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Saturday night, Olajide “KSI” Olatunji eked out a split decision over rival Logan Paul in the rematch between Youtube stars. On Twitter, fighters, Youtube content creators and fight fans all had something to say on the spectacle.
The six-round boxing rematch two of Youtube’s top content creators, with over 40 million subscribers between them, was every bit the gong show that people anticipated. Filled with dramatics, controversy and some sheer insanity, it was still nonetheless one of the biggest fight events of the year – a true sign of the times. Of course, no one could overcome their morbid curiosity and naturally, they took to Twitter to discuss the circus.
i hope after the fight, ksi and logan paul can hang out and be friends. but then again the last time somebody was hanging with logan it didn’t end well so
— James Marriott (@JamesMarriottYT) November 9, 2019
security alert… pic.twitter.com/V4nyN08mdA
— Bellator MMA (@BellatorMMA) November 10, 2019
When @EddieHearn hears @dillondanis is in LA… https://t.co/5ADmMNVhI1
— Dean Roberts (@deanolayyd) November 10, 2019
Logan Paul fans spamming KSI’s Countdown stream with clown emojis, but they’re just giving KSI more views.#KSIvsLoganPaul2 pic.twitter.com/CEoM4cfpkR
— Andy (@AndyBruh4) November 10, 2019
I can not lie if I had to fight on this dazn undercard up under youtubers I’d be pissed #loganpaulvsKSI2
— JulianJrockWilliams (@Jrockboxing) November 10, 2019
Jesus. Logan Paul and KSI are both making 900k each. God damn. I can’t imagine how Saunders feels and 3/4 of the UFC roster feels along with others.
— Marcos Villegas (@heyitsmarcosv) November 9, 2019
Pre-fight interview with a dog with 1.2 million Instagram followers.
We’re f*cked, aren’t we? #KSIvsLoganPaul2 pic.twitter.com/CqN4uBLoEP
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) November 10, 2019
some of the shit on this Logan Paul broadcast is pretty over the top.. maybe it’s my age… but they got a lot going on here..
— Joey Oddessa (@MMAOdds) November 10, 2019
Man, listen the crowd for this #loganpaulvsKSI2 fight is ridiculous. It’s young and energetic. Boxing needs this kind of energy.
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) November 10, 2019
bro wtf is this clusterfuck which one do i click on pic.twitter.com/4wcpbgX1oq
— Leon Lush (@LeonLush) November 10, 2019
Also, by far, the youngest crowd I’ve ever seen at a combat sports event. Lots of kids brought here by their parents.
— Dave Doyle (@davedoylemma) November 10, 2019
.@stylebender UFC Champion fiving his thoughts on tonights epic bout #KSIvsLoganPaul2 @WilliamHill @STAPLESCenter @davidalorka pic.twitter.com/GPhNUnvRKH
— Gareth A Davies (@GarethADaviesDT) November 10, 2019
JONATHAN BATISTA LAYS ON THE CANVAS IN AN OBVIOUS FLOP, GETS UP, FIGHTS FOR 30 SECONDS, AND DECIDES TO FIGHT ONCE THE ROUND ENDS.
What a bum. I love this card. Perfect co-main to this madness.
— Mike Skytte (@MikeLovesTacosX) November 10, 2019
never discount professional boxing’s ability to embarrass itself without the help of anyone who’s ever been on YouTube. #KSILoganPaul2
— Bad Left Hook (@badlefthook) November 10, 2019
I can’t believe the fuckin tale of the tape stats were their follower numbers
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) November 10, 2019
Rick Ross getting his check pic.twitter.com/4jLJYqnIBP
— Robert Littal (@BSO) November 10, 2019
what the fuck is going on pic.twitter.com/OLwQCy2haE
— Logan Paul Filing Commission Protest Paperwork (@BoxrecGrey) November 10, 2019
Briggs said Logan the best boxer in the work.. I’m signing out
— Denis Douglin (@DaMommasBoy) November 10, 2019
The ksi logan fight is………AMAZING
— Sodiq Yusuff (@Super_Sodiq) November 10, 2019
KSI needs Greg Hardy’s inhaler at this point #KSIvsLogan2
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 10, 2019
This post fight speech is hilarious. All of this because they have millions of followers on YouTube. Starting a YouTube channel tomoooorrrrooowwww #youtube
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) November 10, 2019
and finally Shannon Briggs was silenced
— ImAllexx (@ImAllexx) November 10, 2019
— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) November 10, 2019
In the trenches…
“Most people don’t know shit about boxing!”…or MMA. pic.twitter.com/tv0aJLOlKn— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) November 10, 2019
Youtube fighting championship is legit
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) November 10, 2019