Check out all the news from the UFC 268 card which was thrilling from start to finish.
UFC 268 Bonuses
After an action-packed card, the UFC saw fit to award two extra performance bonuses, and they were well deserved with all the explosive finishes that were seen, especially on the prelims. Marlon Vera got a bonus for his front kick to Frankie Edgar's chin, Bobby Green got the award for his stoppage victory over Al Iaquinta, Alex Pereira got his bonuses for his comeback win over Andreas Michailidis, and of course Chris "Huggy Bear" Barnett got his bonus for his astounding spinning wheelkick.
The fight of the night was a foregone conclusion as Justin Gaethje vs. Michael Chandler will likely be a heavy contender for fight of the year when the year comes to a close.
#UFC268 Bonuses
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) November 7, 2021
Fight of the Night: Gaethje vs. Chandler
Performance of the Night: Vera, Barnett, Periera, Green
UFC Fighters React To Kamaru Usman Defeating Colby Covington
Their peers on the UFC roster came out to enjoy the close of the rivalry between Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman.
That Usman jab is a serious weapon! Wondering what Colbys gameplan will be this time around. Can he keep a high wrestling pace with a bigger, stronger wrestler, and deal with his improved striking?! Lehgoo!#UFC268
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 7, 2021
Domination @USMAN84kg
— Dan “50k” Ige (@Dynamitedan808) November 7, 2021
Usman is ALL over him this time. #UFC268
— Casey Oneill (@kingcaseymma) November 7, 2021
Wow I stand corrected. Another instant classic, can’t deny Colby’s heart #UFC268
— Casey Oneill (@kingcaseymma) November 7, 2021
Colby did better this round, he might even have a chance to come back #UFC268
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) November 7, 2021
I know takedowns and that was a takedown! @dc_mma #ufc268
— Kevin Holland (@Trailblaze2top) November 7, 2021
The truck said that’s not a TD?? Bro…WHAT?? 3 points of control but Usmans got right back up. It’s still a TD tho. How are these guys scoring stats -- #UFC268
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 7, 2021
@dc_mma that was 2! Definitely a takedown
— Sean BRADY (@seanbradymma) November 7, 2021
If DC says it’s a takedown, it’s a takedown. #UFC268
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) November 7, 2021
Colby stole the third and took the fourth. 2-2 going into the 5th @ufc Great fight.
— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) November 7, 2021
Slippery ass cage!
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 7, 2021
.Thank you for acknowledging the slips @dc_mma! It’s something the staff needs to look into fixing. #UFC268
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 7, 2021
The respect at the end, it's always a good thing to see!#UFC268
— Herbert Burns (@HerbertBurnsMMA) November 7, 2021
#AndStill! Great fight men! Much respect to both of you
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 7, 2021
Who all won on their Trevor Wittman parlay? #UFC268
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) November 7, 2021
Great work tonight champ ----
— BONY (@JonnyBones) November 7, 2021
UFC Fighters React To Rose Namajunas Retaining Over Weili Zhang
UFC Fighters came out to appreciate the rematch for the strawweight title fight between Rose Namajunas and Weili Zhang.
Rose’s range control is some of the best in the entire sport.
— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) November 7, 2021
Love to see it! Such a good fight! #UFC268
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) November 7, 2021
The commentators have justified This matchup like 8 times this fight already --
— Sam Alvey (@smilensam) November 7, 2021
Mouthpiece!!! #ufc268
— Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate) November 7, 2021
I got it 3-2 for Thug Rose. Great fight! We’ll see what the judges say… #andStill #ufc268
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) November 7, 2021
I disagree, there is another compelling fight at 115lbs. @CarlaEsparza1 is on a 5 fight winning streak and has a win over Rose #UFC268
— Ricky Simón (@RickySimonUFC) November 7, 2021
Disagree with the commentary. The strawweight division is alive and well. Carla, marina, Joanna, weili, rose, Tatiana…. One of the deepest division in the ufc.
