Twitter Reacts to Epic McGregor-Diaz Clash At UFC 202
UFC 202 popped off from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada tonight (August 20, 2016). Topped by the highly anticipated rematch between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz, the card was action-packed from top to bottom.
The main event delivered on the hype, and then some. The “Notorious” and Stockton’s own Nate Diaz went at it from bell to bell. In the end, McGregor triumphed on the judges scorecards. His leg kick-oriented gameplan paid dividends, as his punches dropped Diaz but once again could not put him away. This time though, Diaz’s boxing was hampered by his damaged leg. He fought back brilliantly in round three and looked to be taking over the fight, but McGregor had perhaps the best round of his career in round four to stifle his foe’s momentum. Diaz took the fifth, but ultimately, it wasn’t enough to sway the judges. McGregor took home a majority decision win (48-47, 48-47, 47-47) to set up a possible trilogy fight between the two rivals.
The co-headliner featured the number one and two light heavyweight contenders in the world in Anthony Johnson and Glover Teixeira, respectively. “Rumble” took care of business early, shutting out Teixeira’s lights with one well-placed uppercut inside the first minute of the fight.
Check out Twitter’s reaction to these two epic battles below:
Me watching this main event #UFC202 pic.twitter.com/Yb7JVqNv0T
— MMA GOSSiP (@MMAxGossip) August 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/PhillyD/status/767205891976245248
Nate swims triathlons in shark infested waters.
Conor plays touch butt in the park.
— UFC YouTube Comments (@UFC_YT_Comments) August 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/123midnite/status/767208036012208129
Let's Go!!!!! #UFC202 pic.twitter.com/Dm4oXEQ3z7
— UFC (@ufc) August 21, 2016
Nate is dropped by a pair of lefts and Conor makes him get back up #UFC202
— Sherdog (@sherdogdotcom) August 21, 2016
#NateDiaz gets tagged early!!!! #UFC202 https://t.co/M6QgECZEVa
— UFC (@ufc) August 21, 2016
"So you're a leg kicker now?" #ufc202
— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) August 21, 2016
Very smart round by McGregor! #UFC202
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) August 21, 2016
McGregor ate a few, but he was outstanding in R1. This is the way he has to fight if he wants to set up a KO or a five-round decision. A+.
— Jordan Breen (@jordanbreen) August 21, 2016
Healthy dose of kicks from McGregor early. He dropped Diaz midway through but didn't pounce. Lots of patience from McGregor. Riveting stuff.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 21, 2016
Heart is racing. #UFC202
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) August 21, 2016
Great strategy by Conor he clearly watched the RDA vs Diaz
— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) August 21, 2016
OHHHH!!!!! #NateDiaz is gaining momentum!!!! #UFC202 https://t.co/ghOpkJCVG8
— UFC (@ufc) August 21, 2016
Conor showing the same facial mannerisms as he did in the 1st fight now. #UFC202
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) August 21, 2016
Diaz talking shit now. Runs McGregor into the cage and they clinch. He’s wearing him down. Conor rips Diaz with a short left elbow.
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) August 21, 2016
Here it is @NateDiaz209 on that grind!
— Urijah Faber (@UrijahFaber) August 21, 2016
Hold up you spent six figures on a training camp and you're gassed after 2 rounds? Wtf! 🤔😩 #UFC202
— Brendan Schaub (@BrendanSchaub) August 21, 2016
Like the Wu-Tang Clain, Nate Diaz is gonna swarm!!! #ufc202
— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) August 21, 2016
Conor survives!!!! We're going into the 4th!!! HOLY FUCKING SHIT!!! #UF202
— Tommy Toe Hold (@TommyToeHold) August 21, 2016
Is that a fucking 10-8 round for #NateDiaz ? Yes that fucking is. #UFC202
— Jee (@yellowpwerrngr) August 21, 2016
"You are winning the clinch every time."
No, he is not.
— Luke Thomas🏋️♀️ (@lthomasnews) August 21, 2016
That's the best @NateDiaz209 round ever!!
— Tito Ortiz (with the blue check) (@titoortiz) August 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/ZPGIFs/status/767213085765414913
Diaz is the fight game.
— Chuck Mindenhall (@ChuckMindenhall) August 21, 2016
Triathlons > Movement training #UFC202
— Karim Zidan 🪶 (@ZidanSports) August 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/FurysFightPicks/status/767213711492689920
THIS IS A WAR LIKE WE HAVEN'T SEEN IN A LONG TIME!! #UFC202 (@ufc)
— Wilmer Valderrama (@WValderrama) August 21, 2016
This fight is why this sport might be worth $4 billion.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) August 21, 2016
This fight! #UFC202 main event!!!
