UFC Vegas 6 in tweets: Pros react to Derrick Lewis’ knockout of Aleksei Oleinik
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With Derrick Lewis making the walk to the octagon at UFC Vegas 6, fans were expecting fireworks from “The Black Beast.” But standing opposite him, submission specialist Aleksei Oleinik looked to halt Lewis’ streak.
Too bad, the Houston native was having none of that as he starched his Russian counterpart with a second-round knockout.
Below is how fighters reacted to the entire night of action in Las Vegas.
Derrick Lewis knocks out Alexey Oleinik
See why did Lewis waste R1 grappling, just do that.
— Funky (@Benaskren) August 9, 2020
I call dibs fighting @Thebeast_ufc @ufc
— Curtis Blaydes (@RazorBlaydes265) August 9, 2020
How scary would that be if you got in a fight with @Thebeast_ufc at the bar and he threw that flying knee #UFCVegas6
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 9, 2020
I’m just here for the Derrick Lewis post fight interview! #UFCFightNight
— Walt Harris (@thebigticket205) August 9, 2020
Derrick Lewis is a scary dude I'd honestly be down to see that Ngannou rematch #UFCVegas6
— Vince Morales (@vandetta135) August 9, 2020
@Thebeast_ufc looking slimthiccc #UFCVegas6
— Katlyn Chookagian (@blondefighter) August 9, 2020
It’s cool to see that the Black Beast’s grappling has improved Big Win #UFCVegas6
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) August 9, 2020
Derrick Lewis has the most devistating ground and pound of all time! Prove me wrong? #UFCVegas6
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 9, 2020
Those shots made some noise omg #UFCVegas6
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) August 9, 2020
Black beast black beast
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) August 9, 2020
Cashing out!! #UFCVegas6
— Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) August 9, 2020
Let's go!!! @Thebeast_ufc #UFCVegas6
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) August 9, 2020
Chris Weidman defeats Omari Akhmedov
I thought @chrisweidman was definitely done after the 2nd round...did well to turn it back around #UFCVegas6
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) August 9, 2020
So happy for @chrisweidman! Hard fought win over a super tough opponent. Love the Serra/Longo team! @funkmasterMMA
— player/coach (@CMPunk) August 9, 2020
Love the Weidman won, but how the eff did 2 judges give him a 10-8
— Funky (@Benaskren) August 9, 2020
Strong island stand up! Congrats @chrisweidman. #UFCVegas6
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) August 9, 2020
I’ve got Chris winning 29-28 #UFCVegas6
— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) August 9, 2020
What a gutsy performance by Weidman #UFCVegas6
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) August 9, 2020
Chris got him the W he needed! #UFCVegas6
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 9, 2020
Great job pulling it together for weidman and getting the job done winning that final round
— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) August 9, 2020
Darren Stewart submits Maki Pitolo
That was a beautiful sub! Man, I was hoping for a longer fight between these two. #UFCVegas6
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 9, 2020
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) August 9, 2020
Go on @Darren_mma nice one!!
— Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) August 9, 2020
Darren with the front choke! 1st submission win by submission! Congratulations #UFCVegas6
— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) August 9, 2020
Yana Kunitskaya edges Julija Stoliarenko
Lol, the shade of that fence comment #UFCVegas6
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) August 9, 2020
It’s called underhooks. Not even a real attempt to get them and your stuck against the cage
— Anthony Rocco Martin (@TonyRoccoMartin) August 9, 2020
You know, if someone is out clinching you, holding on to them usually isn’t the way to break out #UFCVegas6
— Jessy Jess (@missjessyjess) August 9, 2020
Kinda boring but very effective! I’ll never hate on a fighter for taking the easiest path to victory!
— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) August 9, 2020
And, we're back. #UFCVegas6
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) August 9, 2020
Beneil Dariush knocks out Scott Holtzman
Wow @beneildariush deserves a top 10 guys next wow great performance #UFCVegas6
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) August 9, 2020
No freakin way right now #UFCVegas6
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 9, 2020
Darius stole my signature technique !
— Funky (@Benaskren) August 9, 2020
Damnnnnn @beneildariush
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) August 9, 2020
Dariush, Dariush, Dariush is on fire!! #UFCVegas6
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) August 9, 2020
Yikessssss #UFCVegas6
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) August 9, 2020
Ohhhhhhhh that’s how u spin another bonus for beniel!!!!!!
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 9, 2020
Wowwwwwww!!!!
— Dhiego Lima (@DhLimaMMA) August 9, 2020
SON!!!! #SpinningShit #UFCVegas6
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) August 9, 2020
Wow @beneildariush deserves a top 10 guys next wow great performance #UFCVegas6
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) August 9, 2020
Wow!! @beneildariush with the spinning forearm! #UFCVegas6
— Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) August 9, 2020
