Pros react to Marlon Moraes’ insane KO of Aljamain Sterling

Last night, on the main card of the UFC’s anticipated debut in Fresno, California, former World Series of Fighting bantamweight champion Marlon Moraes stepped into the cage to battle long-time contender Aljamain Sterling.

Since joining the UFC roster, Moraes has looked good, but not great, losing a close decision to Raphael Assuncao before winning a close decision over John Dodson. Last night, that changed, as he authored an absolutely hellacious knockout of Sterling.

This KO, which went down in the first round, occurred as Sterling overreached for a takedown. With expert timing, Moraes planted a knee on his foe’s face, lulling him to sleep in an instant for a perfect, walk-off finish.

KNEE GAME PROPER! Marlon Moraes with the absurd KO knee on Aljamain Sterling! #UFCFresno https://t.co/Wn9Q0ul7fz

— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) December 10, 2017

Unsurprisingly, Marlon Moraes’ incredible knockout win generated lots of excitement among the MMA community.

Here are some of the best reactions:

HOLY SHIT😱😱😱😱 @MMARLONMORAES with the KILL! #UFCFresno

— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) December 10, 2017

Oh my god

— Chase Sherman (@ChaseShermanUFC) December 10, 2017

Come to Jesus KO lawddddd #UFCFresno

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 10, 2017

I hope Sterling is ok, that was a nasty KO 🙏 #UFCFresno

— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 10, 2017

Aljo got caught reaching and ate a flush knee. Damn. Hope he’s okay. #UFCFresno

— The Spartan (@EliasTheodorou) December 10, 2017

That was such a brutal knockout!!

— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) December 10, 2017

Jeeeeeeesus #UFCFresno

— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) December 10, 2017

😶

— Julianna Peña (@VenezuelanVixen) December 10, 2017

Jesus fucking Christ. That knee KO from Moraes felled Sterling like a tree!!#UFCFresno

— Nicolas Dalby (@DalbyMMA) December 10, 2017

Wow!! Hope Sterling is ok #UFCFresno

— Devin Clark (@brownbearC) December 10, 2017

Damn…What a knock out!! Any one else notice the dab while he was stiff 😳😳

— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) December 10, 2017

Oh my that was just…… wow! @ufc #UFCFresno

— Ray Borg (@tazmexufc) December 10, 2017

What do you think of Marlon Moraes big knockout win in Fresno?
This article first appeared on BJPenn.com on 7/12/2017.