Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Tony Ferguson is among the most "what if" fights in UFC history, and they are still chirping online — this and more on Thursday's social media roundup.
Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson reignite their feud
Just like Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor have done, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson have also reignited their rivalry on Twitter.
“Tira--Misu On 2” -- # You’ll SeeMeSoonEnoughBuddy -- -CSO- ---------- # -- Called It. # ConditioningSucks # KeepRunningFathead -Champ -- pic.twitter.com/uKyAwTKcjC
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) March 31, 2021
You have a fight soon, your opponent is very tough and most underestimated in lightweight division, focus on him. I wish you and your family best, even though you look like a shit.
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) March 31, 2021
How can anyone hate Stipe Miocic?
If there is one main reason why nobody in the world can hate Stipe Miocic it is because of his sense of humour.
Check out the clip below of him hilariously pranking his wife.
HOW COULD ANYONE HATE STIPE MIOCIC ---- pic.twitter.com/KDsprraFOO
— MMA Eejit ---- (@MMAEejit) March 22, 2021
Tyson Fury's incredible physical transformation
Tyson Fury's journey back to the top of heavyweight boxing has been a lot harder than a lot of people think.
After Fury beat and outclassed Wladimir Klitschko he went on a downward spiral of alcohol and drug addiction as well as some tough battles with his mental health.
It has taken him a long time to get back into his best physical shape but now it finally looks like he is there and he looks phenomenal.
Tyson Fury’s physical transformation in four years is impressive --
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) March 31, 2021
(--: @Tyson_Fury, @HitmanHatton) pic.twitter.com/L0fiFtM4wm
Khamzat Chimaev shows off his cute dog
Does Khamzat Chimaev have the cutest dog in MMA?
Does Khamzat have the most cutest dog in MMA? pic.twitter.com/n9nmse1tYD
— BMF Bisping 2.0 (@BMF_Bisping2) March 31, 2021
Leon Edwards vs Nate Diaz betting odds
The opening betting odds for Leon Edwards vs Nate Diaz have been released and it sees the Englishman as a heavy favourite.
Here are the opening odds for Leon Edwards vs. Nate Diaz:
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) March 31, 2021
Leon Edwards -350 (2/7)
Nate Diaz +285 (57/20)
(odds via @betonline_ag) #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/58Fvio5uif
Derek Brunson gives his opinion on fighter pay
With all of the talk from Jon Jones in the last few days about how much he and other fighters should be paid, UFC middleweight contender Derek Brunson has given his own opinion on the current situation regarding fighter pay in the UFC.
While we’re talking about fighters pay.What about the fighters who live fight to fight.I’m not one of them so it doesn’t pertain to me .But I’m compassionate for those individuals.The 1% need to fight their own battles.We learned more --for Conor doesn’t = better fighter pay--
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) March 31, 2021
Ben Askren suggests that Jorge Masvidal is scared to fight Colby Covington
Former UFC welterweight contender Ben Askren has suggested that Jorge Masvidal is scared to fight his former teammate Colby Covington.
Askren even said that he can't stand Covington but that is the truth.
I can’t stand Colby, but let’s be real fake street Jesus was afraid to fight him.
— Funky (@Benaskren) April 1, 2021
Paddy Pimblett says he would love to bring the UFC to Anfield
The newest high profile signing to the UFC, Paddy Pimblett has revealed that he would love to be the first fighter to bring the UFC to the legendary Anfield stadium in Liverpool.
Liverpool's @PaddyTheBaddy tells @arielhelwani that he would love to be the fighter to bring the UFC to Anfield. pic.twitter.com/A5UkvoxiOh
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 31, 2021
More insight into Jon Jones' claim that he does not get paid enough to fight
Take a look at this very interesting tweet which compares the amount of money that Jon Jones got paid to fight Daniel Cormier in their second fight to the amount which Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder got paid even though both fights accumulated the same pay per view buys.
Wilder/Fury made $25M each before PPV money for the rematch that did 800K buys. Jones-DC did 800K buys. Did Jones even make $5M from that? He called $8-10M “way too low” for Ngannou fight, which will hit (likely clear?) 800K buys. Just some perspective on how underpaid Jones is. https://t.co/cNqbQ0CExd
— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) March 31, 2021
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