UFC 216 was quite eventful as Mighty Mouse got his second armbar and Tony El Cucuy Ferguson got to his interim title. Here’s how the pros reacted to Mighty Mouse’s awesome armbar off of a suplex throw:
Crazy way to finish a fight and to do it at the same time as breaking the record. Unbelievable. Huge congrats to DJ !
— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) October 8, 2017
When I grow up I want to be like @MightyMouseUFC … Incredible finish. #UFC216 #Legend
— Will Brooks (@ILLxWillBrooks) October 8, 2017
Ya know, your typical suplex into armbar finish in round 5 to break the record. Mighty-Mouse ftw! #UFC216
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) October 8, 2017
I am def trying that suplex to armbar next time I train haha
— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) October 8, 2017
Of course Ferguson put on his own show even though he got taken down several times his ground game remained strong and ultimately got him the victory:
JIU JITSU…Any questions? #UFC216
— Marion Reneau (@BelizeanBruiser) October 8, 2017
What is Khabib even doing right now? Anyone know
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) 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
Well that escalated quickly ….@TonyFergusonXT #UFC216 pic.twitter.com/B5zJBv4dOV
— UFC (@ufc) October 8, 2017
Main card results:
Lightweight Tony Ferguson def. Kevin Lee Submission (triangle choke) 3 4:02 [a]
Flyweight Demetrious Johnson (c) def. Ray Borg Submission (armbar) 5 3:15 [b]
Heavyweight Fabrício Werdum def. Walt Harris Submission (armbar) 1 1:05
Women’s Flyweight Mara Romero Borella def. Kalindra Faria Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 2:54
Lightweight Beneil Dariush vs. Evan Dunham Draw (majority) (29-28, 28-28, 28-28) 3 5:00
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