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UFC 226 in Tweets: Pros react to Daniel Cormier vs. Stipe Miocic

Daniel Cormier knocked out Stipe Miocic at UFC 226.
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting

For the second time in history, the UFC has a double champ.

On Saturday night, Daniel Cormier knocked out Stipe Miocic to claim the UFC heavyweight title and become only the fifth man in history to win titles in two weight classes. After the fight, Cormier called out former champion Brock Lesnar, who was sitting cageside, and the two engaged in a brief shoving match to hype up a future title fight.

Check out the pros reactions to Cormier’s big win, Lesnar’s return to the UFC, and the rest of the happenings from an action packed night at UFC 226.


DANIEL CORMIER DEF. STIPE MIOCIC


DERRICK LEWIS DEF. FRANCIS NGANNOU


MIKE PERRY DEF. PAUL FELDER


ANTHONY PETTIS DEF. MICHAEL CHIESA


KHALIL ROUNTREE DEF. GOKHAN SAKI


Poll

Who had the most impressive performance at UFC 226?

This poll is closed

  • 72%
    Daniel Cormier
    (2268 votes)
  • 7%
    Derrick Lewis
    (221 votes)
  • 3%
    Mike Perry
    (123 votes)
  • 10%
    Anthony Pettis
    (321 votes)
  • 6%
    Khalil Rountree Jr.
    (201 votes)
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