Jake Ellenberger scored a starching first round TKO of Matt Brown, which was followed by a Karolina Kowalkiewicz split decision win over Rose Namajunas as two underdogs walked out victorious at UFC 201, in Atlanta.
On Twitter, professional fighters were pleased with the results.
"Alex Chambers ✔ @alexchambersmma
Don't blink the ladies are live @ufc in Atlanta. Strawweights Gonna Straw @rosenamajunas v @KarolinaMMA #ufc #strawweights
11:37 AM - 31 Jul 2016"
"Coach Kavanagh ✔ @John_Kavanagh
Rd 1 for rose....but K ended strong, let's see what happens in the 2nd!
11:45 AM - 31 Jul 2016"
"Zachary Makovsky ✔ @ZachFunSize
Rose takes round 1 with some nice right hand counters and a sweet check hook... #UFC201
11:45 AM - 31 Jul 2016"
"Aljamain Sterling ✔ @FunkMaster_UFC
Damn those knees are killing Rose right now. They should be telling her to stay out clinch I think. #UFC201
11:47 AM - 31 Jul 2016 · East Meadow, NY, United States"
"Colby Covington ✔ @ColbyCovMMA
This is women's mma at its finest #ufc201
11:49 AM - 31 Jul 2016"
"Aljamain Sterling ✔ @FunkMaster_UFC
Kowa clinch game strong AF! 💪🏾 I think Rose gonna rally this RD. #UFC201
11:51 AM - 31 Jul 2016 · East Meadow, NY, United States"
"Mitch Gagnon ✔ @MitchGagnonUFC
Rose up two rd but she gassing, only thing she has to avoid is the clinch and she has this im the bag
11:50 AM - 31 Jul 2016"