Pros react to Stipe Miocic’s big win at UFC 211

Pros react to Stipe Miocic’s big win at UFC 211

Stipe Miocic successfully defended his UFC heavyweight championship tonight in Dallas, defeating former division title holder Junior Dos Santos via first-round TKO in the evenings main event.

Here is how the UFC pros reacted to Miocic’s first-round finish:

Oh my goodness

— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) May 14, 2017

Stipeeeeeee!!!!!!

— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) May 14, 2017

Why is Stipe yelling at his Mom 😳 #UFC211

— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) May 14, 2017

JDS still hasn't learned from the Cain fights to circle out and keep his back off the cage. Weird. #ufc211

— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) May 14, 2017

https://twitter.com/ChrisWeidmanUFC/status/863620191158226944

If I'm Stipe's mom, that dedication would have scared the shit out of me. #UFC211

— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) May 14, 2017

Well, what does Stipe need to do now to prove himself as a star? Savage! UFC211

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) May 14, 2017

@stipemiocicufc you are a great heavyweight champion sir

— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) May 14, 2017

https://twitter.com/francis_ngannou/status/863622282521919488

He dead!! 💀💀💀 #AndStill #UFC211

Let's start signing the featherweight!! #SignThe45ers

— Megan Anderson (@MeganAnderson) May 14, 2017

Get the entire Miocic vs. Dos Santos UFC 211 fight recap below:

Round one begins and Stipe lands a leg kick. Both fighters are slightly tentative to begin. Dos Santos is looking to find a home for his left hand. He lands a low kick instead. Stipe charges forward and lands a right hand. He comes in with a knee. Dos Santos circles away and lands a low kick. He connects with another. Stipe comes forward and lands a left. He presses the action and lands a hard right hand. More pressure from Miocic. He lands another hard right and Dos Santos drops. Stipe jumps on him with punches. Big shots from the top and this one is over!