Amanda Nunes defended her title once again with a stellar performance against Raquel Pennington at UFC 224, with a TKO win in the last round of the bout. On Twitter, pro fighters enjoyed the fight, but there was criticism of Pennington’s corner for sending her back out there despite Raquel saying “I’m done.”
I thought @TeciaTorres should’ve fought @NinaAnsaroff as the co-main yo this and call the event #UFC224 #DoubleDate or #MakingTortillas my Latino friends get it.
— Yves Edwards (@thugjitsumaster) May 13, 2018
The Nunes kick is already paying off. No one gives credit to Arona though, who was doing it way back in Pride when no one else was. #ufc224
— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) May 13, 2018
I see a challenge for @CrisCyborg #ufc224
— Tito Ortiz (@titoortiz) May 13, 2018
Real high pace by these ladies.
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) May 13, 2018
I think Pennington is already hurt. Something’s up with that left leg. @ufc
— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) May 13, 2018
What a great fight so far ladies!! @RockyPMMA vs @Amanda_Leoa #ufc224 @ufc
— Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) May 13, 2018
Down 3 RDs but Rocky is pushing still. Nunes chewed up that lead leg early and it’s paying dividends, while landing crips combinations. Rocky doing well when putting together combinations and staying off the cage. #UFC224
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) May 13, 2018
Defensively, I see clear holes that future opponents (and Rocky) can capitalize on against Nunes. When ppl push FWD, Nunes tends to push her hands out while backing up. She’s getting away with it by moving away from the power, along with footwork. Pay attention. #UFC224
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) May 13, 2018
Great stoppage. And dominant performance from the Lioness, Amanda Nunes! #UFC224
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) May 13, 2018
A corner should stop a fight if a fighter says they’ve had enough. #UFCRio
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) May 13, 2018
Pennington’s corner tells her to keep going. Comes out for rd 5 but after a td and a big elbow caused a ton of bleeding the ref stops it and nunes #AndStill
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) May 13, 2018
Pennington is too tough for her own good. What an amazing fight ladies! Congrats Amanda on another successful title defense. #UFC224
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) May 13, 2018
Great job corner look at her wtf man fire them all #ufc224
— Terrion Flash Ware (@flash_mma_ufc) May 13, 2018
Congrats Champ @Amanda_Leoa and much love to @RockyPMMA …so tough and so much respect to you Rocky @ufc #UFC224
— Alex Chambers (@alexchambersmma) May 13, 2018
Perfect example why you shouldn’t let a fighter continue if THEY say they’re done. #UFCRio
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) May 13, 2018
Really feel bad for her. They’re meant to save her from punishment like that.. not send her out for more.
— Bec Rawlings (@RowdyBec) May 13, 2018
Loved all the respect in @Amanda_Leoa post fight interview with @RockyPMMA @ufc
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) May 13, 2018
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