This Is How The MMA World Reacted To UFC 245

15th December 201919th December 2019 Leon Jennings

UFC 245 went down on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas, Nevada. And the last UFC pay-per-view UFC of the year didn’t disappoint. The last pay-per-view featured three title fights.

In the UFC 245 main event, Kamaru Usman retained his welterweight title after stopping Colby Covington in the very last minute of the fight, having gone toe-to-toe for 24 minutes.

The featherweight title changed hands in the co-main event, as Alex Volkanovski ended Max Holloway’s reign in the 145lbs division, winning via unanimous decision in a very close fight.

There was also plenty of drama in the third title fight on the card. Amanda Nunes survived a few scary moments against Germaine de Randamie, before defending her bantamweight title with a unanimous decision.

Elsewhere on the main card, Marlon Moraes earned a tough split decision win over Jose Aldo and Petr Yan impressed with a third round knockout of Urijah Faber.

UFC 245 also saw impressive finishes from Geoff Neal over Mike Perry, Irene Aldana over Ketlen Vieira, Matt Brown over Ben Saunders, Chase Hooper over Daniel Teymur and Punahele Soriano over Oskar Piechota.

You can see the full results from UFC 245 here.

This is how the MMA world reacted to UFC 245:

Kamaru Usman vs Colby Covington:

Normally people do their fucking in the bedroom, not the octagon @marcgoddard_uk! I go in there to kill or be killed. You robbed me of that. You robbed the people of a fair fight. You should be ashamed of yourself. Fake nut shot. Fake eye poke. Fake stoppage. Fake ref. #ufc245
— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) December 15, 2019

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Just a kid from Oregon chasing the American Dream. Working hard and earning everything in my life the hard way since day one. I put myself out there in front of the world to kill or be killed. Marc Godard robbed me tonight with piss poor officiating. He let my opponent fake injuries for extra time and stopped the fight early. Just like America, my will and spirit can never be broken. Speed bumps can’t slow me down. You people ain’t seen nothing yet. #ufc245

A post shared by colbycovington (@colbycovmma) on Dec 15, 2019 at 12:21am PST

Finally a funny fight! Thanks Usman and Colby!

Até que fim uma luta boa!
— Paulo Costa ( Borrachinha ) (@BorrachinhaMMA) December 15, 2019

Also like those front kicks by Usman. That is called the soul takin kick. #UFC245
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) December 15, 2019

When 2 wrestlers end up banging the whole fight!! Respect!!!???
— Brian Ortega (@BrianTcity) December 15, 2019

His jaw is broken? #UFC245
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) December 15, 2019

U didn’t break your jaw usman broke your jaw
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 15, 2019

Yessssss you snowflake
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 15, 2019

Usman put him away. Omg! Amazing fight by both fighters. What a killer, in the 5th round. Incredible! #UFC245
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) December 15, 2019

Colby Covington is a tough gamed opponent . No need to be such a douche . Talking about dead people . Get your shit together young man ! Great fight #UFC245
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 15, 2019

Respect to Colby for fighting with a broken jaw. This is a great fight!
— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) December 15, 2019

https://twitter.com/francis_ngannou/status/1206104141111554048?s=20

I can’t decide whether to be pumped or sad?
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) December 15, 2019

Colby Covington is gonna be hurting bad tomorrow ??
— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) December 15, 2019

Kamaru wit that Champ shit!! Hell yeah ?????? #UFC245
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) December 15, 2019

Wow I can definitely admit when I was wrong what great fight fellas, and while I’m sure it probably would’ve got finished within time I kinda feel like that was a bad stoppage ?????
— Luis Antonio Pena (@violentbobross) December 15, 2019

This is so bad I’d rather have Jorge be champ.
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) December 15, 2019

Congratulations to the champion @USMAN84kg for the win, you’re the champion for a reason. Tough, hard fought fight by both. Colby is super tough and showed it again. @ufc #UFC245
— Demian Maia (@demianmaia) December 15, 2019

What a performance by @USMAN84kg !! Stayed composed and stuck to the game plan! Congrats my friend! @ColbyCovMMA is one tough dude!!!! Great night of fights #ufc245
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) December 15, 2019

