Highlights from UFC Orlando; Fighter’s savage sledge; ‘Scariest finish ever seen’

A SAVAGE knockout left fans queasy at UFC Orlando, but one star’s disgusting tweet which “crossed the line” was still the filthiest moment of the night by far.

Danielle Nickerson is an absolute gun.

UFC star Mike Perry had a day to forget as he battled through his bout with Max Griffin at UFC Orlando on Sunday (AEDT).

The welterweight brawler already made headlines the day before after attempting to pull his opponent’s pants down at their weigh-in. But come fight night, the 32-year-old Griffin showed the younger star who was boss.

Perry copped a beating in the first round and needed to pull off something special to come away from the fight night with a win. Midway through the second round, Fox Sports cameras shot to Perry’s corner as his girlfriend and trainer Danielle Nickerson screamed advice from the sidelines.

“Kick the knee! Break that leg!” Nickerson yelled.

The words of encouragement, while not necessarily bad advice, weren’t enough for the 26-year-old to pick up his game as he lost the welterweight contest via decision (29-27, 29-27, 30-27).

Some fans took distate to Nickerson’s loud, “incoherent” commands during the fight, but it was a filthy tweet from UFC welterweight Colby Covington which really left fans disgusted.

Danielle Nickerson copped some heat at UFC Orlando.

Covington lashed Perry’s decision to have his girlfriend, a professional tennis player, as his coach before getting personal.

“Hey @PlatinumPerry, maybe having your ratchet horse faced girlfriend as your head trainer isn’t the smartest idea on planet earth. But hey, when you’re the product of cousins f**ing in Ocala (Florida) how strong can your decision making skills be?” he tweeted.

Covington had the MMA community on his back with fighters such as Kevin “Cub” Swanson and Anthony Smith taking him to task.

Not a fan of this or you Colby. Please learn a little class man.

— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) February 25, 2018

I’m all for trash talk and gaining attention..this crosses the line in my opinion.

— Anthony Smith (@lionheartsmith) February 25, 2018

LATIFI’S DOWNRIGHT SAVAGE KO

ILIR Latifi had fans in a state after channeling light heavyweight icon Jon Jones with a savage standing submission to take a main card win over Ovince Saint Preux.

The Swedish star left Saint Preux cold after chocking him in a standing guillotine in the first round, sending fans ballistic at the UFC’s new “slayer of the gods”.

Latifi left a message for champion Daniel Cormier, who was sitting on the sidelines, after the fight.

Latifi pointed at the light heavyweight king before picking up the mic.

“You know I have a lot of respect for you, but let’s fight for the title, you and me. Light heavyweight or heavyweight, I’m up for it. Big respect, you’re a legend.”

Ilir Latifi said he'll fight Daniel Cormier at whatever weight class he wants, it's all respect! What should DC do? #UFCOrlando pic.twitter.com/3whIX3Z7eC

— FOX Sports: UFC (@UFCONFOX) February 25, 2018

Latifi!!!! OSP is unconscious!!! What a damn finish! #UFCOrlando

— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) February 25, 2018

ILIR LATIFI SLAYER OF GODS

— David Bixenspan (@davidbix) February 25, 2018

OH MY GOD ILIR LATIFI WITH THE SCARIEST FINISH I HAVE EVER SEEN

— Robbie Fox (@RobbieBarstool) February 25, 2018

Replay shows that OSP even tapped right before going out, but it was opposite the side the referee was standing. Didn't see it. Man, just ruthless stuff from Latifi. #UFCOrlando

— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) February 25, 2018

Latifi: Daniel Cormier, you’re a legend, you’re a champ. You know I have a lot of respect of you. Let’s fight for the title. Light heavyweight, heavyweight, whatever. #UFCOrlando

— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) February 25, 2018

UFC ORLANDO RESULTS

Main Card:

Featherweight

Jeremy Stephens defeated Josh Emmett via KO (punches and elbows) R2 1:35

Women’s Strawweight

Jéssica Andrade defeated Tecia Torres via decision (unanimous) (29-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Light Heavyweight

Ilir Latifi defeated Ovince Saint Preux via Tech submission (standing guillotine choke) R1 3:48

Welterweight Max Griffin defeated Mike Perry via decision (unanimous) (29-27, 29-27, 30-27)

Preliminary Card:

Bantamweight

Brian Kelleher defeated Renan Barão via decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Women’s Bantamweight

Marion Reneau defeated Sara McMann submission (triangle choke) R2 3:40

Women’s Strawweight

Angela Hill defeated Maryna Moroz via decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Welterweight

Alan Jouban defeated Ben Saunders via KO (punch) R2 2:38

Preliminary Card (Fight Pass)

Light Heavyweight

Sam Alvey defeated Marcin PrachnioKO (punch) R1 4:23

Bantamweight

Rani Yahya defeated Russell DoaneSubmission (arm-triangle choke) R3 2:32

Catchweight

Alex Perez defeated Eric Shelton via decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Bantamweight

Manny Bermudez defeated Albert Morales via submission (guillotine choke) R2 2:33