They said what?! Pros react to Israel Adesanya’s thrilling win over Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 236

By Lucas Rezende@rezenluc

Bloodyelbow.com

In a battle for the ages, Israel Adesanya defeated Kelvin Gastelum via unanimous decision after five thrilling and hard-fought rounds at UFC 236 to become the interim middleweight champion. On Twitter, pro fighters praised both men.

Man @KelvinGastelum is pretty focused, eh!?— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) April 14, 2019

Cody Garbrandt✔@Cody_Nolove

.@KelvinGastelum is horny haha2,12711:50 AM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy257 people are talking about this

Michael Chiesa✔@MikeMav22

Kelvin’s balls was hot. #ufc23642611:50 AM – Apr 14, 2019 · Green Acres, WATwitter Ads info and privacy52 people are talking about this

Stephen Thompson✔@WonderboyMMA

Nice left hand by gastelum!! Good fight so far baby!! #UFC22622311:57 AM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Stephen Thompson’s other Tweets

The Mane Event™✔@EliasTheodorou

Kelvin wobbles Ade with a strong left. #UFC2361911:57 AM – Apr 14, 2019See The Mane Event™’s other TweetsTwitter Ads info and privacy

GILBERT BURNS DURINHO✔@GilbertDurinho

I think @KelvinGastelum will knock him out R2712:00 PM – Apr 14, 2019 · Villages of Oriole, FLTwitter Ads info and privacySee GILBERT BURNS DURINHO’s other Tweets

Justin Gaethje ✔@Justin_Gaethje

@stylebender ain’t got shit on @KelvinGastelum13012:02 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy64 people are talking about this

The Mane Event™✔@EliasTheodorou

Kelvin needs (IMHO) to at least put the thought of a TD/grapple exchange or kick in Israel’s head; it’ll make his striking even more effective. #UFC2361512:03 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee The Mane Event™’s other Tweets

Shane Burgos✔@HurricaneShaneB

Holy shit what a round!! #ufc2365012:05 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Shane Burgos’s other Tweets

Chris Weidman✔@chrisweidman

Great fight !45212:06 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy33 people are talking about this

Sodiq Yusuff@Super_Sodiq

Izzy getting in his bag now3812:07 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Sodiq Yusuff’s other Tweets

Shane Burgos✔@HurricaneShaneB

This is an instant classic.. no matter what happens they’re gonna have to run this one back eventually! #ufc2366712:18 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Shane Burgos’s other Tweets

Michael Chiesa✔@MikeMav22

2-2 going into the 5th. Fights like this remind us WHY WE FUCKING LOVE MMA SO MUCH!!!!! #ufc23611912:19 PM – Apr 14, 2019 · Green Acres, WATwitter Ads info and privacy19 people are talking about this

Aljamain Sterling✔@FunkMaster_UFC

This fight crazy! 2 rounds a piece into the 5th round in my book! #UFC236!14212:19 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy15 people are talking about this

GILBERT BURNS DURINHO✔@GilbertDurinho

Kelvin is a Monster!! What a Fight!!! 8312:19 PM – Apr 14, 2019 · Villages of Oriole, FLTwitter Ads info and privacySee GILBERT BURNS DURINHO’s other Tweets

Stephen Thompson✔@WonderboyMMA

Wowww!! What freaking good round and we still have one round to go!!#UFC22667812:19 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy45 people are talking about this

Sodiq Yusuff@Super_Sodiq

This is a tough fight man both guys giving it everything. Watch and be inspired #UFC2363912:20 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Sodiq Yusuff’s other Tweets

Cara de Sapato✔@caradesapatojr

Judges will have a hard decision812:20 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Cara de Sapato’s other Tweets

Justin Gaethje ✔@Justin_Gaethje

Who gives a fuck who wins. Be a legend.3,55212:21 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy462 people are talking about this

Tyson Pedro✔@tyson_pedro_

What a co-main #ufc24616312:21 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Tyson Pedro’s other Tweets

Cub Swanson✔@CubSwanson

This fight is just too much #UFC23643812:22 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy53 people are talking about this

