By Shaun Al-Shatti@shaunalshatti
MMAfighting.com
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Justin Gaethje did it again.
The lightweight division’s human highlight reel needed less than a round to knock out Edson Barboza on Saturday night, downing Barboza with a monstrous right hand in the main event of UFC Philadelphia. The win gave Gaethje back-to-back first-round knockouts following his similar destruction of James Vick, and thurst the former WSOF champion back into the title picture at 155 pounds.
Check out reaction to Gaethje’s handiwork below, plus the best of the rest from a roller-coaster night at UFC Philadelphia.
JUSTIN GAETHJE DEF. EDSON BARBOZA
Conor McGregor
@TheNotoriousMMA
That was well done all the way through.
Congratulations Justin.20.9K10:04 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy1,794 people are talking about this
Jorge Masvidal UFC@GamebredFighter
I started a trend3,82510:00 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy496 people are talking about this
#UFCPhiladephia8069:58 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy95 people are talking about this
Holy Shit what a RD What a fight vicious finish @ufc #UFCPhiladelphia159:59 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Truck Gordon’s other Tweets
Joe Joe Giannetti @Giannettimma
Is Gaethje the lightweight yoel romero?made of STEEL! #UFCPhiladelphia2610:00 AM – Mar 31, 2019 · Abington, MATwitter Ads info and privacySee Joe Joe Giannetti ‘s other Tweets
He’s the god damn terminatorBarstool Sports@barstoolsportsGO TO SLEEP #UFCPhiladelphia 710:07 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Austin Arnett’s other Tweets
Well well well that was crazyyyy for all 2 and half minutes… @Justin_Gaethje is a beast and the worst match up for anyone with that wrestling is he doesn’t need to use… #UFCPhiladelhpia3710:05 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Damien Brown’s other Tweets
Alex Volkanovski@alexvolkanovski
#UFCPhiladelphia4219:57 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy31 people are talking about this
Holy shit! Justin is a beast! #UFCPhilly279:56 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Brad Tavares’s other Tweets
@Justin_Gaethje is a freak! #UFCPhiladelhpia489:56 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Jared Gordon’s other Tweets
Aaaaaammmmaaaaazzzzing!!! @Justin_Gaethje that was wild! Congrats #UFCPhiladelphia6309:57 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy73 people are talking about this
He’s not human. He’s like a piece of iron. CONGRATS @Justin_Gaethje #UFCPhiladelhpia1,3589:57 AM – Mar 31, 2019 · Philadelphia, PATwitter Ads info and privacy125 people are talking about this
Francis Ngannou@francis_ngannou
what a main event!!! #UFCPhiladelphia1,8969:55 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy149 people are talking about this
wowwww @Justin_Gaethje !!! what a fight!! #UFCPhiladelhpia7759:55 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy72 people are talking about this
GILBERT BURNS DURINHO@GilbertDurinho
This guy is a Real Gangster 3810:01 AM – Mar 31, 2019 · Delray Beach, FLTwitter Ads info and privacySee GILBERT BURNS DURINHO’s other Tweets
I dont anticipate anyone will be raising their hand to fight Justin Gaethje, like the teacher asked a question everyone knew the answer to. Utter silence and phones sent to voicemail . That boy a savage ! #UFCPHILLY11910:09 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy16 people are talking about this
@Justin_Gaethje my dude!!! @ONXSports @ufc #UFCPhilly99:58 AM – Mar 31, 2019 · Antelope, CATwitter Ads info and privacySee Max Griffin’s other Tweets
Great fight for a non mma fan to see. Matchmaking has been awesome for the @espn cards.1179:58 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Ian McCall’s other Tweets
@Justin_Gaethje is a legend.89:58 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee éS’s other Tweets
Man Justin and showtime would be 6710:01 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Belal Muhammad’s other Tweets
Gaethje is a fighter that is all for the fans. If you dislike him or badmouth him, you’re truly not a fan of the sport. #UFCPhiladelhpia1,98310:11 AM – Mar 31, 2019 · Philadelphia, PATwitter Ads info and privacy213 people are talking about this
