This Is How The MMA World Reacted To UFC Vegas 6

9th August 202011th August 2020 Leon Jennings

UFC Vegas 6 went down on Saturday night at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the main event, Derrick Lewis scored a TKO victory at the very start of the second round against Aleksei Oleinik. In doing so, ‘The Black Beast’ now has more knockouts in the history of the UFC heavyweight division, with eleven. It also means that ‘The Boa Constrictor’ will have to wait to earn his 60th career win in MMA.

In the UFC Vegas 6 co-main event, Chris Weidman returned to the middleweight division and returned to winning ways, earning a hard fought unanimous decision win over Omari Akhmedov, ending the Russian’s unbeaten six fight streak.

Elsewhere on the main card, Darren Stewart and Beneil Dariush both impressed with first round finishes. ‘The Dentist’ beating Maki Pitolo by way of a slick guillotine choke, and the 31 year Iranian scoring his second straight walk-off knockout, over Scott Holtzman.

You can see the full results from the UFC APEX here, and the Performance of the Night award winners here.

This is how the MMA world reacted to UFC Vegas 6:

Derrick Lewis vs Aleksei Oleinik:

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— Alexey Oleynik (@oleynikufc) August 10, 2020

No way the Lewis fight goes passed 1 right? Lol
— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) August 9, 2020

Oleinik just has the best walk out #UFCVegas6
— Jessy Jess (@missjessyjess) August 9, 2020

46 Submissions AND 46 first round finishes!! Think about that for a second… ? #oleinik #UFCVegas6
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 9, 2020

Why are there security guards for walk outs if there’s no audience? ? #UFCVegas6
— Katlyn Chookagian (@blondefighter) August 9, 2020

This fight ends in ko or sub?
— Eryk Anders (@erykanders) August 9, 2020

The big men bring the danger!! #UFCVegas6
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 9, 2020

Terrible decision by hot balls to clinch and get a takedown.
— Funky (@Benaskren) August 9, 2020

Damn the black beast threw him down like nothing. Lewis lookin well versed on the ground so far. Spoke too soon Oleinik on top. # UFCVegas6
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 9, 2020

Derrick might have too thick of a neck for that that Ezekiel choke?!! #UFCVegas6
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 9, 2020

Looks like he wants that head and arm crank. Lewis is out. Delivers a bunch of punches to the back of the head. Oleinik back on top on the same position. Please don’t tap to that Lewis. #UFCVegas6
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 9, 2020

I got R1 Oleinik
— Funky (@Benaskren) August 9, 2020

Omg the Kimura always works on big guys. I hope Lewis doesn’t get back in that position. I say he stays on his feet. #UFCVegas6
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 9, 2020

Damn! Brutal shots from Lewis!
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) August 9, 2020

See why did Lewis waste R1 grappling, just do that.
— Funky (@Benaskren) August 9, 2020

That was some hard ground and pound my goodness. I wouldn’t have been upset if that was stopped 5 hammer fists ago. #UFCVegas6
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 9, 2020

Those shots made some noise omg #UFCVegas6
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) August 9, 2020

Derrick Lewis has the most devistating ground and pound of all time! Prove me wrong? #UFCVegas6
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 9, 2020

We’re not worthy! @Thebeast_ufc
What a beast for real!
— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) August 9, 2020

It’s cool to see that the Black Beast’s grappling has improved ?? Big Win #UFCVegas6
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) August 9, 2020

I’m just here for the Derrick Lewis post fight interview! #UFCFightNight ???
— Walt Harris (@thebigticket205) August 9, 2020

Freakin beast! Knockout king!!! @Thebeast_ufc #UFCVegas6
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 9, 2020

I call dibs fighting @Thebeast_ufc @ufc
— Curtis Blaydes (@RazorBlaydes265) August 9, 2020

@Thebeast_ufc looking slimthiccc #UFCVegas6
— Katlyn Chookagian (@blondefighter) August 9, 2020

Alexis nearly had that British Bulldog. Close call. #UFCVegas6
— Tanner Boser (@BulldozerBoser) August 9, 2020

How scary would that be if you got in a fight with @Thebeast_ufc at the bar and he threw that flying knee? #UFCVegas6
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 9, 2020

Man I think it would take me a week to give @Thebeast_ufc a few wrestling tips and he would be soooo much harder to takedown.
— Funky (@Benaskren) August 9, 2020

Got to love the #UFC, usually it’s the jab setting up the right hand but here it’s Lewis’ knee that set up the right hand KO over Oleinik. Explosive. #LewisOleinik #UFCFightNight
— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) August 9, 2020

Chris Weidman vs Omari Akhmedov:

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“My Ballz is hot” @thebeastufc ! Thanks for all the support ! Back on track ! ??