Terrible stoppage!! #UFC245 That sucks! Colby was going to lose that 5th RD bad, and lose the fight, BUT that stoppage was not right. He was still “intelligently defending” himself, as per the rule book.
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 15, 2019

Many questions for judges today, or isn’t ?
— Alexey Oleynik (@oleynikufc) December 15, 2019

Not saying Colby would have won a decision but that was a bad stoppage in a title fight. Great fight by both guys. Congrats @USMAN84kg on #andstill
— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) December 15, 2019

Agree. https://t.co/9ylRgEXZ4Q
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) December 15, 2019

I’m next champion 2020
— Leon 'Rocky' Edwards (@Leon_edwardsmma) December 15, 2019

Hell of a fight.
— Sam Alvey (@smilensam) December 15, 2019

Congratulations @USMAN84kg you are a real champ #UFC245
— Thiago Marreta (@TMarretaMMA) December 15, 2019

Respect to Colby for fighting with a broken jaw. This is a great fight!
— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) December 15, 2019

145. 155. 170.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) December 15, 2019

Raw emotion & the highest of stakes, fighting is like nothing else on earth. I respect each & every person I stand between & I will give you all I’ve got. I am a human being. Thank you to all who understand what I have put into this game, that will never stop. God bless. ?? pic.twitter.com/QryagWadpi
— Marc Goddard (@marcgoddard_uk) December 15, 2019

They say never kick a man when he is down but you not a man. Should’ve paid my coach, it’s cheaper than getting your jaw wired shut #thecrucifixation
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) December 15, 2019

Shout out to @Benaskren who never tucked tail after his loss. Made no excuses. Took it on the chin and never censored the haters like a coward #theresurrection
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) December 15, 2019

Alex Volkanovski vs Max Holloway:

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He was willing to fight for an interim belt. If he couldn't fight me he was willing to fight anybody even fighters ranked below him. When you're a champ everybody is below you so Alex was carrying the weight of that belt before Dana wrapped it around his waist. Happy for Alex and Emma and their daughters, and Australia. Same ocean, different waves. See you in the lineup again

A post shared by Max Holloway (@blessedmma) on Dec 17, 2019 at 2:05pm PST

This is the one im looking forward too the most @BlessedMMA @alexvolkanovski @ufc!!!
— Tristan “Boondock” Connelly (@MMATristan) December 15, 2019

Man, @BlessedMMA understanding of range is fun to watch. Truly makes every inch work for him ??
— Erik Jon Koch (@NEWBREED04) December 15, 2019

It’s always hard for me watching max fight lol he looks just like my adopted dad when I was younger ?
— Luis Antonio Pena (@violentbobross) December 15, 2019

Volkanovski really impressive with his fluidity and counter striking combinations. Unusual for Holloway to not be in control of the pacing #ufc245
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) December 15, 2019

Feel like it is 2-2 going into the 5th round!
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) December 15, 2019

The Champ needs to finish here! #UFC245 #Blessed
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 15, 2019

? wow! #UFC245
— Neil Magny (@NeilMagny) December 15, 2019

Amazing @alexvolkanovski congrats champ #AndNew #UFC245
— Jessy Jess (@missjessyjess) December 15, 2019

I hate the mma strike count stuff
— Sam Alvey (@smilensam) December 15, 2019

Legkick destruction. Great fight. #UFC245
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) December 15, 2019

Head up @BlessedMMA you are still the man and that was a great fight. Super close!!! I thought it was hard to call and I’d def buy a rematch!
— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) December 15, 2019

What do you guys think of the name Quadruple C? Coming soon #bendtheknee
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) December 15, 2019

Im not surprised!! Now the whole world knows what we have all known about @alexvolkanovski for a long long time! Theres a new Featherweight King inspiring to see his rise to the top truely inspiring!! https://t.co/WbrFzsVaxU
— Emilio Urrutia (@Honeybadger305) December 15, 2019

Amanda Nunes vs Germaine de Randamie:

