Twitter reacts to Barao removal
Twitter reacted when Renan Barao suffered medical issues and withdrew from his fight with UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw at UFC 177.
On Friday #1 UFC bantamweight Renan Barao was withdrawn from Saturday’s title fight with champion T.J. Dillashaw, after suffering medical issues during the weight cut. Barao was replaced by Joe Soto, who was pulled way up from the undercard for the fight.
As always, Twitter reacted.
Joe Rogan @joerogan
Holy shit… This card is cursed
Ulysses Gomez @uselessgomez
The only thing worse that could happen now is if Soto weighs in at 136 and it turns into a non title bout.
Andre Fili @TouchyFili
WTF? MMA is the most unpredictable sport ever.
ike vallie-flagg @IKEVF
If anything we are seeing the real danger and health risks for a large or bad cut—
Ariel Helwani @arielhelwani
I spoke to ppl close to Dillashaw. They aren’t exactly jumping for joy that Barao is out. They know Soto and consider him a tough out.
Charlie Brenneman @SpaniardMMA
Making weight isnt a ‘week of’ thing. It’s a lifestyle. You’re a GD professional. Act like it. #EveryoneWhoMissesWeight
Tim Kennedy @TimKennedyMMA
Is it just me or does “Sick” = probably would’ve tested positive for PEDs.
Ben Askren @Benaskren
@danawhite @lorenzofertitta well if you guys are just giving out free title shots to anyone I’ll take one
Julie Kedzie @julesk_fighter
there must be a way to blame Greg Jackson for this…
Coach @CMPunk
I’m still watching the fights, because I love fighters that step up on short notice. Huzzah for opportunities!
Dana White @danawhite
I do too!!!
Alistair Overeem @Alistairovereem
I’m on a good run, might as well drop down to 135lbs hahahaha! @TJDillashaw are u ready!
Cody Bollinger @CodyBollinger
Joe soto’s sponsor just got a fucking bargain!!! Imagine how cheap they were and now they’re getting main event title shot. Holy shit
Raphael Assuncao @RaphaAssuncao
Much respect and best regards to Barão BUT THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN MY TITLE SHOT @ufc 177 I was ready in shape, healthy & 6 fight win streak.
Cody Gibson @TheRenegade559
Holy crap! My teammate and good friend @JoeSoto135 is fighting for the @ufc belt! I’m telling you, he is an absolute beast. Win/lose/draw it is going to be one hell of a fight! If it goes to the ground, this could get very interesting!
malki kawa @malkikawa
imagine if Joe Soto wins
