John Kavanagh, Cub Swanson and the MMA world react to Joseph Duffy's phenomenal UFC debut
Welcome to the UFC, Joseph Duffy.
The Donegal native was in flying form during his promotional debut last night. The Tristar fighter put on a striking clinic against Jake Lindsey in the UFC 185 early prelims.
Duffy moved to 13-1 by pummelling the Librarian into submission and finishing him off with a stunning first round TKO. The MMA community was in awe of the Irish fighter as he claimed victory in his first appearance in the big leagues of the sport with ease.
Well, almost everybody. SBG head coach paid what might be construed as a back-handed compliment to the man who scored a dominant submission victory over Conor McGregor in 2010. Top featherweight Cub Swanson took the other route by complimenting Duffy while simultaneously scoring points on the Notorious.
I thought Duffy looked really good against mediocre 0-2 ufc fighter. Will be interesting to see him tested by decent level guy. Congrats!
— Coach JK (@John_Kavanagh) March 14, 2015
HOLY SHIT!!! Duffy is LEGIT!!! WOW!!!!
— danawhite (@danawhite) March 14, 2015
Nice win Joseph Duffy! Finally an Irish fighter we can cheer for 👏 #UFC185
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) March 14, 2015
Great job @Duffy_MMA I'm sure ur sick of hearing the same shit...! Great win.
— STORMIN NORMAN PARKE (@norman_parke) March 14, 2015
Joseph Duffy 👌 I reckon we have another #Irish star on our hands. Clean, pretty & aggressive striker. #UFC185
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) March 14, 2015
Niceeee finish by @Duffy_MMA https://t.co/Dgyq59Czpe
— David Hill (@DaveHillMMA) March 14, 2015
@Duffy_MMA made that look like a walk in the park. Awesome debut, congrats Joe!
— Jack Mason (@JackStoneMason) March 14, 2015
Beautiful striking from @Duffy_MMA #UFC185 #BodyShot @tristargym
— Zachary Makovsky (@ZachFunSize) March 14, 2015
Welcome to the UFC @Duffy_MMA . Perfect debut. Congratulations. Can't wait to see who's next #ufc185
— John Gooden (@JohnGoodenUK) March 14, 2015
Joseph Duffy, ladies and gentlemen!!!!! Wow!!!!!
— Dave Sholler (@DaveSholler) March 14, 2015
Great weekend @tristargym. Greats wins the this weekend for team at Rival Mma and tonight @ufc @Duffy_MMA
— Firas Zahabi (@Firas_Zahabi) March 15, 2015
Thanks to @Firas_Zahabi and @MarioPereiraMMA for all their help this evening was second to none!
— Joe Duffy (@Duffy_MMA) March 15, 2015