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) August 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/ZPGIFs/status/767214556540116992
This is one of the most intense fights I've ever seen. Incredible scenes.
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) August 21, 2016
Nate Diaz flips McGregor off to incite violence. #UFC202
— MiddleEasy (@MiddleEasy) August 21, 2016
This is rad! @TheNotoriousMMA vs @NateDiaz209 @ufc pic.twitter.com/8FqL54p2lr
— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) August 21, 2016
A FUCKING CLASSIC!!! What a fight!!!! #UFC202
— Tommy Toe Hold (@TommyToeHold) August 21, 2016
I don't care who wins. That was gangster AF! #UFC202 pic.twitter.com/NJNvGns83k
— Stephie Haynes (@CrooklynMMA) August 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/SheaSerrano/status/767213388027957248
Round 6 please!!! #fightoftheyear #UFC202 #NateDiaz #connormcgregor
— Tim Kennedy (@TimKennedyMMA) August 21, 2016
diaz the goat regardless fuck it
— GFKonMMA (@GFKonMMA) August 21, 2016
This fight pic.twitter.com/VnYte07T1m
— MiddleEasy (@MiddleEasy) August 21, 2016
"Surprise, Surprise MuthaF*cker. The King is Back!" – McGregor
— Bleacher Report MMA (@BR_MMA) August 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/RowdyBec/status/767216871602999296
https://twitter.com/SecretMovesMMA/status/767216866746048512
motion to replace the statue of liberty with a octagon 300 feet in the air where these two niggas just fight 24/7 for eternity b
— GFKonMMA (@GFKonMMA) August 21, 2016
I definitely don't think Conor wants to do that again.
— Will Brooks (@ILLxWillBrooks) August 21, 2016
We have a Trilogy to look forward to! #UFC202 https://t.co/2KyVzxvqoh
— UFC (@ufc) August 21, 2016
Right! Time for another cup of tea while I wait for the press conference shenanigans! 😁 #UFC202
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) August 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/SheaSerrano/status/767218163343732736
Proud of my brotha @NateDiaz209. The realest in the game. You make us all proud homie.
— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) August 21, 2016
Yes. Unless his next fight is a defense of his belt, it should be vacated. https://t.co/puQASWGJoD
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) August 21, 2016
Respect. #UFC202 pic.twitter.com/8C4gR87nmO
— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 21, 2016
Here are the Nate Diaz vs Conor McGregor fight stats at the end of 5 rounds. pic.twitter.com/k0lnFwzNd8
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) August 21, 2016
I fux with Nate Diaz!
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) August 21, 2016
I scored that fight 48-47 @NateDiaz209 I had him winning 2, 3, & 5. What do you think? #UFC202
— The Thugjitsu Master (@thugjitsumaster) August 21, 2016
That 4th round is the biggest of McGregor's career so far. He was on the brink of defeat and pulled it back. Huge.
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) August 21, 2016
Waiting on @NateDiaz209 @TheNotoriousMMA 3 announcement. pic.twitter.com/XizkiLjJCF
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) August 21, 2016
We did it @TheNotoriousMMA pic.twitter.com/EXOaoSs9h8
— Coach JK (@John_Kavanagh) August 21, 2016
If this fight goes the distance i'm eating my shoe.
— UFC YouTube Comments (@UFC_YT_Comments) August 21, 2016
Glover just died. #UFC202
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) August 21, 2016
Rumble KO in 12 seconds!
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 21, 2016
Rumble is a terrifying individual. Still can’t believe that he was a welterweight-ish at one point #UFC202
— Bleacher Report MMA (@BR_MMA) August 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/MMAHistoryToday/status/767202284560273408
It's not even that when he wins, Anthony Johnson wins by major KO. It's the aesthetics. All his victims look like they've been shot to death
— Jordan Breen (@jordanbreen) August 21, 2016
Rumble says he thanked Teixeira for being a professional all week.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 21, 2016
Rumble: I told Glover thank you for being a professional and showing what pro athletes are supposed to be like after this week.
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) August 21, 2016
Replay: @Anthony_Rumble beheads Glover Teixeira with one punch, gets shot at Cormier next https://t.co/72zqgYL8hg pic.twitter.com/Dbt4c9qsAc
— MiddleEasy (@MiddleEasy) August 21, 2016
