Daniel Cormier has exchanged a war of words with WWE Universal champion Roman Reigns and warned him he will crossover into his world and much more — This is your Fightful social media roundup on Sunday.
Daniel Cormier targets Roman Reigns in WWE
Daniel Cormier is a longtime WWE fan and was even rumoured to be a candidate to do commentary for the company in recent years. “DC” and his co-host Ariel Helwani have been poking fun at Paul Heyman, the on-screen manager of former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar, and his current ally Roman Reigns. Will we see the former two-weight champion make the switch to pro-wrestling?
My advisor @arielhelwani is waiting by the phone. Its time to stop talking and let’s make this real! I’m 42 years old with a bad back and I’m whippin you any day of the week. Your move @VinceMcMahon @HHH this my yard , I’m the big dog! https://t.co/kpTdyT05Y9
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) April 2, 2021
Alexander Volkanovski warns of the severity COVID-19 can have on you
If a badass like Alexander Volkanovski gets knocked down by COVID-19 and warns you of its severity, we better take notice if you haven’t been already. As Herb Dean might say “protect yourselves at all times.”
Covid ain’t no joke peeps…all G now but that shit f#cked me up!!
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) April 4, 2021
Jon Jones shares a video of Spider-Man beating up DC superheroes
Jon Jones has answered the question that comic book fans have been asking for years. Marvel is in fact better than DC.
UFC 4 comes to life on the streets
When we both got close to no stamina in UFC 4 https://t.co/x1RmvNvbAx
— Connoisseur of Combat (@ConOfCombat) April 3, 2021
Henry Cejudo pokes fun at Aljamain Sterling
Could we see the self-proclaimed “King Of Cringe” make his return vs. Aljamin Sterling to regain his throne?
I would respond to this but you’ll fake a concussion. —— https://t.co/hvXVEg0M9S
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) April 4, 2021
UFC Venum deal not as lucrative as it appears
For anyone who hasn’t seen the finer details of the new UFC Venum deal, please check out our article here. For those who don’t, this meme sums it up.
— As Shopped As It Gets (@AsShopped) April 2, 2021
Belal Muhammad learns on a Saturday night with no UFC fights
No fights tonight so I been catching up on reading my encyclopedias I been learning a lot did you kno .. pic.twitter.com/NxDpRs0qvx
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 3, 2021
Jon Jones has a plethora of UFC records to his name
On further examination though, I don’t feel all these records are quite what Jon Jones would want.
Jon Jones is a record breaker. These are undeniable facts. pic.twitter.com/APC83VFpIK
— Super Fan—- (@McGregorRousey) April 3, 2021
UFC announces new rules for Dustin Poirier vs. Conor McGregor III
Dana White will do whatever it takes to get Conor McGregor to continue fighting, including changing rules to hamper Dustin Poirier’s chances of winning the trilogy fight.
“that’s right, we’re banning leg kicks” pic.twitter.com/qS4BIiyavE
— Stanky (@stankymma) April 3, 2021
Edwards vs. Diaz poster revealed
Can Diaz make 170lbs going by this photo? Time will tell.
Can’t fucking WAIT. #UFC262 pic.twitter.com/vXZIg4KTSC
— Connoisseur of Combat (@ConOfCombat) April 2, 2021
Ariel Helwani ponders if Jordan Burroughs would ever transition to MMA
Will be interesting to see if Burroughs ever tries MMA. What a signing he would be, but he has always been very lukewarm to the idea. Wouldn’t be surprised if he doesn’t do it.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) April 4, 2021
ONE Championship poster may be the GOAT
This poster wouldn’t be out of place in promoting an Avengers film. Just beautiful.
Oh my– @ONEChampionship pic.twitter.com/hYU6vPavhE
— Connoisseur of Combat (@ConOfCombat) April 3, 2021
Thiago Santos shares a lovely message about getting to visit his mother
Even terrifying strikers like Thiago Santos are impacted by not getting to see their loved ones. Great to see he got to visit his mother in the current situation.
Even though I already did that a lot of times, it is always hard to me say good by. it is time to come back to work. See you soon mom, be safe, I love you so much. pic.twitter.com/bY3cgm85mw
— Thiago Marreta (@TMarretaMMA) April 4, 2021
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