Twitter Reacts To Jon Jones’ Electrifying Return At UFC 214
UFC 214 emanated tonight (Saturday, July 29, 2017) from the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. The main event saw perhaps the conclusion to the greatest grudge match in MMA history, as Daniel Cormier took on Jon Jones for the second time.
The first two rounds were competitive as Cormier pressured forward and tried to land punches upstairs between intermittent leg kicks. Meanwhile, Jones’ kicking game paid dividends. He struck the legs of his bitter rival with round kicks and his signature – though controversial – oblique kicks. Jones also went to the body with digging front kicks and upstairs with head kicks. Cormier continued to move forward all the while, doing his best to make it a boxing match.
But Jones brought it to a close in round three. A head kick wobbled the granite-chinned Cormier, and Jones pursued the finish with calculated aggression. After driving Cormier to the floor, Jones finished the job with ground and pound against the fence. The loss marked the first time the former Olympian had been finished in MMA competition.
The co-main event was a borderline unwatchable fight, which seems to have become commonplace for the welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley. Tyron stuffed every one of challenger Demian Maia’s takedowns, forcing the legendary Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace to engage with him on the feet. But Woodley refused to pursue the finish, instead pot-shotting his way to a abysmally lackluster decision victory.
Check out how MMA Twitter reacted to these two pivotal bouts below:
https://twitter.com/jonjones/status/891513515063754753
Let's go DC!!!!!!!!!#UFC214
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) July 30, 2017
https://twitter.com/billbarnwell/status/891515181720895488
Hey Pussy, are you still there?
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) July 30, 2017
Jones/DC II is finally here!!! #ufc214 pic.twitter.com/X6uPgFAomt
— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) July 30, 2017
Just asked @GeorgesStPierre what he thought of that fight. His response:
"I want @bisping and Bisping wants me."
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 30, 2017
Anyhow … DANIEL CORMIER IS FIGHTING JON JONES.
— Josh Gross (@yay_yee) July 30, 2017
It's time. pic.twitter.com/5aASn3EWdu
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) July 30, 2017
Long time coming, but Jon Jones is back. Out to 'The Champ Is Here' by Jadakiss.
— Luke Thomas🏋️♀️ (@lthomasnews) July 30, 2017
Here we go!!! #UFC214 pic.twitter.com/Z9siQqI1RM
— MMA GOSSiP (@MMAxGossip) July 30, 2017
They're in the cage! It's real! I can finally get excited. pic.twitter.com/TPkQKIf2Jd
— Anton Tabuena (@antontabuena) July 30, 2017
https://twitter.com/mikedyce/status/891520771142627329
Do. Not. Interview. DC. He just got blasted into unconsciousness. Let him talk some other time. #UFC214
— Tommy Toe Hold (@TommyToeHold) July 30, 2017
Jones is the best fighter ever for a reason. To this day the only man that can beat Jon Jones is Jon Jones #UFC214
— Kel Dansby (@KelDansby) July 30, 2017
Jones just has too many weapons. DC made a *ton* of great adjustments, but there's only so much that one can do to improve. Incredible.
— Luke Thomas🏋️♀️ (@lthomasnews) July 30, 2017
https://twitter.com/Patrick_Wyman/status/891525618369667073
Let's go Maia 🙏 It would be amazing to see him win the belt here. Modern day Royce Gracie. #UFC214 pic.twitter.com/l05tDbnW0Y
— MMA GOSSiP (@MMAxGossip) July 30, 2017
Who's had a longer road back for 2nd chance at UFC gold than Demian Maia? Tough matchup w/T Wood in a well-earned, high-stakes bout #UFC214
— Mike Chiappetta MMA (@MikeChiappetta) July 30, 2017
https://twitter.com/mikedyce/status/891505644938838017
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) July 30, 2017
https://twitter.com/SecretMovesMMA/status/891506432201420800
WOW. Amazing takedown defense. #UFC214
— Tommy Toe Hold (@TommyToeHold) July 30, 2017
SHIT! That was some amazing takedown defense. #UFC214
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) July 30, 2017
The @ufc needs @nickdiaz209
— Michael Mardones (@LayzieTheSavage) July 30, 2017
It's backpack time https://t.co/USoDPQQwze
— Kel Dansby (@KelDansby) July 30, 2017
Maia would surprise everyone with a headkick right now!!! #ufc214 pic.twitter.com/ddDgUwpGQS
— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) July 30, 2017
Damien Maia right now pic.twitter.com/QZJh9FDs1Q
— Jimmy Smith (@jimmysmithmma) July 30, 2017
https://twitter.com/FrontRowBrian/status/891509225096179712
0-8 in takedowns for Maia. Again, Woodley not doing much, but things not good for the Brazilian.
— Guilherme Cruz (@guicruzzz) July 30, 2017
I'm officially throwing in the towel for Maia. #UFC214
— Stephie Haynes (@CrooklynMMA) July 30, 2017
https://twitter.com/KidNate/status/891510930739253248
Maia still struggling with distance. Needs to start setting up his takedown attempts or get a better grip. #shakeitoff #UFC214 pic.twitter.com/chsOOyRiny
— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) July 30, 2017
Maia: *shoots for takedown*
Woodley: pic.twitter.com/RB09oSiJaT
— UFC (@ufc) July 30, 2017
https://twitter.com/LordFonzz/status/891513975329783812
Maia never quit trying but the door was slammed in his face 23 times. Woodley hurt Maia when he hit him. 50-45 TWood. Fans chanted "boring."
— Josh Gross (@yay_yee) July 30, 2017
https://twitter.com/Patrick_Wyman/status/891514293568512004
Woodley: I'm the best in the world.
/loud boos
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 30, 2017
Rogan tells Woodley the record for least amount of strikes thrown was broken. Crowd booed that, too.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 30, 2017
Man, if UFC fans booed Woodley for being patient and not taking any chances they are going to be furious with Mayweather against McGregor.
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) July 30, 2017
