Derek Brunson and Jared Cannonier locked horns at UFC 271 in Houston, Texas. Although fans believed Brunson would have an edge over the 38-year-old ‘Killa Gorilla,’ he fell flat on the mat in the last minute of the second round.

MMA fans were less than pleased by Brunson’s sluggish performance, as many believed he was a contender for the belt that rests on Israel Adesanya’s shoulders.

Many of them showcased their disappointment on social media handles:

“WORK ON YOUR CARDIO DEREK BRUNSON,” a fan had some advice for Brunson.

“I never wanna see Derek Brunson on a PPV card ever again,” a fan was disappointed.

“Typical @DerekBrunson – got desperate for takedowns, gassed out and wanted out, then he gives up to be TKO’d. 🤦🏾‍♂️ #UFC271,” fans analyzed Brunson’s performance.

“Blonde Bronson turned to bumson😂😂 @DerekBrunson,” a fan slandered Brunson.

“@DerekBrunson with blonde hair is the same as with his Normal hair color 🤣🤣🤣, he chokes in big fights. #bloodbrunson #chokeartist,” fans trolled Brunson.

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Fans looked at the fight between Derek Brunson and Jared Cannonier as a possible title eliminator and wanted better performances from both contenders. Now, ‘Killa Gorilla’ is back in the contention race and it will be exciting to see who he gets next.

What’s next for Jared Cannonier after UFC 271?

Cannonier (15-5) was already ranked at #3 on the middleweight rankings and was on his way to title contention. This knockout win over Brunson has now put him in a very favorable position.

‘Killa Gorilla’ may now face Marvin Vettori or Paulo Costa in a possible title eliminator for the middleweight strap. Or Cannonier might get a title shot next against the winner of the UFC 271 main event (Israel Adesanya vs. Robert Whittaker).

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