JACK HERMANSSON DEF. DAVID BRANCH
He’s legit #ufcphiladelphia3189:37 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy35 people are talking about this
That was impressive
Jack just subbed out a high level black belt. Wow #UFCPhiladelhpia99:37 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Julian marquez’s other Tweets
Joe Joe Giannetti @Giannettimma
That guillotine set up from Hermansson is a personal fave of mine! #ufcphiladelphia189:35 AM – Mar 31, 2019 · Abington, MATwitter Ads info and privacySee Joe Joe Giannetti ‘s other Tweets
Dennis Bermudez@MenaceBermudez
What in Tarnations !!! How did that just happen to #DaveBranch that fast ? #UFCPhiladelhpia99:35 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Dennis Bermudez’s other Tweets
GILBERT BURNS DURINHO@GilbertDurinho
Wow didn’t see that coming #UFCPhiladelhpia69:34 AM – Mar 31, 2019 · Delray Beach, FLTwitter Ads info and privacySee GILBERT BURNS DURINHO’s other Tweets
That’s was fast #UFCPhiladelpha2189:34 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy41 people are talking about this
@jackthejokermma with that kind of submission that makes ya water flow… The set up was beautiful #UFCPhiladelhpia #Guillotine310:07 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Damien Brown’s other Tweets
JOSH EMMETT DEF. MICHAEL JOHNSON
Damn Walkoff439:21 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Ian McCall’s other Tweets
He don’t even kno he was out. Damn son.— Bryce Mitchell (@ThugnastyMMA) March 31, 2019
Holy moly #UFCPhiladelphia1749:20 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy21 people are talking about this
That was a scary KO by @JoshEmmettUFC #UFCPhiladelhpia819:19 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Jared Gordon’s other Tweets
Heck of a win by @JoshEmmettUFC. Congratulations!439:22 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Ryan Hall’s other Tweets
I literally felt everyone in the arena jump to its feet when Emmett landed that punch. That was crazy. #UFCPhiladelhpia1949:19 AM – Mar 31, 2019 · Philadelphia, PATwitter Ads info and privacy17 people are talking about this
Wow! Emmet got some power! #UFCPhilly159:19 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Brad Tavares’s other Tweets
@JoshEmmettUFC yes!!! Sick knockout brotha!! Sactown baby! @ufc #UFCPhilly79:27 AM – Mar 31, 2019 · Antelope, CATwitter Ads info and privacySee Max Griffin’s other Tweets
Joe Joe Giannetti @Giannettimma
JOSH EMMETT! #ufcphiladelphia109:19 AM – Mar 31, 2019 · Abington, MASee Joe Joe Giannetti ‘s other TweetsTwitter Ads info and privacy
Oh damn. #Stiffed #UFCPhiladelphia @UFCFightPass4119:19 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy44 people are talking about this
Always respect the power taunting your opponent doesn’t always pan out and is dangerous and that’s why 49:18 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Terrion Flash Ware’s other Tweets
That was a nasty KO
Emmett right hand has to be broken if not, then he has steal hands #UFCPhiladelhpia1869:25 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy21 people are talking about this
I love @FollowTheMenace he’s a real one, congrats to @JoshEmett way to come back through adversity and make it happen! @ufc4479:24 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy30 people are talking about this
MICHELLE WATERSON DEF. KAROLINA KOWALKIEWICZ
BEKENI Batwa Pygmy A.K.A. Cris Cyborg@criscyborg
Great fight by both ladies! @karatehottiemma @KarolinaMMA this is why fans love women’s mma! #CyborgNation @ufc #UFCPhiladelhpia788:47 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee BEKENI Batwa Pygmy A.K.A. Cris Cyborg’s other Tweets
Damn. @karatehottiemma just showed up and put on a hell of a performance! Was hoping one of those spinning heel kicks would land!Congrats girl 2628:46 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Lando Vannata’s other Tweets
Wow what an amazing fight of @karatehottiemma vs @KarolinaMMA this @ufc 288:45 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Cindy Dandois’s other Tweets
Spinning armbar from side control. That’s a classic. #ThugjitsuThoughts218:38 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Yves Edwards’s other Tweets
