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Colby Covington stays winning.
“Chaos” brought the fight to former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler in the main event of UFC on ESPN 5 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday, and marched to a dominant decision on the scorecards with none of the judges giving Lawler a single round. It was a statement win, Covington’s seventh straight, and it had a lot of folks talking not just about his performance, but what is next for the clear-cut No. 1 contender.
See what the MMA Twittersphere had to say about the main event, some awkward moments for referee Herb Dean, Gerald Meerschaert’s impressive choke, Dong Hyun Ma’s eye, and more.
Colby Covington def. Robbie Lawler
Robbie just let the whole world down
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) August 3, 2019
I want to apologize for losing bc now all of you have to listen to Marty and Colby talk to each other. It will be damn near unbearable.
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) August 3, 2019
Love him or hate him @ColbyCovMMA is a real problem. 500 strikes and 20 takedown attempts over 5 rounds is just insanity!!!
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 3, 2019
Colby is so sloppy i thought I was watching ufc 1 with those choke attempts if we fought the cops couldn’t even save him from the beating i would put on his bitch ass.
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) August 3, 2019
The wrestling pressure gassed on @Ruthless_RL striking but @ColbyCovMMA punch like female dog. 600 swats from those pool noodles that kids play with
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) August 3, 2019
Congrats @ColbyCovMMA #KAG
— Tito Ortiz (@titoortiz) August 3, 2019
Fuck u Colby.
— Nohelin J. Hernandez (@suave_135) August 3, 2019
One and only! Big congrats @ColbyCovMMA! #UFCNewark
— Krzysztof Jotko (@JotkoMMA) August 3, 2019
This is just weird !!!
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) August 3, 2019
Colby looks better each fight. Covington v Usman is gonna be good #UFCNewark
— Jessy Jess (@missjessyjess) August 3, 2019
Usman Vs Covington! That’s what needs to be done! #UFCNewark
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 3, 2019
Colby for real. #cardioking
— Anthony Rocco Martin (@TonyRoccoMartin) August 3, 2019
The MMA gods failed us tonight #UFCNewark
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) August 3, 2019
Ya boi Covington ate ALL the Weetabix! What a pace #UFCNewark pic.twitter.com/fEBlwCtzup
— John Gooden (@JohnGoodenUK) August 3, 2019
@ColbyCovMMA losing power @Ruthless_RL rolling with the punches, waiting for the right time to throw the KO punch...will it happen?? #ufcnewark
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) August 3, 2019
If Colby wasn’t such a dick.. people would be saying he’s one of the best in the world FULL STOP! #UFCNewark
— Aaron Chalmers (@AaronCGShore) August 3, 2019
Pressure!!! #UFCNewark
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 3, 2019
Is the wiley vet robbie doing some rope a dope here??
— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) August 3, 2019
Love that they have the fights on while I do cardio Colby looks really well rounded right now . pic.twitter.com/PfxsyH4Rp1
— Jessica Eye (@jessicaevileye) August 3, 2019
Has no one ever taught Colby how to do a rear naked choke?
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) August 3, 2019
Great 1st rd! Keep that left hand up Robbie!
— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) August 3, 2019
Lawler gonna kill him. Then gall gonna call out the corpse.
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 3, 2019
The cardio freak @ColbyCovMMA did too much cocaine in Miami and had surgery for a deviated septum
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) August 3, 2019
Strong walkout music by @ColbyCovMMA
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 3, 2019
I usually impartial, but I find myself pulling for Robbie in a big way
— Eryk Anders (@erykanders) August 3, 2019
@Ruthless_RL KO first round over Qweef. Who wanna bet a bag?
— Tyron T-Wood Woodley (@TWooodley) August 3, 2019
You know you got a big fight when the President of the United States is tweeting about it.
— Dana White (@danawhite) August 3, 2019
Covington vs Lawler RIGHT NOW LIVE AND FREE on ESPN!!!! https://t.co/hanzOGO2RP
Covington’s game plan for Lawler tonight is to call the cops
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) August 3, 2019
Jim Miller def. Clay Guida
No tap this time. I do feel it’s better than an early stoppage. We know the risks. @JimMiller_155 seems better then he used to be. I’m turning into one so I know old men can fight
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) August 3, 2019
I’m pissed #UFCNewark
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 3, 2019
Now, that I’m calm. Congrats to Miller though I just wanted to see more #UFCNewark
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 3, 2019
Awesome finish! @JimMiller_155 #UFCNewark
— Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) August 3, 2019
What’s up with these refs and picking up the subs late
— Aaron Chalmers (@AaronCGShore) August 3, 2019
We need some new top officials #UFCNewark
Herbs having a bad night at the office
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 3, 2019
How many fuck ups do you get in a day? #ufc #herbdean
— Anthony Rocco Martin (@TonyRoccoMartin) August 3, 2019
Wow!!! That was impressive cause Guida ground game is no joke!!
— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) August 3, 2019
Gosh his energy is insane! I love him @clayguida pic.twitter.com/FIGMU4b9va
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 3, 2019
I will never ever tire of a @clayguida walk out. Love it
— John Gooden (@JohnGoodenUK) August 3, 2019
Who else is #TeamGuida? ♂️ #UFCNewark pic.twitter.com/VIySbtvfM8
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) August 3, 2019
Nasrat Haqparast def. Joaquim Silva
Lightweight @KelvinGastelum got skills
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) August 3, 2019
While I was tweeting about not blinking Nasrat knocked out Silva. It wasn’t worth it. But, it is funny #UFCNewark
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 3, 2019
GSP in the corner tho. That’s what’s up
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) August 3, 2019
Daaaamn baby gastelum got hands! #UFCNewark
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) August 3, 2019
Gastelums up next! I mean Nasrat is up next! #Afghanisavage #UFCNewark
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 3, 2019
Gerald Meerschaert def. Trevin Giles
Herb dean been slippin #ufcnewark
— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) August 3, 2019
Herb was lackin on that tap
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) August 3, 2019
Congrats @the_real_gm3 sick choke and helped your opponent like a gentleman
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) August 3, 2019
Ohhhhhh yeaaaaaa!!!!!! @The_Real_GM3 best ground game in middleweight
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 3, 2019
My man!!!! @The_Real_GM3 https://t.co/AuJChu4yyY
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) August 3, 2019
No arm Guillotines are no joke. It’s an instant nap. #UFCNewark
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 3, 2019
Congrats G @The_Real_GM3
— éS (@EricSpicely) August 3, 2019
HELL YES!!! atta boy @The_Real_GM3! @ufc #UFCNewark
— CM Puck (@CMPunk) August 3, 2019
What an awful game plan by Giles!
— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) August 3, 2019
Seems like these two are flow rolling #WhensTheFightStart
— Vinc Pichel (@FromHellPichel) August 3, 2019
That was an odd rd. Lol Both guys were super lackadaisical on top. Just chillin!
— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) August 3, 2019
If Brian Ortega and Stephan Bonnard had a baby. #UFCNewark pic.twitter.com/8GRUQvLlE7
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) August 3, 2019
Scott Holtzman def. Dong Hyun Ma
He’s fine...
— Nina Ansaroff (@NinaAnsaroff) August 3, 2019
Don’t get hot sauce in your eyes #UFCNewark
— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) August 3, 2019
I’m sad this fight is over! But dang congrats @HotSauceHoltzy amazing fight #UFCNewark
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 3, 2019
Great stoppage #UFCNewark @ufc great job Dr❗
— Truck Gordon (@TruckMMA_UFC) August 3, 2019
@HotSauceHoltzy is a fuckin beast
— Sean O'Malley (@SugaSeanMMA) August 3, 2019
They should probably stop it. His eye looks completely shut!
— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) August 3, 2019
Holtzman vs Ma SICK FIGHT early #FON favorite @UFC #UFCNewark
— Truck Gordon (@TruckMMA_UFC) August 3, 2019
If you miss weight you should loose 20-30% of your purse AAANNNDDDD a point at the end of the fight. Thought?
— Eryk Anders (@erykanders) August 3, 2019
This fight is absolutely bananas!!!! #UFCNewark
— Siyar The Great (@Siyarized) August 3, 2019
Kennedy Nzechukwu def. Darko Stosic
Oooooo Kennedy need a diamond cup. @sayif_saud help him out
— Eryk Anders (@erykanders) August 3, 2019
If I was him I would’ve ended it with another low blow
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 3, 2019
Just ran out and soccer kicked him in the balls
— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) August 3, 2019
Omg I feel so bad for Kennedy right now. “Why is he calling the doctor over? what is he going to do check his cup?” ~Dominic Cruz
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 3, 2019
Wooow poor guy
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 3, 2019
Three kicks to the nuts awe man ♂️
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) August 3, 2019
Antonina Shevchenko def. Lucie Pudilova
Great refereeing right there in the Shevchenko fight! In position to continually monitor the fighter in trouble. Double and triple checking before making an educated stoppage. Well done! @ufc @espnmma
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 3, 2019
Interesting game plan by Pudilova. Great won for Antonina. She fought a great fight. Used all of her tools well. Added a sub to her record! #UFCNewark
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 3, 2019
Omg Omg ref.
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) August 3, 2019
Great win for Shevchenko winning on the ground like that after lost her last fight on the ground. Solid improvements!
— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) August 3, 2019
Jesus ref. She was out.
— Nina Ansaroff (@NinaAnsaroff) August 3, 2019
Best of the Rest
Making excuses about getting dominated by @DiegoSanchezUFC shows @mickeygall still green. Even if you were sick it’s up to you to get in the octagon ready and prepared. Keep workin , Maybe you’ll catch these hands instead of the flu one day
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) August 3, 2019
Fun fight! Solid performance from @mickeygall showed a lot of improvement #UFCNewark
— Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) August 3, 2019
Danger is the fuckin man. @DANGER_Caged
— Bryce Mitchell (@ThugnastyMMA) August 3, 2019
Matt Schnell showing off those slick BJJ moves and getting it done it RD 1!! #UFCNewark
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) August 3, 2019
Congratulations @DANGER_Caged beautiful transition! #UFCNewark
— Jessica Jag Aguilar (@jagatt) August 3, 2019
Way to go @LaurenMurphyMMA https://t.co/vgzScVSemy
— David Michaud (@bulldawg_170) August 3, 2019
You'll be back @maramaravillarb Head up
— Alex Chambers (@alexchambersmma) August 3, 2019
Hell ya!!! Big finish win for my good friend @LaurenMurphyMMA !! Fucken pumped! So happy for you girl! #UFCNewark
— BRYAN BARBERENA (@bryan_barberena) August 3, 2019
It’s not safe in jersey after dark https://t.co/OVnbe63SUT
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 3, 2019
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