In a career-defining performance, Rob Font picked up a dominant victory against former champion Cody Garbrandt at UFC Vegas 27. After going five rounds against ‘No Love’ and putting on a jab clinic, he picked up a unanimous decision win at the UFC Apex. On Twitter, pro fighters reacted to the contest.
Leaning towards Garbrandt here but Font has the power to win. Line them up for the Kings return! #UFCVegas27
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) May 23, 2021
I’m watching
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) May 23, 2021
@RobSFont by right hand KO. Cody drops that hand too much. #UFCVegas27
— Devin Powell (@DevinPowellMMA) May 23, 2021
Great fight so far Cody is listening to coach bully
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 23, 2021
Font can’t miss with that right hand #UFCVegas27
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) May 23, 2021
A lot of Danger in this fight! #UFCVegas27
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) May 23, 2021
Y’all thinkin what I’m thinkin
— Sean O’Malley (@SugaSeanMMA) May 23, 2021
Cody looks like he’s in the 5th round #UFCVegas27
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) May 23, 2021
Loving this fight. So technical in all areas bjj, striking, wrestling! #UFCVegas27
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) May 23, 2021
THIS IS MY DIVISION! #UFCVegas27
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) May 23, 2021
@RobSFont is gonna break the record for most jabs landed in a single fight. Holy s—! What a clinic!#UFCFightnight #robfont @ufc
— Matt “The Mangler” Bessette (@Mangler_MMA) May 23, 2021
That Jab is A1. #UFCVegas27
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) May 23, 2021
Cody needs a finish here. Can’t ever count out a former champion, especially of this division. Font on point and controlling the tempo #UFCVegas27
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) May 23, 2021
Rob Font basically came out of nowhere . This dude is a well rounded , highly skilled fighter! #UFCVegas27
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) May 23, 2021
Dominant performance by @RobSFont .. great jab, nice fakes, controlled the distance beautifully. Patience. Composure. Well done man!
— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) May 23, 2021
You can always tell when the fighter doesn’t perform at his best.Never a physical thing. It’s all mental. #UFCVegas27
— John Wayne Makdessi (@JohnMakdessi) May 23, 2021
48-47 . Who sippin on the job ! #UFCVegas27
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) May 23, 2021
Keep your head up my brother @Cody_Nolove you’re a warrior and inspiration Congrats to @RobSFont and his Team
— Dan “50k” Ige (@Dynamitedan808) May 23, 2021
Whatta a perfmc by @RobSFont congrats man!! #Domination @ufc #UFCVegas27.
— Raphael Assuncao (@RaphaAssuncao) May 23, 2021
Great scrap, font is elite. 135 div is electric #UFCVegas27
— Billy Q (@BillyQMMA) May 23, 2021
Bantamweight division is the best division #UFCVegas27
— Ricky Simón (@RickySimonUFC) May 23, 2021
Damn best jab? Lol chill @felderpaul beautiful performance @RobSFont wonderful fight by both men. Head up @Cody_Nolove #UFCVegas27
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) May 23, 2021