No tap zone ! Ouch #UFCPhilly218:37 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Derek Brunson’s other Tweets
@karatehottiemma looked great tonight. Congrats. #UFCPhilaldelphia68:52 AM – Mar 31, 2019 · Knoxville, TNTwitter Ads info and privacySee Scott Holtzman’s other Tweets
Great technique @karatehottiemma on a roll! Get that gold!298:51 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Mark Coleman’s other Tweets
Joe Joe Giannetti @Giannettimma
Amazing performance by @karatehottiemma #UFCPhiladelphia48:48 AM – Mar 31, 2019 · Abington, MASee Joe Joe Giannetti ‘s other TweetsTwitter Ads info and privacy
Who makes your heart melt more karate hotties daughter or max Holloway’s son lol (in a non abducted in plain sight way) #UFCPhiladelpha1458:49 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy20 people are talking about this
@karatehottiemma …. you never cease to amaze me. I’m so proud I could never explain. Awesome job! Awesome performance! So well deserved!!!! Yeah baby!!!!!!!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvpz7yOJfjo/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=rjqfmx80opzr …6088:54 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy74 people are talking about this
No no no no sorry, but the real contender fight is @TSPMMA115 vs @NinaAnsaroff @danawhite @ufc4148:50 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy105 people are talking about this
PAUL CRAIG DEF. KENNEDY NZECHUKWU
This fight is weird as shit!!!648:08 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Alan Jouban’s other Tweets
omg paul craig with another last minute submission!! #UFCPhiladelhpia wow!!4228:15 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy27 people are talking about this
Paul Craig!!!! Hahahahaah this guy is hysterical, literally cracks me up!!! #UFCPhiladelphia808:15 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Jared Gordon’s other Tweets
Aljamain Sterling@FunkMaster_UFC
Never count out the “Bear Jew”! I said it on the podcast too! He’s crafty off his back! #UFCPhiladelphia3998:15 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy42 people are talking about this
That was a quick tap once he got that triangle sunk in #ufcphiladelphia3928:16 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy40 people are talking about this
Super slick.1678:15 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Dan Hardy’s other Tweets
Slick triangle! Great comeback win 438:13 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Erik Jon Koch’s other Tweets
Joe Joe Giannetti @Giannettimma
THAT JIU JITSU #ufcphiladelphia68:12 AM – Mar 31, 2019 · Abington, MATwitter Ads info and privacySee Joe Joe Giannetti ‘s other Tweets
People talk about “low fight IQ”, like they know what they’re talking about, a lot. If you wanna see some terrible “fight IQ”, I would say this is it!158:12 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Chas Skelly’s other Tweets
The bear jew lol amazing alias as well508:17 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Jared Gordon’s other Tweets
SODIQ YUSUFF DEF. SHEYMON MORAES
Let’s go my friend @sheymonmoraes #UFCPhiladelphia #UFCnoCombate327:18 AM – Mar 31, 2019 · Rio de Janeiro, BrazilTwitter Ads info and privacySee Thiago Marreta’s other Tweets
So proud of my brother @Super_Sodiq! Fought a super tough and skilled guy and went out there and did the damn thing!!#Repost @Super_Sodiq
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Chapter 2 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvp3XQKDwyT/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=5e7o48kk09rt …179:24 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee James Vick’s other Tweets
JESUS!! Respect to Moraes for seeing the final bell!! Hell of a third round for Yusuff577:36 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Jimmy Smith’s other Tweets
great fight!! think that knockdown nicked it #UFCPhiladelpha287:37 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee JIMI MANUWA’s other Tweets
That was a very great performance by both fighters. Both had really good offensive and defensive techniques. Congrats @Super_Sodiq on your victory #UFCPhiladelpha597:46 AM – Mar 31, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacySee Tatiana Suarez’s other Tweets
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