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Entering UFC Vegas 14’s lightweight main between Paul Felder and former champion Rafael dos Anjos, the narrative surrounding the contest was undoubtedly how both men would handle just five days of preparation for each other.
But after 25 minutes of fighting, it was Dos Anjos who emerged victorious with a hard fought-decision win.
Below is how fighters reacted to the entire night of action in Las Vegas.
Rafael dos Anjos defeats Paul Felder
Respect to both men for making this fight and event happen tonight.
Good fight!
I’m in for sure.— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) November 15, 2020
Great fight by @RdosAnjosMMA he fought the perfect fight, big ups to my main man Paul Felder for taking this fight under these circumstances. @felderpaul this is why you’re loved my man.
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) November 15, 2020
Great main event. Proud of my colleague and friend @felderpaul for stepping up and fighting hard from bell to bell. Congrats on the W as well @RdosAnjosMMA. Both of these guys are great ambassadors of the sport and great men in life. #UFCVegas14
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) November 15, 2020
Superman wears @felderpaul pajamas to bed #UFCVegas14
— Randy Costa (@RandyCosta135) November 15, 2020
The matchup I didn’t know I needed #UFCVegas14 pic.twitter.com/lHrAPCI4Wk
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) November 15, 2020
All respect to both gentlemen but being a friend of @felderpaul he is a gangster! Not even surprised how he Just marched into war #BaddestGingerEver
— Mike “Biggie” Rhodes (@TeamRocBiggie) November 15, 2020
Awesome fight, always bittersweet when you have 2 really good guys and amazing fighters but I loved RDA’s reign as a champion and wouldn’t mind seeing it again. Feel like Felder earned himself a rematch if that happens as well. #UFCVegas14
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) November 15, 2020
Dos anjos did what he had to do but man so much respect for @felderpaul never stopped fighting for 5 hard rounds
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) November 15, 2020
Dominant performance by @RdosAnjosMMA!
Another guy to look out for next year in that Lightweight shark tank title picture!!#UFCVegas14
— rakic_ufc (@rakic_ufc) November 15, 2020
Hey @espnmma no worries I thought @RdosAnjosMMA & @felderpaul scrapped too! crazy night of combative sports! https://t.co/gNnMnt6Xrj
— Deron Winn (@DeronWinn) November 15, 2020
Did I hear that score right? WTF?
— Chas Skelly (@ChasSkelly) November 15, 2020
Respect from the entire MMA world gentlemen!! @felderpaul @RdosAnjosMMA #UFCVegas14
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) November 15, 2020
Split decision really? Holy shit wow freaking judges #UFCVegas14
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) November 15, 2020
How the hell did one of the judges give the fight 48-47 to Felder?!#UFCVegas14
— Herbert Burns (@HerbertBurnsMMA) November 15, 2020
Khaos Williams knocks out Abdul Razak Alhassan
Brutal knockout there for @khaosOXwilliams #UFCFVegas14
— Justin Gaethje (@Justin_Gaethje) November 15, 2020
Holy crap!!!!!! Never seen anyone taken off their feet and stiffened up like that!!
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) November 15, 2020
That was such a major KO!!
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) November 15, 2020
Oh my, that man is dangerous #UFCVegas14
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) November 15, 2020
Damn! That’s some serious power! #UFCFVegas14
— Neil Magny (@NeilMagny) November 15, 2020
Threw that punch with bad intentions ! #UFCVegas14
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) November 15, 2020
Khaos Williams is the welterweight Ngannou
— Vince Morales (@vandetta135) November 15, 2020
Williams is a problem! Wow #UFCVegas14
— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) November 15, 2020
Wow! Now that was Khaos!
— Walt Harris (@thebigticket205) November 15, 2020
Oh em geee #UFCVegas14
— Katlyn Chookagian (@blondefighter) November 15, 2020
KHAOS #UFCVegas14
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) November 15, 2020
Chaos Williams lightweight looks like Roy jones jr
— Benito Lopez (@Savage_530) November 15, 2020
Hits like him too
— Benito Lopez (@Savage_530) November 15, 2020
Oh my damn!#UFCVegas14
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) November 15, 2020
Goooot damn
— Devonte Smith (@KOE_KINGKAGEUFC) November 15, 2020
Ashley Yoder edges Miranda Granger
What are these judges seeing tonight?!?@ufc#UFCVegas14 pic.twitter.com/z9cN2R9OrE
— rakic_ufc (@rakic_ufc) November 15, 2020
Yoder looked like a killer in rounds 3, way to put a stamp on it
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) November 15, 2020
Spider monkeys such a beast on the mat #ufcvegas
— Katlyn Chookagian (@blondefighter) November 15, 2020
27-26 what
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) November 15, 2020
What kind of score cards were those? #UFCVegas14
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) November 15, 2020
Sean Strickland knocks out Brendan Allen
Huge win for Strickland! Allen was on a nice run in the division too. This is a BIG win to move up the UFC ladder #UFCVegas14
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) November 15, 2020
Well allen you should have waited for your opportunity. Now you just lost to a unranked guy. #backoftheline #UFCVegas14
— Ian Heinisch (@ianheinischmma) November 15, 2020
Wow!!! Huge WIN for Sean Stickland! Very impressive performance! #UFCVegas14
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) November 15, 2020
Hell yeahhhh!! I knew @SStricklandMMA
— Marvin Vettori (@MarvinVettori) November 15, 2020
@SStricklandMMA is on a run right now!
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) November 15, 2020
Ooooo Strickland closed the show nicely! #UFCVegas14
— Vince Morales (@vandetta135) November 15, 2020
Cory McKenna edges Kay Hansen
I’m blessed to love the life I live. I can’t describe how thankful I am for this camp and everyone involved. I cannot wait to climb to the top with you guys by my side. Only the beginning❤️
(Personally thought I won the 1st and 3rd but we bite down and we keep climbing) pic.twitter.com/BiFMwFaosR— Kay Hansen (@KayHansenMMA) November 15, 2020
Close but I saw round 3 for Hansen, last 30 secs won McKenna the fight. https://t.co/8CwKzoWWJr
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) November 15, 2020
Good job @CoryMcKenna99 great fight mate!, baldy @JackStoneMason crying on tv again?? #UFCVegas14
— Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) November 15, 2020
Huh? #UFCVegas14
— Randy Costa (@RandyCosta135) November 15, 2020
???
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) November 15, 2020
♂️
— rakic_ufc (@rakic_ufc) November 15, 2020
Wow both these girls tough as nails
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) November 15, 2020
Idk bout unanimous I’d call it a split decision. I had Kay winning in my books ♀️ https://t.co/NTio7H6W3e
— Mallory Martin (@MalloryyMartin) November 15, 2020
Wow, that was a great fight #UFCVegas14
— Vince Morales (@vandetta135) November 15, 2020