Daniel Cormier, Kamaru Usman, Kevin Holland and Other UFC Stars React as Rob Font Dominates Cody Garbrandt at UFC Fight Night
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With a good number of bantamweight fighters in contention for the title shot, the title picture at 135 is heating up. In the main event at UFC Vegas 27, former champion Cody Garbrandt took on Rob Font in the hope of working his way back up to a title shot.
‘No Love’ went on a three-fight skid after winning the belt. Subsequently, he finished Raphael Assuncao at UFC 250 to send a statement of intent to the division. Meanwhile, Font was looking to send a statement of his own with a win over a former champion.
The first round was pretty evenly matched for both men as they landed a few good shots and got reads on their opponent. However, Garbrandt secured multiple takedowns towards the end of round one.
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Early in round two, ‘No Love’ landed a takedown, but once Font got back on his feet, the second round was all his. He carried his momentum into round three as well.
Rounds four and five were more of the same. Font, who controlled the fight, picked apart ‘No Love’ who did not have the gas tank to push Font all the way. With the win, Font extended his win streak to 4-0.
Twitter reacts as Rob Font moves to 4-0 with an impressive win over Cody Garbrandt
Daniel Cormier hyped up the main event at UFC Vegas 27.
This about to be a great fight @Cody_Nolove ad @RobSFont guaranteed fireworks. Don’t blink Cali vs New England #UFCVegas27
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) May 23, 2021
Actor Jeremy Piven was right in his prediction about the main event.
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This is going to be a banger! #UFCVegas27
— Jeremy Piven (@jeremypiven) May 23, 2021
Steve-O predicted that the fight would not go the distance.
I don’t picture this main event going anywhere near the distance, and I’m so ready! #UFCVegas27
— Steve-O (@steveo) May 23, 2021
‘Trailblazer‘ was right in his prediction as Garbrandt and Font put on a show tonight.
This is going to be a dope scrap. #ufc #nowrestling #skilledviolence
— Kevin Holland (@Trailblaze2top) May 23, 2021
Belal Muhammad hyped-up fans for the bantamweight clash at UFC Vegas 27.
Here we goooo this is bout to be fireworks
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 23, 2021
NFL star Baker Mayfield showed his support for Cody Garbrandt.
LFGGGGGGG @Cody_Nolove!!! Put on!!!! Your time brother!!!!!! #CLE
— Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) May 23, 2021
Aaron Bronsteter scored the first round for Rob Font.
Have it 10-9 Font after one.
Credit to Cody for not getting baited into a firefight after taking some big shots and maintaining his composure.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) May 23, 2021
Adrian Yanez commented on a different approach used by Garbrandt for this fight.
Cody put on his wrestling shoes on 🤼♂️#UFC
— Adrian Yanez (@yanezmma) May 23, 2021
Aaron Bronsteter scored round two for Font as well.
Have it 20-18 Font after two.
Two close rounds.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) May 23, 2021
Ryan Frederick also scored the first two rounds for Rob Font.
20-18 Font after two #UFCVegas27
— Ryan Frederick (@ryanjfrederick) May 23, 2021
Rob Tatum scored round three for Font and had him up 3-0.
30-27 Font. Can he punctuate this performance with a finish in the final two rounds? #UFCVegas27
— Rob Tatum (@RobTatum303) May 23, 2021
Tatiana Suarez could not have been more spot on about her assessment of the fight.
Loving this fight. So technical in all areas bjj, striking, wrestling! 🙏🏽🙌🏽👏🏽 #UFCVegas27
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) May 23, 2021
Font was up 4-0 according to Ryan Frederick.
40-36 Font through four rounds #UFCVegas27
— Ryan Frederick (@ryanjfrederick) May 23, 2021
Derek Brunson commented on Rob Font’s ascension to the top of the 135-pound division.
Rob Font basically came out of nowhere . This dude is a well rounded , highly skilled fighter! #UFCVegas27
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) May 23, 2021
Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has a long list of contenders waiting for his belt.
The Bantamweight Division is STACKED!!! #UFCVegas27
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) May 23, 2021
Chuck Mindenhall commented on Font’s near-perfect performance tonight.
Rob Font handled his business. That was beautiful stuff.
— Chuck Mindenhall (@ChuckMindenhall) May 23, 2021
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Does Rob Font have the best jab? Kamaru Usman does not think so.
Damn best jab? Lol chill @felderpaul beautiful performance @RobSFont wonderful fight by both men. Head up @Cody_Nolove #UFCVegas27
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) May 23, 2021
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