The UFC 257 main card started with a couple of TKO victories. Firstly, Marina Rodriguez upset Amanda Ribas in the second round, in a fight marked by another odd performance by referee Herb Dean. Afterwards, Makhmud Muradov rocked Andrew Sanchez with a flying knee and finished him with a flurry of strikes in the third round. On Twitter, pro fighters enjoyed the finishes,
Makhmud Muradov vs. Andrew Sanchez
So who we taking in this one? I’m leaning towards Muradov. #UFC257
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) January 24, 2021
Sick flow @ElDirteSanchez. 10/90 #ufc257
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) January 24, 2021
10-9 Sanchez R1
I feel like Muradov picked it up towards the end but Sanchez still held the lead at the buzzer.#UFC257 #MMA #UFCFightIsland
Scorecard: https://t.co/CwTmZKZIkP pic.twitter.com/3z1C1h5d9h
— The Thugjitsu Master (@thugjitsumaster) January 24, 2021
I like this fight!
— Marvin Vettori (@MarvinVettori) January 24, 2021
I gotta say though @ElDirteSanchez striking has def improved. Looks like he believes in it more. Not surprised since he’s been training with the great @Firas_Zahabi ! #ufc257
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) January 24, 2021
10-9 Muradov R2
I have it one a piece. Muradov kept the momentum he built at the end of the first.#UFC257 #MMA #UFCFightIsland
Scorecard: https://t.co/CwTmZKZIkP pic.twitter.com/BFP3VS47FO
— The Thugjitsu Master (@thugjitsumaster) January 24, 2021
Good finish #UFC257
— karen Till (@darrentill2) January 24, 2021
Heck of a stanky leg by Sanchez.
— Funky (@Benaskren) January 24, 2021
Big finish for Muradov! #UFC257 I was going for the mullet super powers!
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) January 24, 2021
Some lame stoppages tonight
— Ricky Simón (@RickySimonUFC) January 24, 2021
I hate that stoppage!! Let him fall or recover. Standing stoppages take away from Truly great finishes or recoveries
Scorecard: https://t.co/Swa6NbZgzC pic.twitter.com/tdyASpj5oN
— Sam Alvey (@smilensam) January 24, 2021
Marina Rodriguez vs. Amanda Ribas
Great way to kick off #ufc257 with a fight between two of the best up and coming female talents! Let’s gooooo!!
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) January 24, 2021
Noooooooo
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) January 24, 2021
Weird
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) January 24, 2021
DAMN SMOKEY!!!
— Funky (@Benaskren) January 24, 2021
Man her striking is so good
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) January 24, 2021
Ok I got that wrong ♂️
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) January 24, 2021
Wow!!!
— Randa Markos (@randamma) January 24, 2021
Super sketchy moment there lol but excellent striking by Rodriguez!! Clean! #ufc257
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) January 24, 2021
Well, that’s an upset! Rodriguez made Ribas pay for getting a little wild. #UFC257
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) January 24, 2021
The women are the only ones with finishes tonight? Let’s go!!! #UFC257
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) January 24, 2021
Told yall lmao wild finish!!! #UFC257 #UFCFightIsland
— Sijara SarJ Eubanks (@SarJnCharge) January 24, 2021
Can we get Steve Mazzagatti back? Herb Dean is the worst. #UFC257
— Mike Pierce (@MikePierce170) January 24, 2021
I feel like Herb is always confused #UFC257
— Katlyn Chookagian (@blondefighter) January 24, 2021
— Carla Esparza (@CarlaEsparza1) January 24, 2021
Ribas did NOT need those extra shots. What happened there Herb? #ufc257
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) January 24, 2021
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