Twitter reacts to UFC 279 news conference backstage melee

Check out what the MMA world had to say about the abrupt ending to the UFC 279 news conference due to altercations that broke out backstage.

An alleged backstage altercation between multiple fighters caused Dana White to cancel the UFC 279 press conference for “everybody’s safety” Thursday at MGM Grand.

According to White, the melee involved [autotag]Kevin Holland[/autotag], [autotag]Khamzat Chimaev[/autotag], [autotag]Nate Diaz[/autotag], and one other unnamed fighter.

“All hell broke loose,” White told reporters including MMA Junkie after the incident, as he provided more details and insight into the altercations.

MMA Twitter had plenty to say about the drama, of course. Scroll below to see what fighters, personalities, and members of the media had to say.