About a month after suffering his first career knockout loss, Conor McGregor appears to have gotten himself into tremendous shape ahead of a potential return to the octagon — Fightful has you covered on McGregor's new look as well as the best social media moments from the day that was in combat sports.
Conor McGregor Looks Absolutely Jacked
Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion Conor McGregor is just about a month removed from suffering his first career knockout loss at the hands of Dustin Poirier at UFC 257.
The "Notorious" one took to Instagram to show off the fruits of his labor after appearing to get himself into absolutely fantastic shape ahead of a potential octagon return.
Dominick Cruz Breaks Down UFC Vegas 19
Formwr UFC bantamweight champion-turned UFC commentator (and still fighter) Dominick Cruz took to Twitter to give his thoughts following UFC Vegas 19 and Derrick Lewis' vicious knockout of Curtis Blaydes in the evening's main event.
Reflecting post fight -- @espnmma @ufc @espn #ufcvegas19 #espn #ufc #dominickcruz #teamcruz #blaydes #lewis #ESPNPlus pic.twitter.com/QkFGqUSOBA
— Dominick Cruz (@DominickCruz) February 21, 2021
Chris Daukaus Gushes About Having "The Best Job In The World" Following UFC Vegas 19 Victory
UFC heavyweight prospect-turned contender Chris Daukaus solidified himself as a top-15 heavyweight contender at UFC Vegas 19, when he quickly dispatched 10th-ranked contender Aleksei Oleinik via first-round TKO.
The Philadelphia-native took to Twitter to proclaim that he has the best job in the world.
Best job in the world #UFCVegas19 pic.twitter.com/iwnzwBx5LX
— Chris Daukaus (@ChrisDaukausMMA) February 21, 2021
Amanda Nunes Apparently Doesn't Have Everything In The World, Waiting On Six Pack To Come Through
UFC women's bantamweight and featherweight champion Amanda Nunes certainly has a lot going for her...and deservedly so.
She holds nearly every record in women's MMA history, recently welcomed a newborn baby, got engaged to longtime girlfriend and fellow UFC fighter Nina Ansaroff and holds wins over the likes of Cris Cyborg, Ronda Rousey, Holly Holm, Miesha Tate and Valentina Shevchenko...but apparently that's not enough.
The Brazilian-born champion took to Twitter to joke about how she's just waiting on her six pack to arrive.
Working hard for one day the 6 pack to appear. -- Trabalhando duro para q um dia os gominhos apareçam.-- #bomdomingo #happysunday pic.twitter.com/yD3zGv1SGX
— Amanda Nunes (@Amanda_Leoa) February 21, 2021
Angela Hill Has Doppelgänger In UFC
UFC women's strawweight contender Angela Hill shared a hilarious fan photo of a graphic of the UFC Vegas 20 fight card which features herself as well as her new doppelgänger, UFC veteran Alex Caceres.
Dustin Poirier Tries To Stay Intact Following Snowboarding Trip
Former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier continues to live his best life following the biggest win of his career, when he knocked out Conor McGregor at UFC 257.
The "Diamond" took to Instagram to share that he's currently hitting the slopes and took a snowboarding trip over the weekend.
Thiago Santos Congratulates Yana Kunitskaya Following UFC Vegas 19 Victory
UFC light heavyweight contender Thiago Santos returns to the octagon at UFC 260 in two weeks.
Santos' fiancé, UFC women's flyweight contender Yana Kunitskaya took part in the UFC Vegas 19 co-main event this past weekend and took home the biggest win of her career in the form of a unanimous decision over sixth-ranked Ketlen Vieira.
"Marreta" took to Twitter to congratulate his fiancé on her massive win.
Winning isn't everything but wanting to win is.
— Thiago Marreta (@TMarretaMMA) February 21, 2021
You did both things, I know how hard you have been working for this, you deserve, I'm so proud of you my love @YanaKunitskaya1 congratulations ---- pic.twitter.com/6WGu6uA8hb
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