Fighters react to uneventful UFC 209 main event
Tyron Woodley and Stephen Thompson disappointed in their welterweight title rematch at UFC 209 on Saturday, and their peers responded accordingly.
Related: Woodley retains UFC welterweight title over Thompson in 5-round snoozer
The pair staged a tentative five-round dance, with Woodley doing just enough to win a majority decision and keep the strap around his waist. While contender Demian Maia stayed classy in response to the outcome, others weren't nearly as kind:
Congrats to @TWooodley for keeping the @ufc belt,& congrats to @WonderboyMMA for giving his best effort on 2 opportunities. Respect to both.
— Demian Maia (@demianmaia) March 5, 2017
Wow. Woodly takes it. I'm not surprised, but that was surprising. @UFC @TWooodley @WonderboyMMA
— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) March 5, 2017
When one guy decides to win while not receiving damage and the other guy decides to lose while not receiving damage. #ufc209
— AJ Matthews (@AJ_MMA) March 5, 2017
I just lost $100 to @BlessedMMA for that bullshit decision #ufc209
— Felice Herrig (@feliceherrig) March 5, 2017
Not takin anything away from these 2 but I always show up to fight I put my ass on the line to make a banger and have some fun #Welterweight
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) March 5, 2017
Me and @TonyFergusonXT fight would've saved this card for the @ufc hands down!! #shame
— Michael Johnson (@FollowTheMenace) March 5, 2017
I bet @GeorgesStPierre is laughing his ass off right now. He could be a two weight champion in two fights and then retire again. #UFC209
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) March 5, 2017
I had Woodley in the first fight and Wonderboy on the second fight #UFC209
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) March 5, 2017
Fucking BS 💯 worst fight ever 👈 @ufc
— Manny Gamburyan (@MannyGamburyan) March 5, 2017
I had @WonderboyMMA 3 to 2. Sucks man. Congrats to the champ!
— Chris Weidman (@ChrisWeidmanUFC) March 5, 2017
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