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Yair Rodriguez defeated Jeremy Stephens via unanimous decision at UFC Boston. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the fight.
The rematch delivered.
After a frustratingly short first encounter due to an eye poke, Yair Rodriguez and Jeremy Stephens brought fireworks to their second match at UFC Boston. After three thrilling rounds, ‘Pantera’ was the one to pick up the unanimous decision win in the co-main event. On Twitter, pro fighters enjoyed the bout.
Let’s go @LiLHeathenMMA #UFCBoston
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) October 19, 2019
Let’s go @LiLHeathenMMA !!!!!#UFCBoston
— Jessica Penne (@JessicaPenne) October 19, 2019
(Sitting on the edge of my seat) #UFCBoston
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) October 19, 2019
THIS IS THE CO-MAINEVENT OF THE EVENING! #UFCBoston pic.twitter.com/ftd6UEfkVE
— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) October 19, 2019
No matter the outcome, great job by this ref for letting that continue. Stevens was hurt by that body shot but defended himself right and is still in this! @ufc
— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) October 19, 2019
The refs really like to watch people die these days …
— Beast Boy (@MikeDavisMMA) October 19, 2019
This ref is def pro Stephens
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) October 19, 2019
How do could you not love @LiLHeathenMMA #UFCBoston
— Frank Mir (@thefrankmir) October 19, 2019
Jeremy ain’t no bitch!! RD 3!!! This fight is crazy!! #UFCBoston
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 19, 2019
Man @LiLHeathenMMA it’s a monster so much heart ? #UFCBoston
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) October 19, 2019
This fight is a blessing #UFCBoston
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) October 19, 2019
What a round!!!! @LiLHeathenMMA is a G and is never out of the fight! #UFCBoston
— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) October 19, 2019
#UFCBoston on @espn this fight is great. @panteraufc
— Tito Ortiz (@titoortiz) October 19, 2019
@LiLHeathenMMA is a fucking savage.
— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) October 19, 2019
5 rounds woulda been nice!! #UFCBoston
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) October 19, 2019
Stephens vs Rodriguez 3 anyone? @LiLHeathenMMA @panteraufc @ufc #UFCBoston
— Frank Mir (@thefrankmir) October 19, 2019
Man, that should’ve been a 5 round fight. #ufc
— Geoff (handzofsteel) Neal (@handzofsteelmma) October 19, 2019
Awesome fight wish it was 5 rounds
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) October 19, 2019
Well that fight woke me right up !! #UFCBoston #fotn !!!
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) October 19, 2019
Damn that was a good fight. I completely forgot that wasnt the main event #UFCBoston
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) October 19, 2019
That was the right call. Hell of a fight! Yair’s kicks are FAST! Stephens looked like he was going to get Yair out of there in RD 3 too. That fight had everything in it! #UFCBoston
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) October 19, 2019