UFC star Sage Norhcutt put on a victorious performance inside the octagon over the weekend. Now UFC fighters are coming forward over social media with their thoughts on the 22-year-old’s octagon performance.
Sage Northcutt went toe-to-toe with Zak Ottow in his big return to the welterweight division in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night 133 on Saturday, Jul 14. The two mixed martial artists threw down inside the CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho for fight fans around the world live on FS1.
Northcutt made short work of his opponent, earning his first victory in the welterweight division within the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Dominating his opponent in striking, Northcutt earned a knockout victory over his opponent within the second round.
Taking to Twitter, several UFC fighters have now come forward with their thoughts on the fight. Check it out below:
Sage is so happy and cheerful, happy days! #UFCBoise
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) July 15, 2018
@sagenorthcutt sloppy and you can't take a punch! That guy was a chump and you know it. Not impressed! I'll come up from 155 just to slap you around! Let Do it Cassius Vs Super Slow Sage @danawhite @seanshelby @UFCFOXSPORTS #UFCBoise
— Clay Collard (@CCCcollard) July 15, 2018
Sage with the cheap pop! #UFCBoise
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) July 15, 2018
Awesome seeing @sagenorthcutt evolve and evolve! Kids a stud #UFCBoise @ufc
— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) July 15, 2018
It just warms my heart when sage wins #UFCBoise
— Belal muhammad (@bullyb170) July 15, 2018
Atta boy @sagenorthcutt
— Chase Sherman (@ChaseShermanUFC) July 15, 2018
@sagenorthcutt looked great! Very impressive performance against a tuf opponent, such an athlete… here to stay @ufc
— Marlon Moraes (@MMARLONMORAES) July 15, 2018
Another hammerfist ko as ottow was hanging onto sage's ankle while sage was standing. Ottow just didn't want to get hit #ufcboise
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) July 15, 2018
@sagenorthcutt should fight pissed off more often I like it ???
— Curtis Blaydes (@RazorBlaydes265) July 15, 2018
A win here for Northcutt, will show he’s ready to start taking on bigger and better names. He looked good once he got back to his feet. Improved defensively on the ground as well. #UFCBoise
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) July 15, 2018
I've always been a fan of angry @sagenorthcutt… #UFCBoise
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) July 15, 2018
If Ottaw beats Northcutt he gets half of his 20-year old hair follicles #highstakes #immarriedtoabaldguysoicansaythat #UFCBoise
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) July 15, 2018
While sage northcutt beats you up he whispers “I’m really sorry sir” in your ear. That must suck
— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) July 15, 2018