UFC Vegas 22 was an eventful night of fighting and amidst all the action, Cheyanne Buys has accused her opponent Montserrat Conejo of spitting on her and much more — Fightful has all the latest social media news here for your viewing.
Cheyanne Buys says Montserrat Conejo spat on her during their fight
Cheyanne Buys lost a decision to Montserrat Conejo but during the fight the pair had a heated exchange that Buys says was due to the fact the Mexican spat on her. Spitting is never condoned but especially in a pandemic like we are, this is an allegation that we surely haven't heard the last from. Check out the video Buys attached below, do you think Conejo spat on her?
The scuffle gained some attention online of course and UFC contender Tatiana Suarez reacted to their verbal exchange.
And a “I’ll follow you home bitch” to go along with it --
— Connoisseur of Combat (@ConOfCombat) March 21, 2021
I’ll follow you home b**** -- I’m done. Learn how to defend that head and arm first -- #UFCVegas22
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) March 21, 2021
Cheyanne Buys: “I’ll follow you home.”
— Alex Behunin (@AlexBehunin) March 21, 2021
At home:#UFCVegas22 pic.twitter.com/JQ4IREFSHU
Kevin Holland and Derek Brunson react to their fight
Kevin Holland had his momentum halted when he lost via decision to Derek Brunson. Holland was in fine form throughout the fight and even took his time to ask Khabib Nurmagomedov, who was ringside with Dana White, for some wrestling advice. Brunson used his wrestling to control the fight and the two fighters took to their social media to react to the fight.
Leave it to @Trailblaze2top to ask @TeamKhabib for wrestling advice -- #UFCVegas22 pic.twitter.com/EtVCJiBH3s
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 21, 2021
All victories weren’t created equally . Thank you Jesus for giving me the opportunity to compete again and give you the praise! Blonde brunson undefeated , I never lost ! pic.twitter.com/NLbYU8KL37
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) March 21, 2021
Kevin Holland is being interrupted by wrestling
*Derek Brunson punches Kevin Holland in the face*
— MacMally-- (@MacMallyMMA) March 21, 2021
Kevin Holland: #UFCVegas22 pic.twitter.com/TkWPGA7f4X
Khabib Nurmagomedov streams UFC Vegas 22 while sitting next to Dana White
Dana White may have taken down one streamer but a fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov is one he knows he won't win.
That face you make when you are sitting next to the illegal streamer pic.twitter.com/zMkeHAiYkX
— As Shopped As It Gets (@AsShopped) March 21, 2021
Khabib Nurmagomedov is streaming the fights on Instagram... -- while sitting next to Dana White #UFCVegas22
— Shakiel Mahjouri (@Shak_Fu) March 21, 2021
Conor McGregor still trying to fight Khabib Nurmagomedov
8 ko/tko across 30 fights = zero power.
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) March 21, 2021
Don’t forget it teddy bear.
Jared Gordon reveals nasty cut from helping a fighter
For every striker throwing punches and kicks at mitts, there's a coach using them to protect themselves. Ouch!
The dangers of warming fighters up for fights -- pic.twitter.com/N50JL02qrn
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) March 20, 2021
Stipe Miocic looks lean ahead of UFC 260 fight with Francis Ngannou
Stipe Miocic will be looking to use his cardio and endurance to his advantage in his huge rematch with Francis Ngannou at UFC 260. And if this photo is anything to go by, he could be in the best shape of his career.
Marlon Vera disputes Sean O'Malley's "undefeated" record
Sean O'Malley bizarrely claimed that he was still undefeated but the man who took away his 0 has reminded him of the fact he has beaten him. Unlucky "Sugar".
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) March 14, 2021
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