Nate Diaz has slammed Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor wishes Tony Ferguson a happy birthday that isn't well-received, and much more — this is your social media roundup for Saturday.
Nate Diaz calls Dustin Poirier a "lil bitch"
Nate Diaz in one post has managed to take aim at Dustin Poirier, Conor McGregor, and Khabib Nurmagomedov. Diaz has posted a photo of him submitting "The Notorious", a screenshot of an article detailing Poirier's reasoning for pulling out of their fight, and a video of him slapping Nurmagomedov. Never change Nate.
Conor McGregor wishes Tony Ferguson a happy birthday, Ferguson responds
Conor McGregor seems to be back to his old ways. "The Notorious" has wished Tony Ferguson a happy birthday but unless autocorrect has let him down, it wasn't with the best of intentions.
Happy birthday el cockeye
— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) February 12, 2021
"El Cucuy" has responded himself to McGregor, making his feelings clear on him. The pair have a history as they both were under the same management for a period of time before Ferguson departed.
It’s El Popeye Bish’ ---- Just Can’t Help It Huh? Such an Attention Whore. # BeGon’Thot ---- # BeYourselfBrutus - People Will Like You More # GP - -- Champ ---------- Champ Shit Only Thee “Gold--Standard” pic.twitter.com/D9PBwYhedP
— Tony Ferguson (@TonyFergusonXT) February 12, 2021
Charles Oliveira has "no interest" in Nate Diaz fight
Charles Oliveira has seemingly quelled speculation that he could fight Nate Diaz and is targeting the lightweight title instead.
Status: No interest, homie. --
— Charles Oliveira (@CharlesDoBronxs) February 11, 2021
Goal: Lightweight belt
Jon Jones wants a "good financial agreement" before UFC return
Jon Jones isn't nailed on to return to the UFC at heavyweight going by his latest tweet. Jones was responding to an interview with TMZ by Dana White where he claimed that the UFC knows what he wants. Do you envisage Jon Jones not returning?
Been seeing lots of different things in the media lately, I would absolutely love to fight for the UFC again. Really hope we can come up with a good financial agreement and give the fans a few more great fights. ----
— BONY (@JonnyBones) February 13, 2021
Cub Swanson makes MMA media claim
Cub Swanson has a solution to enhance the quality of MMA media by asking if they should be "required to have 3 amateur fight." Ariel Helwani vs. "The Schmo" anyone?
I think all MMA media should be required to have 3 amateur fights ---- Thoughts?
— Cub Swanson (@CubSwanson) February 12, 2021
Stephen Thompson offers to fight Leon Edwards
Stephen Thom[son has offered to step in for Khamzat Chimaev against Leon Edwards after Chimaev was forced to withdraw due to COVID-19 complications. Even when calling out a fighter, "Wonderboy" oozes respect and class.
Hoping for a full recovery for @KChimaev !! @Leon_edwardsmma let’s give the fans what they want to see! #3 vs #5! #makessense #Respectfully https://t.co/QXvTMr6RLz
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) February 12, 2021
Kamaru Usman reveals new sparring partner
Ahead of UFC 258, Kamaru Usman has revealed his new sparring partner in a contender for wholesome content of the weekend.
Mike Perry offers to fight Leon Edwards
Mike Perry has called out Leon Edwards for a fight. As unlikely as it may be as the UFC is targeting Colby Covington for Edwards, you can appreciate Perry being willing to take on a fighter as highly rated as Edwards.
I’ll fight @Leon_edwardsmma since nobody else will. I know I don’t have a win streak but if he wants to fight and nobody will do it it would be my pleasure!
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) February 13, 2021
Check out this sick spinning elbow KO in Russia
Dzhikhad Yunusov landed an epic spinning back elbow during an Absolute Championship Akhmat event in Russia. Check this out!
-- WOOOOOW! Dzhikhad Yunusov spinning back elbow KO! pic.twitter.com/d6a3HhTLd9
— ACAMMA (@ACA_League) February 12, 2021
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