01 Jan UFC on ESPN 8 in tweets: Pros react to Alistair Overeem’s win over Walt Harris
UFC on ESPN 8 closes out a trilogy of octagon events this week. After a main event that saw Alistair Overeem defeat Walt Harris with a second round TKO and a co-main event where Claudia Gadelha scored a narrow victory over Angela Hill, see how the pros reacted to another memorable card Saturday night in Jacksonville, Fla.
Alistair Overeem vs. Walt Harris
This sport man…………that the only words I got #UFCFL
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) May 17, 2020
Man if they don’t get them damn cameras out of Harris face … #UFCFL
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) May 17, 2020
Im very proud of @thebigticket205. I can’t really imagine what he been through but it must have been hell. Seeing him perform in the Octagon tonight just shows that we can overcome everything when we have a why. #RIPAniah #UFCFL
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) May 17, 2020
Great win for Overeem but cant help but feel for Walt tonight. Words cannot describe how inspiring he is for what he did tonight. All the love to him and his family ❤❤ #UFCFL
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) May 17, 2020
Great fight respect for Walt. Overeem is a beast
— Randa Markos (@randamma) May 17, 2020
You got up, you functioned, you moved, you got ready, you tried. Keep your fucking head up @thebigticket205 this is still a win for you. Respect.
— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) May 17, 2020
respect to the reem one of my favorite fighters but man walt harris is a living legend to step in that octagon with everything he’s gone though so much respect a true samurai ❤️
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) May 17, 2020
“Athletes, not enemies.” #UFCFL pic.twitter.com/gFtjHqEkwL
— Roxanne Modafferi (@Roxyfighter) May 17, 2020
Damn Reem
— Funky Ben (@Benaskren) May 17, 2020
Ugh that’s heavy
— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) May 17, 2020
So much respect for Walt to come in tonight and put on a show
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 17, 2020
Really sad to see him lose but makes it way better seeing how good of a sportsmen Overeem is being. Respect fo both !
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) May 17, 2020
Claudia Gadelha vs. Angela Hill
Great Fight between this two warriors! @ClaudiaGadelha_ @AngieOverkill @ufc #HiBubba
— Tecia Torres (@TeciaTorres) May 17, 2020
Soooo good!!! Good job ladies! #UFCFL
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) May 17, 2020
If you fight in Jacksonville you have to finish. Terrible judges.
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) May 17, 2020
This judges are the worst! They are not bad they are terrible! #UFCFL
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) May 17, 2020
She wants to fight Carla again? fux it. Let em get down then #UFCFL
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) May 17, 2020
I thought Hill won that one too ♂️ #UFCFightNight
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) May 17, 2020
These judges tonight ♂️!!
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) May 17, 2020
Let’s run it back!! Leave the grease at home this time @ClaudiaGadelha_
— Carla Esparza (@CarlaEsparza1) May 17, 2020
Damn poor Angie. These fights must look different up close
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) May 17, 2020
Ok Judges tonight so far ,scary … wow #UFCJAX
— Raphael Assuncao (@RaphaAssuncao) May 17, 2020
Boa! @ClaudiaGadelha_
— @CrisCyborg on Youtube (@criscyborg) May 17, 2020
Great co-main event matchup between these two ladies #UFCFL
— Raquel Pennington (@RockyPMMA) May 17, 2020
Dan Ige vs. Edson Barboza
Fight of the Night!!!
What a performance for both Ige and Barboza!
Congratulations to @Dynamitedan808 #UFCFL
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) May 17, 2020
I’m proud of you, what a fight, congratulations @dynamitedan808 pic.twitter.com/kTx1U3oOpU
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) May 17, 2020
Dan Ige is one of the toughest , hardest hitting guys pound for pound . Dude stands in the pocket and trades! He grew up tonight ! #UFCFL
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) May 17, 2020
Man awesome fight!!! Respect to @Dynamitedan808 tough as nails
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 17, 2020
Hell of a fight.
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) May 17, 2020
Boom that was a slam!!
— Funky Ben (@Benaskren) May 17, 2020
Man Ige is a tough SOB, super talented, Edson definitely showed up and looked like his normal self I believe #UFCFL
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) May 17, 2020
Ige is super good on top. He floats really well and has really good pressure. #UFCFL
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) May 17, 2020
Awesome fight #UFCFL
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) May 17, 2020
Great job @Dynamitedan808 #UFCFL
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) May 17, 2020
Ohhhhh yeaaaaaaa lets goooo great performance @Dynamitedan808 hes a contender
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 17, 2020
Great job @Dynamitedan808
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) May 17, 2020
Fuck that was sick fight
— Sean O’Malley (@SugaSeanMMA) May 17, 2020
Another great fight! #UFCFL
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) May 17, 2020
Bravo @Dynamitedan808 #UFCFL
— Jessica Eye (@jessicaevileye) May 17, 2020
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