Dustin Poirier responds to Nate Diaz calling him out at welterweight and the MMA community reacts to Bellator's latest tournament and much more — this is your social media roundup for Wednesday.
Dustin Poirier responds to Nate Diaz
Dustin Poirier has seemingly accepted Nate Diaz's call out. Poirier took to Twitter to respond to Diaz name dropping him during his interview with Ariel Helwani. Should Poirier fight Diaz at welterweight or focus on becoming lightweight champion?
A fight closer to my natural weight sounds like a great idea
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) February 9, 2021
— Hektic_One (@hektic_one) February 9, 2021
Bellator announces light-heavyweight Grand-Prix
Bellator has announced a light-heavyweight Grand-Prix for the title, featuring names like Ryan Bader and newbies Yoel Romero and Anthony Johnson. The MMA community reacted with some hilarious content to this blockbuster news. Here are a few of the best ones.
— As Shopped As It Gets (@AsShopped) February 10, 2021
me hearing about Yoel vs Rumble pic.twitter.com/HySEmCyS94
— Stanky (@stankymma) February 9, 2021
I’m going to be watching at home with a helmet on pic.twitter.com/CMp8abXDYQ
— MMA Gone Wild-- (@mmagonewild) February 9, 2021
Matt Brown comments on insane clip of Charles Bennett in an MMA fight
If crazy horse took training and career seriously he would have been insanely good! Who knows maybe he did train seriously I don’t know but I have to guess not he just had funfighting https://t.co/8e6VtabvHy
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) February 9, 2021
Kamaru Usman haircut anyone?
Kamaru Usman is one of the most dangerous men in the Octagon and regularly pushes his opponents back with his insane pressure and cardio. Unfortunately, his hairline is also being pushed back and a shaved head may be in his future.
— As Shopped As It Gets (@AsShopped) February 9, 2021
Jamahal Hill thrash talks Carlton Banks
Celebrities fighting MMA fighters may well be the future and UFC star Jamahal Hill has called out Carlton Banks (Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air character portrayed by Alfonso Ribeiro). What isn't clear is whether it's a fight or perhaps a dance-off. Who would win in this one?
The vibe touches everybody!!! Carlton Banks ain't got shit on me!!! ------------------ pic.twitter.com/KdvTFJU7Mv
— Jamahal “Sweet Dreams” Hill (@JamahalH) February 9, 2021
Jon Jones reflects on one-year anniversary of Dominick Reyes fight
Jon Jones has reflected on the last time we saw him in the Octagon. "Bones" defeated Reyes by a decision win that arguably could have gone to Reyes. He has since relinquished the title and moved up to heavyweight.
The vibe touches everybody!!! Carlton Banks ain't got shit on me!!! ------------------ pic.twitter.com/KdvTFJU7Mv
— Jamahal “Sweet Dreams” Hill (@JamahalH) February 9, 2021
Jorge Masvidal's family look incredibly slick
Jorge Masvidal has posted a photo of his family and they could very well have played the cast in scarface. Check out the photo below.
Jon Fitch enjoys a "dad's night in"
Dad's night in was a success -- pic.twitter.com/xHu6Ul3eRU
— Jon Fitch -- (@jonfitchdotnet) February 9, 2021
Tito Ortiz continues providing excellent memes
When Tito Ortiz discovers political corruption pic.twitter.com/T6YQ2L7rnM
— Borrachinha Depot (@FullContactMTWF) February 10, 2021
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