Khabib Nurmagomedov Says “Dana White, Send Me Location,” More News | Social Media Roundup
Khabib Nurmagomedov posted a photo of himself with former UFC executive Lorenzo Fertitta, fuelling rumors of an eventual return to the Octagon.
Khabib Nurmagomedov Teases A Return To The Octagon
It was good to see you Lorenzo —@danawhite send me location —- pic.twitter.com/JChChJSCqR
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) March 17, 2021
Khabib Nurmagomedov has not shown interest in returning to the UFC cage since his second-round submission against Justin Gaethje in October of 2020. Dana White has insisted that Nurmagomedov will fight again since his surprise retirement and this tweet only adds to the UFC boss’ case.
Jorge Masvidal Is Taking Bets On How Kamaru Usman Approaches Their Rematch
Over/under usman goes for my crotch within 2 min ? #andnew
— Jorge Masvidal UFC (@GamebredFighter) March 16, 2021
Jorge Masvidal is getting his chance at revenge when he fights for the welterweight title against Kamaru Usman at UFC 261. Masvidal has been vocal about Usman’s fighting style and since the announcement of their next fight, Masvidal has already started the verbal warfare with this tweet. Their pay-per-view headlining fight will be the first UFC event to have a full capacity audience in attendance in around a year.
Joe Rogan Sits Down With Womans Boxing Great Claressa Shields
It was an honor and a pleasure to sit down with @claressashields 2 time Olympic gold medalist, multiple division world champion and boxing’s GWOAT!
Available now on @spotifypodcasts https://t.co/n28preOYwE— Joe Rogan (@joerogan) March 16, 2021
The Joe Rogan experience has put out numerous flight-related podcasts recently. Rogan recently had on Max Holloway, Dustin Poirier, and Derrick Lewis. Now Rogan has shifted to boxing. Claressa Shields, the former Olympian, has been seen training at Jackson Wink as she plans her future as an MMA fighter.
Kevin Holland Finds Himself Lost In Vegas With No Videogames
Ahead of his headlining fight against Derek Brunson, it seems that Kevin Holland may have forgotten his gaming console at home. Holland puts his five-fight win streak alive at UFC on ESPN 21. Brunson is a notable three-fight winning streak, having given Edmen Shahbazyan his first professional loss in August of 2020.
In Vegas. Don’t have my video games. Let’s talk #mmatwitter
— Kevin Holland (@Trailblaze2top) March 17, 2021
Joe Rogan Shares Marvin Hagler Art From When He Was Only Fifteen
Rogan shared a touching statement on Instagram after the passing of Marvin Haggler. Among his remarks was an impressive drawing Joe made when he was only 15.
“I would think of him when I was tired and was considering stopping. I would imagine what he would do and it would always fill me with energy.”
Joe Rogan’s tribute to “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler includes a piece of artwork he created when he was just 15 — pic.twitter.com/xB2LFlrQkK
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) March 14, 2021
Jon Jones Shares Boxing Footage At New Weight Of 245
Jones Shared himself working the pads with his trainer at a much heavyweight. At 245 pounds, Jon says he feels great. With heavyweight champ Stipe rematching Francis Ngannou at UFC 260, it is assumed that Jones will jump in to fight the winner of that bout.
Heavyweight mode Jon Jones today: pic.twitter.com/SLLNJtop0k
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) March 17, 2021
Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson Gets Mean
The NMF wants in on the action pic.twitter.com/m5Kwu2W0Ch
— As Shopped As It Gets (@AsShopped) March 16, 2021
Soon after Jorge Masvidal declared himself as the “BMF,” fans and Stephen Thompson alike were quick to claim Wonderboy as just the opposite. Thompson has been campaigning hard for a fight against Kamaru Usman, since he is the highest-ranked opponent Usman has not yet beat. Unfortunately, with Usman’s rematch against Masvidal official. The nice guy is stuck without a fight.
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