Pros react to Brunson, Yusuff’s wins at UFC 241

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Derek Brunson defeated Ian Heinisch, while Sodiq Yusuff knocked out Gabriel Benitez at UFC 241, in Anaheim, California. On Twitter, pro fighters enjoyed the fights.

In a couple of come-from-behind performances, first Derek Brunson survived an early onslaught from Ian Heinisch to pick up a unanimous decision win. Afterwards, Sodiq Yusuff got rocked by Gabriel Benitez, but managed to turn things around still in the first round to score another TKO in the Octagon at UFC 241, in Anaheim, California. On Twitter, pro fighters enjoyed the matches.

Sodiq Yusuff vs. Gabriel Benitez

Those kicks hurt my soul #UFC241

— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 18, 2019

Bang Bang that was gangster.

— Jake Heun ジェイク・ヒューン (@JakeHeun) August 18, 2019

Told y’all Yusuff would win #UFC241

— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 18, 2019

Incredible timing, what a beautiful counter by Yusuff. #ufc241

— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) August 18, 2019

What a fight, sodiq vs Benitez!

— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) August 18, 2019

Ooo dat boy good #UFC241

— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) August 18, 2019

Beautiful counter! #UFC241

— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) August 18, 2019

Wow amazing performance for @Super_Sodiq 50K for sure #UFC241 #bandanaflag

— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) August 18, 2019

@Super_Sodiq !!! #UFC241 yes!!! Tko

— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) August 18, 2019

Derek Brunson vs. Ian Heinisch

I think Heinesch takes it (

— Luis Antonio Pena (@violentbobross) August 18, 2019

Brunsons chin is higher than Nate Diaz

— Gerald Harris (@GHurricane) August 18, 2019

This is like the old Derek Brunson vs the new Derek brunson

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) August 18, 2019

I'm not sure if that was super exciting or sloppy as hell. #ufc

— Jake Heun ジェイク・ヒューン (@JakeHeun) August 18, 2019

Brunson fighting very smart #UFC241

— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 18, 2019

Those teeps to the body #ufc241

— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) August 18, 2019

#ufc241 Brunson showing why he belongs in the top 10. Impressive victory, but im more impressed with his style change.

— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) August 18, 2019

Congrats @DerekBrunson happy you proved me wrong! Great fight

— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) August 18, 2019

Nice win @DerekBrunson !! #UFC241

— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) August 18, 2019

Derek Brunson took his time cool calm composed and showed a display of great wrestling and experience tonicht #UFC241

— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) August 18, 2019

Sending out a well-earned congrats to my last opponent, @DerekBrunson , on a hard fought fight and win! Looking forward to seeing your hand raised again soon. All the best and enjoy your latest win-streak! #UFC241 pic.twitter.com/g04tm7YmVm

— The Mane Event™ (@EliasTheodorou) August 18, 2019