Well, fans and viewers were nearly treated to one of Mark Hunt’s emphatic knockout victories, but instead at UFC 221, it was rising heavyweight Curtis Blaydes who emerged victorious in Perth, Australia.
While some might have rather seen the striking abilities of Hunt come out as the winner, that didn’t mean Blaydes was without his own appreciation. Plenty of his fellow UFC stars had compliments for ‘Razor’ Blaydes on social media following the contest.
I don't know… #ufc221 https://t.co/6ZWvgftCfZ
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) February 11, 2018
Somehow I caught Uriah Faber’s expression right after Blaydes landed the takedown and we were making the same exact face 😱😬 #UFC221
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) February 11, 2018
Damn. @RazorBlaydes265 has a fucking chin
— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) February 11, 2018
Blaydes is a smart man because that famous walk-off looked like it was coming to the Ozzie’s!! #UFC221
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) February 11, 2018
9-9 round? #UFC221
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) February 11, 2018
He cut Hunt?!? That's like cutting Superman!!! #UFC221 pic.twitter.com/y9rUbT6wZg
— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) February 11, 2018
I’m amazed at Blaydes’ ability to adjust after the damage he took in the first round! When fighters fight smart there’s always a little bit of this in me tho. #UFC221 pic.twitter.com/1FoYzAbNgh
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) February 11, 2018
Nothing makes me yell profanities at my tv more than Hunto getting taken down. #ufc221
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) February 11, 2018
Blaydes showed a lot of heart and an incredible chin to survive in the first round. Great win for him. #ufc221
— Matheus Nicolau (@NicolauMatheus) February 11, 2018
Blades used his wrestling perfectly. Congrats. Big win
— Dan Henderson (@danhendo) February 11, 2018
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