Fighters react to Demetrious Johnson's hard-fought win over Tim Elliott
Demetrious Johnson had to pull out all the stops to beat challenger Tim Elliott on Saturday, but the nine-time defending champion did just that en route to a unanimous decision at The Ultimate Fighter Finale.
Elliott challenged Johnson in ways the champion had never been challenged before in the first two rounds, even stealing the opening stanza. However, in true champion fashion, Johnson was able to remain composed and control the final three rounds.
Check out what other UFC fighters had to say about the awesome fight.
Well either way @TElliott125 is the peoples champ tonight! What a stellar performance! #MetroMove is the Robot to Van Damm in Rd4 #TUFFinale
— Anthony Birchak (@abirchakMMA) December 4, 2016
Ridiculous. #GOAT
— Will Brooks (@ILLWAVYBrooks) December 4, 2016
Good challenge for Johnson. Elliott was a gamed/ hungry opponent. Great battle #TUFFinale
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 4, 2016
That belt is bigger than Mighty Mouse! ? #TUFFinale
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 4, 2016
What a main event #TUFFinale good night everybody
— Amanda?Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) December 4, 2016
49-45 doesn't like Tim. #TUFFinale
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) December 4, 2016
#andstill @MightyMouseUFC great fight man. Ur still the GOAT in the @ufc after JJ ?
— Manny Gamburyan (@MannyGamburyan) December 4, 2016
Congrats to both fighters! DJ fighting anyone the UFC throws at him and Tim for showing up on the biggest fight of his life #TUFFinale ????
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) December 4, 2016
"Like wrestlin a damn muskrat" - DJ on Elliot #TUFFinale
— Zachary Makovsky (@ZachFunSize) December 4, 2016
He can adapt, then continue to pressure and attack with with damn near flawless technique. https://t.co/rECHZ4hPCW
— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) December 4, 2016
