2. #UFC216
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) October 8, 2017
Lee looks toast endurance wise and Ferg is warming up. Bout to get ugly possibly.
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) October 8, 2017
Lee slowing down. He could use an early TD to regain some more energy. This is 5 not 3 RDs!
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) October 8, 2017
I am about to run this shit ???
— Justin Gaethje ?? (@Justin_Gaethje) October 8, 2017
Wow! Tony "Fuggin" Lee!!! #UFC216
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) October 8, 2017
Nice fight guys! Great build up. And great show! #UFC216
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) October 8, 2017
Tony Ferguson has done it. What a journey and what a streak of his own. Cant wait for his interview.
— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) October 8, 2017
Ferguson gets the tap via triangle rd 3. Lee is devastated, but unfortunately someone has to lose #ufc216
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) October 8, 2017
Seriously who gets tapped from guard in 2017? Amateur shit
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) October 8, 2017
When you just want out of a fight so you practically put yourself in a triangle. Unbelievable
— Sean McCorkle (@BigSexyMcCorkle) October 8, 2017
