Dana White is set to reveal Khabib Nurmagomedov's decision live on ABC — this and much more on Saturday's social media roundup.
Dana White set to reveal Khabib Nurmagomedov's decision tonight on ABC
UFC president Dana White has announced that he will be revealing Khabib Nurmagomedov's decision which he made during their meeting in Abu Dhabi.
Met with UFC Lightweight Champion @TeamKhabib last night. Will announce his decision LIVE on ABC at 3pm ET #InAbuDhabi @visitabudhabi pic.twitter.com/ztNmrSEBQw
— danawhite (@danawhite) January 16, 2021
On Friday, White and Nurmagomedov met backstage at a UAE Warriors event to discuss Nurmagomedov's future in the UFC. In the video which White posted, he mentioned that Khabib's decision will affect both the main and co-main event at UFC 257.
Will Khabib stay retired or will he carry on fighting?
White will announce Khabib's decision live on ABC on the broadcast of UFC Fight Island 7.
TJ. Dillashaw slams Stephen Thompson through a table.
Check out this insane video of former UFC bantamweight champion TJ. Dillashaw slamming UFC welterweight Stephen Thompson through a table.
Here’s a video of TJ Dillashaw slamming Stephen Thompson through a table for a suit commercial lmaoo pic.twitter.com/F2HCDP9Rza
— Brock’s Load (@_MMAMindset) January 14, 2021
Rafael Fiziev is slowly becoming the king of Twitter
Fast-rising UFC lightweight contender Rafael Fiziev is slowly becoming the king of MMA Twitter. Take a look at this very funny clip of him getting himself into trouble with his partner.
Not this time -- pic.twitter.com/7ylXIUbVoF
— Rafael “Ataman” Fiziev (@RafaelFiziev) January 15, 2021
Relive one of the best opening rounds in MMA history
Take a trip down memory lane and relive the insane opening round between Nick Diaz and Paul Daley.
Diaz x Daley is one of the greatest 1 round MMA fights ever, periodt. pic.twitter.com/uVY1EEMf7g
— Freelance Goon (@FreelanceGoon) January 15, 2021
Could Justin Gaethje be next for Nate Diaz?
During an interview with Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie, Dana White gave a very subtle hint that Justin Gaethje could be the opponent who Nate Diaz faces on his return to lightweight.
In his interview with @Farah_Hannoun, Dana White had a big smile his face when she guessed that the prospective opponent for Nate Diaz would be Justin Gaethje.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) January 15, 2021
Wouldn't go as far as confirming and also wasn't sure what a timeline for Nate's potential fight would be.
https://t.co/bpdzPTeAyO pic.twitter.com/e10FPfgqaI
— Damir Ismagulov Jr. (@crxssliam) January 15, 2021
Conor McGregor on YouTubers getting involved in combat sports
Conor McGregor on YouTubers competing in combat sports:
— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) January 16, 2021
"If it makes dollars it makes sense. I know Dana and the UFC are not really into it but you know what, I'm not so against it. If people are willing to get in and take the risk of making that walk, I am certainly a viewer." pic.twitter.com/956BicpLei
Behind the scenes of Dana White and Khabib Nurmagomedov's meeting?
Dana and Khabib after the door closed in their meeting pic.twitter.com/1vxbfBXKXC
— ArtOfWar---- (@TheArtOfWar6) January 15, 2021
Conor McGregor believes Khabib Nurmagomedov is afraid to fight him
After Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated and submitted Conor McGregor at UFC 229, McGregor still believes that Khabib is avoiding a fight with him. McGregor has also gone as far as to say that the real reason why Khabib retired is because he is ducking a fight with him.
“I think he’s afraid to fight me that’s for damn sure.”
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) January 15, 2021
Conor McGregor on Khabib (--: @espnmma) pic.twitter.com/8XWNNjNs2s
Claressa Shields' nephew gives a message to her haters
To all my haters -- nephew said it best pic.twitter.com/lQW7D0CFi8
— ClaressaT-rexShields (@Claressashields) January 16, 2021
Khabib Nurmagomedov to feature on next episode of 'Looking for a Fight'
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is set to feature on the next episode of 'Looking for a Fight' along with Dana White, Din Thomas, and Matt Serra.
The next episode of 'Looking for a Fight' promises to be can't miss --
— UFC (@ufc) January 15, 2021
[ #InAbuDhabi @VisitAbuDhabi ] pic.twitter.com/6sLkiJD8FN
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