— Casey Oneill (@kingcaseymma) November 7, 2021
2, 4 and 5 -- #UFC268
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) November 7, 2021
High level fight right there. ----#UFC268
— Johnny Muñoz (@KidKvenbo) November 7, 2021
Congrats girls, amazing fight!! No trilogy, ok?! -------- #ufc268
— Marina Rodriguez MMA (@wmmarz) November 7, 2021
Waiting for the scenes of the next chapter of: "UFC Strawweight Champions!" New season in 2022, looking forward to it! -- #ufc268 @ufc
— Marina Rodriguez MMA (@wmmarz) November 7, 2021
I’d easily pay to watch these women fight again---------------- congrats @rosenamajunas and @zhangweilimma #UFC268
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) November 7, 2021
Close fight. Not mad at the decision but o wouldn’t mind a trilogy eventually even with it being 2-0 Rose #UFC268
— Kay Hansen (@KayHansenMMA) November 7, 2021
Judge that scored 4-1 should be fired
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) November 7, 2021
------------------------ awesome fight @rosenamajunas congrats.
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) November 7, 2021
Rose said in the post-fight interview she wants to build earthship academies.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) November 7, 2021
The one she told me about (where the Thug Nose shirt proceeds are going) was 9k short of its 20k goal.
My man @PatMcAfeeShow paid off the remaining 9k a couple days ago. https://t.co/cSYjpnORvZ pic.twitter.com/pOW4nBSaEH
UFC Fighters React To Justin Gaethje's War Against Michael Chandler
In what will surely be a fight of the year contender, Justin Gaethje went to war against Michael Chandler, and their fellow UFC fighters marveled at just what they saw.
Wtf! NO time off for the eye poke?!#UFC268
— Diana Belbiță (@DianaBelbita) November 7, 2021
Beltran gifted us another round by not stopping that fight. Chandlers leg is messed up but Chandler went fo the body hard. #UFC268
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) November 7, 2021
Good Coaching Between The Rounds From Chandlers Corner @ufc #ufc268 Round 2 Next
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) November 7, 2021
Gaethje more accustomed to keeping this type of pace. May payoff for him this next round. Amazing fight! #UFC268
— Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) November 7, 2021
The boys are definitely delivering…damn!! #UFC268
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) November 7, 2021
ROUND OF THE YEAR #UFC268
— Tanner Boser (@BulldozerBoser) November 7, 2021
HOLY HELL! 1 round in and one of the best fights I’ve ever seen! #UFC268 #chandlerVSgatheje
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) November 7, 2021
I’m awake!!! Holy shit!!!!
— Paul Felder (@felderpaul) November 7, 2021
Yesssss
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) November 7, 2021
Best round I ever seen
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) November 7, 2021
This fight is living up to the hype!
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) November 7, 2021
OH. MY. GOODNESS!! What a round! ---------- #UFC268
— Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) November 7, 2021
I’m almost positive Gaethje would accept a fight to the death. #UFC268
— Nina Ansaroff (@NinaAnsaroff) November 7, 2021
How good is this…boys are game!! #UFC268
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) November 7, 2021
What a fight ---------------- #UFC268
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) November 7, 2021
At this point I don’t care who wins I’m buying any PPV these two fight each other on #UFC268
— Frank Mir (@thefrankmir) November 7, 2021
Welcome to the UFC hunger games : Gaethje vs Chandler ! #UFC268
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 7, 2021
Chandlers my new favorite fighter
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) November 7, 2021
ALOT of damage in that fight! #UFC268
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) November 7, 2021
Rematch please
— BONY (@JonnyBones) November 7, 2021
Greatest Fight Ever? -- #UFC268
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) November 7, 2021
They promised us this and the delivered. Pay them more much much more!!!!! #UFC268
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) November 7, 2021
Wow wow wow WOW! Chandler and Gaethje delivered!!! Holy hell! Possibly best fight I’ve seen! #UFC268 I Got the highlight winning this fight! But respect to both men! WARRIORS!
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) November 7, 2021
I think I was having heart palpitations during that fight. #UFC268
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) November 7, 2021
Maaaaaate!! Incredible…Well done boys -- #UFC268
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) November 7, 2021
Well that was one of the best lw fights I have ever seen! Congrats to both men! ---- I’m so happy to have been part of this division
— Paul Felder (@felderpaul) November 7, 2021
Mental toughness!
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 7, 2021
Physical toughness!
Technical skill!
Bravado and showmanship!
This fight had everything! #UFC268
I’m gonna need to see Michael and Justin fight for five rounds
— BONY (@JonnyBones) November 7, 2021
UFC 268 Post-Fight Press Conference
Check out everything that was said at the UFC 268 post-fight press conference.
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