First, Johnny Walker scored yet another highlight reel knockout win after defeating Misha Cirkunov with a flying knee in the opening minute of their bout at UFC 235. Afterward, Zabit Magomedsharipov bested Jeremy Stephens via unanimous decision in a thrilling fight. On Twitter, pro fighters enjoyed both matches.
Zabit Magomedsharipov vs. Jeremy Stephens
First test for zabit, let’s see what happen now, good one coming up
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) March 3, 2019
I’m fucking pumped for this fight! Let’s go @LiLHeathenMMA !
— Erik Jon Koch (@NEWBREED04) March 3, 2019
Zabit looking good
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) March 3, 2019
Z!!!!!!!
— Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) March 3, 2019
Another elbow to the back of the head for good measure.
— Bec Rawlings (@RowdyBec) March 3, 2019
Am I the only one getting excited for Jeremy and Zabits 3rd round? #ufc235
— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) March 3, 2019
Don’t push and don’t expect it back
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) March 3, 2019
Whobyall got in this fight so far? I would say zabit! #UFC235
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) March 3, 2019
Abe Lincoln is up 2 Rd’s at the moment! #UFC235
— Walt Harris (@thebigticket205) March 3, 2019
5round fight, I have my money on @LiLHeathenMMA #ufc235
— Dennis Bermudez (@MenaceBermudez) March 3, 2019
Interesting to see how Zabit does in a 5 round fight #UFC235
— Jeremy Kennedy (@JeremyKennedyWC) March 3, 2019
I had high hopes for that fight but there was a lot of backing up.
— Chris Camozzi (@ChrisCamozzi) March 3, 2019
I’d like to see @alexvolkanovski sleep Zabit
— Bec Rawlings (@RowdyBec) March 3, 2019
i had you @LiLHeathenMMA winning..... you got Robbed
— Efrain Escudero (@effyescudero) March 3, 2019
Johnny Walker vs. Misha Cirkunov
Johnny Walker is out of his mind I love it #UFC235
— Mike Trizano (@TheLoneWolfMMA) March 3, 2019
Walker is a beast!!!
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) March 3, 2019
Woooooooooow my dude Johnny walker!!!!!!!!!!!! #ufc235
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) March 3, 2019
What is this Johnny Walker guy made of?! UNREAL BOOK OF HIGHLIGHTS!! #UFC235
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) March 3, 2019
Ohhhhhh! @Johnnywalkermma has done it again! A flying knee sealed the deal. Will anyone take this guy to round 2 so we can see something besides a quick KO? #UFC235
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) March 3, 2019
I’m calling it now, Walker is the only currently ranked 205er that might be able to beat jones. This dude is terrifying
— Sam Alvey (@smilensam) March 3, 2019
Holy knee! He hurt himself doing the worm ♀️ Great performance though #ufc235
— Tatiana Suarez (@TSPMMA115) March 3, 2019
Dam!!! @Johnnywalkermma with another finish! #ufc235
— Jimmie Rivera (@JimmieRivera135) March 3, 2019
God dammmm.
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) March 3, 2019
Johnny Walker is the real deal holy field people. #UFC235
Jesus #ufc235
— éS (@EricSpicely) March 3, 2019
Johnny Walker is a unique individual to say the least. He’s gonna pose some problems at light-heavyweight #UFC235
— Louis Smolka (@LASTSAMURAIUFC) March 3, 2019
Wow what a flying knee in the first round! Aaaand he hurt himself
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) March 3, 2019
Too bad that Johnny walker had such an amazing fight but then hurt his shoulder on the celebration...he’s impressive though #ufc235
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) March 3, 2019
Give me Johnny vs gus next
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) March 3, 2019