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World Series of Fighting was the big event in MMA this weekend, and as such it drew a few more eyes than normal from an MMA fanbase hungry for some face punching. It ended up being the last fight of Nick Newell's career, which was probably the most notably moment of the evening, despite the card holding two title fights and a number of former UFC fighters, including former title contenders Jon Fitch and Yushin Okami.
It wasn't just a few more fans watching, though, UFC and Bellator fighters got in on the action as well. Here's what they had to say about the night's fights as they watched from the sidelines:
Heading up to Connecticut to support my bro harrisrex53 in his @mmaworldseries debut with the most… https://t.co/YE5V52lE6N
— Corey Anderson UFC (@CoreyA_MMA) October 17, 2015
Good skill to homie @Gladiatorglenn fighting @MMAWorldSeries tonight!
— Erik Jon Koch (@NEWBREED04) October 17, 2015
Yeah caught the end of that last fight. Wish I hadn't https://t.co/W5vi3gXtTz
— Tom Lawlor (@FilthyTomLawlor) October 17, 2015
Always classy to stick out your tongue and flash the devil horns as you're coasting to a decision and didn't really try to finish
— Tom Lawlor (@FilthyTomLawlor) October 17, 2015
After a long day of filming and training, I can kick my feet up and watch #WSOF24 @MMAWorldSeries.
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) October 17, 2015
Solid win by Almeida, defeating Almeida. Going to choke @JohnnyEduardoN worse than that! #WrestlingOverEVERYTHING! @MMAWorldSeries
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) October 17, 2015
Colton Smiths striking is horrible
— John Alessio (@johnalessio79) October 17, 2015
Congrats to my bro harrisrex53 on his W tonight. Man was that a war!!! #Repost @mmaworldseries with… https://t.co/Xg5d1OjwEA
— Corey Anderson UFC (@CoreyA_MMA) October 17, 2015
Congrats @Gladiatorglenn !
— Sergio Pettis (@sergiopettis) October 17, 2015
NBC Sports! Turn on @MMAWorldSeries to watch @SyndicateMMA studs @VinnyMMA & Donovan Frelow do work!
— Tom Lawlor (@FilthyTomLawlor) October 18, 2015
Congrats @Gladiatorglenn !!! Been through a lot, but you are Iowa strong pushed right through. Congrats man happy for ya brotha.
— Erik Jon Koch (@NEWBREED04) October 18, 2015
Let's go @TommyMarcellino do it for the 518 #wsof #mma #scrapordie
— Roger Zapata (@VivaZapataRZ) October 18, 2015
Hamill looking grrrrrea....oh he went to the ground with Vinny. WHY?! #WSOF24
— James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) October 18, 2015
Nice sub @VinnyMMA !!! For the win. #bjj #jits #kneebar
— Phillipe Nover (@PhillipeNover) October 18, 2015
The feeling of being demoralized on the mat everyday by @VinnyMMA suddenly doesn't feel so bad after watching that. So much congrats!!
— Tom Lawlor (@FilthyTomLawlor) October 18, 2015
Beutiful knee bar @VinnyMMA congrats on your expressive win at @MMAWorldSeries @NBCSports ossu!
— Roan Jucao (@jucao) October 18, 2015
Did Chael just say smallpox?
— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) October 18, 2015
Let's go @NotoriousNewell always I feel excite to see this guy fights. @SpencerLazara
— Roan Jucao (@jucao) October 18, 2015
My brother from another mother coming up next here at Foxwoods Casino for @MMAWorldSeries!!! @NotoriousNewell pic.twitter.com/vUChFVLqOi
— Matt Bessette (@ManglerBJJ) October 18, 2015
They gave Nick Newell a tomato can. #WSOF24
— John Alessio (@johnalessio79) October 18, 2015
What a warrior! 2 more rounds homie @NotoriousNewell
— Roan Jucao (@jucao) October 18, 2015
Stonehorse sighting on #WSOF24! @dylanthevillian @AdamCellaMMA @JamalSmithMMA @clinthester @CollinHartMMA @BubbaTheMenace #tuf17
— Josh Samman (@JoshSamman) October 18, 2015
Surprised Nick Newell hasn't finished this kid yet! #WSOF24
— John Alessio (@johnalessio79) October 18, 2015
Any chance at all of Okami vs. Fitch not going to decision? #WSOF24
— Josh Samman (@JoshSamman) October 18, 2015
@NotoriousNewell you are the man! Marcelino you are a dumbass!!! @SpencerLazara @MMAWorldSeries pic.twitter.com/atNjKLmSwg
— Roan Jucao (@jucao) October 18, 2015
Congrats @NotoriousNewell!Always inspiring to watch your fight. #WSOF24
— James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) October 18, 2015
. @ChaelSonnen is one of my favorite announcers. He could make me care about a fight between 2 fleas. #WSOF24
— James Krause (@TheJamesKrause) October 18, 2015
Never give up @DerrickMehmen
— Antonio Pezao Silva (@BigfootSilva) October 18, 2015
Switched tv just in time to see Fitch win I think.Literally the only highlight they showed was Fitch/Okami shaking hands.What did I miss?
— Tom Lawlor (@FilthyTomLawlor) October 18, 2015
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