Rafael dos Anjos✔@RdosAnjosMMA

What a fight!!!18712:23 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy28 people are talking about this

Ryan Hall✔@ryanhall5050

Holy shit this is a scrap 15612:24 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Ryan Hall’s other Tweets

Chris Weidman✔@chrisweidman

Mind is blown !!!!!36512:24 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy45 people are talking about this

Belal Muhammad✔@bullyb170

Standing ovation!!!! Amazing fight #ufc23615212:24 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Belal Muhammad’s other Tweets

Sam Alvey✔@smilensam

Best title fight in a long time!!!4212:24 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Sam Alvey’s other Tweets

Chito Vera✔@chitoveraUFC

Holy fuck this is a fight 26712:24 PM – Apr 14, 2019 · Burbank, CATwitter Ads info and privacy54 people are talking about this

Julian marquez✔@JMarquezMMA

Holy fucking shit! That was a fucking fight!!#UFCAtlanta7412:25 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Julian marquez’s other Tweets

Frankie Edgar✔@FrankieEdgar

Holy shit!!77712:25 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy78 people are talking about this

Aljamain Sterling✔@FunkMaster_UFC

BOTH those guys are champions! WOW! What a freaking fight!! #UFC236!!64012:25 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy76 people are talking about this

Rafael dos Anjos✔@RdosAnjosMMA

Kelvin got so much chin #23631312:25 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy34 people are talking about this

Michael Chiesa✔@MikeMav22

We still have another fight. I’m exhausted. #ufc23667112:25 PM – Apr 14, 2019 · Green Acres, WATwitter Ads info and privacy51 people are talking about this

Curtis Blaydes✔@RazorBlaydes265

That was incredible so much heart and skill shown by @stylebender& @KelvinGastelum for 25 mins #UFC236 #fightoftheyear30412:26 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy23 people are talking about this

Lando Vannata✔@GroovyLando

Best fight in a minute.@KelvinGastelum v. @stylebender11112:26 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy16 people are talking about this

Josh Emmett@JoshEmmettUFC

FIght Of The Year! #UFC236 #UFCAtlanta #Respect4712:26 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Josh Emmett’s other Tweets

Shane Burgos✔@HurricaneShaneB

Wow what a beautiful and complete display of mixed martial arts.. that was the best fight i have ever seen! Thank u @stylebender and @KelvinGastelum @ufc #ufc2369312:26 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Shane Burgos’s other Tweets

Tatiana Suarez✔@TSPMMA115

That fight was so amazing I almost cried #ufc23692112:26 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy106 people are talking about this

michael✔@bisping

Amazing fight @KelvinGastelum and @stylebender2,19712:26 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy206 people are talking about this

Tony Ferguson✔@TonyFergusonXT

Great fight gentlemen, Fight Of The Night Fuego @KelvinGastelum @stylebender #ufc236 @ufc2,78412:27 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy283 people are talking about this

Brendan Schaub✔@BrendanSchaub

That was the best UFC title fight I’ve ever seen. 50k bonus ain’t enough for those two warriors. Thank you @stylebender & @KelvinGastelum #UFC236 9,01512:27 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy1,766 people are talking about this

Stipe Miocic✔@stipemiocic

What a fight.4,99612:28 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy404 people are talking about this

CRIS CYBORG✔@criscyborg

Afrika has another champion @stylebender great performance21812:32 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy33 people are talking about this

Kevin MTP Lee✔@MoTownPhenom

Not gonna lie I picked against @stylebender I’m not doing that no more1,83912:32 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy171 people are talking about this

KEN SHAMROCK✔@ShamrockKen

Congratulations to @stylebender , you fought like a true warrior. You honored your family and team like a true champion. #UFC23612612:33 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy22 people are talking about this

Megan Anderson✔@MeganA_mma

Wow. Emotional is an understatement right now!!

What a meteoric rise of The Last Stylebender over the last year. What an amazing fight through adversity,l and heart.

So so happy for Adesanya #UFC2361,36012:31 PM – Apr 14, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy161 people are talking about this

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