Justin Gaethje stopped Tony Ferguson in the fifth round of their UFC 249 fight to win the interim lightweight title and set up a title unification bout vs Khabib Nurmagomedov later in the year.
“Bushido⚔️Code” Brought Sports Back W/ Class 🎩 # WayOfTheWarrior Win or Lose Always Act Like A Champion 💯 Just Wasn’t My Night #ufc249 Congrats @Justin_Gaethje On A Good Fight -CSO- 🇺🇸🏆🇲🇽 @ufc pic.twitter.com/uLqm8VzVq7
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) May 10, 2020
Gaethje’s mastery of the octagon and Ferguson’s seemingly indomitable chin had fans, fellow fighters and pro athletes of all stripes taking to Twitter to comment on the fight.
GAETHJE STOPS FERGUSON AT UFC 249
@Justin_Gaethje it was so impressive, congratulations. Very smart fight.
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) May 10, 2020
Whatever happened is in the past. Heads up Tony, I hope everything is good with you and your family. When your son grow up, he’ll be proud with you. @TonyFergusonXT
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) May 10, 2020
“Recovery🌱Dayze” 🦸♂️ When You’re About To Get Discharged From The Hospital #LetMeOut 💪😆🤙 # MothersDayVibes Post-Fight #ufc249 🇺🇸🏆🇲🇽 @ufc pic.twitter.com/KD21W1VlXL
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) May 11, 2020
@TonyFergusonXT is tough as sh*t man😮 Nothing but respect. #UFC249
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) May 10, 2020
Bro Tony’s chin is another thing!!! @ufc
— Brian Ortega (@BrianTcity) May 10, 2020
Woooow what a performance my man @Justin_Gaethje #UFC249 @TonyFergusonXT you’re a bonified warrior.
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) May 10, 2020
That leg is compromised and that chin has been tested one too many times
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) May 10, 2020
I Told Everyone this was going to happen a month ago, they called me a hater
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) May 10, 2020
Both of @Justin_Gaethje’s hands must be broken, one of the craziest things I’ve ever seen. I feel bad for Tony. #ufc249
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) May 10, 2020
I don’t know what Tony Ferguson’s chin is made of but I’m pretty sure the cure and vaccine for the Corona Virus is in there #UFC249
— Frank Mir (@thefrankmir) May 10, 2020
Somebody stop this shit
— Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) May 10, 2020
One of the sickest performances I have ever seen. #ufc249
— Sean O'Malley (@SugaSeanMMA) May 10, 2020
Does the UFC risk Connor vs Gaethje
— Fight Island (@Benaskren) May 10, 2020
The Fkin champ!!!! @Justin_Gaethje Congrats Homie!!!!! #ufc249 #greatfight #earnedthatshit
— Dominick Reyes (@DomReyes) May 10, 2020
Incredible fight 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) May 10, 2020
You gotta feel for Ferguson here. Phenomenal win streak, comes to a halt, without the chance to fight the king of the division, after 5 attempts of matching them up. Wild story. Gaethje become an absolute stud since his 2 losses within the UFC umbrella. #UFC249
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) May 10, 2020
You gotta feel for Ferguson here. Phenomenal win streak, comes to a halt, without the chance to fight the king of the division, after 5 attempts of matching them up. Wild story. Gaethje become an absolute stud since his 2 losses within the UFC umbrella. #UFC249
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) May 10, 2020
Unbelievable performance by gaethje !! Tony Ferguson is a freak ! What a night of fights ! Thank you @ufc @danawhite !
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) May 10, 2020
Justin Gaethje got “Fight of the Night” and “Performance of the Night” for #UFC249.
This man has NINE bonuses in SEVEN fights. Only fighter to get one in each of his first seven UFC bouts. #UFC249
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) May 10, 2020
What a great fight! Thank you @ufc and @danawhite Such class from both fighters in the main event. refreshing to see hard working, humble champs, humility in both victory and defeat. Can’t wait for #KhabibGaethje
— chris pratt (@prattprattpratt) May 10, 2020
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