A post shared by Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) on Aug 8, 2020 at 9:30pm PDT

Weisman needs a win here!! Let’s go Chris
— Funky (@Benaskren) August 9, 2020

Yep, Chris is showing that karate swag style early! #UFCVegas6
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 9, 2020

Very wrestling heavy R1 for Weidman, looks good and takes the round.
— Funky (@Benaskren) August 9, 2020

Nothing worse than when you are about to get a takedown and the fence stops their fall ? #UFCVegas6
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 9, 2020

Chris looks fatigued. ? #UFCVegas6
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 9, 2020

Those liver shots are landing. Ouch #UFCVegas6
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 9, 2020

I feel like we just reminded this fight ? legit same sequence takedown then Chris throws an upkick from bottom. #UFCVegas6
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 9, 2020

Weiman needs a takedown bad
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 9, 2020

Weidman fatiguing I hope he can pull it together in this 3rd
— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) August 9, 2020

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Banana split. I got you @felderpaul ??
— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) August 9, 2020

Man tons of heart by @chrisweidman !!! Feels great to see him get the W.
— Funky (@Benaskren) August 9, 2020

Great job pulling it together for weidman and getting the job done winning that final round
— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) August 9, 2020

I thought @chrisweidman was definitely done after the 2nd round…did well to turn it back around ? #UFCVegas6
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) August 9, 2020

Chris got him the W he needed! #UFCVegas6
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 9, 2020

What a gutsy performance by Weidman ??? #UFCVegas6
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) August 9, 2020

Strong island stand up! Congrats @chrisweidman. #UFCVegas6
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) August 9, 2020

Love the Weidman won, but how the eff did 2 judges give him a 10-8
— Funky (@Benaskren) August 9, 2020

So happy for @chrisweidman! Hard fought win over a super tough opponent. Love the Serra/Longo team! @funkmasterMMA
— player/coach (@CMPunk) August 9, 2020

https://twitter.com/dillondanis/status/1292294831998472192?s=20

WEIDMAN!!! #UFCVegas6
— Tanner Boser (@BulldozerBoser) August 9, 2020

Sooo proud of my buddy @chrisweidman on getting that W tonight!! Way to dig deep brotha! #UFCVegas6 #ufc
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) August 9, 2020

Good to see Weidman get the W! Digged deep to win that 3rd round.
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) August 9, 2020

Soo proud of my dude @chrisweidman tonight on getting that W!! You dug deep and showed that #indomitablespirit which is something I’ve learned from training with you! YOU THA MAN!! #loveyoubro https://t.co/07K5jnWIvC
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) August 9, 2020

Congrats @chrisweidman island strong !!! #UFCVegas6
— Katlyn Chookagian (@blondefighter) August 9, 2020

I left my phone in the room Smfh ????? Either way Congrats @chrisweidman! #UFCVegas6
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) August 9, 2020

Darren Stewart vs Maki Pitolo:

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Tonight just didn’t work out for me!! It’s the hurt business I will be back I promise you that!! Thank you all for the endless support!! S/O to my Queen and keiki ( @chasxpitolo ) and my beast management team @suckerpunchent for another opportunity! All my guys that came to help through these hard times LOVE YOU GUYS!! And Like I said I can’t be mad if all I wanted to do was eat! Humbled in victory and defeat!! #teamcoconutbombz till I DIE!!

A post shared by Maki Pitolo (@coconut_bombz) on Aug 8, 2020 at 9:47pm PDT

Ok let’s go @Darren_mma #UFCVegas6
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) August 9, 2020

Pitolo shows some pretty sweet head movement from time to time! #UFCVegas6
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 9, 2020

That was a beautiful sub! Man, I was hoping for a longer fight between these two. #UFCVegas6
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 9, 2020

Go on @Darren_mma nice one!!
— Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) August 9, 2020

? @Darren_mma #UFCVegas6
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) August 9, 2020

Nice job of Stewart getting no arm in and then sinking it in to a RNC grip. #UFCVegas6 #nowayouttathat
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 9, 2020

Yana Kunitskaya vs Julija Stoliarenko:

Thank you Vegas and see you soon ?? @TMarretaMMA pic.twitter.com/8QqjcWf9sc
— Yana Kunitskaya (@YanaKunitskaya1) August 9, 2020

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I risked , i tried and failed … Sorry if disapointed anybody. I know how pick up myself ,cuz i was there. Story continues… Thank you for everyone who was and stays with me. @fighterhouse @rga_kaunas #mma #wmma #ufc #Lietuva #Lithuania #Kaunas #Visaginas #bjj #brazilianjiujitsu #Lethwei