#UFC245 @Amanda_Leoa =?
— Dennis Bermudez (@MenaceBermudez) December 15, 2019

Here we go! Another opportunity to watch the GOAT @Amanda_Leoa I need to see her and @Claressashields please
— Luis Antonio Pena (@violentbobross) December 15, 2019

Two different levels when it comes to ground game. #UFC245
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) December 15, 2019

This is what the “kids” call a bot in fornite. The ref just standing there doing nothing . Ain’t no action here ??? #UFC245 pic.twitter.com/tZTcXtS1Qq
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 15, 2019

Painful watching GDR not being able to stuff even 1 takedown
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) December 15, 2019

Why Cyborg do us like this… she owed us another fight with Nunes . Two well rounded females ! #UFC245
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 15, 2019

All class by the Lioness showing love to gym owner Dan Lambert and offering her condolences to the Harris family
???
— Arjan Singh Bhullar (@TheOneASB) December 15, 2019

Marlon Moraes vs Jose Aldo:

Ok here’s where it starts to get serious. Aldo next !! #ufc245 let’s go !!
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) December 15, 2019

I’m hoping to see the old Aldo tonight! This fights going to be fun to watch. Don’t think it will go the distance. #UFC245
— BRYAN BARBERENA (@bryan_barberena) December 15, 2019

I gotta back @MMARLONMORAES but man I’ve loved @josealdojunior since the wec days this is gonna be great
— Luis Antonio Pena (@violentbobross) December 15, 2019

Minnie me bout to do his thing @MMARLONMORAES Let’s gooo Magic
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) December 15, 2019

Ohhhhh what a fucking fight!!!
— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) December 15, 2019

Man Aldo is taking these shots it’s crazy!! #UFC245
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) December 15, 2019

@josealdojunior is looking great ????#UFC246
— Brad Pickett (@One_Punch) December 15, 2019

Aldo was on skates that round. Damn ?the body work was nice too #UFC245
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) December 15, 2019

Wow, @josealdojunior is taking and giving shots very well! #UFC245
— Neil Magny (@NeilMagny) December 15, 2019

Aldo is cutting off the cage and moving foward beautifully , I see moraes starting to tire but Jose has to throw a little more volume to break him. Everyone forgets moraes cuts a lot of weight too #ufc245
— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) December 15, 2019

I think 29-28 Moraes. Very close.
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) December 15, 2019

Aldo dedicated himself to a weight change and looking better than ever . Excellent job being a pro and handling the weight cut and ultimately living a healthier life lowering his weight #UFC245
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 15, 2019

Aldo looked really good. I thought he won that fight ? #UFC245
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) December 15, 2019

Close fight so cant be dissapointed either way. I had Marlon.
— Nick Newell (@NotoriousNewell) December 15, 2019

Wow! What a fight! I had no idea which way it was gonna go! Congrats to both men! #UFC245
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 15, 2019

Bullshit.
— Bryce Mitchell (@ThugnastyMMA) December 15, 2019

I honestly thought Aldo had that #UFC245
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) December 15, 2019

Aldo won that fight.
— Cody Stamann (@CodyStamann) December 15, 2019

So fucked up. Feel for you @josealdojunior Same judges as Wichita apparently. Judges need to be held accountable when they ruin the sport like this … JMHO
— Big Ben Rothwell (@RothwellFighter) December 15, 2019

I thought marlon edged it out. Aldo looked great rd 2 but the other 2 rds were close
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) December 15, 2019

@josealdojunior won that fight! BS judges cmon
— Adrian Pang (@adrianpangmma) December 15, 2019

Disappointing to see Aldo lose I thought he had that 29-28 worst case. #UFC245
— Damien Brown ????????? (@beatdown155) December 15, 2019

This is a public service announcement from Triple C to the self proclaim “King of Rio”. @josealdojunior @danawhite @ufc pic.twitter.com/bkrLUcgyC0
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) December 15, 2019

Petr Yan vs Urijah Faber:

Triple clown already looking for the way to avoid me ????? https://t.co/hyzpXsmsJB
— Petr “No Mercy” Yan (@PetrYanUFC) December 15, 2019

