Since Khabib Nurmagomedov retired from MMA, he has certainly been a lot more active in the form of trash talk. The current UFC lightweight champion has responded to some of the things which Nurmagomedov has said recently — this and much more on Wednesday's social media roundup.
Charles Oliveira repsonds to Khabib Nurmagomedov's comments
Khabib Nurmagomedov was never one to be involved in verbal spats throughout the duration of his UFC career. However, since the Russian has retired, he's probably been involved in more trash talk than he did throughout his whole fighting career.
Over the last few months, Nurmagomedov has talked trash about the likes of Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje and Charles Oliveira.
None of them probably apart from McGregor and Gaethje have really responded to Nurmagomedov's comments, but the current UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira has now finally responded.
See what the Brazilian has to say below.
Charles Oliveira doesn't give much weight to what the former UFC lightweight champion has to say. (Via @TheSchmo312) pic.twitter.com/FzpOjnmlM5
— MMA On Point (@OnPointMMA) December 8, 2021
The response from Oliveira wasn't the type of response which a Conor McGregor would give but he got his point across well and Oliveira does not seem entertained.
Would you have liked to see a fight between Oliveira and Nurmagomedov whilst Khabib was still fighting?
Dominik Cruz insults Daniel Cormier's commentary
Dominik Cruz is always a joker on commentary with guys such as Michael Bisping and Daniel Cormier.
In fact, Cruz has now poked fun at Cormier's commentary.
See what the former UFC bantamweight champion had to say below.
Dominick Cruz just told us he mutes Daniel Cormier on commentary while watching fights #UFC269
— José Youngs (@JoseYoungs) December 8, 2021
Jake Paul in the top 10 of a pretty big list
A lot of people may not be fans of Jake Paul but one thing he does bring in is publicity and views.
That has been proven by 2021's Google search stats.
Google Trends Top 10 most searched Athletes of 2021 --
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) December 8, 2021
Looking like a Jake Paul vs. Tiger Woods fight in 2022. pic.twitter.com/yMxqlGCtHC
Holly Holm inducted into the international boxing hall of fame
It has been officially announced that Holly Holm will be inducted to the international boxing hall of fame.
Holm, of course had a glistening boxing career before transitioning into MMA.
The International Boxing Hall of Fame 2022 class has been announced --
— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) December 7, 2021
-- Roy Jones Jr.
-- James Toney
-- Holly Holm
-- Miguel Cotto pic.twitter.com/8UeZhcX37K
Muhammad Mokaev speaks ahead of Cody Durden fight
It seems that Muhammad Mokaev will make his UFC debut against Cody Durden.
This is not the first time Mokaev has spoke about Durden but it is fair to say that Mokaev is not a big fan of him.
"This guy talks too much. Let me smash him."
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) December 8, 2021
Prior to booking his UFC debut, @muhammadmokaev considered Cody Durden. And now he's got him. --
News via @Farah_Hannoun, @MMAjunkieJohn: https://t.co/MM1GdbHWkl pic.twitter.com/sxSleOkN3U
UFC 269 commentary team
The UFC 269 commentary team has officially been revealed.
The A-Team will close the 2021 PPV schedule. --️#UFC269 More: https://t.co/TosCaOpSAF pic.twitter.com/ztCggwMKhT
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) December 8, 2021
Alexey Oleinik and Junior Dos Santos train together
Check out this awesome video of two heavyweight veterans Alexey Oleinik and Junior Dos Santos training together.
Good music, good friends, good training = good results ----@junior_cigano #mma #sport #juniorcigano #etfmg #oleynik #etfmg #warrior pic.twitter.com/bioOkSVIdY
— Alexey Oleynik (@oleynikufc) December 8, 2021
Cody Garbrandt returns at UFC 269
The stacked UFC 269 card also features some amazing fights on the undercard.
One of this amazing match ups sees Cody Garbrandt make his flyweight debut against Kai Kara-France.
No --@Cody_Nolove set for his eagerly anticipated 125lbs debut this weekend...
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) December 8, 2021
Will the former bantamweight champ add flyweight gold to his resume during his career?#UFC269 Saturday BT Sport 2 HD pic.twitter.com/5wOOk5ltdS
Fury vs Whyte ordered by the WBC
The WBC have officially ordered for Tyson Fury to defend his WBC title against Dillian Whyte.
The fight is currently in negotiations.
The WBC have now officially ordered Tyson Fury to defend his WBC heavyweight title vs Dillian Whyte next. Currently in free negotiations period, but will go to purse bids if no deal is agreed between the parties. [@IdecBoxing] pic.twitter.com/kv6XbuMml1
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) December 7, 2021
The GOAT of women's MMA
Amanda Nunes is by far the GOAT of women's MMA.
This was shown when she finished two of the best female fighters of all time in the very first round.
Amanda Nunes stopped Ronda Rousey in 48 seconds...
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) December 7, 2021
Amanda Nunes stopped Cyborg in 51 seconds...
Two legends of women's MMA gone in under a minute --
The -- returns this Saturday at #UFC269!pic.twitter.com/82CXJ8IYjb