Twitter Reacts To ‘Cowboy’s’ Return, Diaz’ Antics At UFC Austin
UFC Fight Night 126 went down tonight (Sunday, February 18, 2018) from the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, TX. The headliner featured action heroes Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone and Yancy Medeiros. They did not disappoint, engaging in a one-round slugfest that Cerrone would win by buzzer-beating TKO.
In the co-main event, heavyweight finishers Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis and Marcin Tybura looked to get back on the winning track at the expense of each other. It would be Lewis who would leave with the ‘W’. He had to endure some rough moments on the mat underneath a suffocating Tybura to get it, though. In the third round, Lewis climbed to his feet after another Tybura takedown, disengaged, and mollywopped the Pole with a series of hooks in close quarters for the TKO victory.
Also, after the co-main event, Nate Diaz made a brief appearance on the FS1 broadcast, and in typical Diaz fasion, he did not disappoint.
See how Twitter reacted to these thrilling contests below:
It's time to "cowboy up!" #UFCAustin @EliasTheodorou pic.twitter.com/X0G4o5rSBM
— UFC (@ufc) February 19, 2018
The pride of Makaha, Hawaii. 🌺@YMedeiros #UFCAustin pic.twitter.com/492gZrV58B
— UFC (@ufc) February 19, 2018
Buzzer Beater! Cowboy Cerrone crumbles Yancy Medeiros right at the end of the first round for the win! #UFCAustin https://t.co/FNKDO2M4PZ
— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) February 19, 2018
Great win for @Cowboycerrone 🙌🏽 #UFCAustin
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) February 19, 2018
Head up bratha. Just part of the game. See you soon bratha. @ymedeiros #HawaiiStrong
— Max Holloway (@BlessedMMA) February 19, 2018
Donald Cerrone now tied with Michael Bisping and Georges St-Pierre for the most wins in UFC history. I'd say he's a good bet to pass them.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) February 19, 2018
Yancy Medeiros getting knocked the holy hell out and then kissing Cowboy Cerrone’s mother… this sport never spots being amazing. #UFCAustin
— MiddleEasy (@MiddleEasy) February 19, 2018
Respect. #UFCAustin pic.twitter.com/JzN3wpA1rw
— UFC (@ufc) February 19, 2018
And the Cowboy strikes again! Glad to see him back in the W column finally 🤠🤠 yeehaw!!! #UFCAustin https://t.co/Blq7zOSBpA
— Megan Anderson (@MeganAnderson) February 19, 2018
Yancy is such a good dude but you can’t play buddy/buddy with Cerrone during a fight. Makes Cowboy that much more comfortable. Same thing happened in Brown fight. #UFCAustin
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) February 19, 2018
We were all sitting here saying that. Gotta be the bully against him and stay that way.
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) February 19, 2018
It's Black Beast time!!! #UFCAustin @EliasTheodorou pic.twitter.com/I4ldhluAwq
— UFC (@ufc) February 19, 2018
Lewis is ranked #7? Heavyweight is so terrible.
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) February 19, 2018
Derrick Lewis and I have something in common.
We're both popular bangers.
— Suzanne (@SoozieCuzie) February 19, 2018
https://twitter.com/SecretMovesMMA/status/965440574491906049
Boo the guy who isn't from Texas. Boo him!!! #UFCAustin @EliasTheodorou pic.twitter.com/yULv5X6M0E
— UFC (@ufc) February 19, 2018
Very smart grappling from Tybura. Making Lewis use all his energy to escape these bad positions. #UFCAustin
— Jee (@yellowpwerrngr) February 19, 2018
Derrick Lewis is the baddest dude at the barbecue and I'm pretty okay with that being all he ever is. I'll still enjoy every one of his fights.
— Jed Meshew II (@JedKMeshew) February 19, 2018
He tried to shake but didn’t have the energy to do more than one bump. 😅
— Anton Tabuena (@antontabuena) February 19, 2018
Heavyweight fighting makes no sense and it’s so fun to watch because of it.
— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) February 19, 2018
Beautiful rides and choices being made by Tybura. You see this a lot on his regional tape.
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) February 19, 2018
https://twitter.com/Cody_Nolove/status/965444193299529729
SHIMMY SHAKE!!! @AngieOverkill #UFCAustin pic.twitter.com/1ftJXvR4vJ
— UFC (@ufc) February 19, 2018
Heavyweight things are happening. #UFCAustin
— King Typo (@BoxingBusch) February 19, 2018
Derrick Lewis personifies everything that is heavyweight MMA.
AND I LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF IT!!!!#UFCAustin
— MiddleEasy (@MiddleEasy) February 19, 2018
“My girl April, get ready… I’m going deep.”
– Derrick “The Black Beast” Lewis#UFCAustin— MiddleEasy (@MiddleEasy) February 19, 2018
I’m going deep 😂😂😂😂😭😭😭 #classic
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) February 19, 2018
Derrick vs Francis please #ufcaustin
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) February 19, 2018
GO DEEP #UFCAustin pic.twitter.com/L35qQWFI7z
— Nick Newell (@NotoriousNewell) February 19, 2018
I think @ufc should finally line @Thebeast_ufc vs @francis_ngannou up. I bet neither one of them will be going for takedowns…..@ufc #UFCAustin
— Corey 'Overtime' Anderson (@CoreyA_MMA) February 19, 2018
As @Thebeast_ufc publicist he’s very happen to get home and enjoy some outdoor activities due to the nice weather. Settle down guys 🌿👀🌿😂 #UFCAustin #ImGoingDeep pic.twitter.com/n6hMGLYAtk
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) February 19, 2018
https://twitter.com/UFCIndia/status/965447945486249985
Nate Diaz keeping it 💯 per usual
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) February 19, 2018
Find you someone who looks at you the way this kid looks at Nate Diaz doing drugs in public. pic.twitter.com/3n3R3bDaI4
— Luke Thomas🏋️♀️ (@lthomasnews) February 19, 2018
Is weed legal in Texas? Who cares Nate Diaz don't give a fuck #UFCAustin pic.twitter.com/ZsZS1dpGJo
— Tony 🌹 (@BigToneTrader) February 19, 2018
