Following on from the biggest win of his career to date over Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier has called to be crowned the UFC lightweight champion — this and much more on Tuesday's social media roundup.
Dustin Poirier sees himself as the uncrowned king of the lightweight division
After the biggest win of his career so far at UFC 257, Dustin Poirier has called for himself to be crowned the UFC lightweight champion. Poirier, who knocked out Conor McGregor this past Saturday believes that with Khabib Nurmagomedov retired, he should be crowned the undisputed king of the UFC lightweight division.
Crown me Now!!
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) January 25, 2021
Im already the champ https://t.co/88P6nQtewW
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) January 26, 2021
With the UFC 257 main event most likely being a title eliminator bout and Khabib Nurmagomedov more than likely retired, it is very clear that Poirier sees himself as the uncrowned champion at 155 pounds.
Do you think that Poirier is the uncrowned king or does he have to beat another top-ranked opponent to become the undisputed world champion?
Francis Ngannou signs contract for his rematch with Stipe Miocic
Francis Ngannou has taken to Twitter to showcase him signing the contract for his upcoming heavyweight title rematch against Stipe Miocic at UFC 260.
3.27.2021 Signed ------ #UNCROWNEDCHAMP pic.twitter.com/wXe8kwAU6B
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) January 25, 2021
The last time Ngannou faced off against Miocic he ended up losing via unanimous decision.
Will the rematch be any different or will Stipe stay the champion?
Daniel Cormier's lightweight rankings
Check out this slightly biased clip of Daniel Cormier ranking the UFC lightweight division.
In an attempt to sort out the lightweight division, @dc_mma broke out his notepad -- pic.twitter.com/xaHfpgSd3y
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) January 25, 2021
Thiago Santos looking like a beast in the gym
Take a look at these snaps of Thiago Santos looking like a beast in the gym.
Work Hard, Work Hard, Work Hard!
— Thiago Marreta (@TMarretaMMA) January 25, 2021
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Trabalhe Duro ---- pic.twitter.com/VnNPL6PCW4
Jake Paul and Ben Askren react to their boxing match being made official
After finally being confirmed, YouTube star Jake Paul and former UFC fighter Ben Askren have reacted to their upcoming boxing match against each other being announced.
It’s official--. April 17th. @triller Fight Club. pic.twitter.com/eYcaTOJhlt
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) January 26, 2021
Its cute that Jake thinks he is a real fighter, Im gonna beat him up April 17 https://t.co/XcsJ8WhmR3
— Funky (@Benaskren) January 26, 2021
Amanda Nunes and Nina Ansaroff celebrate their 8 year anniversary
8 years -- it looks like we're going to make it --I love you baby mama. 8 anos -- A gente segue andando
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) January 25, 2021
Entre tapas e beijos
Eu sou dela e ela é minha
E sempre queremos mais. (Te amo mãe das crianças) @NinaAnsaroff pic.twitter.com/VM5f7XLKHk
Ricky Simon pokes fun at Brian Kelleher
Ricky Simon has poked fun at Brian Kelleher for being bald.
Balding https://t.co/fo0jkRqXNk
— Ricky Simón (@RickySimonUFC) January 26, 2021
Kelleher then responded.
Listen I’m gonna shave your head while you’re sleeping... feb 13th Simon says bald is beautiful
— Brian BOOM Kelleher (@brianboom135) January 26, 2021
Updated UFC lightweight rankings
The UFC rankings have been updated and there is a lot of change at lightweight.
Updated UFC lightweight rankings. pic.twitter.com/MjH83thGur
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) January 26, 2021
Dan Hooker back in the gym
Dan Hooker is already back in the gym just days after being knocked out by UFC newcomer Michael Chandler.
Already back at it -- pic.twitter.com/3A9BGUxZfS
— MS (@UFC_Obsessed) January 26, 2021
All respect between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor
Check out this clip of Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor exchanging respect at UFC 257.
"We'll do it again!"
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) January 24, 2021
All respect between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier after #UFC257.
You can see the damage those leg kicks did -- pic.twitter.com/6m9SJeCpkg
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