“Look for opportunities not Guarantees” – Congrats to @PetrNoMercy on a great performance! This was a continuation of my 40th birthday present to myself…talk about feeling alive. Im sure we will be battling Petr… https://t.co/VnADpkdcCD
— Urijah Faber (@UrijahFaber) December 15, 2019

Uriah mf-ing Faber in the house . WEC NEVER DIE #UFC245
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 15, 2019

The old lion looking to show the rising lion this is still his territory #UFC245 Faber vs Yan
— BRYAN BARBERENA (@bryan_barberena) December 15, 2019

I like it, i like it a lot #UFC245
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) December 15, 2019

The doc said “this is vegas baby” #UFC245
— Louis Smolka (@LASTSAMURAIUFC) December 15, 2019

Uriah is the toughest dad in Cali
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 15, 2019

Man these guys giving the title fights a run for their money. #UFC245
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) December 15, 2019

faber is one tough motherfucker much respect
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) December 15, 2019

Congrats @PetrYanUFC! You looked like an animal! Can’t wait to lock it up with you! #UFC245
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 15, 2019

No freakin way! Omg. Like shit. Yan is a Gawwwddd damn animal. I’ve been waiting for him to fight for the title. #UFC245
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) December 15, 2019

Damnnn. What a savage!!

Absolutely hugeee performance for Yan ???? #UFC245 https://t.co/e5pIaIP3sb
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) December 15, 2019

Yan is so fun to watch. Calm and decisive when he throws. I like watching Faber a lot, but That head kick off the break! #ufc245
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) December 15, 2019

But he did beat a senior citizen ? Let’s see how he does with a young bull in the division! Where you at?! ? ? #UFC245
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 15, 2019

That boy is a problem Urijah might be on the older end of the spectrum but that’s still a quality win bantamweight is arguably the most interesting weight class right now just wait till my boy cort is in the mix this is the year for him we bout to show you ??
— Luis Antonio Pena (@violentbobross) December 15, 2019

We all get old . Respect to the OG Uriah Faber! #UFC245
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 15, 2019

(Evil Russian voice) Your fans are mine Uriah Faber.. all mine! #UFC245
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) December 15, 2019

Shit happens @PlatinumPerry is still one of the realest in the game go out on your shield
— Luis Antonio Pena (@violentbobross) December 15, 2019

Other fights at UFC 245:

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Phok bro. Wtf , my offense wasn’t there. Damn if I don’t feel like a dumbass. Kids don’t be like me. It’s dangerous when you seem to enjoy getting hit in the face , But Still , I will be back in the gym to drill moves to kill until my team feels I’ll bring the thrills ! Thanks
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) December 15, 2019

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He set things up. Adapted to my movement. I was waiting and he took initiative. Thought even tho my right hand loaded I would still block the kick. I remember the kick. Then I went to defensive mode. Didn’t fire back. Didn’t shoot In or go for the clinch. Can’t wait. Had him against the cage but I didn’t GO. Missed my chance. Gonna be an interesting year 2020. I have to look at life with such a different plan. Maybe I’m gonna start living. Possibilities are endless. I am forced to be better. I’ve hit the bottom but I know I will find a path up hill. I’ll be the turtle. Got some sense and inner peace knocked into me. I will be better. The gym is calling me. No pressure. I’ll just be taking my time. I will Earn the right to win again. No telling how long it will take.

A post shared by Platinum Mike Perry (@platinummikeperry) on Dec 17, 2019 at 11:55am PST

Too many messages to reply to them all so I’ll just put this out there and say thanks for all the support and positive energy. Get ready for March 28 Columbus Ohio!!! immortalmartialarts @cameronknight10… https://t.co/NQFf6sOVA0
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) December 15, 2019

Great job Son https://t.co/9T8MPRGgMZ
— Ben Askren (@Benaskren) December 15, 2019

Chase looks like Sean O’Malley before he found weed
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 15, 2019

You can see the full results from UFC 245 here.

UFC 245 Performance of the Night Bonus Awards:

This is how the scorecard looked when the UFC 245 main event between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington was stopped in the fifth round:

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