Sage Northcutt may be feeling like hiding away for a while following his first professional loss last night to Bryan Barberena (see video below) but it seems that there is plenty of support for him across the MMA community.
Wow! "@sagenorthcutt taps!" @bryan_barberena goes for an arm triangle – and he has it! #UFCNewJersey https://t.co/BzcZuQsgQ8
— #UFCNewJersey (@btsportufc) January 31, 2016
Here are the words of encouragement from some former UFC fighters, current contenders and even a current UFC Champion for “Super” Sage Northcutt;
People need to chill on @sagenorthcutt When I was 19 I didn't know what half guard was. It's not his fault … https://t.co/yP7nNjZfQS
— Jon Fitch (@jonfitchdotnet) January 31, 2016
Hi @sagenorthcutt don't worry about all this jealous people keep working hard @ufc @arielhelwani RT
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) January 31, 2016
Hey @sagenorthcutt keep your head up you'll be back strong you have nothing but time @ufc @danawhite
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) January 31, 2016
Haven't met @sagenorthcutt, but he seems like a good guy. A loss only makes us better. The 1st loss is always hard. Give him a break guys.
— Michael McDonald (@MaydayMcDonald) January 31, 2016
Take 6-8 months off and join a legit fight camp, @sagenorthcutt can be a world champion for sure. The potential is there. Time on his side
— michael (@bisping) January 31, 2016