Jake Paul and Ben Askren have had their open workouts ahead of their boxing clash on April 17 and Paul caught the eye with an unconventional stretching method — We’ve got all the latest social media news and what Paul was doing in today’s roundup.
Jake Paul performs unorthodox stretch at the open workout
Jake Paul is getting set for the biggest fight of his life when he faces former UFC star Ben Askren on April 17. Paul had his open workout and performed an odd stretch, to say the least. Askren also showed off his boxing skills and looked quite handy according to Fightful’s own Shakiel Mahjouri. Check out the full video above. Who do you think looks better at the workout?
Jake Paul is ready to do something to Ben Askren alright #PaulAskren https://t.co/F0guEhUjgy pic.twitter.com/eTH6oJh7Zs
— Shakiel Mahjouri (@Shak_Fu) April 14, 2021
Ben Askren’s boxing looks good enough considering his opponent’s pro-experience. Feeling more and more comfortable picking “Funky” to win #PaulAskren pic.twitter.com/P3YTSrIG2P
— Shakiel Mahjouri (@Shak_Fu) April 14, 2021
Aljamain Sterling gives Sean O’Malley a new nickname
Can you imagine Bruce Buffer calling Sean O’Malley “Sean Sugar Tits O’Malley” next time he makes the walk to the Octagon? It is remarkably catchy.
I gotta admit this was a pretty good promo Suga Tits — https://t.co/XDLRK1ooqG
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) April 12, 2021
O’Malley also took to Twitter to call out former champion Petr Yan, which provoked this brilliant interaction.
Are you high again Shaun? https://t.co/1dTG4DoA51
— Petr “No Mercy” Yan (@PetrYanUFC) April 14, 2021
Francis Ngannou reacts to Tyson Fury
New UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has responded to Tyson Fury’s jibes at him. Fury has been poking Ngannou recently and said he would “roast” the Cameroonian. How epic would a crossover fight like Fury vs. Ngannou be?
If this guy did this to you, what do you think I would do? — https://t.co/8LKhcnJY5O pic.twitter.com/ceqgnrUaTJ
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) April 13, 2021
Glover Teixeira issues statement after title fight with Jan Blachowicz announced for UFC 266
For anyone who missed this, Glover Teixeira vs. Jan Blachowicz is set for UFC 266. Teixeira took to Twitter to issue a statement following the news being revealed. Who do you have for this scrap?
Hard work pays off I’m so happy and ready September 4 UFC light heavy weight champion
— glover teixeira (@gloverteixeira) April 14, 2021
Rafael dos Anjos teases July 10 fight
Rafael Dos Anjos has teased the MMA world of a fight vs. a “top contender” and says he is just waiting on the other side to return. Who should RDA fight next?
Got a call couple days ago to fight a top contender on the division, I said yes, I’m waiting on the other side #ufc #July10th
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) April 14, 2021
The former UFC lightweight champion had been championing for a fight with Conor McGregor but after that fight was confirmed, it appears the Brazilian will have to look elsewhere.
Not a better time than now! Everyone else is booked, let’s go! July 10th @danawhite @seanshelby @ufc pic.twitter.com/BPrZnpo9Gt
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) April 13, 2021
How excited was Conor McGregor to fight Floyd Mayweather?
Henry Cejudo has teased a fight with Floyd Mayweather and has expressed his excitement at the potential fight. “Triple C” does admit though he isn’t quite as happy as Conor McGregor was during this staredown.
Hey @FloydMayweather I’m excited to fight you. Not as excited as Conor was..but still looking forward to it. @danawhite pic.twitter.com/wijrBGHfwA
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) April 13, 2021
Jon Anik potentially offering two fans tickets to UFC 264
If @bostonanik doesn’t use my tickets for #UFC264 in Vegas, I’m taking two of you guys. Let’s go.
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) April 14, 2021
Stephen Thompson reacts to UFC 264 main event and says he’ll be there
Stephen Thompson has said he will be at UFC 264, teasing an impending fight announcement.
See y’all there! —— https://t.co/fNJLTCuYxZ
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) April 14, 2021
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