Here’s what the MMA world thought about Rob Font’s outstanding performance at UFC Vegas 27.
UFC Vegas 27 has one of those exciting main events that have you flipping back and forth on your picks all week. UFC matchmakers really wanted to spoil us this weekend when they matched Rob Font vs. Cody Garbrandt as the main event, and we thank them!
Rob Font had some magic of his own in his hands when he finished Marlon Moraes last December at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal. With that finish, not only did Font earn a Performance of the Night bonus, but he put the entire Bantamweight Division on notice that he is no longer a dark horse but a prominent contender for UFC gold.
Cody Garbrandt was on a three-fight losing streak and had enough as his legacy will always remain in the UFC as a champion. He showed this in his last fight when he literally reached down deep and hit Raphael Assunção with a bomb that had “No Love” walk off, reminding the world of the power he has to remain at the top.
Rob Font started to get into a rhythm after a close first round, but it was Font finding his timing in round two. Font’s jab seemingly was the weapon of choice to set up the combinations. There was never any quit from Garbrandt but the night looked to belong to Rob Font as it went to the judges’ score card where Font won by Unanimous Decision.
PROS GIVE THEIR TAKE
Here are the pros’ reactions to the main event between Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt.
Y’all thinkin what I’m thinkin
— Sean O'Malley (@SugaSeanMMA) May 23, 2021
Damn best jab? Lol chill @felderpaul beautiful performance @RobSFont wonderful fight by both men. Head up @Cody_Nolove #UFCVegas27
— KAMARU USMAN (@USMAN84kg) May 23, 2021
THIS IS MY DIVISION! #UFCVegas27
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) May 23, 2021
Rob Font basically came out of nowhere . This dude is a well rounded , highly skilled fighter! #UFCVegas27
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) May 23, 2021
That Jab is A1. #UFCVegas27
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) May 23, 2021
New England Cartel boxing is crisp #UFCVegas27
— Kyle Daukaus (@KyleDaukaus) May 23, 2021
Font is calculated man
— Brian BOOM Kelleher (@brianboom135) May 23, 2021
Damn this a good fight! 👏🏻 #UFCVegas27
— Mallory Martin (@MalloryyMartin) May 23, 2021
Wonder how much Cody's performance was affected by him being sick last year. Cause I've never really seen Cody ever fatigued. #UFC
— Adrian Yanez (@yanezmma) May 23, 2021
Rob was on the hunt that round! #UFCVegas27
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) May 23, 2021
Happy for font he was also an RTS CHAMP
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 23, 2021
He took a lot of shots there 🤦🏾♂️ #respectthefighter #UFCVegas27
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) May 23, 2021
Keep your head up my brother @Cody_Nolove you’re a warrior and inspiration Congrats to @RobSFont and his Team
— Dan “50k” Ige (@Dynamitedan808) May 23, 2021
Congrats @RobSFont #UFCVegas27 #BostonStrong
— Charles Rosa (@CharlesRosaMMA) May 23, 2021
Bantamweight division is the best division #UFCVegas27
— Ricky Simón (@RickySimonUFC) May 23, 2021
Great scrap, font is elite. 135 div is electric #UFCVegas27
— Billy Q (@BillyQMMA) May 23, 2021
