5 wildest reactions to finishes by UFC commentators
The UFC has been prolific with highlight-reel finishes that elicit reactions ranging from jaw-dropping to running around the room in shock. While fans have the freedom to let their expletives fly and react however they see fit, commentators must keep some professionalism tied to how they react while watching the most volatile sport in the world.
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Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier, Michael Bisping, etc... the list of brash personalities that find themselves at the commentator booth goes on. A good portion of the staff for this job is former fighters who dropped the gloves and put on the earpiece. Although they're on the clock, they sometimes let their passion for the sport fly and get lost in the moment when shocking events happen and they're seated front row for it.
These reactions have been fun to look back and watch. The UFC has integrated the commentator's reactions as part of the fight replays. They even post compilations of the reactions on their social media platforms. It's exciting to see professionals let their inner fans out and get animated when things get exciting. While the quality reactions are abundant, we've sifted through and found some of the most fun ones.
Here are the five wildest reactions to finishes by UFC commentators:
#5. Rose Namajunas vs. Joanna Jedrzejczyk - UFC 217
Rose Namajunas defeating then-undefeated Joanna Jedrzejczyk remains one of the biggest upsets in MMA history. A perfect 14-0 record had most fans and fighters thinking that Namajunas would be as good as a title defended for Jedrzejczyk. 'Thug' Rose had other plans and believed in herself when almost everyone else didn't.
🥀 THUG ROSE 🥀
Rose Namajunas stopped Joanna Jedrzejczyk! in her tracks on this day in 2017 and @DC_MMA's immortal commentary was born! https://t.co/oTiFN2qCXt
As this UFC 217 bout got underway, things started well for the challenger. Jedrzejczyk is a notoriously slow starter, so her lack of strikes landing wasn't different from any of her previous fights. Namajunas landed a glancing blow that got the commentator booth excited, but the replay showed it was primarily a slip on Jedrzejczyk's part. The next knockdown wasn't a slip, though. A clean lead hook floored the Polish fighter.
As Namajunas rained down seminal blows, Joe Rogan, Jon Anik, and Daniel Cormier couldn't believe their eyes. The referee halted the fight had all three commentators leave their seats. As the trio of pundits tried to do their job and speak on this stoppage, Cormier was at a loss for words and could only exclaim "Thug Rose" repeatedly.
Watch their reactions below:
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