Pros react after Charles Oliveira defeats Tony Ferguson at UFC 256
Tonight’s UFC 256 event was co-headlined by a lightweight matchup between perennial division contenders Tony Ferguson and Charles Oliveira.
Ferguson (25-4 MMA) had entered tonight’s event looking to rebound, this after suffering a fifth round TKO loss to Justin Gaethje in a fight for the promotions interim lightweight title in his most recent effort at UFC 249.
Prior to his setback to ‘The Highlight’, ‘El Cucuy’ had put together a sensational twelve-fight win streak, which saw him score stoppage victories over Edson Barboza, Kevin Lee, Anthony Pettis and Donald Cerrone.
As for Charles Oliveira (29-8 MMA), ‘Do Bronx’ was returning to action for the first time since submitting Kevin Lee back in March. Oliveira had entered UFC 256 on a seven-fight win streak, with all 7 of those wins coming by way of stoppage. During that impressive stretch the submission specialist had choked out five of his seven opponents.
Tonight’s UFC 256 co-main event proved to be a one-sided affair. Charles Oliveira was able to hurt Tony Ferguson early in the stand-up and then proceeded to dominate him on the floor.
Official UFC 256 Result: Charles Oliveira def. Tony Ferguson by unanimous decision
Check out how the pros reacted to Oliveira defeating Ferguson below:
What a fun night of fights so far!
Always blown away by the fighters and they’re stories of perseverance!
Excited for this Co – main 👊#UFC256— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) December 13, 2020
Not really though because I’m trying to make weight 😅 https://t.co/194uFl3rp9
— Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) December 13, 2020
This fight is going to be awesome!!!! #UFC256
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) December 13, 2020
Tony has better hands. Oliveria better on the ground.
— Kevin Lee MTP (@MoTownPhenom) December 13, 2020
I have a feeling . Oliveira gonna make a statement #ufcvegas
— Eric Albarracin (@CPTdasAmericas) December 13, 2020
Tony winning 12 fights in a row and not getting a title shot is 🤯🤯🤯
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 13, 2020
Let’s go @CharlesDoBronxs #ufc256
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) December 13, 2020
Ferg getting rocked early
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 13, 2020
This is gonna be 💥💥🔥🔥.
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) December 13, 2020
Wowww olivera is no joke on the floor #ufc256
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) December 13, 2020
Holy crap!!! Saved by the buzzer. Brutal round for Tony
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 13, 2020
The jiu jitsu of @CharlesDoBronxs 🔥
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) December 13, 2020
What is tony even trying to do now?
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 13, 2020
Olivera is all over Tony dominated round 1 piped his arm. And continues to dominate 😱
— Diego Sanchez UFC (@DiegoSanchezUFC) December 13, 2020
Oliveira looks amazing tonight. He’s shown so much growth since those big losses to Frankie Edgar and Cub Swanson. Very impressive how he’s been winning and how well he’s competing tonight. #UFC256
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 13, 2020
This fight isn’t even close to as fun as I was hoping it would be. Disciplined performance by Do Bronx
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 13, 2020
Oliveria’s grappling is outstanding hs two steps ahead of Tony in every exchange
— Curtis Blaydes (@RazorBlaydes265) December 13, 2020
There’s levels to the Jiujitsu game! Charles is at the very top! #ufc256
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) December 13, 2020
Rogan bout to buss a nut on this ground game lol
— U R I A H H A L L (@UriahHallMMA) December 13, 2020
@CharlesDoBronxs atingiu outro patamar, merece disputar o cinturão #UFC256NoCombate #ufc256
— Thiago “Marreta” Santos (@TMarretaMMA) December 13, 2020
Who would you like to see Charles Oliveira fight next following his victory over Tony Ferguson this evening in Las Vegas? Share your thoughts in the comments section PENN Nation!
December 12, 2020
Topics:
Charles Oliveira Tony Ferguson UFC UFC 256
