Following Robbie Lawler and Matt Brown’s five-round war at UFC on Fox 12 in San Jose on Saturday, fighters and industry notables reacted to Lawler’s unanimous decision win via Twitter.
It was a match-up that seemingly could not go the distance. UFC president Dana White said on Fox Sports 1 leading up to the fight, “If it goes the distance, I’ll walk back to Vegas.” It did go the distance, but White won’t be walking from San Jose to Las Vegas.
And the winner, earning a shot at the UFC welterweight title… @Ruthless_RL #UFCFightNight
— UFC (@ufc) July 27, 2014
#ThankYou Robbie and Matt for that incredible fight! #UFCFightNight
— UFC (@ufc) July 27, 2014
I’m taking off my dress shoes and putting on my Adidas and getting ready to walk back to Vegas! I didn’t see that coming!!!
— Dana White (@danawhite) July 27, 2014
I’m taking off my dress shoes and putting on my Adidas and getting ready to walk back to Vegas! I didn’t see that coming!!!
— Dana White (@danawhite) July 27, 2014
Awesome fight. Respect to both guys. My kind of punch up.
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) July 27, 2014
2 Real fighters right here!!! #UFConFOX12
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) July 27, 2014
Congrats @Ruthless_RL . Great to see how you have evolved and in my eyes the un crowed champ. Sorry @JohnyHendricks hendricks
— KJ Noons (@kjnoons) July 27, 2014
Unbelievably impressed with Matt Browns aggressive attacks in the 5th. U can’t fake that kind of toughness! @ufc
— Sara McMann (@Sara_McMann) July 27, 2014
Great rd 5. Brown came out pushing hard, trying to finish. Stopped using his right 1/2way thru. Lawler should win 4-1#ufcfightnight
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) July 27, 2014
Wowwwwwwwwww awesome fight..
— Antonio Pezao Silva (@BigfootSilva) July 27, 2014
Congrats @Ruthless_RL ! See you soon!
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) July 27, 2014
The MMA gods have shined upon us today. Brilliant card @ufc
— russell doane (@RussellDoane135) July 27, 2014
Great display of heart and skill by @Ruthless_RL and @IamTheImmortal #MMA #UFCFightNight
— Mark Bocek (@MarkBocek) July 27, 2014
an incredible fight between two animals @ufc
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) July 27, 2014
This fucking guy makes it look like, to him, it’s no big deal. @Ruthless_RL #UFConFOX12 @AmericanTopTeam
— Yves Edwards (@thugjitsumaster) July 27, 2014
Nice congrats @Ruthless_RL
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) July 27, 2014
What an amazing card @ufc #UFConFOX12
— Ramsey Nijem (@RamseyNijem) July 27, 2014
Great fight!!! @Ruthless_RL @IamTheImmortal #ufc
— Mike DOLCE (@TheDolceDiet) July 27, 2014
What a war!!
— AL IAQUINTA (@ALIAQUINTA) July 27, 2014
That’s what fightin’ is all about… @Ruthless_RL !!
— Mike Brown (@mikebrownmma) July 27, 2014
Matt Brown is a #dog I swear lol @ufc
— Manny Gamburyan (@MannyGamburyan) July 27, 2014
Thanks to all the @ufc fans out there supporting the great #UFConFOX12 fights!!!
— robbie lawler (@Ruthless_RL) July 27, 2014
Congrats @IamTheImmortal on one heck of a fight.!! I have so much respect for you.
— robbie lawler (@Ruthless_RL) July 27, 2014
Hey @UFC– Thanks for that amazing card in our hometown! #UFCFightNight #SanJose
— Strikeforce (@Strikeforce) July 27, 2014
