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Colby Covington defeated Robbie Lawler via unanimous decision at UFC Newark. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the fight.
In an impressive performance, Colby Covington outgrappled and outstruck former champion Robbie Lawler for 25 minutes to pick up a dominant unanimous decision win at UFC Newark’s main event. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the bout.
@Ruthless_RL KO first round over Qweef. Who wanna bet a bag?
— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) August 3, 2019
I usually impartial, but I find myself pulling for Robbie in a big way
— Eryk Anders (@erykanders) August 3, 2019
The cardio freak @ColbyCovMMA did too much cocaine in Miami and had surgery for a deviated septum
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) August 3, 2019
Lawler gonna kill him. Then gall gonna call out the corpse.
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 3, 2019
Robbie is throwing them hammers!
— Luis Antonio Pena (@violentbobross) August 3, 2019
Colby can run rounds like that ad nauseum. Robbie gotta make him respect something in 2 & 3 to get something goin.
— Rex Highwalker (@HighwalkerMMA) August 3, 2019
Has no one ever taught Colby how to do a rear naked choke?
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) August 3, 2019
Pressure!!! #UFCNewark
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 3, 2019
Why Lawler doesn’t wanna fight??? They are bff @ufc
— rafael natal (@rafaelsaponatal) August 3, 2019
Me every time Robbie lands: pic.twitter.com/1ZyD5JrIOq
— Luis Antonio Pena (@violentbobross) August 3, 2019
Not a Covington fan like most ppl but gotta say this is a very impressive performance so far
— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) August 3, 2019
Damn! Insane pace! #UFCNewark
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 3, 2019
Love him or hate him @ColbyCovMMA is a real problem. 500 strikes and 20 takedown attempts over 5 rounds is just insanity!!!
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 3, 2019
Colby looks better each fight. Covington v Usman is gonna be good #UFCNewark
— Jessy Jess (@missjessyjess) August 3, 2019
Wtf was Robbie doing , sharp head movement and defense but no offense
— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) August 3, 2019
One and only! Big congrats @ColbyCovMMA! #UFCNewark
— Krzysztof Jotko (@JotkoMMA) August 3, 2019
The wrestling pressure gassed on @Ruthless_RL striking but @ColbyCovMMA punch like female dog. 600 swats from those pool noodles that kids play with
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) August 3, 2019
Usman Vs Covington! That’s what needs to be done! #UFCNewark
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 3, 2019
Congrats @ColbyCovMMA #KAG
— Tito Ortiz (@titoortiz) August 3, 2019
Robbie just let the whole world down
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) August 3, 2019