Robert Whittaker A Teases Quick Return To The Octagon | Social Media Roundup
Despite sharing the Octagon with Israel Adesanya just a month ago, Robert Whittaker is teasing a quick turnaround fight after his latest title fight loss — this and much more on Thursday’s social media roundup.
Robert Whittaker teases a quick return to the Octagon
Robert Whittaker has made a name for himself during his career in the UFC to be one of the most game fighters on the roster.
Whittaker is once again showing this as he has now teased a very quick turnaround fight after going five rounds in a middleweight title bout with Israel Adesanya just last month.
Whittaker lost via unanimous decision and despite the contest not going his way, Whittaker had some bright moments during the fight and did not get too down about the result despite him losing out on the title.
Whittaker took to social media yesterday to tease a quick comeback to the Octagon.
Skinny Rob might be coming back sooner than I wanted —— pic.twitter.com/oKFKRCXBBq
— Robert Whittaker (@robwhittakermma) March 9, 2022
Many people took this post out of context and presumed that Whittaker was teasing a return to the welterweight division, however those rumours have been shut down by Ariel Helwani.
No specific name has been mentioned or linked yet to fight Whittaker but it will presumably be a top contender.
Which top middleweight contender would you like to see Whittaker share the Octagon with next?
Tai Tuivasa wants to fight Stipe Miocic
Tai Tuivasa has quickly become a fan favourite in the UFC after delivering some devastating knockouts and having a great personality.
Despite his nice and funny personality, Tuivasa is down to fight anyone, anytime and has now expressed his desire to fight the former two time UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic.
Check out the video below to see what Tuivasa had to say.
Tai Tuivasa (@BamBamTuivasa) wants to fight Stipe Miocic before its too late. —@Farah_Hannoun‘s interview: https://t.co/j8oS45QJpo pic.twitter.com/4YRABkeNz8
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) March 9, 2022
Paige VanZant joins AEW
Paige VanZant is making another new venture in her career.
VanZant has officially signed with All Elite Wrestling.
Wanted to give the world one more reason to hate on me —- PVZ TAKING OVER!!!! pic.twitter.com/OzPIZIGybh
— Paige VanZant (@paigevanzant) March 10, 2022
UFC Columbus poster revealed
The poster for the upcoming UFC Fight Night Columbus event has been revealed!
Official Poster #UFCColumbus pic.twitter.com/qpaDJgFpO8
— Marcel Dorff ——– (@BigMarcel24) March 9, 2022
Huge lightweight bout scheduled for UFC 274
A huge and exciting lightweight bout between Michael Chandler and Tony Ferguson is reportedly set to take place at UFC 274.
Oh my —
Michael Chandler — Tony Ferguson looks set for #UFC274
(Via Sports Illustrated) pic.twitter.com/lZGWw1VqrS
— UFC on BT Sport (@btsportufc) March 10, 2022
Reports state that there is a verbal agreement but official contracts are yet to be signed.
Reported fighter payouts from UFC 272
Check out the post below to see some of the reported payouts for the fighters who competed at UFC 272.
This are the reported payouts for UFC 272. Moicano got paid $85k for stepping in on short notice, Wow.
One of the most important things for us at Fight Scout is to make sure these warriors are paid fairly. Check us out at https://t.co/zbCgFNlIUK pic.twitter.com/j3jT0MV4zA
— Fight Scout (@FightScoutApp) March 10, 2022
SugarHill Steward arrives in the UK to train Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury’s head coach SugarHill Steward has arrived in the UK to prepare Fury for his upcoming fight against Dillian Whyte which will take place at Wembley stadium next month.
SugarHill Steward has now arrived in the UK to train Tyson Fury for the Dillian Whyte fight on April 23rd… pic.twitter.com/FY18YPMsJ5
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) March 10, 2022
Islam Makhachev not impressed by either of Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal
UFC lightweight title contender Islam Makhachev has revealed that he was in the front row at UFC 272, and was not impressed at all by the performances of Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal.
Makhachev even claimed that he believes that he could beat both of them on the same night.
Islam was not impressed by Colby or Jorge at #UFC272 —
(via @bokamotoESPN) pic.twitter.com/86hfp1nGFG
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 9, 2022
Kevin Lee and Diego Sanchez have an intense stare down
Kevin Lee and Diego Sanchez will fight one another this weekend at Eagle FC 46 in a super lightweight fight.
Check out the clip below to see the two have an intense stare down ahead of their bout.
“I AM THE MOUNTAIN!”
Diego Sanchez was HYPED at the end of his intense staredown with Kevin Lee.#EagleFC46 Full faceoffs: https://t.co/e58WzzMwHi pic.twitter.com/pg1PdKGDC3
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) March 9, 2022
Big bantamweight fight set for late April
A big bantamweight contest between Rob Font and Marlon Vera is reportedly set to take place on April 30 and will headline a UFC Fight Night event.
UFC is finalizing a fight night main event bout between Rob Font and Marlon Vera on April 30, multiple sources told @bokamotoESPN.
Contracts are expected to be signed shortly. pic.twitter.com/C903mWZhGM
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 10, 2022
