UFC Vegas 24 in Tweets: Fighters react to Robert Whittaker’s dominant victory over Kelvin Gastelum

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Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Heading into the UFC Vegas 24 main event, fans were ready for some serious middleweight action and they were not disappointed.
Robert Whittaker put on an absolutely stellar performance leading to a unanimous decision win over Kelvin Gastelum that he has to hope cemented his case for a rematch against the champion Israel Adesanya.
Here’s what fighters had to say about UFC Vegas 24:

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[h=2]Robert Whittaker out-strikes Kelvin Gastelum[/h]

Robert Whittaker is the #1 contender and the rightful challenger for the middleweight belt #UFCVegas24
— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) April 18, 2021​

Good job my son.
— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) April 18, 2021​

Crispy AF. Flawless. @robwhittakermma
— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) April 18, 2021​

What a banger of a fight
— Chase Hooper (@chase_hooper) April 18, 2021​

Great fight! Nothing but respect to both guys #UFCVegas24
— Max Griffin (@MaxPainGriffin) April 18, 2021​

Congrats to Whitaker on amazing performance. Gastelum as tough as they come !
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) April 18, 2021​

— Casey Oneill (@kingcaseymma) April 18, 2021​

Whittaker Adesanya 2 is gonna be such a solid fight
— Chase Hooper (@chase_hooper) April 18, 2021​

Kelvin so tough took this fight short notice and still not backing down in the 5th
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 18, 2021​

Master class. Always a fan Rob #UFCVegas24
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) April 18, 2021​

Whittaker just sniping Gastelum every time he steps forward in his range. Gotta break the rhythm. Can’t just walk right in without the feints and stance switches against this type of high level footwork. #UFCVegas24
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) April 18, 2021​

Marvin over there sick right now ! #UFCVegas24
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) April 18, 2021​

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[h=2]Andrei Arlovski def. Chase Sherman[/h]

That’s an @AndreiArlovski win #ufcvegas24 #andnew
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) April 18, 2021​

Gotta be happy for Arlovski. Great win !
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) April 18, 2021​

Well done Andrei !
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) April 18, 2021​

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[h=2]Jacob Malkoun def. Abdul Razak Alhassan[/h]

That was the type of punch that sends you to the gulag! #UFCVegas24
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) April 18, 2021​

Great takedowns
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) April 18, 2021​

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[h=1]Best of the rest:[/h][h=3]Tracy Cortez def. Justine Kish[/h]

Canvas is slippery! Thank you! It’s not easy fighting without your footing underneath you. #UFCVegas24
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) April 18, 2021​

[h=3]Luis Pena vs. Alex Munoz[/h]

Way to finish brotha. 2-1 pena but hey ??? #UFCVegas24
— Andre Ewell (@daii24_dre) April 18, 2021​

Congrats @violentbobross on getting the W. Showed up and showed out #andnew
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) April 18, 2021​

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