In one of many weirdest fights of 2022, Paulo Costa managed to get the job completed at UFC 278. In opposition to an exhausted Luke Rockhold, the Brazilian ate some exhausting photographs to select up a unanimous choice victory after three rounds. On Twitter, professional fighters reacted to the battle.
Are Rockhold & Costa probably the most disliked Aholes within the sport? Asking for a pal? Additionally, I hope for a double KO. ♂️
— The Thugjitsu Grasp (@thugjitsumaster) August 21, 2022
Good for Luke getting out of that spherical. This 2nd spherical must be fascinating.
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) August 21, 2022
It seems like Luke had an adrenaline dump early on this combat. His physique language when he stepped within the octagon confirmed the nerves have been there after being out so lengthy. #UFC278
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 21, 2022
Costa is lookin sharp
— Terrance ‘T Wrecks’ McKinney (@twrecks155) August 21, 2022
Salt Lake isn’t at Denver peak however you are feeling the elevation nonetheless. These dudes are feeling it exhausting
— Funky (@Benaskren) August 21, 2022
Was Luke attempting to kiss Borrachinha on the finish?
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) August 21, 2022
Luke Rockhold is a freaking animal for that ending rubbing his blood throughout Costa!! Hahaha#ufc278
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) August 21, 2022
Man I certain thought Rockhold gained Rd2, irrelevant bc he misplaced different 2. He moved backward however landed a ton of exhausting strikes.
— Funky (@Benaskren) August 21, 2022
First time I’ve seen a dude wipe his bloody nostril throughout one other man’s face within the Octagon #UFC278
— Mike Pierce (@MikePierce170) August 21, 2022
Respects to Luke he fought like a beast stunning approach to exit osss
— Terrance ‘T Wrecks’ McKinney (@twrecks155) August 21, 2022
Even in that loss greatest method for @LukeRockhold to exit. A lot coronary heart but it surely takes two and @BorrachinhaMMA was so good tonight. Nice combat fellas , pleased trails my brother Luke!
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) August 21, 2022