A post shared by Julija Stoliarenko (@julija.stoliarenko) on Aug 9, 2020 at 5:19am PDT

I don’t know why she keeps putting her leg around her leg. Are you gonna jump guard orrrr waste time sitting against the fence?
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 9, 2020

You know, if someone is out clinching you, holding on to them usually isn’t the way to break out #UFCVegas6
— Jessy Jess (@missjessyjess) August 9, 2020

Didn’t try to push up under the chin or get her own underhook. Just kept holding on ?????
— Jessy Jess (@missjessyjess) August 9, 2020

Kinda boring but very effective! I’ll never hate on a fighter for taking the easiest path to victory!
— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) August 9, 2020

Seems like she would try something different after taking 300 knees to the stomach! Lol
— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) August 9, 2020

Beneil Dariush vs Scott Holtzman:

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The fight did not go my way. Congrats to Beneil Dariush who is an amazing competitor. ?? ?? Y’all know me by now- you’re not getting any excuses. ?? ?? I was happy with my preparation and felt great leading up. I put everything I have into this and try to do things the right way; I always feel like I deserve to win. I put myself out there for the world to see and I try to compete hard and leave it all out there each time. ?? ?? Most importantly, I am healthy and happy to be going home to a loving family and to spend some quality time with my son, who doesn’t care if I’ve won or lost.?? ? -Sauce?

A post shared by Scott "Hot Sauce" Holtzman (@hotsauceholtzy) on Aug 9, 2020 at 11:29am PDT

I cut 2 extra pounds for Dariush. Bonus that man also. Key word also ? #UFCVegas6
— Kevin Holland (@Trailblaze2top) August 9, 2020

I got dariush in the next one. He’s a dark horse in that division. #UFCVegas6
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) August 9, 2020

Dariush, Dariush, Dariush is on fire!! #UFCVegas6
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) August 9, 2020

GIVE THAT MAN A BONUS #UFCVegas6
— Tanner Boser (@BulldozerBoser) August 9, 2020

Darius stole my signature technique !
— Funky (@Benaskren) August 9, 2020

Ohhhhhhhh that’s how u spin another bonus for beniel!!!!!!
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 9, 2020

Damnnnnn @beneildariush ???
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) August 9, 2020

That was a good stoppage. ?? #UFC
— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) August 9, 2020

That grey hair. Man strength, don’t fuck with dariush
— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) August 9, 2020

Wow give this guys some extra money! Wow ?????? #UFCVegas6
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) August 9, 2020

No freakin way right now ? #UFCVegas6
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 9, 2020

Told u ? #UFCVegas6
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) August 9, 2020

Wow!! @beneildariush with the spinning forearm! #UFCVegas6
— Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) August 9, 2020

Wowwwwwww!!!!
— Dhiego Lima (@DhLimaMMA) August 9, 2020

Damnnnnn!!! Beneil is on ??? lately!! #UFCVegas6
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) August 9, 2020

Wow @beneildariush deserves a top 10 guys next wow great performance ???????? #UFCVegas6
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) August 9, 2020

Ufc I’ll cut an extra 2 pounds my next fight to make up for his missed weight just give him a bonus for that lol https://t.co/IVEOJGQV4Z
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 9, 2020

Oooohhhh damn…Did well to stay alive till that wicked spinning back fist!! #UFCVegas6
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) August 9, 2020

@beneildariush great guy!!! He didn’t want to see 2nd round At ALL @ufc WOW
— Marlon Moraes (@MMARLONMORAES) August 9, 2020

Damn Benni is on a roll!!! ?#UFCVegas6
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) August 9, 2020

So he didn’t make weight! But give this guy bonus anyway #UFCVegas6
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) August 9, 2020

Hey @ufc @danawhite @beneildariush Deserve the Bonus even not making weight
— Marlon Moraes (@MMARLONMORAES) August 9, 2020

Shiii I might dye my hair grey & black with that performance by Dariush! #UFCVegas6
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) August 9, 2020

Wow! @beneildariush is as real as they get ?
— Neil Magny (@NeilMagny) August 9, 2020

Spinning back fist KO by Dariush! Impressive round!
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) August 9, 2020

Prelims:

Welp I guess this is now a career and not just a hobby ehh @ko_reps ?!?! Our gameplan is working out.
Grandma it’s time for you to get a new whip ? ! #CallBigMouth pic.twitter.com/aeJgPDTJzw
— Kevin Holland (@Trailblaze2top) August 9, 2020

We will continue to add more social media posts in the upcoming days, as more fighters react to UFC Vegas 6.

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This Is How The MMA World Reacted To UFC Vegas 6