Jorge Masvidal has been pictured backstage at an AEW show in Jacksonville, Florida, Conor McGregor turns impromptu director for his whiskey, and much more — This is your Fightful social media roundup on Thursday.
Jorge Masvidal photographed with AEW star Jon Moxley
Jorge Masvidal has ventured into the professional wrestling world and was photographed with AEW star Jon Moxley. Masvidal was kitted out in his finest gear in Jacksonville in what could have been a friendly meeting or perhaps a hint at a future relationship.
Conor McGregor turns impromptu director for Proper No. Twelve
Conor McGregor may have been bought out of his whiskey brand but that hasn't stopped him from promoting it to the hilt.
Khabib Nurmagomedov teaches Manel Kape about soccer
Khabib Nurmagmedov has always been dominant in the Octagon and when it comes to knowledge of soccer, poor Manel Kape has learned he is just as dominant in general conversation. Another 10-8 round for "The Eagle."
Anthony Johnson looking shredded for his Bellator debut
Petr Yan breaks down how he expects his UFC 259 fight with Aljamain Sterling to go
Sterling meanwhile will be just as prepared as he challenges for UFC gold for the first time. Let's hope not quite this ready for Yan's sake.
Internet reacts to Alistair Overeem and Junior Dos Santos being released by UFC
UFC fighters not allowed to retire anymore
Ottman Azaitar brings a bag again to UFC
Ottman Azaitar was sensationally released and then subsequently rehired by the UFC and popped into the UFC 259 media day and brought a bag in according to The Mac Life's Oscar Willis.
It has since been revealed that Azaitar was carrying potatoes in his infamous backpack that almost cost him his UFC career.
Belal Muhammad's Twitter is very underrated
Belal Muhammad is a dangerous contender in the welterweight division and his Twitter game has been on fire too recently. Daniel Cormier and Max Holloway content are always great.
Paulo Costa can't catch a break
Paulo Costa may regret his hangover excuse for his loss to Israel Adesanya.
2021 is the year of the calf kick (viewer discretion advised)
Conor McGregor was the victim of some vicious calf kicks when he lost to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 but thankfully for him, it wasn't as bad as this one. In the Urban Fight Night 24 main event, Dean Maxwell headlined against Rayment Randall and Maxwell had his leg broke by the duly named "Limb Reaper" Randall. MMA Junkie reports that the promoter, former UFC fighter Suman Mokhtarian, revealed Maxwell snapped his fibula and tibia, which required plates and screws.
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