Twitter reacts to Brock Lesnar’s typically smothering Octagon return

Brock Lesnar did not look like he was coming off a five-year layoff.

For the first time since December 30, 2011 Lesnar stretched the largest gloves available across the ham hocks he calls hands.

And what a comeback it was.

An underdog at UFC 200, many expected Lesnar to become the latest addition to knockout artist Mark Hunt’s walk-off highlight reel.

But after a tentative opening in the co-main event, Lesnar ultimately steamrolled ‘The Super Samoan’ and hammered away for a dominant opening round.

WHAT A SLAM by @BrockLesnar! #UFC200 https://t.co/E0Yhej0yli

— UFC (@ufc) July 10, 2016

The second went to Hunt, who just about landed enough to get the nod, but the WWE superstar turned it on again in the third to bludgeon his opponent from mount to earn a unanimous 29-27 decision.

It extends Lesnar’s UFC record to five wins and three losses, with his last victory having come against Shane Carwin at UFC 116 back in 2010.

And here’s how the fight community saw the bout.

I was just crazy enough to pick #Lesnar to win. #UFC200

— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) July 10, 2016

Wow! #UFC200

— Court McGee (@Court_McGee) July 10, 2016

Wow! #UFC200

— Court McGee (@Court_McGee) July 10, 2016

He's pinned! COUNT REF!

— Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) July 10, 2016

https://twitter.com/jmoontasri/status/751999519399636992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

https://twitter.com/VinnyMMA/status/751998898483245057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

I guess that was the #MeatBlanket game plan…

— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) July 10, 2016

29-27 👿💩

— Sam Alvey (@smilensam) July 10, 2016

I guess tonight Jesus prefers G'n'P

— Coach JK (@John_Kavanagh) July 10, 2016

Congratulations on your victory Brock.

CAN I SEE YOU NOW?

— Junior Dos Santos (@junior_cigano) July 10, 2016

https://twitter.com/tarecfighter/status/751998627262836736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Brock shows good resolve & patience. Wins 29-28 solidly. Needs a lot of work on basic submissions though. Top & double wristlocks everywhere

— 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝖂𝖆𝖗𝖒𝖆𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖗 (@JoshLBarnett) July 10, 2016

https://twitter.com/kings_mma/status/751998501446356992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

I can't believe Brock Lesnar is going win this. What a monster

— Phil Davis (@PhilMrWonderful) July 10, 2016

Brock Lesnar is back! Wonder who he fights next!? #UFC200

— Colby Covington (@ColbyCovMMA) July 10, 2016

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