Pros React To UFC On ESPN+1 Event

Pro-Fighters Impressed With Henry Cejudo’s Performance

The UFC on ESPN+ 1 just concluded with the main headliner flyweight title fight where division’s champion Henry Cejudo successfully defended his crown after finishing UFC’s bantamweight king T.J. Dillashaw within 32 seconds.

Cejudo wobbled Dillashaw with a head kick, then went on to unleash the punches until the referee stepped in and waved off the fight.

Meanwhile, in the co-headliner, controversial NFL player Greg Hardy’s UFC debut didn’t go well last night (Sat., Jan. 19, 2018) at UFC on ESPN+ 1 when he hit Allen Crowder with an illegal knee and ended up disqualified himself.

In the preliminary portion of UFC on ESPN+ 1, veteran Donald Cerrone returned to lightweight division with a bang. He picked up an impressive win over Alexander Hernandez with strikes in the first round in the preliminary portion.

Check out below how the pros reacted to their fights:

I know exactly what is going on in TJ’s head at that moment.
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) January 20, 2019

In the first 3 rounds Ko. Let’s go @TJDillashaw #UFCbrooklyn
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) January 20, 2019

Wow it’s over like that!! @HenryCejudo defeats @TJDillashaw What a quick fight! #UFCBROOKLYN
— Jimmie Rivera (@JimmieRivera135) January 20, 2019

Wow!!! Cejudo look like a monster!
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) January 20, 2019

WOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW!!!!!!! #UFConESPN
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) January 20, 2019

Holy fucking shit … I had the weirdest feeling that would happen tonight but I never trust that shit. Well done! @HenryCejudo thanks for saving the flyweights!!!! @ufc
— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) January 20, 2019

Cejudo was on fire! Had a feeling he was gonna get it done when the fight got announced, can’t wait to see the rematch at bantamweight! #UFCOnESPN
— Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) January 20, 2019

Idk what to say.
Idk how to feel.
Still trying to process what just happened…#UFCBrooklyn
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) January 20, 2019

I honestly didn’t see any of that playing out like that. I believe the weight cut to TJ. congratulations to @HenryCejudo well deserved #UFCBrooklyn
— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) January 20, 2019

What the holy fuck!!!!! @ufc
— Brian Ortega (@BrianTcity) January 20, 2019

That what happens when you cut too much weight.. fluid around your brain is the LAST to be replenished. #facts #sciencebitch #beenthere
— Bec Rawlings (@RowdyBec) January 20, 2019

😮 #UFConESPN my opinion…
🤔 few
— Raphael Assuncao (@RaphaAssuncao) January 20, 2019

@HenryCejudo for the win! #wrestling #UFCBrooklyn
— Mike Pierce (@MikePierce170) January 20, 2019

Holy Shiteeee Henry 😳 #ufcbrooklyn
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) January 20, 2019

Great job by Cejudo
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) January 20, 2019

Mma is disrespectful and gives 0 fux about no ones plans 😂😂😂 #UFConESPN
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) January 20, 2019

😱😱😱😱😱😱
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) January 20, 2019

Olympic athletes is a different level people. Congratulations @HenryCejudo
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) January 20, 2019

Wow that was fast
— Junior Dos Santos 🅾️➕ (@junior_cigano) January 20, 2019

That weight cut definitely hurt @TJDillashaw . congratulations to @HenryCejudo . do you think the flyweights will still get to stay? #UFCFightNight #UFCBrooklyn
— Julio Arce (@JArceTSMMA) January 20, 2019

#saveflyweight @danawhite don’t be bullshit, these guys have a family who need money.
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) January 20, 2019

And just like that Henry Cejudo saves the UFC Fly Weight Division. Congrats sir 👍🏻
— Nam Phan (@NamPhanMMA) January 20, 2019

I thought it was a bad stoppage he was never out #UFCFightNight #CejudoDillashaw
— Frank Mir (@thefrankmir) January 20, 2019

Unlucky T.J on your attempt at Champ Champ™️ status.
Respect for your weight cut. I have been there and it is not easy.
Unlucky Henry on your attempt at fastest K.O in a UFC title fight.
I have been there, and I still am.
Congrats on the win.
Yours truly,
The O.G Champ Champ.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) January 20, 2019

Did you guys see it just happened again.
I don’t think it was a wrong stoppage
But as we all saw TJ was still there trying so why not allow him to try.
Certainly Cejudo would keep punching and finish him but let it happen that way then. It would leave no doubts to nobody.
— Junior Dos Santos 🅾️➕ (@junior_cigano) January 20, 2019

Pros react To Greg Hardy’s illegal knee:

Let’s give Hardy a Main Event spot now. Lol what a joke
— Zak Cummings (@ZakCummings) January 20, 2019

Before each event the referee comes up to each fighter that they are reffing and explains the rules.
— Jimmie Rivera (@JimmieRivera135) January 20, 2019

You’re saying a guy who has tried to make a career out of the sport didn’t know a pretty basic rule? (Oh and it was right after he lost his cool too) https://t.co/qLYPmvQaLS
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) January 20, 2019

