Twitter reacts to Joseph Benavidez’s TKO of Jussier Formiga in UFC on ESPN 3 rematch

Joseph Benavidez’s long journey back to a UFC title fight may come to an end after he beat Jussier Formiga in the co-main event at UFC on ESPN 3.

Benavidez (28-5 MMA, 15-3 UFC) tied the all-time record for most UFC flyweight wins when he defeated Formiga (23-6 MMA, 9-5 UFC) by second-round TKO in their rematch, which aired on ESPN from Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. With the victory, “Joe Jitsu” may soon fight for UFC gold at 125 pounds.

Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Benavidez’s victory over Formiga at UFC on ESPN 3.

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The #UFCMinneapolis co-main event is up next and it could decide the flyweight No. 1 contender with @JussierFormiga set to rematch Joseph Benavidez (@JoeJitsu). https://t.co/cptdgpCXAk pic.twitter.com/PdIonOn6da

— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) June 30, 2019

Joseph Benavidez came out to Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd St. Rhythm Band | “Do Your Thing” https://t.co/GE4ccHGqDz #UFCMinneapolis

— Sherdog by Mandatory (@sherdogdotcom) June 30, 2019

Jussier Formiga came out to Fernandinho | “O Hino” https://t.co/VOourmJ8lp #UFCMinneapolis

— Sherdog by Mandatory (@sherdogdotcom) June 30, 2019

#UFConESPN 3 Closing Betting Odds:

Joseph Benavidez (-130) vs. Jussier Formiga (+110)#UFCMinneapolis 💵 @ESPN @Jon_Anik @bisping @felderpaul @ufc @MMAOddsBreaker https://t.co/S2FFvOMLs4

— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) June 30, 2019

Well. There’s those southpaw body kicks I was talking about in my breakdown. Let’s see if Joe can build off it…

— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) June 30, 2019

Formiga cuts Benavidez with a hard right hand. #UFCMinneapolis

— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) June 30, 2019

Horrible spot for a cut

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) June 30, 2019

What a scramble!!!! #UFCMinneapolis

— Marc Raimondi (@marc_raimondi) June 30, 2019

Awesome first round. Everything you'd expect so far between Benavidez and Formiga. Got me wishing this was scheduled for five instead of three.

— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) June 30, 2019

There's some sort of fracas in the crowd. I repeat, we have a crowd fracas.

— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) June 30, 2019

I have it 10-9 Benavidez after one.

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) June 30, 2019

Formiga lands a right to the face, changes levels and then slams Benavidez to the canvas. They scramble and Benavidez winds up on top. #UFCMinneapolis

— Sherdog by Mandatory (@sherdogdotcom) June 30, 2019

Love Benavidez’s sense to grab and lift Formiga‘ leg to kill his leverage from the bottom. Simple things like that do so much, but not everyone does them.

— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) June 30, 2019

Benavidez knocks out Formiga for the second time in his career

Incredible performance by Joe B.

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) June 30, 2019

WOOOH YEAH JOEEEEE @JoeJitsu

— Boom Boom (@BostonSalmon) June 30, 2019

Heck yeaaa give joe b the title shot!!!!!! #UFCMinnesota

— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) June 30, 2019

Wow benevidez man , what amazing scrambling abilities and reactions to positions , thrown crazy power into those hooks and finishes Formica. Flyweights are fuckin Awesome if you ask me #ufcMinneapolis

— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) June 30, 2019

Benavidez isn't one to trifle with.

— Chuck Mindenhall (@ChuckMindenhall) June 30, 2019

I’m happy to see Joe B win this fight. He looked really good tonight 👏🏽 #UFCMineapollis

— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) June 30, 2019

Raging Joe with the dub. Congrats @JoeJitsu!!! #UFCMinneaopolis

— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) June 30, 2019

What a left kick by @JoeJitsu !!! This was a sharper and tougher Formiga but it was another nice KO for Benavidez.

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) June 30, 2019

MOST FINISHES – UFC Flyweight
7 – Demetrious Johnson
6 – Joseph Benavidez
5 – John Moraga
Benavidez now has the most knockouts in FLW history with 5. #UFCMinneapolis

— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) June 30, 2019

#UFCMinneapolis results: Joseph Benavidez (@JoeJitsu) def. Jussier Formiga via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:47 https://t.co/cptdgpCXAk pic.twitter.com/IBJW55XiyY

— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) June 30, 2019

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