Lyoto Machida knocked out Vitor Belfort with a highlight reel front kick KO in the opening fight of UFC 224’s main card. Afterwards, John Lineker scored a vicious left hand KO over Brian Kelleher in the third round. On Twitter, pro fighters enjoyed both bouts.
Lineker vs. Kelleher
Lineker has thick legs and a huge, hard head. He’s like a 6 foot tall guy, squashed into a bantamweight body
— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) May 13, 2018
That was a great fight.. respect to Kelleher for trading with one of the hardest hitters #UFC224
— Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) May 13, 2018
Hands like kettlebells. #UFC224
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) May 13, 2018
Machida vs. Belfort
Machida vs Belfort #UFC224
Legends do battle now
— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) May 13, 2018
It’s crazy to think Belfort/Machida has never happened before, but man, how amazing is it that we get to witness this now. #UFC224
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) May 13, 2018
Back at the last Ufc Rio @vitorbelfort told me I need to come back to @tristargym I listened to him and Its the best I’ve ever felt. I’m really thankful that legend would even take the time to give me advice. I hope he gets the victory tonight #ufc224
— éS (@EricSpicely) May 13, 2018
I think whoever lands up top first wins. Based on their last few fights, I feel their ability to take damage has gone with time. We shall see #UFC224
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) May 13, 2018
FUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!
— Chase Sherman (@ChaseShermanUFC) May 13, 2018
Twice. Jesus. #UFC224
— Jessy Jess (@missjessyjess) May 13, 2018
When they say your plane is having technical difficulties and your about to fly 9 hours. Not what I wanted to hear. #AmericanAirlines
— Frankie Saenz (@FrankieSaenz) May 13, 2018
I have @lyotomachidafw winning this first round. @vitorbelfort standing up in the corner seems to be in shape. @ufc
— Brian Ortega (@BrianTcity) May 13, 2018
Lyoto killed a guy #UFC224
— Brendan Schaub (@BrendanSchaub) May 13, 2018
That was a nasty finish by Machida! Whew #UFC224
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) May 13, 2018
Oh. My. Gosh!!! I legit just got goosebumps #UFC224 pic.twitter.com/i19AgxXvIP
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) May 13, 2018
Dam Vitor will now be on two front kick ko highlights
— Terrion Flash Ware (@flash_mma_ufc) May 13, 2018
That was nasty @lyotomachidafw love the humble respect after. #ufc224
— Zak Cummings (@ZakCummings) May 13, 2018
When they say your plane is having technical difficulties and your about to fly 9 hours. Not what I wanted to hear. #AmericanAirlines
— Frankie Saenz (@FrankieSaenz) May 13, 2018
2 legends. Such a beautiful kick by @lyotomachidafw
— Justin Gaethje (@Justin_Gaethje) May 13, 2018
That was nasty! Gotta feel for Vitor.. two front kick ko losses #ufc224
— Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) May 13, 2018
Respect
— Antonio Pezao Silva (@BigfootSilva) May 13, 2018
The dragon still got it #ufc224
— Belal muhammad (@bullyb170) May 13, 2018
So glad to see Machida back to his winning ways but damn, it’s so so sad to see Belfort go out like that. Thank you for an amazing career #ThePhenom #UFC224
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) May 13, 2018
What a career @vitorbelfort
Much respect to you and everything you have accomplished in the @ufc
— Chase Sherman (@ChaseShermanUFC) May 13, 2018
@vitorbelfort thank you for your contribution to the MMA . What you have done for MMA is amazing.
— Brian Ortega (@BrianTcity) May 13, 2018
Obrigado @vitorbelfort
— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) May 13, 2018
What’s front kick!!! The is back @lyotomachidafw
— Jimmie Rivera (@JimmieRivera135) May 13, 2018
I remember being an 18 year old watching @vitorbelfort fight in the octagon & thinking he’s my age. I’ve been impressed, disappointed, & shocked by Vitor through his career; it sucks to see him go out like that but respect at 41 he was still willing to risk it. #Respect #UFC224
— Yves Edwards (@thugjitsumaster) May 13, 2018
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