The arena reaction to Hardy's DQ speaks to how transparent his public act is. As it stands it is impossible for Hardy, the UFC or anyone else to convince people he's a worthy guy. Job just got that much harder too if your only tool is the soundbite.
— Scott Harris (@ScottHarrisMMA) January 20, 2019

He knew it was illegal. Wanted a way out. Women beaters are all cowards.
— Dan Hangman Hooker (@danthehangman) January 20, 2019

This was the worst outcome Hardy could produce. The remedial fighting didn't need to be in this spot. Whatever. https://t.co/20DZUkRVAd
— Josh Gross (@yay_yee) January 20, 2019

I've never seen or heard a crowd so happy about a DQ win
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) January 20, 2019

Greg Hardy just destroyed my @DraftKings pics #UFCBrooklyn
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) January 20, 2019

Someone tirrreedddd.
— Chase Sherman (@ChaseShermanUFC) January 20, 2019

Imo crowder was on his way to winning that fight anyways. Hardy was in deep water
— Tim Johnson (@tbeartim) January 20, 2019

Greg Hardy got DQ’d for an illegal knee. This is my surprised face. Totally shocking.
— Jeremy Botter (@jeremybotter) January 20, 2019

If Greg Hardy wasn't the most hated man coming into this fight card, he certainly is now. Done himself no favours with the MMA community with that performance.
Allen Crowder wins via DQ and the crowd love it.#UFCBrooklyn
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) January 20, 2019

It's almost like Greg Hardy doesn't think much before he acts. #UFCBrooklyn
— Scott Harris (@ScottHarrisMMA) January 20, 2019

Isn’t that how life goes … Greg Hardy #UFConESPN
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) January 20, 2019

Well, everyone except Crowder just got exactly what they deserved from this situation
— Dave Doyle (@davedoylemma) January 20, 2019

There is no way this fight continues. #UFCBrooklyn
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) January 20, 2019

Donald Cerrone TKO of Alexander Hernandez:

I only bet the over here, but I really want Cowboy to win! I just like the guy…
— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) January 20, 2019

Ok, Donald is looking kind of old, though… #UFCBrooklyn
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) January 20, 2019

Excited about this fight @ufc @Cowboycerrone is always awesome to watch, and slick. And @TheGreat155 is a monster #UFCBrooklyn #ufc
— Jordan Rinaldi (@JordanRinaldi) January 20, 2019

Let’s gooo cerrone!! Who you got? #ufcfughtnight
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) January 20, 2019

Cowboy should be finishing all of his combos with kicks
— Yves Edwards (@thugjitsumaster) January 20, 2019

So much hype and now he’s dealing with a real one. Hernandez is slowing down and Cerrone is building off of it! #UFCBrooklyn
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) January 20, 2019

@Cowboycerrone is a tough mofo
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) January 20, 2019

Cowboy should be finishing all of his combos with kicks
— Yves Edwards (@thugjitsumaster) January 20, 2019

Fucking love @Cowboycerrone and that swag walking back to the corner!!
— Jimmie Rivera (@JimmieRivera135) January 20, 2019

@Cowboycerrone showing what a real vet can do. Great fight!
— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) January 20, 2019

Huge @Cowboycerrone fan.
— Nina Ansaroff (@NinaAnsaroff) January 20, 2019

Damn Cowboy looks great. The pace of this fight is insane. 🙏🏽 👏🏽#UFCBrooklyn
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) January 20, 2019

YES!!! @ufc #UFCFightNight @Cowboycerrone
— Justin Gaethje 🇺🇸 (@Justin_Gaethje) January 20, 2019

@Cowboycerrone coming to remind these kids that there are levels to this shit. #ufc #UFConESPN #UFCBrooklyn
— Zak Cummings (@ZakCummings) January 20, 2019

When Cowboy finds his rhythm , that normally = game over . Solid performance ! #UFCFightNight
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) January 20, 2019

Wow @Cowboycerrone is a legend #UFCBrooklyn
— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) January 20, 2019

Told ya easy fight for Cerrone well done @Cowboycerrone 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 #UFCBrooklyn
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) January 20, 2019

Awesome performance by @Cowboycerrone congrats brotha!#UFC
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) January 20, 2019

U can never sleep on @Cowboycerrone who doesn’t love this dude?! #UFConESPN
— Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) January 20, 2019

@Cowboycerrone yes yes yes 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) January 20, 2019

@Cowboycerrone wow he is the man !!! He just gave Hernandez some delicious humble 🥧🥧🥧 #UFCBrooklyn #UFCFightNight #espn
— Julio Arce (@JArceTSMMA) January 20, 2019

Beautiful. That was like the head kick he used against Rick Story. 👌🏼🤠 #UFCBrooklyn
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) January 20, 2019

Wooow @Cowboycerrone is one bad mother shut yo mouth lol…. but I’m just talkin bout fighting 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 #UFConESPN
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) January 20, 2019