In a thrilling five-round main event, it was Marina Rodriguez who emerged as a new contender in the strawweight division. After going toe to toe for 25 minutes against a very game Michelle Waterson, the Brazilian landed the best shots and picked up a unanimous decision win at UFC Vegas 26. On Twitter, pro fighters enjoyed the contest.
Excited for this main event #UFCVegas26
— Adrian Yanez (@yanezmma) May 9, 2021
Very technical fight. Waterson is so tricky. Both looking good. #UFCVegas26
— Claudia Gadelha (@ClaudiaGadelha_) May 9, 2021
Rodriguez is slowly breaking Watterson down!!!#UFCVegas26
— Jamahal “Sweet Dreams” Hill (@JamahalH) May 9, 2021
Easy to throw a 6 strike combo when there’s no weight on anything and you miss everything but that last hit. Sorry im bitter I didn’t fight tonight
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) May 9, 2021
Rodriguez smelling blood
— Eryk Anders (@erykanders) May 9, 2021
When Rodriguez learns to sit down a bit more on her punches and uses her legs to generate power instead of throwing arm punches, she’ll be significantly more dangerous than she already is.
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) May 9, 2021
@karatehottiemma is so undersized but yet soo tough and such a gamer! Mad respect!
— Bryan Caraway (@BryanCaraway) May 9, 2021
Waterson definitely has heart! Rodriguez is hitting her with everything including the kitchen sink #UFCVegas26
— Andre Ewell (@daii24_dre) May 9, 2021
I have it tied or #marinarodriguez up by a round headed into the 5th #UFCVegas26
— Dennis Bermudez (@MenaceBermudez) May 9, 2021
Hell of a main event with these two ladies @ufc
— Raquel Pennington (@RockyPMMA) May 9, 2021
She’s not going to pull this off but Waterson is so GAME! Someone to study if you’re looking to sharpen your sidekick as well. Rodriguez, just had too much volume and pressure. Excellent clinch knees as well.
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) May 9, 2021
Waterson has such accuracy. She throws her legs like she throws her hands.#UFCVegas26
— Dominick Cruz (@DominickCruz) May 9, 2021
Damn those ladies threw down!
— Funky (@Benaskren) May 9, 2021
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