UFC Fort Lauderdale saw quite a few surprises in the Octagon, as a veteran returned, and the main event saw a massive upset. When Jacare Souza returned to face Jack Hermansson, it seemed a foregone conclusion, but it was anything but one. Given that Souza had been set to face Yoel Romero originally, the loss to the #10 ranked Hermansson was not expected.
Jack Hermansson pulled off the shock of the century by defeating him. On the other side of things, Ion Cutelaba returned to the Octagon after nine months away, only to be defeated by Glover Teixeira.
Mike Perry put on a showcase in his fight, but one of the highlights of the night was Greg Hardy finally getting his first-ever win in the UFC. After a less-than-impressive debut, where he was disqualified due to an illegal shot, Hardy had a lot to prove — and prove that he did. In his first-ever UFC win, he needed less than half a round to show why Dana White had hired the former NFL player. However, the reaction tended to be quite negative, as the legitimacy of his opponent was called out.
The night was full of shocks, as they say, and Twitter reacted appropriately to what they witnessed take place at Fort Lauderdale. Here are all the Twitter reactions from UFC Fort Lauderdale.
That was so impressive!! Hermanson definitely has every bit of talent and skill to become a World champion
— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) April 28, 2019
Looks like 🐊 is going to need a stoppage. Hermansson is throwing a ton and landing a ton. #UFCFtLauderale
— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) April 28, 2019
The joker ain’t joking
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 28, 2019
And after fighting a few weeks ago too!! Hermansson putting himself right in the mix with this win tonight.
Feel for Souza. Last time he was going to get a title shot he fought Whittaker & lost. Always been so close to that elusive title shot but comes up short #UFCFtLauderdale https://t.co/VpInWqminH
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) April 28, 2019
Up until two weeks ago when he beat David Branch, I didn’t know who Hermanson was. Now he’s beating JACARE. This sport is crazy. #UFCFortLauderdale
— Cody Gibson (@TheRenegade559) April 28, 2019
That was wild… Jacare hung toughhh wow
— Al Iaquinta🗽 (@ALIAQUINTA) April 28, 2019
https://twitter.com/EricSpicely/status/1122347270509420544
Good to see some new blood in the middleweight division. Hermansson is relentless with his pace. Jacare looked good at times. I don’t think he’s slowed down. Huge win for the Joker! Give this guy a big fight. #UFCFtLauderdale
— Matt Schnell (@DANGER_Caged) April 28, 2019
If [email protected] if i fought pewee Herman too
— Al Iaquinta🗽 (@ALIAQUINTA) April 28, 2019
Is it me or does Smoliakov look terrified in there?
— Jimmy Smith (@jimmysmithmma) April 28, 2019
https://twitter.com/blondefighter/status/1122341111815639040
What a joke of a fight. Smoliakov might be the worst fighter on the UFC roster, he ran away and didn't look like he wanted to be in there.
— Adam Martin (@MMAdamMartin) April 28, 2019
Woow where did they find this guy
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 28, 2019
Super slick ground work from Glover Teixeira en route to submitting Ion Cutelaba in the 2nd after a tough first. Two nice wins a row for the 39-year-old. Teixeira is now tied with Jon Jones for most submission wins in UFC light heavyweight history, per @ESPNStatsInfo.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) April 28, 2019
Bellator just saw Greg Hardy’s win and signed OJ Simpson to a 6 Fight Contract. #UFC
— MMA Roasted (@MMARoasted) April 28, 2019
https://twitter.com/david_madrid27/status/1122337628093763584
Mike Perry's strength is something else 💪 #UFCFortLauderdale pic.twitter.com/FMkdG2ZgtC
— Uptown Funk (@Uptown_MMA) April 28, 2019
Before Mike Perry, Alex Oliveira had never lost to an African American fighter before. Historic win for the athletic and explosive Perry.
— The Naked Gambler (@NakedGambling) April 28, 2019
I hate that I’m saying this but I’ve had a little wine and life’s too short. I am so intrigued by Mike Perry for some reason and I am so tired of pretending otherwise.
— Fernanda Prates (@NandaPrates_) April 28, 2019
https://twitter.com/TheeWillHarris/status/1120817532569391104
It's a DANCE OFF 🕺
Mike Perry just couldn't resist busting a move to Cowboy Oliveira's walkout song 😂
Incredible scenes at #UFCFtLauderdale! pic.twitter.com/nu084Qc317
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) April 28, 2019
me seeing greg hardy be successful https://t.co/arpuPHswak
— joanna thee stallion (@cardiomcgregor) April 28, 2019
Well, the UFC went looking for someone Greg Hardy could beat. And this time they found him. How long we gonna keep doing that?
— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) April 28, 2019
Anyone else not watching this dudes fights?
Not giving him the time of day!
Who the fuck would promote a dude that abuses women?
Fuck Greg Hardy!— Krzysztof Soszynski (@KSOSufc) April 28, 2019
I remember when celebrities or athletes would try to fight in PRIDE FC… PRIDE would put them in there va actual fighters. (See cro cop vs dos caros jr) showcase the REAL …. not the JABRONI
— Al Iaquinta🗽 (@ALIAQUINTA) April 28, 2019
And tonight at #UFCFtLauderale the co main event defrauded two scrubs that are seeking to do what #theKraken has already done and both competitors have failed to do, any guesses on this amazing feat? The answer: get a win in the UFC. #amateurHour #fuckGregHardy #ufc #undefeated
— Juan Adams mma (@chosenjuan285) April 28, 2019
https://twitter.com/TheCryptorious/status/1121839415779844098
Not only is Greg Hardy unpopular, not only is he a piece of shit, and not only is he the stupidest embodiment of the dumb meathead MMA archetype… he also SUCKS at fighting. They had to bring back the dude who got owned by Cyril Asker to gift him a win, & let me say: WAR DMITRI
— Dusty Bitches (@BoxingBusch) April 28, 2019
Wow, amazing. Greg Hardy beat the only man on earth with a smaller gas tank than himself. Feed this bitch to Ngannou
— Dusty Bitches (@BoxingBusch) April 28, 2019
Congrats @JimMiller_155 on 31 fights in @ufc and getting big win in front of his family. Awesome to see class and longevity!! #UFCFtLauderale
— Jeremy Stephens (@LiLHeathenMMA) April 27, 2019
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