If there’s been a better UFC or even MMA show in 2013 than Saturday’s UFC on Fox 7, I can’t think of it. If there’s going to be a better one later this year, it’s going to have to be pretty special. Tonight saw a record-tying number of knockouts, a sensational fight card from top to bottom, surprising upsets, an entire fight team that appears to be improving before our very eyes and so much more.
There’s also the news of what’s next. As UFC President Dana White announced at the post-fight press conference, the winner of T.J. Grant vs. Gray Maynard will get the next title shot. While some may want a rematch for Melendez – and they’d hardly be without cause – the last Strikeforce lightweight champion is going to have to do more work in the UFC before getting another shot.
There’s also the matter of UFC vs. Strikeforce. If you’re keeping score, it was a tie tonight at 4-4.
— TJ Grant (@TJ_Grant) April 21, 2013
HENDERSON SQUEAKS BY MELENDEZ
Gil is one tough son of a gun, that was a heck of a @ufc debut, I know I’ll be seeing him again at some point…thx for the epic battle!!!
— Benson Henderson (@BensonHenderson) April 21, 2013
Dont forget the other longhair that took both Ben and Gil to split decisions!
— Clay Guida (@clayguida) April 21, 2013
I had Gil winning that fight tonight for sure , that being said , that belts very Winnable Cant wait til I get my shot !!!!!
— Edward Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) April 21, 2013
Neither guy stepped up and tryed to Get after the other and End Him . I Fell asleep Twice during, seriously!!!! Want my turn Badddddd
— Edward Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) April 21, 2013
I really don’t think anyone can really argue the decision there… 5 close rounds!#UFConFOX7
— Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon) April 21, 2013
Ben Henderson won twice in one night . What a boss !!!
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunsonMMA) April 21, 2013
Ben asks his GF to marry him while he’s getting boo’ed how romantic. Haha.
— Ulysses Gomez (@uselessgomez) April 21, 2013
Kudos to Henderson for using the Good Will Hunting “I came to see about a girl” line
— Ulysses Gomez (@uselessgomez) April 21, 2013
I thought #gilbertmelendez won rounds 1, 2 and 5 he’s the real champ
— Nam Phan (@NamPhanMMA) April 21, 2013
You can’t boo that fight, it was a good fight and could have went either way.
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) April 21, 2013
Don’t leave it to the judges! You will always get screwed!
— Reuben Duran (@ReubenDuranUFC) April 21, 2013
What was Henderson going to do if he lost? Propose in the hospital? #ufconfox7 @ufc
— Bigslow (@LukeBarnatt) April 21, 2013
I scored it 3-2 for Henderson. But it was close. Gil will be back! Round 1 & 5 Gil Round 2,3&4 Henderson
— Josh Koscheck (@JoshKoscheck) April 21, 2013
Very, very sweet. But just a note to future suitors:Never ever propose to me in the Octogon. I will hit you.
— Julie Kedzie (@julesk_fighter) April 21, 2013
Congrats to @bensonhenderson on win and engagement! #AndStill
— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) April 21, 2013
I think @frankieedgar beat Henderson worse in a close fight but somehow Henderson always gets the close ones #bullshit @gilbertmelendez won
— Gian Villante (@GPVillante) April 21, 2013
I have @gilbertmelendez for the win but in the @ufc anything can happen specially when you fight ben with decisions. Right? @frankieedgar
— Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) April 21, 2013
Good fight by 2 great fighter’s but im sure my teammate @showtimepettis would beat both of them #ufconfox7 @ufc
— Pascal Krauss (@pascalkrauss) April 21, 2013
CORMIER CONTROLS MIR
DC can create so much power in the clinch its amazing #ufconfox7
— Jerome-Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) April 21, 2013
Frank Mir is coming out to the same song I lost to Cole Escovedo with… This seems like a bad omen lol
— Michael McDonald (@MaydayMcDonald) April 21, 2013
@dc_mma killed it! Controlled the whole fight like a champ
— Gray Maynard (@GrayMaynard) April 21, 2013
2008 Olympic freestyle team moves to 26-0 in MMA
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) April 21, 2013
DC is a beast. Practical Wrestling + Functional Kickboxing = Winning MMA #UFConFOX
— Mackens Semerzier (@MackDaMenaceMMA) April 21, 2013
You guys are nuts! Roy Nelson isn’t as athletic as Cormier!
