In an exciting stand-up battle, Robert Whittaker outpointed Jared Cannonier with precise jabs and combinations to score a unanimous decision win at UFC 254’s co-main event. On Twitter, pro fighters enjoyed the thrilling bout.
Interesting fight here #UFC254
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) October 24, 2020
Man Whittaker has to start checking these kicks
— “Young Superstar” (@Benaskren) October 24, 2020
Don’t blink #ufc254
— Alistair Overeem (@Alistairovereem) October 24, 2020
Love me that same side kick Whittaker is going to
— Baldy Ed (@brianboom135) October 24, 2020
Apart from the leg kicks I say 1-0 Whittaker! #UFC254
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) October 24, 2020
Cannonier doesn’t have a response for the blitz of Whitaker. Landed some nice leg kicks early tho. Whitaker fighting an excellent fight so far. #UFC254
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) October 24, 2020
Great technical battle right now #UFC254
— Luis Antonio Pena (@violentbobross) October 24, 2020
Cannonier gotta start throwing more than leg kicks
— “Young Superstar” (@Benaskren) October 24, 2020
Redness on the leg means nothing. Bruising is a different story. A simple slap on the leg will make your leg look red as well. Whitaker with a legit speed advantage. Cannonier with the power advantage. #UFC254
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) October 24, 2020
Those low kicks are working. #UFC254
— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) October 24, 2020
Damn how did Cannonier survive!!
— “Young Superstar” (@Benaskren) October 24, 2020
Glad the ref didn’t stop that #UFC254
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) October 24, 2020
Whittaker is on point right now #UFC254
— Baldy Ed (@brianboom135) October 24, 2020
Wooooow Jesus is looord #UFC254
— Darren Stewart (@Darren_mma) October 24, 2020
That fight was dope af!!! #UFC254
— Mike Rod (@mrodmma) October 24, 2020
#ufc254 definitely need a 4th round
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 24, 2020
That was a good fight! Wow #UFC254
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) October 24, 2020
Whittaker looked good! Title rematch right? #UFC254
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) October 24, 2020
What a round for @robwhittakermma #UFC254 @ufc
— Joanna Jedrzejczyk (@joannamma) October 24, 2020
Not enough round for this fight !! Massive war #UFC254
— Volkan Oezdemir (@volkan_oezdemir) October 24, 2020
Amazing fight , soooooo exciting they are both winners #UFC254
— Johnny Walker (@JohnnyWalker) October 24, 2020
Low kicks were a good idea, but you need so much more to win with Whittaker. Precise boxing in all rounds and this great high kick in the third by Robert. Congrats @robwhittakermma.
— Jan Blachowicz (@JanBlachowicz) October 24, 2020
Whitaker, taking full advantage of his speed and experience here. Had it 30-27 for Rob. Cannonier showing toughness and heart here. He will be better from this. #UFC254
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) October 24, 2020
Reapeeeeeer!! Well done @robwhittakermma #UFC254
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) October 24, 2020
Whittaker vs Izzy again then #ufc254
— jack hermansson (@jackthejokermma) October 24, 2020
Congrats to Whitaker!!! He’s the man !
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) October 24, 2020
The way that fight ended though…. ! @killagorillamma is one tough dude! Congrats @robwhittakermma ! #UFC254 pic.twitter.com/04OQXYPmu8
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) October 24, 2020
What a fight!!! @robwhittakermma was looking extremely sharp. Heal up @killagorillamma #ufc254
— Alistair Overeem (@Alistairovereem) October 24, 2020
About the author
