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Kevin Lee knocked out Gregor Gillespie, while Derrick Lewis edged out Blagoy Ivanov via split decision at UFC 244. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the fights.
First, Kevin Lee derailed one of lightweight’s hottest prospects after starching Gregor Gillespie with a powerful head kick in the first round. Afterwards, Derrick Lewis edged out Blagoy Ivanov in a close affair at UFC 244. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to both bouts.
Blagoy Ivanov vs. Derrick Lewis
Lewis gonna be too fast in this one . His balls were hot ! #UFC244
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 3, 2019
Balls Are hot or tired from to much pussy ?! #UFC244
— Emil Valhalla Meek (@emilvalhalla) November 3, 2019
that right hand is coming
— Randa Markos (@randamma) November 3, 2019
This is the most conditioned Derrick Lewis I’ve ever seen. #ufc244
— Mike Trizano (@TheLoneWolfMMA) November 3, 2019
Derrick throws his head kicks with so much athleticism
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) November 3, 2019
Would you let Derrick Lewis leg kick your Grandmother for 500k? #ufc244
— Nick Newell (@NotoriousNewell) November 3, 2019
Lewis is doing a great job getting up and just exploding! #UFC244
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) November 3, 2019
This is a really good fight #lewisvsivanov #ufc244
— Louis Smolka (@LASTSAMURAIUFC) November 3, 2019
I love how Derrick rests up then attacks every time
— Randa Markos (@randamma) November 3, 2019
This mother fucker was stabbed in his heart lol
— David Rickels (@TheCaveman316) November 3, 2019
The only time you can say “just stand up” when someones on bottom in an Americana and it works is when Derek Lewis is on bottom
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) November 3, 2019
Derrick Lewis is legit in a possible FOTY candidate, I repeat Derrick Lewis is in a possible FOTY candidate #ufc244
— Louis Smolka (@LASTSAMURAIUFC) November 3, 2019
I’m not impressed at all by Derrick or Ivanov but I need a top 5 opponent for the so the spring @danawhite gimme the winner of this one so i can collect another check
— Curtis Blaydes (@RazorBlaydes265) November 3, 2019
This is how my man looks right now fighting the black beast. pic.twitter.com/zMNCCFs5zA
— khama worthy (@thedeathstar_1) November 3, 2019
This is a fun one! Lewis chillin then getting after Ivanovo like he took a chip out of his bag of Lays #UFC244 pic.twitter.com/HJRtOpgrCa
— BRYAN BARBERENA (@bryan_barberena) November 3, 2019
That is most complete fight Lewis has put together!!! He scary with cardio. How tough is Ivanov. Crazy power. Close fight I edge Derrick
— Anthony Rocco Martin (@TonyRoccoMartin) November 3, 2019
Damn what a heavyweight fight this has been a lot of action @ufc
— Maurice Greene (@TheCrochetBoss) November 3, 2019
Blagoy Won that fight #UFC244
— Dan Ige (@Dynamitedan808) November 3, 2019
Blagoy won that …
— Jessica Eye (@jessicaevileye) November 3, 2019
Raise your hand if you have ever seen a boring Black Beast fight. I’ll wait… #UFC244
— Joe Ellenberger (@JoeEllenberger) November 3, 2019
Love a Derek Lewis Victory even more so because it leads to a Dereck Lewis post fight interview #blackbeast
— BRYAN BARBERENA (@bryan_barberena) November 3, 2019
Ion usually do call outs but Derrick Lewis is easy money, y’all thought DC rag dolled him Ima make him tap to takedowns #Gimmeacontract
— Curtis Blaydes (@RazorBlaydes265) November 3, 2019
Was that a shitty decision or was I just not watching closely enough!?#bowshiat
— Trevor Smith (@trevorsmithmma) November 3, 2019
Kevin Lee vs. Gregor Gillespie
Pumped to see Gregor get a shot to break through to the top of the division tonight!
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) November 3, 2019
I think Lee rolls here . Kinda like Cub vs Kron feel . We shall see ! #UFC244
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 3, 2019
Okokokok!!!! Motown time @MoTownPhenom #UFC244
— Emil Valhalla Meek (@emilvalhalla) November 3, 2019
Does anyone else see that huge staff infection on Lee’s chest?!?! #UFC244
— Mike Trizano (@TheLoneWolfMMA) November 3, 2019
Again Kevin lee with that infection ? #UFC244
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) November 3, 2019
Kevin Lee is back ladies and gentlemen #ufc244 #motownphenom
— Curtis Blaydes (@RazorBlaydes265) November 3, 2019
That landed clean
— Anthony Rocco Martin (@TonyRoccoMartin) November 3, 2019
Good lord . Ufc
— khama worthy (@thedeathstar_1) November 3, 2019
Holy shittttt!!!! That was absolutely freaking brutal
Oh. My. God!!!! #UFC244
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) November 3, 2019
fuck kevin lee you’ll do nothing you know where i’m at.
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) November 3, 2019
Kevin Lee jus shot the light out in MSG. Congrats bro #UFC244
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) November 3, 2019
What a ko !!!!! #ufc244 that was kotn
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) November 3, 2019
Man that was a nasty KO! #ufc244
— BRYAN BARBERENA (@bryan_barberena) November 3, 2019
If only he stood with me for me a round that coulda been my bonus
— Vinc Pichel (@FromHellPichel) November 3, 2019
K. Lee with a brutal KO win over an undefeated fighter. Gregor looked lost on the feet out there. #UFC244
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) November 3, 2019
And the faces on that KO oh boy @ufc that was something @MoTownPhenom pic.twitter.com/bUfpQWSO7Z
— Maurice Greene (@TheCrochetBoss) November 3, 2019