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) April 21, 2013
THOMSON STOPS DIAZ
Dang… I think that was the first time we have even seen Nate Diaz rocked. That must have been one heck of a kick lol
— Michael McDonald (@MaydayMcDonald) April 21, 2013
Diaz is a g tho. Dam
— John Moraga (@chicanojohn) April 21, 2013
Win or lose @natediaz209 is still and will ALWAYS be my bro, and one of the realist fighters!! #shitty ref stoppage
— Yancy Medeiros (@ymedeiros) April 21, 2013
BROWN AND MEIN PUT ON WAR
Matt Brown is a beast who just beasted! @ufc @danawhite
— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) April 21, 2013
@iamtheimmortal just wrecked it.What fight by both fighters
— Jens Pulver (@Jens_Pulver) April 21, 2013
Matt Brown brought his straight A game tonight! Impressive amigo!!
— Eddie Wineland(@EddieWineland) April 21, 2013
Great start to @ufconfox!
— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) April 21, 2013
Matt brown is an animal . Going 100mph the whole time
— Nam Phan (@NamPhanMMA) April 21, 2013
What a way to start off the fox portion of #ufconfox7 brown and mein are both beast great win for brown @ufc @mmafighting @danawhite
— Steven Siler (@Stevesiler) April 21, 2013
The love is appreciated, Thank u guys. #ProudPapa @teamalphamale
— Duane Ludwig (@DUANEBANGCOM) April 21, 2013
Team Alpha Male feels like they are 5 feet tall right now. #UFConFOX7
— MMA Roasted (@MMARoasted) April 20, 2013
Anyone think @duanebangcom has had some positive impact at Team Alpha Male? Wow, fastest rising coach in the sport! Not surprised
— Brian Stann (@BrianStann) April 20, 2013
LARKIN AND CARMONT HAVE WEIRD FIGHT
I just wanted to thank everybody for all the support ill be back #ufconfox7 #mma #ufc
— Lorenz Larkin (@da_MONSOON) April 21, 2013
.@da_monsoon just got Carmont’d like my friend @filthytomlawlor. Carmont’d = a fight where Carmont loses but still takes the “w”.
— Vinny Magalhaes (@VinnyMMA) April 20, 2013
JURY BEASTS NIJEM
I’m okay everyone. Felt fine right after. Thank you @ufc for the shot sorry to let all my fans down. Thanks for the support
— Ramsey Nijem (@RamseyNijem) April 21, 2013
TIMBER! What a freakin KO! Wow
— Eddie Wineland(@EddieWineland) April 20, 2013
Oh my god.
— Jason Highwalker(@KCBanditMMA) April 20, 2013
HOLY SHIT!!!!! That’s a KO
— Dana White (@danawhite) April 20, 2013
BENAVIDEZ OWNS UYENOYAMA
yeah !!! awesome body shot finish by @joejitsu looking awesome guys 🙂 #UFConFOX7
— Nam Phan (@NamPhanMMA) April 20, 2013
Well places body shot @joejitsu congrats amigo!
— Eddie Wineland(@EddieWineland) April 20, 2013
DILLASHAW CONTINUES TO CRUISE
Daayyyyum. This card is hot fiya so far.
— Jason Highwalker(@KCBanditMMA) April 20, 2013
Holy cow @tjdillashaw has been looking great showing complete game @ufconfox #UFConFox7 @vamtgleader @mmafighting
— Steven Siler (@Stevesiler) April 20, 2013
MEANS COMES UP SHORT
Oh well was not my night. Had a great time here in San Jose.On to the next one. Nice to meet you Jorge masvidal
— tim means (@MeansTim) April 20, 2013
AN OLYMPIAN HAS A SERIOUS UFC DEBUT
Wow… that was killer! #ChinCheck
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) April 20, 2013
UFC 159 HYPE
That’s a pretty aggressive bark
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) April 21, 2013
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— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) April 21, 2013
I can’t wait to see the look on his face as he carries the weight of all his comments come fight night
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) April 21, 2013
It’s great to see my opponent focusing on betting odds and commentating, hope he’s ready to give me hell
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) April 21, 2013